Sermons on Commissioning Service:

Surrender Then Service Series

Contributed by Alan Bella on Jan 8, 2011

we must surrender to God first then use our gifts

SURRENDER THEN SERVICE ROMANS 12:1-8 I. INTORDUCTION: TALK ABOUT THE SONG I SURRENDER ALL. WE SIGN IT A LOT BUT WE REALLY DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT THAT MEANS. (EXBOUND). II. WE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS, LAST WEEK WE DISCUSSED PAUL DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS OF THE ABUSE OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In The Service Of The King Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009

Part 5 of 7 in the teaching series "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have."

Discussion: On a scale of 1-10, how well do you respond to CHANGE? :: Girl, Interrupted Luke 1:26-29 “God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-29

Denomination: *other

A Place Of Service

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 11, 2008

I dreamed that our church had become a restaurant. A family that used to go to our church walked in and I served them. As Christians we are to serve others.

A Place of Service Luke 14:25-30 25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 And whosoever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Service

Contributed by Vern Hall on Jan 5, 2009

This is a funeral sermon for an elderly preacher and a dear friend. It speaks of forsaking all to follow Jesus.

I’d like to begin by giving our condolences to Sister Betty Jo, Sister Sandy, and all the friends, family, and loved ones of Bro. Marion Davis. He was a husband of more than 50 years. He was a father. He was a brother. He was a great friend. This world will simply not be the same without him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Marriage Service Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 20, 2009

I have seen funeral sermons. So I thought I would put up one for a marriage service. Might help somone one who needs to do a wedding. KJV style

THE MARRIAGE SERVICE OF JASON & ALEXIS When the Bride starts down asile motion w/ hands to stand up PLEASE REMIND STANDING FOR THE READING OF GOD’S HOLY WORD. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Reasonable Service

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 7, 2008

Romans 11:33-36 is a scriptual mountain top in the Bible. God is exalted as a marvelous, matchless Creator. Therefore it is our reasonable service to live for Him, our savior.

REASONABLE SERVICE Romans 11:33-12:2 [33] Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! [34] For who has known the mind of the LORD? Or who has become His counselor? [35] Or who has first given to Him and it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Partners In Service

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 1, 2008

Listening to the right teacher makes you a wonderful partner in service.

- Authorities helpful in our lives: parents, teachers, leaders - you better not always do what they tell you, try responsible listening instead - try responsible listening instead - Priesthood of Believers: We are all teachers. - phylacteries and fringes = tefilin and bangs - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Funeral Service

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 3, 2006

A general funeral service

On behalf of Anton, Chris, Hans, Peter, Maria, Tony, Andrius and Robbie, the 14 grandchildren and 9 great grand children, I would like to welcome you here today as we celebrate the life of their Dad Anton. You know when you meet someone and they just make that impact on you. They are not like ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Sacrificial Service Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 16, 2007

The foundation of ministering under the anointing of the Holy Spirit is understanding how to exercise our Spiritual gifts through sacrificial love.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7 Title: Sacrificial Service Theme: Influential Church Membership Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7, “…And now I will show you the most excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of Service

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 9, 2007

Service is what we are designed for and there are at least 4 issues surrounding our service.

The Impact of Service Matthew 20:20-28 > Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind of a salary he was looking for. “In the neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” “Well, what would you say to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Structured For Service Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 15, 2007

In 2004 we began a reorganization process in our church. We are moving to become a “Purpose Driven Church”. This sermon is designed to help the congregation understand our structure and functions. This sermon is for a unique situation.

Structured For Service “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” Several months ago I was trying to grasp how our church is organized. How it is to operate. How it is structured. I had a copy of our by-laws in front of me and started drawing a diagram of how our church maintenance is to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial Service

Contributed by William Beard on May 22, 2007

Funeral Service for a Christian Lady

Memorial Service For Cecelia Holland Morrell April 27, 2007 (55 year old Christian lady) John 14:1-6 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Graveside Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 20, 2007

This was a graveside service for a longtime member of our church who died after a long illness.

Graveside Service Read obituary That was the obituary we read in the paper this week for Bob, but I think we all know that there was much more to him than could be summed up in a couple of paragraphs in the paper. Sometimes it might have been hard to find out some of those things from him. Bob ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

Service With A Smile Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 22, 2007

Service with a smile—it makes a difference not only in the person who is served but also in the one who serves.

When you go to a restaurant to eat does it make a difference to you if the server offers a smile or not? I think most of us respond better to service with a smile. One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Johnny was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Methodist

In The Master's Service

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 9, 2007

27 Ordinary, Year C, Worldwide Communion A sermon to remind us not to question the job that God has called us to do.

Luke 17:3-17 & 2 Timothy 18-14 *** Children’s Sermon - play "Simon Says" and discuss what happens if you do something that Simon didn’t say to do. Are you "out" of the game forever? How is this like life in Christ? How is repentance and forgiveness like getting a second chance? *** So, until ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed