Sermons on Sacrificial Service:

Strength In Service

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jun 24, 2022

God has blessed us with the gift of masculine strength--not only physically, but with a crucial moral and spiritual responsibility--to be used only and always in the service of love.

You may have seen the maternity shirt that says, “A man did this to me, Oprah.” Men are responsible for a lot of things that determine the kind of world we live in, for better or worse. This morning, Father’s Day, I’d like to highlight the “better.” (I’ve never understood why someone would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Honoring Veterans PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023

This sermon encourages honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice, and explores how Christians can show them the respect and gratitude they are due.

Welcome, beloved family of faith. How blessed we are to gather under the banner of Christ's love, united in our shared purpose of honoring Him and learning from His Holy Word. Today, we gather not only to honor our Savior, but also to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Topics: Sacrifice, Service

Sanctity And Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 14, 2023

Christians cannot be transformed by default. ... When it comes to worship, we have to put forth an effort because sincere worship does not happen by default.

Romans 12:1-2  I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.  (2)  Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Humble Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 6, 2022

Since being connected to Christ gives us an opportunity for abundance, and since being like Jesus means becoming the person God wants us to be, then we should treasure humility.

Let's start off today talking about Wi-Fi connections. With a good signal, we feel like the world is at our fingertips. We can digitally go anywhere. Unfortunately, we don't always have that good connection. It is frustrating to say the least. We might feel like a Wi-Fi connection is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17, Philippians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

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

What About Our Sacrificial Love?

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jan 28, 2012

A look into the sacrificial love that Christ calls us, as His children, to have for others.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SACRIFICIAL LOVE: 1 Corinthians 8 I want to start out this morning by reminding you of a couple of things that you already know! First, you know about the sacrificial love of Jesus. · He left the glory of Heaven · Came and lived among men to show us how to live! · He also came, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Service - Service And The Creator (2) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for those in service

As said previously, you cannot consciously serve The CREATOR effectively or work for HIM if you ignore or reject the Person of YAHSHUA The MESSIAH and The HOLY SPIRIT. The CREATOR made and owns the entire universe and it all works towards HIS purposes, for HIS good and glory whether we like it or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:27, John 1:3, John 16:15, Colossians 1:16-17, Ephesians 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Remember The Sacrifice Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the selfless sacrifices of service members who died for our country, reflecting on their actions as an embodiment of Christ's teachings about love and sacrifice.

Good morning/afternoon/evening, church. Today, as we gather on Memorial Day weekend, our hearts are filled with gratitude and reverence for those who have selflessly given their lives in service to our country. It is a day to remember the sacrifice—the ultimate sacrifice—made by countless men and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Topics: Memorial Day, Sacrificial Love, Gratitude

Communion Service Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006

Jesus once spoke to His disciples about their FLESH. In Matthew 26, He gave them a very stern warning. He said, "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the FLESH (sarx) is weak."

Communion Service Text: John 6:41 thru 56 Prayer: Prepare us to receive Holy Communion. As we begin this time of Communion, let us be mindful that we are to share in the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. COMMUNION SERVICE - I Corinthians 11:23 thru 26 Jesus once ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Life Of Service

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 13, 2003

A Sermon for Ascension Day - and life after death!

My friend Ron, who is the Vicar of Sixpenny Handley, is a story teller like I am. Some years ago, in the week before Ascension Day, he told us this story.. "I was a little lad at School, and, at the start of the year in my new Class my teacher was giving jobs out to the boys and girls. "Mary, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Graduation Service

Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 29, 2003

Graduation is an exciting time. A time that we have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now. With freedom comes great responsibility.

Graduation is an exciting time. A time that we have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now. With freedom comes great responsibility. Now it is up to you to start making those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Passover Service

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

God commanded in Exodus 12 that this day be remembered. Passover is the celebration of the day of deliverance of the Israelites. It’s the day God delivered His people out of the slavery of Egypt.

Passover Service While people are getting their seats have Jewish music playing in the background. Introduction to Passover Service: God commanded in Exodus 12 that this day be remembered. Passover is the celebration of the day of deliverance of the Israelites. It’s the day God delivered His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Funeral Service

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

Funeral service for a Christian lady - 70 years of age.

Funeral for Christian Lady Job 19:25-27 It is at times such as this that we are sure that no one else as ever experienced the pain and loneliness that we feel. That no one understands what we are going through. Although it is ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27, Job 19:21-28, Job 19:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Service

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 2, 2002

A call for the church to follow the teaching of Jesus

A Call To Service By Ian Biss 3/10/02 Intro. . . A little girl had been trying for months to learn the art of tying her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the child to be delighted, but were surprised by her disappointment. Her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Grace Brethren