Sermons on Social Services:

4 Things For Easter

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2013

I preached this at our Sunrise Service

HoHum: A. Read Matthew 28:1- 7 B. Her name was Carol. She was the organist at her church. She was a good musician, but she did something no organist should ever do at her church. She overslept on Easter morning and missed the sunrise service. She was so embarrassed. Of course, the minister ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Edgar Hull

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2013

Funeral service for a great Christian man.

Edgar prior to being admitted in the Greenbrier Manor as he would leave the church Edgar would shake my hand and always say, “Yes” and go on home him and Virginia. I do not to this day know what Edgar meant or maybe I do .“Jesus is the Yes - the divine Yes. A great many people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Gateway To Greatness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014

A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

"THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing A Man After The Heart Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2016

The Lord's criteria for service.

ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 15:34-35; 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Israel had demanded a king, just so that they could be like the other nations. Samuel had protested, but the LORD allowed it. After all, they were not rejecting Samuel: they were rejecting the LORD (1 Samuel 8:4-7). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:34-35, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 31, 2016

Preached as a challenge for a covenant renewal service.

NEW REVELATION 21:1-6a JANUARY 1, 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS, YEAR A COVENANT RENEWAL SUNDAY FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Four times in these short verses, the word “new” is used. The whole language of the passage is of newness, of change, of leaving things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Charlene's Funeral

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR A YOUNG CHRISTIAN WOMAN

Charlene (FUNERAL) Opening Text: John 11:25-26 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will have life even if they die. 26 And everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. ” Matt 11:28 28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unworthy Servants

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 22, 2014

A sermon examining our service to The Lord.

Unworthy Servants Luke 17:7-10 Prior to entering the pastorate, I worked in management in the road construction industry. The work was hard, the hours were long, and for most, the pay was minimal. Quite often we would hire new employees and they would not make it through their first week on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate The Sonrise!

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2014

Short sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service

CELEBRATE THE SONRISE! MARK 16:1-6 INTRODUCTION… “Easter Morning Joy”; Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005 This is the dawning of our joyous Easter morn, Our delight can never end, For Jesus is risen... He is risen from the dead. We are embraced in love, He has taken ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Servants Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 5, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of Christian service.

CHRISTIAN SERVANTS Titus 1:1-4 Revised (completely new) and unpreached June 2025 When I was involved in secular work I served in various management positions. As I result I was often required to recruit, interview, and hire people. During that period of my career I never once hired someone ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

10 Ways To Best Serve Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 27, 2010

Look at our service and judge it.

10 WAYS TO BEST SERVE CHRIST John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does This Mean?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

A sermon for Baptism and Communion in the same service

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Today we are blessed because we are observing baptism and communion. Both of these are very meaningful and symbolic. Today I want to explain what both of these mean. BAPTISM We began the service with baptism of 6 people. Why do we baptize? What does the scripture say? What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Hands That Serve God

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 10, 2015

SERVICE TO THE LORD REQUIRES USEFUL HANDS!

HANDS THAT SERVE GOD OBSERVATION: MANY WRITERS BELIEVE SOLOMON WROTE ECCLESIASTES. THE BASIC MESSAGE MAY BE FOUND TOWARD THE END OF THE BOOK. LET US HEAR THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER: FEAR GOD AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, FOR THIS IS MAN’S ALL (ECCLESIASTES 12:13 (NKJV). ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 19, 2019

Sermon preached at the Good Friday service

Many of us watched in horror this week as Notre Dame cathedral burnt. When the fire was finally brought under control and the first pictures were released you could see the cared remains of the roof up and down the main aisle. But at the far end. On the high altar stood the golden cross amidst the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Message I Would Like To Have Delivered At The Presidential Inauguration Prayer Service On 21 January 2025 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025

I was horrified at what was said at President Trump’s Church Prayer Service on 21 January 2025. It was godless. I sat down and wrote out what I would have said for that event. Please understand this message in the light of that, not an intrusion or anything; just before the Lord and His word.

MY MESSAGE FOR THE CHURCH SERVICE FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP At the outset, I need to say, I am not being precocious here, so please do not judge me as that. Please understand. As an outsider and not residing in the United States, it does give me one advantage of being more impartial. I was so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15, Matthew 12:30, 1 Kings 3:7-10, 1 Kings 3:11-12, Psalm 23:2-3, Mark 10:41-45, 1 Corinthians 15:52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What-You Are A Priest.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon deals with stewardship of our occupations as service to the Lord.

What You’re A Priest—A Stewardship Of Our Occupations 10/18/98 Exodus 31:1-12 1 Peter 2:4-12 What would happen if your were in the army and your commanding officer told you, “we want to send you in on a mission behind enemy lines to rescue some of the prisoners who have been captured. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed