Sermons on Godly Service:

Funeral Service For Heather

Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Nov 17, 2005

Funeral Sermon for a 3 year-old-girl who had died very tragically

Funeral Message for a Young Child Doug McCulley, doug@commonjourney.com Please Note: Born to Andrew & Darlene Kiss, on May 28, 1999 — Heather Rose was an exceptional child. She had suffered a stroke before birth and even though Doctors told Darlene and Andrew she probably would not be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Point: Devotion To Service Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007

The third point of life is a devotion to serving Christ, Church, and Community.

Three weeks ago we started our series, “What’s the Point?” We learned that discovering the POINT is really about realizing our PURPOSE! Proverbs 19:21: “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). A couple of weeks ago we discussed that the 1st point of life is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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 Eddie Nicandro on Aug 24, 2006

A TRADITIONAL FILIPINO CHILD DEDICATION SERVICE

CHILD DEDICATION SERVICE Does anyone want to know the measure of God’s blessing? Illustration: There was a young mother with two kids who got pregnant and gave birth to her 3rd baby. She was very upset and could not accept the birth of this child. Because they never planned to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Living Together In Service Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

The two men Paul introduces us to in this text demonstrate two qualities of people who live together in service.

2002-07 G-4 M-1 (86-76) LIVING TOGETHER IN SERVICE Philippians 2:19-30 INTRODUCTION A. Have you been playing it safe as a Christian? – illustration: A Georgia farmer, ragged and bare-footed, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water. "How is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Shield, No Shoes, No Service

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 11, 2004

Why the armour of God is invaluable in the daily affairs of every believer.

“No Shield, No Shoes, No Service” Eph. 6:10-18 Introduction: · When I used to work in restaurants, we had a policy that if a customer came in without a shirt or shoes, we would not serve them. Actually, it wasn’t just a restaurant policy. It was a law sent down by the Health Department. · A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Bearing Service Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Why should we serve God?

Fruit Bearing Service Romans 7:1–25 INTRODUCTION If you have children you’ve probably had a conversation similar to this one very recently. “Son, I need to tell you something.” And then you proceed to bestow upon him the innumerable bits of knowledge you have gained on a particular subject over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Surprise Worship Service Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

The women worshiped the risen Lord, and this shows subtle but useful hints for worshiping. Sermon outline included.

Matthew 28:1-10 – The Surprise Worship Service When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. Apparently, the Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called the President of the United ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

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

The Wonder Of His Service Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

To see Jesus’ service and increase our commitment

“THE WONDER OF HIS SERVICE” LUKE 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This summer our youth are going on a mission trip to Mexico. Our youth minister, Doug and his “right hand lady” in this endeavor, Diane Sutton, wondered if they would get enough sponsors to go on a hot, dirty and hard trip like this. When I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Baby Dedication Service

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 9, 2003

Sermon for a Baby Dedication Service that ehorts parents and other Christians to be an example for all children.

CHILDREN’S DEDICATION SERVICE COLOSSIANS 4:5 JULY 6, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother; which is the first ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

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