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Memorial Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

A Memorial Service for an older believer in our congretation. The text the family asked for was the 23rd Psalm.

Memorial Service-1/27/07 Opening Remarks & Prayer Read Obituary/Letters from family members Hymn (In the Garden) Message-Psalm 23 One of George’s favorite passages from the Bible is Psalm 23. In Psalm 23 we see the image of the Lord being our shepherd in both the peaceful days and in the difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Encourage us to find joy in serving others willingly with the unique spiritual gifts God has given us, as this glorifies God and blesses others.

Good morning, family! I'm so excited to share God’s word with you today from 1 Peter 4:10. "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." This verse speaks directly to us about the joy of serving willingly, using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Topics: Volunteerism

Graveside Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The promise of Jesus Christ in John 11:25 offers us hope beyond despair, comfort in knowing we are never alone, and the power to change our lives through faith in His resurrection.

Good morning, Church. Today, we're going to dive into the deep end of faith, exploring the hope, comfort, and power found in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our guide will be John 11:25, "Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Topics: Graveside

Potential Service

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 9, 2001

We must realize that God expects us to do more than sit on a pew each week. His desire is for us to become a useful vessel.

Title: Potential Service Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Intro: There are many good people, nice people with potential service for God. The only thing is they never move from potential to productive. ILL. Like the car that’s transmission is stuck in neutral; the motor sounds impressive, the lights radio ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Service - Service And The Creator (2) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for those in service

As said previously, you cannot consciously serve The CREATOR effectively or work for HIM if you ignore or reject the Person of YAHSHUA The MESSIAH and The HOLY SPIRIT. The CREATOR made and owns the entire universe and it all works towards HIS purposes, for HIS good and glory whether we like it or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:27, John 1:3, John 16:15, Colossians 1:16-17, Ephesians 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

In The Service Of The Lord

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001

Our Responsibility as God’s Children and Servants.

Biblical reference: Romans 12; 13:1-4 When we are saved and become the Children/Sons of God we are also commisioned as His servants to spread the Word of God to all peoples of all Nations. With this new life and new assignment comes certain expectations and requirements as well will see in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered For Service Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 10, 2013

God does not call us to anything that He will not equip us for. The church is a sleeping giant and if we ever wake up we will make an impact in lives we come into contact with.

Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, Service Sermon number 5- Empowered for service We continue in the series Life, Faith, and Service. For a couple of weeks we have looked into our faith. We saw that faith and reason can work together, but reasoning alone puts our focus on limitations and negatives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral Service

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

A funeral service.

Order of Server: Eulogy Song (Amazing Grace) Scripture Reading (Psalm 90:10; Isaiah 40:28-31) Song (I Call it Home) Message (“My Story”) Song (Old Ship of Zion) Benediction (Prayer) Graveside Message: My Story: The Psalmist said in chapter 30 and verse 5, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful Service

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

A Veteran's Day Message -- understanding what it means to serve God with extraordinary faith and courage by encouraging others.

INTRO: THE STORY OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS This morning, I’d thought it be good to honor our veterans, and to look at veteran of the faith who served so that others could live. Now, to all you who’ve given so much for this country and for our freedoms —Thank you! It is in that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Privilege Or Service?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

Do we make demands of Jesus to do what we want or follow the path Jesus sets for us?

I want to set the stage before we examine the scripture: Jesus had been traveling, preaching, and teaching for three years with these twelve disciples. Everything he had done was in preparation for them continuing his ministry – and time and time again, it was evident that they were “not getting” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-35, Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Episcopal

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 22, 2004

Our Candlelight Service for 2004 as will be presented Christmas Eve. This is submitted to share an idea that might be beneficial to smaller churches.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PRELUDE: “HALLELUJAH CHORUS” WELCOME TO WORSHIPPERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMN # 89 “O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL” (verses 1, 2, 3) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Service Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

I wanna pose to you today, and that is this: If somebody were to describe you with the word "always," what would they say?

SERIES SELFLESS week 2 - Faithful In Service Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Acts 9:36-43 INTRODUCTION: Hey, it's great to have all of you with us today. All of our Bridge Church peeps guest and our Church Online family! Thank you for choosing to gather with us today! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:11, Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 17, 2002

A complete thanksgiving service, weaving Scripture, worship, and reflection around 5 themes: Thanks for God’s Character, Thanks for God’s Creation, Thanks for God’s Redemption, Thanks for God’s blessings, and Our Response.

Thanksgiving Service 2002 Opening Song prior to service Saturday Here I Am (I Will Always Love Your Name) Sunday Psalm Of Thanks – Andy Park Welcome, Call to Worship, and Prayer Giving Thanks for God’s Character Saturday Forever (Niels ends by reading Psalm 136.1-3) Sunday #10 O Worship The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

In His Service

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

I don’t know about you, but when I die, I want to be able to stand in the presence of Jesus and look back over my life and see that it counted for something.

IN HIS SERVICE When you die, what do you want your tombstone to say? Do you want it to say, “He died with the most toys?” Do you want it to say, “She had a street named after her?” Do you want it to say, “She came to church every week?” Do you want it to say, “He accomplished much in his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Luke 12:29-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worship Service Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2012

What is a worship service suppose to look like?

Introduction What is a worship service suppose to look like? What are the proper activities in worship? Our text will lead us to explore such questions this morning. Text What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed