Sermons on Graveside Service:

The Hidden World Of Service

Contributed by Michael Trask on Sep 25, 2006

The contrast couldn’t be more stark. Jesus describes his ultimate act of service while the disciples argue over which of them will be the greatest! This sermon stealthily plunges the listener into this contrast; then pulls them out on the right side.

My dear friends in Christ, I want to tell you about something that I didn’t really begin to figure out until I was about 24. Many of you figured it out long before you reached that age; some of you have not figured it out yet. But when someone finally does learn it, and it begins to sink ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

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 Service Of Rejecting The World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 18, 2006

To be what God has called us to be and to serve God as we must... we must reject the world and its philosophies

Date Written: November 18, 2006 Date Preached: November 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Rejecting the World Sermon Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: No one needs to raise their hands but has anyone here ever ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Service-Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006

Serving Others is an important Spiritual Discipline that opens us up to the power of the Holy Spirit and enables us to be used by God.

Genesis 3:1-3, Matthew 25:31-40 “Service—Blessed to be a Blessing” INTRODUCTION The United States Army has a catchy, memorable slogan, “Be all that you can be.” I believe this slogan captures and reflects the desire of many of our hearts. We want to reach our full potential and experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Helpful Service Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 8 of 13.

THE GIFT OF HELPFUL SERVICE Romans 12:7 INTRO: Recently I came across this question, “Would you do for GOLD what you would do for GOD?” What does this mean? The answer is clear. If you’re not attending prayer services now, would you do so if you were paid for it? Would you witness for Christ more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Reasonable Service

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007

Many professing Christians TALK about serving God and some even DO THINGS in service to the Lord, but how many of these Christians GIVE their lives to the Lord, actually sacrificing their will for the Lord’s?

The Christian’s Reasonable Service to God Theme: That Christians understand their lives to be a living sacrifice unto the Lord. INTRODUCTION: A. Because we live in the flesh many strive to understand man’s relationship with God from a fleshly vantage point. 1. Thus, “the mind of man plans his way, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 8, 2007

Who is qualified to go to heaven?

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service “Am I Qualified for heaven” Matthew 22:1-14 A woman and her young daughter were attending the wedding of one their relatives. And this was the first time the little girl had ever seen a wedding ceremony. She was in awe by the pomp and beauty of everything. The music, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Service Starts At Home

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Deacon ordination service

Your Service Starts At Home Today we have been given the opportunity to commission one of God’s servants, Bro. Darryl Johnson, into the office of Deacon. This is not something that should be entered into lightly, because it carries with it a great responsibility. Jesus said in Matthew 20:26-28 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community Thanksgiving Service Series

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 18, 2008

I preached this message on Wednesday November 19, 2008 at the Community Thanksgiving Service in Humphrey Arkansas with 5 churches participating

11Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy[a]met him. They stood at a distance 13and called out in a loud voice, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!" 14When he saw them, he said, "Go, show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Somebody... Nobody (Service) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is our Stewardship sermon #3... focusing on Service.

Joshua 24:14-15 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

A Christmas eve service using words that have the word "light" in them

SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS EVE 2008 The Lights of Christmas I CHRISTMAS SHOULD “DELIGHT” US Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed Luke 1:44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Service Needed Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 11, 2009

The call of Moses demonstrates that even when God calls us, it’s not about us but about what God can do.

There used to be a cliché of a scene in many spy movies, science-fiction films, and thrillers. The scene would feature some mysterious person (or sometimes, even the protagonist) removing their dark glasses or doffing their hat and saying something like: “I know this is going to sound strange, but ...read more

Denomination: *other

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