Sermons on Ready For Service:

A Wedding Service

Contributed by Grant Bennington on Aug 2, 2003

A simple, personal wedding Service based on marriage being a lifelong process of getting to know each other.

The Covenant of Marriage GATHERING Processional: Greeting: The miracle of love is like the miracle of the flower; it thrives upon the sunshine of a smile...it entwines itself around the heart. Its roots are secured in the memories of yesterday and its petals breathe the promise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Service

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Aug 12, 2003

This is a funneral message for a saved individual with the clear gosple message for those unsaved in the audience.

Funeral Service Ann Chatel Opening Song #1: Unfailing Love Song #2: Softly and Tenderly Song #3: Old Rugged Cross Song #4: In My Life On behalf of the family of ______________ I wish to thank each one of you for being here today… and though today is a very difficult day the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity And Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

Worship ... involves the body, the mind and the will.

SANCTITY AND SERVICE Text: Romans 12:1-2 "When the Titanic went down, a worthy woman took into the lifeboat, not her diamonds, but a bag of oranges. It will be very important, where we are going that we value the right things. Worship often makes us examine our luggage." (Leslie D. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Formative Service Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 8, 2002

Our faith is demonstrated by our service to others, and it one of the ways God forms us into mature Christians

Habits that lead to Christian Maturity Formative Service In Lent we went through a series called “Habits That Lead to Christian Maturity”, we looked at formative reading, formative prayer, Formative Fellowship, and Formative Worship. We felt like we needed to stay with Worship for a while, so we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

Service As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2004

Martha was not a whiner, or unspiritual when she asked Jesus to tell Mary to help. She was worshiping Jesus in her worship language... service.

Multi-lingual Worship Luke 10:38-42 This past week, I was reading about a family. It is a family in the Bible… Mary, Martha and Lazarus. You remember they were the family Jesus stayed with whenever he came to Jerusalem. As I was thinking about that family, I realized they were a great picture of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Service

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Doing for others is one of the best ways to do for ourselves

M onday I had the TV on and watched an interview with various actors in the new movie “Head Over Heels”. The host of the show was interviewing the models who are in the movie. At one point he asked something about how difficult it must be to live like we suppose models have to live. This one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That One Service

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Feb 28, 2003

Many folks are not faithful to regular church attendance, then when God really performs a great work in the service, the continual response is, "I knew I was going to miss something if I didn’t come..."

That One Service Psalms 84:4 David was speaking in this chapter about all of the great things concerning God’s house. He loved it there, and loved attending. He knew the holy presence of God was there, and in His presence awesome things would transpire. He says in the text, ‘blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Empowered For Service" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

The Holy Spirit equips us for service.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2002 “Empowered for Service” Acts 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit was evident in scripture from the very beginning. Genesis 1:1 speaks of the “Spirit of God hovering over the waters” at the creation. The power of God was in evidence ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

"Shaped" For Service

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 19, 2004

This is the sixth in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with the equippment God has given us to to "live a life worthy of our calling."

Taking SHAPE Ephesians 4:7-16 We are continuing in our series of teachings on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Remember that the essence of this letter is instruction for this fledgling Christian movement on how to be the Church. Two weeks ago we talked about walking in a manner worthy of your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: *other

Memorial Service

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Sep 15, 2005

this is a memorial service for a Christian Man who’s greatest fears when he came forward was that he would not be able to live the Christian life,

Memorial Service for ___________________ Song - Opening Thank you from the family for coming and showing your love to our Brother in Christ. Read Obituary Prayer Song – Amazing Grace Message · Romans 8: 28-39 · November 2004, Gary Keso gave his heart to the Lord, in December of last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Shaped For Service Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004

Paul highlighted a few facts: (1) our contribution in ministry is critical (you are saved to serve), and (2) each contribution is unique (you are shaped for a purpose).

Paul says we are ONLY SERVANTS... God is working in our world today, through you and me. • we are simply His servants. • Some plants, some waters, God brings the growth. • We may be doing different things, but we have ONE purpose - to work well • We are God’s fellow workers All of us will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Service = Reward!

Contributed by Eugene Blankenship on Dec 14, 2004

Blessing

YOUR SERVICE WILL DETERMINE YOU BLESSING GENESIS 24: 39-52 (NLT) 39" `But suppose I can’t find a young woman willing to come back with me?’ I asked him. 40`You will,’ he told me, `for the LORD, in whose presence I have walked, will send his angel with you and will make your mission successful. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctified For Service

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Transition: The process of bringing the anointing of God into reality is called sanctification, the act of separating from the world and being set apart to serve God.

Sanctified for Service What to Expect from the Moment You Accept God’s Call to Enter the Priesthood of Believers. Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 18, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:7-8 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pillar Of Service

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

# 6 Final in the series - "The Six Pillars of A Powerful Church" - The Pillar of Service Matthew 10:40-42

"The Six Pillars of A Powerful Church" - The Pillar of Service Matthew 10:40-42 Today we close out our time of looking at the six pillars of a powerful church – and this pillar is the culmination of all the others. The reason that this is a required pillar in making a church strong is found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 17, 2002

A complete thanksgiving service, weaving Scripture, worship, and reflection around 5 themes: Thanks for God’s Character, Thanks for God’s Creation, Thanks for God’s Redemption, Thanks for God’s blessings, and Our Response.

Thanksgiving Service 2002 Opening Song prior to service Saturday Here I Am (I Will Always Love Your Name) Sunday Psalm Of Thanks – Andy Park Welcome, Call to Worship, and Prayer Giving Thanks for God’s Character Saturday Forever (Niels ends by reading Psalm 136.1-3) Sunday #10 O Worship The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Baptist