Sermons about Motive For Service

Service Leads To The Throne

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002

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A Sermon for the Ascension Season.

I`d like to begin with a story this morning, the story of a man called Peter. Peter loved Mary very much indeed. He was always telling her that he loved her - always showing her in lots of little ways. In many ways he was a model husband....... ..........not perfect, of course, but generally ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Beyond Mere Service

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

based on 20 ratings

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Do you want to coast through your Christian life just serving God out of duty or do you want to go beyond fulfilling your duties out of sheer devotion for Christ?

BEYOND MERE SERVICE Luke 17:7-10 Introduction: 1. Jesus, here, makes a startling statement! 2. He compares how earthly masters treat their servants—even if they do a great job! 3. He then applies it to His disciples’ lives. 4. If you do everything that is required by Scripture, you are still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Service Of One Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

based on 165 ratings

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God calls and commissions ordinary people into service

It was a church service of one. Isaiah the prophet was the only person in attendance – a preacher in Judah, the Southern Kingdom of Israel, who lived about the time that Homer was composing the Odyssey and Iliad in Greece. Isaiah was in the Temple that day, the Dwelling Place of God, the palace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian & Military Service

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 6, 2003

based on 60 ratings

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This is an examination of what the Word of God teaches about the Christian’s participation in the military and carnal warfare.

I want to begin this lesson by acknowledging that when we address the subject of whether or not the Christian should take part in the military we are dealing with a controversial subject. The Church has debated this subject for 1400 years. Many theological scholars and Christian philosophers have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Loving Service

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

based on 394 ratings

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Deals with the call to service that God places upon every believer’s life

A Call to Loving Service (Matthew 25:31-46) I. God Calls Us to Loving Service II. God Calls Us to Simple Service III. God Will Judge Us Based on Our Loving Service IV. God Will Bless Our Loving Service Introduction One day while walking with some children, Queen Mary was caught in a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Child Dedication Service

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2003

based on 336 ratings

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This is a Child Dedication Service, after a Mother’s Day message.

CHILD DEDICATION SERVICE HAVE PARENTS/CHILDREN COME FORWARD God sees children as important … so do these parents. Ps. 127:3 says: “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Some gifts have some strings attached … some do not. In this case, God’s gifts to you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Reasonable Service

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 3, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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What should we considered to be reasonable service for the Lord?

A Call To Reasonable Service HHM Pastor Jim Parisi June 1, 2003 Ro 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. What should we considered to be reasonable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Bearing Service Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

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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

based on 30 ratings

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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

Easter Sunrise Service

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002

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A message for an Easter sunrise service

I. THE EMPTY TOMB – Luke 24:1-12 II. THE ROAD TO EMMAUS – LUKE 24:13-35 A. Emmaus was about seven miles away. B. As they communed and reasoned Jesus drew near, but they didn’t know him. C. The disciples were: 1. Sad about the death of Jesus. 2. Disillusioned because they thought he had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce And Christian Service

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

based on 97 ratings

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Does divorce and remarriage disqualify one for Christian service?

(The views expressed in this teaching are not necessarily those of Freedom Bible College, Concepts of Freedom Ministries, or any affiliations, ministers, faculty, or staff thereof.) Introduction. A. Very controversial subject. B. Those who teach this view are often called heretical in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Romans 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Service For Judy ____________

Contributed by Wayne Major on Jan 23, 2002

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I was asked to share my feelings about suicide by the husband, who had been hurt many years earlier by some inappropriate comments by a pastor upon the suicide death of his friend.

“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our hearts condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-23, 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Service For Baby

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002

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Again the arms of the Lord have opened to a child whom He has clasped to Himself in tender love. He was instructed us to ‘let the little children come to him’ not to’ hinder them’. The going of this one so dear to our hearts that it has brought heaven nea

Memorial Service for Kamden - Oct. 7, 2000 Prelude music – Tiffany McCartney on the piano Opening Prayer – Pastor Mike Special music – Ashley McCartney “Amazing Grace” on the Sax! Music/singing – Tiffany and Pastor Mike · Amazing Grace · Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus · What A Friend We Have In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Revelation 7:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons For Disqualification For Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

based on 35 ratings

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Why some people are disqualified for being used of God

Why Are Some People Disqualified for Positions of Service Acts 1:21-26 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True And Acceptable Service Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

based on 36 ratings

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exposition on matt ch20

THE SPIRIT OF TRUE AND ACCEPTABLE SERVICE Matthew ch 20 v1- 16 the labourers in the vineyard First we have a picture of :- The Lord (as householder.) See:- 1. His position v. 1 "householder" - he is a man of authority, of responsibility and of activity. - "he went out" 2. His pursuit v. 1 to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

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