Sermons on Christian Service:

The Determination Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006

The demonstration of our love for God is in our love and service to others

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 TITLE: “THE DETERMINATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Chuck Colson has observed that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering Reggie Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on May 24, 2007

The remembrance service for a pastor that passed away after a fight with cancer.

Reginald Bailey Funeral 1. Prelude – Anointed Gates Praise Band 2. Processional a. Family members march into the sanctuary 3. Welcome – Larry A. Pozza a. I would like to welcome you this morning to the memorial service of Reginald Dwayne Bailey affectionately known as Pastor Reggie. b. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Things That Bring Blessing

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006

Blessings stem from forgiveness, obedience, unselfish service, and faithfulness.

Four Things that Bring Blessing. Matt. 16:17 INTRO.: in our text, Jesus declares Peter to be blessed or happy because he has just received from the Father great truth and has confessed Jesus to be Christ. It’s hard for us to realize how much happiness would come to a Jew because he discovered the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2006

A simple short sermon for our Older Folk’s Service.

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet. Mt 22:1-14 WBC "Silver Service" 2 Mar 2006 REJECTION I just love this parable! But it’s a sad one, as well Basically- it’s a parable about God’s invitation to His Son’s wedding banquet - and the wedding banquet symbolises "Salvation" But at the start of it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Get In?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jun 16, 2007

Answering the call to salvation and service. What it takes to get in the will of God

HOW CAN I GET IN John 3:1-8 Intro: In reading the previous chapter we find that Jesus has just started his earthly ministry. He is about 30 years of age and is at Cana of Galilee. This is the place where Jesus turned the water into wine and manifested His glory before His disciples and they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Edgar Hull

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2013

Funeral service for a great Christian man.

Edgar prior to being admitted in the Greenbrier Manor as he would leave the church Edgar would shake my hand and always say, “Yes” and go on home him and Virginia. I do not to this day know what Edgar meant or maybe I do .“Jesus is the Yes - the divine Yes. A great many people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Mar 26, 2011

Christian funeral service

Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Vera Helen Stevens. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grants us grace that in pain- we find comfort, in sorrow- hope, in death- resurrection. When you think of Vera ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christian’s Litmus Test Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2012

Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

Title: The Christian’s Litmus Test I Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. (Part 1 - This week I will speak on the love of God for us and next week we will look at Our love for others.) Introduction I am not a scientist but I do remember learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justice And Equality

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 18, 2022

What are principles for Christian working relationships? Regardless of employment positions, Christians are to bring unity within the church body.

This passage of scripture mirrors that of Ephesians 6:7-8. Paul does not censure nor support slavery; however, he teaches that Christ rises above all divisions between individuals. Slaves are advised to work sincerely like their lord is Christ himself, yet masters are to be fair and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help@home Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 9, 2005

The Bible word for helping is serving.

Does anything like this ever happen at your house? Anybody there ever start throwing a pity-party? “I’m the only one doing anything around here. No one really appreciates me.” The attitude has kicked in. Someone finally notices that you aren’t very happy. “Hey! What’s wrong with you?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

La Actitud De Cristo Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jul 13, 2009

Vivamos conforme a la actitud de Cristo

Toda Rodilla se doble: La actitud de Cristo Intro: Los primeros dos meses después del nacimiento de mi hijo Josué, no estuvimos juntos como familia. Yo estaba en los Estados Unidos estudiando en el seminario y Delia se quedó aquí en México para esperar que las condiciones fueran las óptimas para ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Render To God

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on Christian responisibilities in service and tithing.

RENDER TO GOD Matthew 22:15-22 INTRO: One day, as I was driving down the street in Nashville, a man flagged me down. Thinking there was some emergency, I stopped. He was a wino, wanting some money. We live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

For The Church

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 9, 2009

This sermon examines the keys to being faithful and doing service "for" the Lord and His church.

On March 6, 1836 a famous battle occurred in San Antonio, Texas at a place called the Alamo. This battle was a turning point in the battle for Texas. A group of approximately 200 soldiers, farmers, and frontiersmen fought a valiant battle against an over-whelming Mexican army of approximately 3,000 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Session #2 "Why We Exist As A Church?" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

1 Corinthians 1:10 "Let there be real harmony among you so there won't be any split in the church. I plead with you to be of one mind, united in thought and purpose." (LB) Question: Why does Calvary exist as a church? Matthew 5:13-16 Calvary's Vision: Loving God, Loving Others and Serving the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Firmes En El Servicio A Dios

Contributed by Joel Bethancourt on Sep 14, 2011

Dios ha visto tu trabajo realizado en el pasado por El y quiere que sigas firme en tu servicio a El en el presente y de cara hacia el futuro. No seas perezoso, sino heredero de las promesas de Dios.

Heb 6:10 Porque Dios no es injusto para olvidar vuestra obra y el trabajo de amor que habéis mostrado hacia su nombre, habiendo servido a los santos y sirviéndoles aún. Heb 6:11 Pero deseamos que cada uno de vosotros muestre la misma solicitud hasta el fin, para plena certeza de la ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational