Sermons on Graveside Service:

Ready For Service

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009

After a person makes a full commitment to the preeminence of Christ, that person needs to be ready to share the Gospel with all people in our world.

READY FOR SERVICE--Colossians 1:23-29 Proposition: After a person makes a full commitment to the preeminence of Christ, that person needs to be ready to share the Gospel with all people in our world. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ready to serve our Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioning Service Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithful Service

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

A Veteran's Day Message -- understanding what it means to serve God with extraordinary faith and courage by encouraging others.

INTRO: THE STORY OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS This morning, I’d thought it be good to honor our veterans, and to look at veteran of the faith who served so that others could live. Now, to all you who’ve given so much for this country and for our freedoms —Thank you! It is in that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Devotion And Service Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt4- Devotion and Service Opening Comments P Tony, K Malone, P Mario- challenged us- offerings. Review/Recap Gospel of Luke, Acts- both written by Luke- Luke- living picture of Christ as seen in history Acts- picture of work of HS- Jerusalem/nations. Acts- beginning of the life/mission of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Service Required Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 21, 2012

To fulfill the mission from God that He has given us, we have responsibilities that are essential to our being successful. Jesus not only talked about these, but He exampled them for us to follow. One of those responsibilities is for us to serve others.

On a Mission from God – Service Required John 13:1-17 Service is required because it Speaks love to others Teaches Humility to us Leads others by example Slide Good morning. Easter is right around the corner, just 3 weeks away! As we approach the time we celebrate the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion Service Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

This is a liturgical communion service integrating worship, scripture readings, and short sermons.

Call to Worship: Psalm 15 (responsive) 1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? 2 Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. 3 Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Priest's Services

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the priest's services. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 23:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The sons of Amram were Aaron and Moses. Aaron

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the priest's services. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 23:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The sons of Amram were Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart to dedicate the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 23:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Service Of The Nativity Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

A Christmas Eve Service of Nativity

A Service of the Nativity Greetings and Introduction Welcome to our Service of the Nativity. We began a journey four weeks ago, a journey that will continue with Jesus throughout this next year. We have watched and waited these past four weeks of Advent, anticipating the Coming of the Christ. And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Service To The Saints

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

The call to serve includes the whole body of the church. We reach out across the world following the example of St. Paul to build and encourage the church and her saints.

Service to the Saints John 13:34 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. This Sunday will mark the close of our church for the summer season. While ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Service Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009

Christians have the only truly satisfying and fulfilling reason to go to work: It’s to worship God.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:22-4:1. We are continuing our study of the letter to the Colossians. In verse 17 where Paul said that we are to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, which means to do it in a manner that is influenced by the gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Denomination: *other

Expect Service Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

God has given us all that we have and he has given us gifts so that we may encourage, strengthen, and equip the body of Christ.

Expect Service Faith Expectations Part 9 07/06/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Service

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

service of Baptism

This morning we have been celebrating the birth of a child that was called Emmanuel through our gathering together as a church family, our prayers for one another, our financial giving and especially in music. In recent weeks we have looked at the story of John the Baptist and his call to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-12

Denomination: Congregational

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

Uncommon Service Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at how Philip’s life was an example of uncommon service.

UNCOMMON SERVICE The Cure For The Common Life—Part 4 Jesus lived and breathed service. Jesus stooped to love. He bent over backward to concern himself with others’ needs. It doesn’t seem logical that God would choose service as the path to try to impact the world. Yet the most strident atheist ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-39

Denomination: *other