Sermons on Self Service:

Remembrance Day Services

Contributed by Ken Durham on Oct 14, 2005

I never want to miss an opportunity to preach the Gospel - especially when asked to speak at Remembrance Services.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES 1. INTRODUCTION I guess with people knowing that I have served in the Armed Forces it’s not so surprising that I am often asked to take Remembrance Day Services. I don’t have a problem with this; in fact to me it is a privilege to share with both military personnel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Hospice Memorial Service

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 14, 2006

This is a sermon written for a Memorial service for a local hospice, to which are invited relatives of those who have died in the last couple of months

A little over halfway through the Old Testament part of the Bible, is a relatively short and probably little read book called Ecclesiastes. There are some mysteries about this book: we don’t exactly who wrote it, although tradition tells us that the writer was King Solomon, the son of David. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:1-14, Ecclesiastes 1:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Service Of Submissive Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 11, 2006

For the believer, obedience to Christ is NOT a choice because we are commanded by Christ to be obedient!

Date Written: November 11, 2006 Date Preached: November 12, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Submissive Obedience Sermon Text: John 14:21; 15:10-24; Matt 22:37-40 Introduction: As believers we are called by God to be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 21, 2005

This is an entire Christmas Eve Service - complete with Christmas carols, candlelighting and communion. The message is a slight alteration of Pat Cook’s message "Christmas Bread" which is also available on SermonCentral.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE WELCOME INVOCATION: Our glorious God, you sent your Son into our world to show us who you are. In Christ we find love, forgiveness, peace and hope; we are grateful for this reflection of you. May we encounter the Christ child in this time of worship, and in doing so, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

The Ultimate Service Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2005

How the Lord used the darkness of Good Friday as a witness to our salvation.

March 24, 2005 Matthew 27:45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Tonight’s service is called a service of darkness. It is a somber reminder of what happened to Jesus. As the service progresses, the lights eventually are dimmed until it becomes almost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45

Denomination: Lutheran

Healing And Deliverance Service

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Sep 12, 2001

healing and deliverance message

Healing and Deliverance service James 5:13 ~ 16 “Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Mark 5:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship, Fellowship & Service Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 13 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. A picture of the maturing Christian’s worship, fellowship & service. Mary, Martha and Lazarus.

Picture # 13: Worship, Fellowship, & Service John 12:1-11 The number 3 is a divine number. Six days before the Passover, Jesus ate a meal with Mary, Martha and Lazarus (again a divine number of people). Worship: A picture of pure worship is the picture of Mary wiping the feet of Jesus with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 22, 2004

Our Candlelight Service for 2004 as will be presented Christmas Eve. This is submitted to share an idea that might be beneficial to smaller churches.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PRELUDE: “HALLELUJAH CHORUS” WELCOME TO WORSHIPPERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMN # 89 “O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL” (verses 1, 2, 3) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Empowering The Individual For Service Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

Part of series on the church and its calling

“The Church You’ve Always Longed For... Empowers the Individual for Ministry” TEXT: ACTS 18- 24-28 We’ve been doing a series on “The Church You’ve Always Longed For.” More important, we are trying to get a sense about the church God has always longed for. What is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Service-Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006

Serving Others is an important Spiritual Discipline that opens us up to the power of the Holy Spirit and enables us to be used by God.

Genesis 3:1-3, Matthew 25:31-40 “Service—Blessed to be a Blessing” INTRODUCTION The United States Army has a catchy, memorable slogan, “Be all that you can be.” I believe this slogan captures and reflects the desire of many of our hearts. We want to reach our full potential and experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Sunrise Service For Easter

Contributed by Larry East on Apr 15, 2006

This is an Easter sunrise service to celebrate and remember the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb.

Sunrise Service Northside Christian Church April 16, 2006 John 20:1-9 (NIV) 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Sin-Salvation,& Service" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 2, 2007

This message reveals why man needs to be saved, how God saves us, and why He saves us.

SIN-SALVATION, & SERVICE (a message about God’s Amazing Grace) Text-Ephesians 2:8-10 by Rev. Danny Moss Introduction- In my opinion, this is the Golden Text that tells us what we need to know about God’s Amazing Grace. It tells us- -why men desperately ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

A Christmas eve service using words that have the word "light" in them

SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS EVE 2008 The Lights of Christmas I CHRISTMAS SHOULD “DELIGHT” US Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed Luke 1:44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Service Needed Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 11, 2009

The call of Moses demonstrates that even when God calls us, it’s not about us but about what God can do.

There used to be a cliché of a scene in many spy movies, science-fiction films, and thrillers. The scene would feature some mysterious person (or sometimes, even the protagonist) removing their dark glasses or doffing their hat and saying something like: “I know this is going to sound strange, but ...read more

Denomination: *other

Child Protection Services

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Jan 25, 2008

Child protection agency workers visit homes to make sure that children are well taken care physically and mentally. But we still find lot of families in turmoil because of kids that are out of control. They might be in good standing according to the child

Child Protection Services Children born in United States mostly get excellent medical and parental care. Government mandates use of car seats to make sure that the child is well protected during transportation. Regular doctor visits ensure that appropriate vaccinations are taken and the growth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal