Sermons on Service In The Vineyard:

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

Graveside Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

This is a short graveside message for the family of the deceased using the Lord’s prayer as the text.

Graveside Service Met w/ some of you & asked about some of George’s favorite Scripture passages, one that you mentioned was the Lord’s Prayer. Matt. 6:9-13 This morning share a words of comfort we can take from X’s prayer. 1-Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. -Christ begins his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

Memorial Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

A Memorial Service for an older believer in our congretation. The text the family asked for was the 23rd Psalm.

Memorial Service-1/27/07 Opening Remarks & Prayer Read Obituary/Letters from family members Hymn (In the Garden) Message-Psalm 23 One of George’s favorite passages from the Bible is Psalm 23. In Psalm 23 we see the image of the Lord being our shepherd in both the peaceful days and in the difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

In The Service Of The King

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Feb 19, 2007

Exposition of Col. 1:24-29

Exactly what does it mean to serve the Lord? It was after one of those long sermons that seem to last forever that a father and his son were walking toward the door when the boy stopped in front of a plaque in the foyer. The little boy pointed and asked, “Daddy, what’s this for?” His father ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications For Service Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

To be an effective servant for the Lord, we must possess qualities that will be an acceptable testimony of Jesus working in our lives; to be good servants, we should live like good deacons.

Qualifications for Service 1 Timothy 3:8-13 I. Dignified Actions (v.8) a. Practice what they preach (James 1:8) b. Sober (1 Peter 5:8) c. Earn what they get (1 Timothy 6:9-10) II. Clear Understanding of the Faith (v. 9) III. Tried and Proven (v. 10; 1 Timothy 5:22) a. Tested in smaller ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Self Service Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 28, 2006

As Christians we desire to do things for the Lord. But sometimes we are really just doing them for ourselves. Learn how to spot self service and your attitudes while serving.

Most Christians understand that belonging to the Lord means we serve Him and will do things that He tells us to do. We like to think that we do it because we are so thankful for what He has done, or because Jesus commanded us to preach the gospel and make disciples or because we see the example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

An Ordination Service

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 31, 2005

A loving and not too long of an ordination charge.

Tonight Special night for these men You each have been called to the ministry of GOD Since you have surrendered, you have probably already faced difficulties, problems, and doubt Some people would look at you say, how can you be called and feel those things Think of how Peter felt as he sunk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Installation Service

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Sep 17, 2003

A sermon for a friend’s installation service at a new congregation using a text that was one of his favorites.

Installation Service September 14, 2003 Ephesians 6:19-20 Introduction and remarks Eph 6:19-20 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Service Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on living the Christian life.

THE SERVICE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:23-29 INTRO: What the eye once sees it can never unsee. I wonder what would happen if we saw Jesus as Paul saw him? What would happen to us if we had that kind of vision? Here is a man who didn’t see him personally, but fell at his feet. You can’t meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Vitamin Of Service Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the seventh of a seven part series I preached at Wendesday night Prayer Meeting on Spiritual Growth and Fitness.

Spiritual Growth and Fitness Serving Psalm 100:2 Intro: This is the last message in the Spiritual Growth and Fitness series. P – Prayer W – Word M – Meditation CA-Church Attendance F- Faith H – Confession of Sin There are three essential things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:2

Denomination: Baptist

Graveside Service

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 5, 2003

Short service used for a graveside only funeral.

Funeral for Graveside Service Memorial Services are in reality for the living and on such occasions they serve a three-fold service! The First Purpose of a Memorial Service is to Remember the Deceased A. Obituary Reading The Second Purpose of a Memorial Service is to Comfort the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27, 1 Corinthians 15:50, John 11:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

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

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