Sermons on Encouragement In Service:

Memorial Service For A Firefighter

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

I preached this message for a young firefighter, age 40 who died suddenly.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR KEITH WISNOWSKI Good morning. I want to welcome you today as we come together to celebrate the life of Keith Wisnowski. On behalf of the family I want to say thank you for so many things you have done to support them this week. And for this wonderful crowd here today the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Service For Military Personnel

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

This message was preached for a young man who had extensive military background.

Memorial Service for Brian McKay Good afternoon. I am David Henderson and I am the pastor of Eagle’s Landing Baptist Church here in Port Richey. We are grateful for the life of Brian McKay and very pleased that our military is here to help honor his life. Scripture/Psalm 23 Today we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Service For John Richards

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

This message was preached for a man who had many friends.

Memorial service for John Richards Good evening. I want to thank each of you for being here today. Your presence means a lot to this family and so do your prayers. I am David Henderson and I pastor the Eagle's Landing Baptist Church in Port Richey. Psalm 23 Prayer. Heavenly Father we come to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tenebrae Service: Are You In The Crowd?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

This is an actual Tenebrae (Good Friday) service that was held.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn experience. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist

Carols By Candlelight Christmas Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

A service outline with readings and suggested songs for a Carols by Candlelight Christmas Service

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PLAN, READINGS AND COMMENTS A warm Welcome to our Carols by Candlelight Service. We are glad you are with us and pray that you will enjoy being here tonight. A quick safety announcement before we begin: If the candles set the church on fire - fire exits are to the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Sickness, To Service! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2012

Immediately as soon as the fever left, she started to serve! She didn’t wait till she got a degree! She didn’t wait till she was even asked to serve, she just got up and served!

Matthew 8:14-17-Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them. When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching At An All-Age Service

Contributed by Martin Erwin on Jul 14, 2011

Preaching to an all-age congregation is something we all find hard to do. Here sre some tips on how to make it a positive experience for all.

Preaching at an All-Age service Preaching at an all-age service is for many of us, the most difficult environment in which to speak. I prefer speaking to adults, either in an evangelistic setting, or in Bible teaching. And many of us, though not specialists, can turn our hand at a children’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Brethren

Lessons On Service, Faith And Influence Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2017

At this point Jesus began to instruct His disciples more fully as the time drew near for going to the cross. The Pharisees had been treating the tax collectors and sinners who crowded around Jesus with contemp. He warns the disciples not to do the same.

Perea Lessons on Service, Faith and Influence Luke 17:1-10 Jesus Instructs His Disciples on Forgiveness (Luke 17:1-2) Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Service For Elderly Man

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 15, 2013

This is a sermon and detailed memorial service for an elderly church member (a man)..

Kenneth __ ____________ Memorial Service October 1, 2010 Pastor’s greeting The Lord be with you. Response And also with you. CALL TO WORSHIP Please join with me in prayer: Heavenly Father, be with us today in this affirmation of your eternal power and grace. Open our hearts and minds to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Memorial Service For Suicide Victim

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

One of the questions that Job asked was this, “if a man dies will he live again?” There is nothing that will push a person more to ask a question like that than when they are confronted by trouble.

Memorial Service for Suicide Victim Good morning. I want to thank each of you for being here today. Your presence means a lot to this family and so do your prayers. I am David Henderson and I pastor Eagle’s Landing Church in Port Richey. Psalm 22:1-11 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service: Step-Up

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 5, 2022

“Had I given up in that season of the loss of my first wife, had I given up and thrown [away] [God’s] strength and just started to living into addictions and living into my feelings and going out and living how I wanted to, I would not be living in the promises that I’m living today.”

The spiritual step-up is increasing one’s faith and prayer life and service to God when a tragedy or trial hits you, like the death of a loved one. Admittedly, when life gets too heavy, it's hard to step up, so Jesus invites us to lighten our load so we can take a step in faith. And, Anna, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36

Denomination: Catholic

Why Degrees In Christian Service

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

I often ask myself what is the heart of Christian service? What is the real reason for serving the Lord?

I often ask myself what is the heart of Christian service? What is the real reason for serving the Lord? Some people respond to every need, every call. Why are some Christians always faithful to the house of God? Some people are purposely absent when the pastor is out of the pulpit. Sometimes if I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Questions And Service At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2021

Is Christmas okay or in the Bible? Let’s learn why it’s a good Christian celebration. Let’s ask some questions and look at the story of Christ’s birth including an at-home service from Luke 2:1-40.

Prelude: Is Christmas okay or in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s learn why it’s a good Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions and look at the story of Christ’s birth in Luke 2:1-40. Questions What does the word Christmas mean? It literally means Christ’s Mass, or the Mass of Christ. Mass ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Roles Models Of Faithful Service Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Roles Models of Faithful Service

Role models are an interesting thing in today’s world. The people that we look too as examples in our society, and that children look too as they grow up, are not always ones that we SHOULD be looking up too. Charles Barkley in 1993 said, “I’m not a role model… just because I dunk a basketball ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service (For A Christian)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Psalm 116:15 “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”

Today we all find ourselves emotionally torn in two ways: None of us want to be here today at this service! Absolutely none of us! Yet, we want to be here because our love for _______ compels us to be here! We would not want to be anywhere but here! We go through life putting off many things! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist