Sermons on Services:

When The Party's Over (Easter Sunrise Service)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2001

The work begins after the resurrection. The recognition, the responsibility, and the realization.

WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- The spring fling was great! The food, the fun, the frivolity! - Loved those cornbread and beans. - Loved Gary and Marilyn singing and acting, especially when the table under them about collapsed. - Loved Gary Edwards singing and dancing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Godly Service Involves Humility And Tears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul gives us a great example of a godly servant who demonstrated a tearful humility that produced great results

Why Serving the Lord Involves Humility, Tears and Trials? (Acts 20: 19) Why do so many people struggle to be transparent and open in their relationships? Illustration:Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda describes his battle with bad habits: "I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The First Prayer Meeting Service Ever"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 29, 2003

God sanctified the seventh day, and nearly three hundred years passed before anyone thought of attendeding Church. Think about it! Then a weak and frail preacher named Enos came along...

Text: Gen. 4:25 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Through Our Works Of Service - Abilities & Personality? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A short series on how people can serve God

Through Our Works of Service - Abilities & Personality? Gladstone Baptist Church - 12/6/05 In 1658 a young Italian boy lived in the town of Cremona. Legend has it, that like his townsfolk, Antonio loved music. Cremona was a town where musical ability was highly valued. But poor Antonio was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service Sermon For Bishop Mike Brandebura

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 1, 2008

A sermon given at the funeral service for a minister, Bishop, husband, father and my friend. He want a message that would touch the unsaved hearts of family and friends and bring them to Jesus.

Funeral Service sermon for Bishop Mike Brandebura Listen to the Word of grace: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and I am life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, yet they shall live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:18

'30 Second' Offering Devotions For Church Services!

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Jul 20, 2007

Over one year worth of high quality ’30 second devotions’ on the topics of Tithing, Giving and Money, that you (or your service leaders) can present on Sunday without any prior reading or preparation!

‘30 second’ Offering Devotions for Church Services! FUll PPT Slides and color booklet available free to download from www.TeAtatuBaptist.com Compiled and adapted by: Ps Roger Spackman Te Atatu Baptist Church © Research, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lip-Service Won't Cut It!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Next message through Matthew, this one dealing with Jesus’ words about actually living what we say about loving God.

Lip-Service Won’t Cut It! Matthew 15:1-9 November 19, 2006 There are a number of things in my life that I try to avoid, if at all possible. For instance, I try to avoid pot-holes in the road. I also try to avoid things like the tornado I mentioned a couple weeks ago, as well as any form of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Is Our Sunday Service Missing Something?”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 4, 2002

This message examines what true worship is all about.

Mark 8:22-26; Isaiah 6:1-8 I find it interesting that we call our “church worship gatherings” services. The definition of service is, an act of devotion to God; witness. b. A religious rite. Is that why you came to church this morning, out of devotion to God? Many people go to church with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Service Of The Master – Part 9 - Judas, The Betrayer Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, or simply just to expose you. How does betrayal happen?

Traitor. Deserter. Turncoat. Defector. Betrayer. Betrayal. Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal is a profound word loaded with volatile and angst-ridden emotional implications. Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shining Face Of God (Harvest Festival Service)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 2, 2016

The Shining Face of God (Harvest Festival Service) – Psalm 67 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • The world needs light (vs 1-2). • The world needs Joy (vs 3-4). • The world needs life (vs 5-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In Gloucester, England, • There is an old-fashioned garden and orchard, • In one corner of which is a little tombstone. On it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

How To Get More Out Of The Church Service

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 10, 2020

Most people like bargains. Getting the most for the least amount invested. The same should be true of the time spent in our church services.

Most people like bargains. Getting the most for the least amount invested. The same should be true of the time spent in our church services. At the best, the actual time in church could not be over four hours a week, unless you are involved in the ministry of this church. Often people tell me the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Despise Not Any Role Of Service In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 28, 2018

Any role at all you are given to do in the Kingdom of God has great impact on the pushing of the Kingdom Agenda and great benefits for your life

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DON'T DESPISE ANY ROLE OF SERVICE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Acts 6:8 King James Version (KJV) 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Beloved, this scripture is one that I really appreciate and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Heaven Came Down/ Christmas Eve Service Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

Can we stop for a moment to imagine the excitement of heaven as Jesus comes to begin His redemption of mankind on earth. That God would send His Son Jesus is mind blowing.

Heaven came down Yesterday, we read the Christmas story as recorded in Luke 2 as part of the service. I spoke of God’s love for “all people”. That God would send His Son Jesus to redeem mankind. (God’s love blows my mind) We saw God’s love was unconditionally for all and God’s love does not go by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus And His Surprising Teachings About Service Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 13, 2014

We all want to feel like we matter in some way, and sometimes that can take the form of “other people do not matter.” Jesus taught that everyone matters. Success in his eyes is very different from the world’s view of success.

Jesus’ Surprising Teachings About Service (Mark 9:33-50) 1. Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist 
 Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Esther: A Beauty Queen In Service Of The King Of Kings

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 1, 2014

The true story of Esther illustrates truth about Jesus' ascension: God reigns over all for the benefit of his people.

The Miss Universe competition is in its 62nd year now. How many winners of that competition can you name? None? That’s what I thought. And yet every Christian should be able give the name of at least one beauty queen: Esther. She is well known to Bible readers as the woman who saved her ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran