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The Purpose Of The Church- Service Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2003

Are we supposed to serve or be served?

INTRODUCTION As we have looked at the question “What is the Purpose of the Church, thus far we have identified three areas of that should be included in the purpose of the church, worship, fellowship, discipleship. Today I want to look at an area that a lot of churches struggle with. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowering The Individual For Service Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

Part of series on the church and its calling

“The Church You’ve Always Longed For... Empowers the Individual for Ministry” TEXT: ACTS 18- 24-28 We’ve been doing a series on “The Church You’ve Always Longed For.” More important, we are trying to get a sense about the church God has always longed for. What is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Secret Service Citizens Series

Contributed by James Julian on Sep 23, 2004

Jesus addresses the Kingdom Citizen on how to serve all of those we come into contact with.

Secret Service Citizens The APPEAL to do good works IT APPLIES TO EVERY BELIEVER -all 4 verses addresses the fact that we are to "do charitable deeds" IT AFFECTS EVERYONE -our charitable deeds are to be done to the Christian AND the non-Christian... noone is exempt The "ARGUMENT" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Secret Service

Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 24, 2004

Angels - what they do, and why God cares enough to send them into our lives.

Acts 12:1-11 THE SECRET SERVICE As a child of God, you are being watched, and you are being guarded and protected, much more than you realize. Have you ever noticed how much the candidates for president are being watched? It’s not always obvious when you see them on TV, but every where they go, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003

Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 11:1-2, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Service Is Faith In Action

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

We get in shape for God as we learn to serve and be a servant to others.

Before us this morning are three items: a watch, a billfold, and a Bible. The watch represents the time given to us each day. The billfold represents the financial resources that we earn or are given to us. The Bible represents the faith that we proclaim. Now, keeping in mind the meanings of these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, James 2:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Service -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 30, 2004

One of the Seven Marks of Discipleship is service in and beyond the congregation.

(Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remembrance Day Services

Contributed by Ken Durham on Oct 14, 2005

I never want to miss an opportunity to preach the Gospel - especially when asked to speak at Remembrance Services.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES 1. INTRODUCTION I guess with people knowing that I have served in the Armed Forces it’s not so surprising that I am often asked to take Remembrance Day Services. I don’t have a problem with this; in fact to me it is a privilege to share with both military personnel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Child Dedication Service

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2003

This is a Child Dedication Service, after a Mother’s Day message.

CHILD DEDICATION SERVICE HAVE PARENTS/CHILDREN COME FORWARD God sees children as important … so do these parents. Ps. 127:3 says: “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Some gifts have some strings attached … some do not. In this case, God’s gifts to you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist

Worship, Fellowship & Service Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 13 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. A picture of the maturing Christian’s worship, fellowship & service. Mary, Martha and Lazarus.

Picture # 13: Worship, Fellowship, & Service John 12:1-11 The number 3 is a divine number. Six days before the Passover, Jesus ate a meal with Mary, Martha and Lazarus (again a divine number of people). Worship: A picture of pure worship is the picture of Mary wiping the feet of Jesus with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Service Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

We are saved to serve - both Christ and others

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 TITLE: “CONSIDER YOUR SERVICE” INTRODUCTION: A. Dr. Albert Schweitzer had returned to Europe on furlough form his missionary service in Africa when he was 80-years-old. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 21, 2005

This is an entire Christmas Eve Service - complete with Christmas carols, candlelighting and communion. The message is a slight alteration of Pat Cook’s message "Christmas Bread" which is also available on SermonCentral.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE WELCOME INVOCATION: Our glorious God, you sent your Son into our world to show us who you are. In Christ we find love, forgiveness, peace and hope; we are grateful for this reflection of you. May we encounter the Christ child in this time of worship, and in doing so, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Funeral Service For Elderly

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 15, 2013

A funeral sermon for the elderly.

• Memorial Sermon for Robert ______ ____________ March 7, 2009 by Pastor Terry Barnhill Jesus told us, “Do not let your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wedding Service 2012

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2012

revised wedding service

Who gives this woman to this man? (Please Be Seated) The Bible begins with a description of the creation. It describes the beginning of Heavens and the Earth, all plant life and animal life…everything. After each day of creation, the Bible records, “and the Lord saw that it was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2012

We know that HE CAME, HE TAUGHT, HE DIED, HE ASCENDED, AND HE LEFT...The Empty Stable, The Empty Tomb, All Fulfilling the WORD of the LORD He LEFT behind, HIS SPIRIT, HIS GOSPEL, HIS WORD, HIS VICTORY, and HIS PROMISE that HE would return again. All you

2012.12.24 Christmas Eve Service The Empty Stable, The Empty Tomb, Waiting for HIS return. William Akehurst, HSWC From GOD's WORD, we know.... HE CAME, HE TAUGHT, HE DIED, HE ASCENDED. AND HE LEFT... The Empty Stable The Empty Tomb Fulfilling the WORD of the LORD He LEFT behind, HIS SPIRIT, HIS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational