Sermons on Loss Of Service:

Memorial Day Allowance

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 23, 2010

Memorial Day is simply put, about remembering – memorializing those individuals, men and women who have given their lives in the service of this country. Memorials without regular attention fall into oblivion. They become forgotten in memory and overgro

MEMORIAL DAY 2007 MEMORIAL DAY ALLOWANCE ROMANS 8:26-39 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is simply put, about remembering – memorializing those individuals, men and women who have given their lives in the service of this country. Memorials without regular attention fall into oblivion. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Ought To Examine Himself

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 18, 2007

Written for a service after which we shared the Lord’s Supper together as a church. Question asked and answered by scripture is What should our examination of ourselves focus on? There is a focus on examination of ones heart as well as relationships with

07/15/2007 “A Man Ought to Examine Himself” (1Cor 11: 26-29,He 10:19-27) This morning, at the end of our service, we are going to share the Lord’s Supper together. Sharing the Lord’s Supper is a very special time for us together as a church It is one of two ordinances that Jesus instituted for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Purpose

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 8, 2010

How well are we connecting, communing, growing, serving, and sharing as a Church family and as individuals? These 5 purposes (fellowship, worship, discipleship, service, and evangelism) must remain central for us to be and do who God has called us to be a

Living with Purpose at CLC Intro: Have you ever wondered why you are here on planet Earth? Why did God make you you instead of somebody else? Granted, we may see a lot of things we would like to and perhaps need to change about ourselves, but it is helpful to remember that God made us who we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pt. 1--Dot Biz: The Church's Business Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Apr 26, 2008

There are approximately 1.64 million computers in the United States. 69% of US households have internet access. Many people understand computer lingo. Our contemporary service is called "the gathering." This series of messages explores the purposes of

The Church in a Wired World: Part 1 How do we fit in? thegathering@trinity *Sounds like the start of an e-mail address *“thegathering” identifies this group *“@trinity” identifies this church *How do we finish the address? E-mail & Web address ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Many initially are willing to follow the Lord, but fail to count the cost. Upon realizing the great sacrifice necessary to follow Him, many are unwilling to pay the price. We must count the cost and be willing to pay the price in service to the Lord.

The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14: 25-33 I am certainly thankful for the free gift of salvation. Christ paid our sin debt, reconciling us to God in salvation. This gift is freely available to all who receive it by faith. Salvation is free, but our service to the Lord is costly. If we are unwilling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

How Does The Death Of A Lamb Save Us?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 19, 2014

Do you know why: using our dainty little communion set in our worship, is so superior to the Old Testament services where animals were sacrificed for God? From Genesis to Revelation, we answer that question.

Isaiah 49.1–7; Psalm 40.1–11; 1 Corinthians 1.1–9, John 1.29–42 Summary: Do you know why: using our dainty little communion set in our worship, is so superior to the Old Testament services where animals were sacrificed for God? From Genesis to Revelation, we answer that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Not Just Another Charlie Brown Christmas

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 24, 2015

This is a complete Christmas Eve Service with music and scripture. Using Charles Shultz's Charlie Brown Christmas as an illustration of making known the real meaning of Christmas. Christ Jesus, God with us, God Saves. Read the Big Idea below.

2015.12.24.CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE William Akehurst, HSWC It’s not just another Charlie Brown Christmas THE BIG IDEA: Charles Shultz shared the message of Christmas through Linus to Charlie Brown. The many Charlie Browns of the world need to hear from the Linuses of CHRIST. Something hit me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Jan 26, 2015

Sermon preached at the funeral service for a young man who was brutally murdered. It reflected the unfortunate incident where Cain killed his brother Abel. A prophecy of was made in this sermon that God would bring the culprits to justice and he did.

Am I my Brother’s keeper By Bishop Dr. Perry E. Newton Sr. And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. And the Lord said unto Cain, where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: am I ...read more

Denomination: *other

Be Faithful (Strong & Courageous)

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

God has called us to be faithful in our service to Him. As Joshua was called to be strong & courageous, we too are called to that same calling... but it can only happen when we are grounded in Gods Word & resting on His power!

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 14, 2014 Date Preached: May 18, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Recognition of Graduates Sermon Title: Be Faithful (Strong & Courageous) Sermon Text: Joshua 1:1-9 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Joshua is challenged to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Well

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 23, 2016

Paul calls us to count the present as a gift of God, make peace with the past, and rest assured in the future God has in store for those who are his. (This sermon could easily be modified into a funeral/memorial service message.)

2 Timothy 4:6-8 Finishing Well Did you know the human condition is 100% fatal? How about that for a sermon starter? But the truth is, unless Jesus returns first, we will each reach that moment where we cross over from this life to eternity. What will it be like? Will we be at peace? Will we be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 21, 2018

In my first installment of this series I said that the gifts of the Spirit are from God and we need to use them for his purposes. Today we will see that a big part of my job as a Pastor is to equip you for works of service.

GIFTED (part two) 1) I need to prepare you. Eph. 4:11-16, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Romans 12:6-8, Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember, Don't Forget Memorial Day

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 24, 2018

Memorial Day Message begins with a quote from President Lincoln, Gettysburg address. "redemptive love" comment from the Royal Wedding and how "love" is why Jesus gave his life for us ....commitment to service out of love.

In Jesus Holy Name May 27, 2018 Memorial Day Redeemer "Remember, Don't Forget" At Gettysburg, Lincoln said it: "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here... It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

From Words To Actions

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2018

It is one thing for Jesus to say that he loves his disciples, but he puts these words into action when he washes their feet. At the same time, Jesus demonstrates to us that love needs to go beyond words and is seen in service.

INTRODUCTION Love is in the air—or at least the airwaves. A majority of songs on the stations that I listen to are songs about love. I suspect that the same can be said about the songs and stations to which you listen. Love is a BIG force in our lives, yet as one song suggests, “There’s just too ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Saving The Best For The Last

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THE DOXOLOGY IS A BLESSED PART OF ANY CHURCH SERVICE. IT IS WHERE WE GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS BLESSINGS TO US. IN THIS FINAL MESSAGE OF A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER, WE FIND THAT IT IS PROPER TO PRAISE GOD AND WORSHIP HIM IN PRAYER.

SAVING THE BEST FOR THE LAST MATTHEW 6:13 (THE DOXOLOGY) WHEN I WAS A YOUNGSTER THERE WERE CERTAIN UNWRITTEN LAWS THAT CHILDREN LIVED BY. IF YOU HAD CANDY, YOU SHARED IT. YOU NEVER SHOWED UP YOUR BEST FRIEND AND WAS ALWAYS READY TO DEFEND HIM. WHEN IT CAME TO TREATS OF ANY KIND, YOU ALWAYS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Contribution Of The Methodist Churches To The Development Of Our National Character

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Content for this discourse has been excerpted from Wikipedia free-content encyclopedia and reworked into a message originally presented at a Flag Day Ecumenical Service held outdoors in the city park in Bird Island, Minnesota, June 13, 2013.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The United Methodist Church and the many other offshoots of the Methodist movement comprise one of the largest groupings of Protestant denominations in the world today. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist