Sermons on Reasonable Service:

The Hope We Have

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 22, 2020

This is a brief message that was preached at a Sonrise service on Easter morning.

Good morning and God’s blessing to you from SEBC here in San Antonio. I want to testify to you today that it doesn’t matter if you WHO are part of this celebration are Catholic, or Methodist, or Baptist, or non-denominational. How we worship, what methods or music we use to praise our God is not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-56, Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Return To The Manger

Contributed by Frank Queen on Dec 18, 2021

This is a short message written for Christmas Eve Candlelight service

Luke 2:7-12 Imagine getting ready for a big birthday party. You make all the necessary arrangements. You order a cake from the bakery. You buy decorations. You cook or cater a meal for all the guests. Make sure you have napkins and party plates, etc. The big day comes, your friends and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-12

Denomination: Bible Church

The Christmas Story Through The Eyes Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 7, 2017

A Candlelight service told mostly through the eyes of Joseph

Christmas Eve Candlelight service Saturday, December 24, 2016 The following narrative is based on scriptures from Matthew 1 and Luke 1 & 2 and from On this Holy Night by Max Lucado. I did this as a first person monologue and my daughter helped me out by playing Mary. Please feel free to use ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Friends

Funeral Patsy Ann Cundiff

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 2, 2024

Service for a Christain lady who has go to be with Jesus.

• Scripture: Job 19:25-27 My Redeemer Lives and so will Patsy Ann Cundiff Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Patsy Cundiff”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

Staring Down Your Critics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2024

Behold the glory of the Lord and be bold in your service for the Lord.

There is an old Peanuts cartoon, in which Linus has just written a comic strip of his own, and he wants Lucy's opinion. In the first frame, he tentatively hands Lucy his comic strip and says, “Lucy, would you read this and tell me if you think it is funny?” In the next frame, you see Lucy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18, 1 John 3:2-3, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Exodus 34:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The World Needs The Light

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

Candlelight service message about spreading the light of Christ.

Tonight, we gather in the soft glow of candles, but let’s be honest — the world outside doesn’t feel very soft or very glowing right now. There’s enough darkness in the world today. People are stressed, divided, anxious, angry, exhausted… and that’s just the line at Costco. Everywhere you turn, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Other

Sermon On Sharing A Christingle Light

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2026

Christingle services are typically regarded as sharing the light of love.

Ruth Carter Stapleton, the American-born sister of Jimmy Carter once remarked: "Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most." John 8:12 reminds us: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, Luke 2:32, Isaiah 9:2, 2 Corinthians 4:6

It's All About Choice Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

Our motive for service proves our choice of master. Paul reminds us that if our motive of service proves Christ to be our Master, then the results should be a life of bearing fruit.

INTRODUCTION In our study last wee, taken from the 1st chapter of Philippians a verse 15, we found that “others” (15) were sharing “Christ”. Some of these were brothers whom Paul had earlier influenced and they had become more courageous and fearless in their spread of the gospel. **WOULDN’T IT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

An Extra Letter

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2010

For Remembrance Sunday 1995, commemorating those who had died in the previous year: their lives remind us to embrace but not misuse our freedom, to love without limitations, and to serve concerns wider than our own lives.

Before I begin, let me ask you first to turn to Galatians 5: 13, and be ready to read it with me in a little while. [Read II Corinthians 3: 1-3] I have an announcement to make. The most amazing thing has happened. We have found another letter from the Lord to the churches. We have discovered an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Religion The Right Way”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 26, 2009

Reveals how you can know what religion God approves of.

“Religion the Right Way” May 31, 2009 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Holiness

Now Is The Time To Serve The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 20, 2020

Now is the time to serve the Lord... 1. Because our lives are speeding by (vs. 12). 2. Because God's Light is still shining (vs. 12-16). 3. Because God wants more people to be saved (vs. 16). 4. Because the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (vs. 17).

Now Is the Time to Serve the Lord! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 4:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared November 20, 2020 BACKGROUND *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 4. Last time in vs. 1-11, we looked at the temptation of Jesus Christ, but there is a big jump forward in tonight's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes In

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007

How do you meet Jesus while in service to Him??

When Jesus Comes in Mark 2:1-2:15 When we come together in this house, we are coming together to meet with Jesus. At least I hope that’s why we come. If Jesus ain’t here, then I wouldn’t want to come...... We come here to hear his word. We come here to feel his spirit. We come here to gain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fool Hath Said

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 7, 2022

Psalm 14 is unique for two reasons. First it is almost identical to Psalm 53.

Secondly, it is among the few Psalms that have little or no praise in them to be sung in the public worship services. The worship services of the Jews were similar to ours today, in that they sang songs for many reasons. For example, some songs were sung ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

While The Cat Is Away... Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 26, 2003

Understanding the reason to live whole-heartedly for Christ everyday is the main thrust of this message.

Nehemiah When the Cat is Away… Nehemiah 13 September 28, 2003 Intro: A. [Illustration] Many of us can remember when we were in grade school how whenever the teacher had to leave the classroom for some reason, she would always tell the class to, “Be quiet and study!” However we also remember that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlearning The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003

Unlearning the Church seeks to present the reasons the early church had church meetings.

UNLEARNING CHURCH MEETINGS Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 14; John 21 Welcome back to our Unlearning Series. There are so many things that we have learned in life that keeps us from following Jesus in a healthy way. For three weeks the Lord taught us on unlearning our proneness to hide, and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God