Sermons on Service To Christ:

Baptism

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

This is an example batism service at pool side

1. INTRO ILLUSTRATION A little girl sat with her parents during a baptismal service one Sunday night, which was a new experience for her. She exclaimed in surprise, ‘Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Dad, why?’ Her mom tried to explain briefly and quietly, but she just wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Eulogy Jonnie Childs Hayes Funeral Eulogy Homegoing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 15, 2021

This is a eulogy for a woman who loved Christ, loved her family, and had the gift of hospitalityl She and her husband were married for 69 years.

Eulogy Jonnie Hayes Matthew 7:13-21 John 3:16-18 7/15/2021 Our God is an incredible God. God looks out for us even before we are born, and God has elaborate plans for people to become a part of our lives that we never could have imagined. We may not believe it, but God is working all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-21, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Christ Perfectly Demonstrated The Golden Rule

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2001

Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it

Why Jesus Urged Everyone to Live By the Golden Rule Illustration:Most people wish to serve God -- but in an advisory capacity only. Quoted in Sunday Express, London. 1. Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it. The Lord Jesus said, "Do to others as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prolonging The Days Of Christ Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007

The Holy Spirit illuminated grasp the Biblical truths to what is really means to have a “Undefiled Mouth, Undefiled Ears and Undefiled Eyes.

I am going to read from Isaiah 53:1-12 Title: Prolonging the Days of Christ Theme: The Lord’s Messengers to the Next Generation Introduction: Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22 give us the most vivid account of the crucifixion of Christ that can be found in the Word of God. Isaiah, seven hundred years ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lifelong Journey With Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jul 17, 2007

As we finish our journey through the book of Joshua, we see the great encouragement but also the great challenges before us.

A Lifelong Journey with Christ Today, we conclude our journey through the book of Joshua. Today, we finish our study of what has been a great encouragement to us all. But has also been a great challenge to us. We have discussed the work of the mighty hand of God on the life of Joshua. We have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Friends For Christ's Sake

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

A sermon on the value of soul friendship in the church.

"FRIENDS FOR CHRIST’S SAKE" I SAMUEL 18:1-5 (Focal Text: Verse 1) On March 11, 1991, eight-year-old Anthony Henderson upset the distinguished leader of our nation, President George Bush. President Bush was visiting Anthony’s school and had sat down beside Anthony to read him a book. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Making "Little Christs" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 13, 2009

20th and final message from a series on Ecclesiastes. Like Jesus, Qoheleth was committed to making disicples.

When we began our journey through Ecclesiastes back on January 4, I introduced our study with a quote from the “Author’s Note” in the book Blue Like Jazz, written by Donald Miller: I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. But I was outside the Bagdad Theater in Portland one ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lacking Nothing In Christ Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

We do not lack anything necessary for life and godliness in our union with Christ.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll be reading verses 9-13 this morning. We’re going to pick up the trail again today in our study of Paul’s letter to the Colossian believers. The first chapter and a half was mainly about the gospel of Jesus Christ and the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-13

Denomination: *other

Being Busy For Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

God doesn’t want us to be loafers while we wait for the appearing of His Son. Instead, we are to work hard, settle down, and earn our wages. We must never tire of doing what is right.

Being Busy for Christ For those of you who are wondering if I got my hair cut, the answer is “yes.” On Wednesday, I invited Harold Davis to speak about sheep at the Kiwanis club. He did a great job, as he did this summer when he helped us learn more about Psalm 23. In my introduction of Harold, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Accessible System Of Christ Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Hebrews Chapter Ten

The Accessible System of Christ Hebrews Chapter Ten Introduction: 1. In Hebrews chapter nine the superiority of Christ’ tabernacle was contrasted with the tabernacle of the Old Testament. a. The Old Testament Tabernacle (Heb 9:1-10). i. Holy Place (1-4a) 1. The Candlestick 2. The Table of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching Christ Crucified

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011

Thoughts on preaching

When a person is called to “trial preach”, he has a dilemma. How can he go into a church that he doesn't know in a community that he doesn't know and preach a sermon that is relevant to people he doesn't know? I'm at an advantage here because I live in this community and I'm active in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Sep 17, 2009

An outline of Revelation Chapter One

The Revelation of Jesus Christ Revelation 1 Introduction: Nature never taught me that there exists a God of glory and of infinite majesty. I had to learn that in other ways. But nature gave the word glory a meaning for me. C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves. 1. The source of the book. a. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Nov 20, 2010

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The Revelation of Jesus Christ Revelation 1 Introduction: Nature never taught me that there exists a God of glory and of infinite majesty. I had to learn that in other ways. But nature gave the word glory a meaning for me. C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves. 1.The source of the book. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ My Example Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Christ my example

Reading: Philippians chapter 2 verses 1-30: Ill: • Story told about a Jewish man in New York who bought a little shop; • Problem was it was squeezed in between two gigantic department stores. • He wondered what to call his little shop, • After much thought he had a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Brethren

Savior, Christ The Lord

Contributed by Maureen Hull on Jan 1, 2026

An exposition of Luke 2:8-20

Peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. It's wonderful to be worshiping with you this morning. As we sang the beautiful words that we just heard from one another, fall on your knees. Hear the angels proclaim. And this should prepare us for the text at hand. We have been traversing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20