Sermons on Service Avenue:

The Hidden World Of Service

Contributed by Michael Trask on Sep 25, 2006

The contrast couldn’t be more stark. Jesus describes his ultimate act of service while the disciples argue over which of them will be the greatest! This sermon stealthily plunges the listener into this contrast; then pulls them out on the right side.

My dear friends in Christ, I want to tell you about something that I didn’t really begin to figure out until I was about 24. Many of you figured it out long before you reached that age; some of you have not figured it out yet. But when someone finally does learn it, and it begins to sink ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Congregational Candlelight Service

Contributed by Jeffrey Hall on Dec 28, 2006

Congregational candlelight service. Excellent symbolism. May be used for Christmas, Good Friday or Easter

–Candlelight Service– Supplies – 3 place Candelabra (2 white, 1 red cnadle) 1 White Pastor’s Candle 2 Red Usher Candles Congregational Candles Drip Protectors -Pass out candles (no one under 6yrs) John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"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

The Lord's Memorial Service

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 25, 2007

This sermon discusses the Lord’s Supper in conjunction with the Memorial Day holiday.

This is Memorial Day weekend. There will be many memorial services and events held around our country to commemorate the men and women who gave their lives to gain and protect our freedom. We should never forget the price they paid. I want to build off of this idea to speak of another sacrifice. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Being Vessels Of Service

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This is from a series based on our church mission statement "LOVE like Christ" V=vessels of service. I’ve used sermon central in my research.

L.O.V.E like Christ being Vessels of Service Romans 12:1-5 Jay Davis Robison January 22, 2006 It started early this morning as people rolled out of bed For some it started a little after 5 as they got ready Our Praise team was here at 8:45 SS teachers worked all wk gave it 1 more look raring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

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

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

Funeral Service For Heather

Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Nov 17, 2005

Funeral Sermon for a 3 year-old-girl who had died very tragically

Funeral Message for a Young Child Doug McCulley, doug@commonjourney.com Please Note: Born to Andrew & Darlene Kiss, on May 28, 1999 — Heather Rose was an exceptional child. She had suffered a stroke before birth and even though Doctors told Darlene and Andrew she probably would not be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider Your Service Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

We are saved to serve - both Christ and others

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 TITLE: “CONSIDER YOUR SERVICE” INTRODUCTION: A. Dr. Albert Schweitzer had returned to Europe on furlough form his missionary service in Africa when he was 80-years-old. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Evangelistic Funeral Service

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Dec 11, 2004

This message addresses the fact that GOd loves all people and has a desire to forgive and restore in their life.

Funeral Message: Mr. Milton Earle Cooper December 9, 2004 @ 3pm 1. Pre-Service Music: 2. Greeting & Condolences to Family: We are here today to remember the life and the legacy of Milton Earle Cooper. Milton Cooper was born on July 23, 1944 here in Greenville County and passed away on Tuesday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Living Together In Service Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

The two men Paul introduces us to in this text demonstrate two qualities of people who live together in service.

2002-07 G-4 M-1 (86-76) LIVING TOGETHER IN SERVICE Philippians 2:19-30 INTRODUCTION A. Have you been playing it safe as a Christian? – illustration: A Georgia farmer, ragged and bare-footed, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water. "How is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service For Judy ____________

Contributed by Wayne Major on Jan 23, 2002

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