Sermons on The Joy Of Service:

Titles Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

communion service

I In Thompson Chain reference—you have titles of Jesus Christ. Tonight I would like to mention a few. He came to be a Saviour—I Timothy 1:15— Jesus came into the world with the mission to be Saviour. Yes he was a prophet, teacher, healer, and many other things, but his main mission was to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do You Come To The Tomb?

Contributed by Gary Harrison on Mar 19, 2007

Sunrise Service

Why do you come to the tomb? Mark 16 : 1 - 8 Mary Magdalene, Mary and Salome had a specific reason for going to the tomb that Easter morning. They wanted to pay homage to this man they loved by giving His body it’s last respects by applying the proper spices and anointments to preserve the body. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Prayer Of A Righteous Man

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A Lenten Service

The Prayer of a Righteous Man James 5:16 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. NIV This first week of Lent is focused on our prayer life. Lent is a season to revitalize and renew our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Worthy Is The Lamb!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Communion Service

WORTHY IS THE LAMB! Revelation 5:12 Communion Meditation (in two parts) RMBC 12 Aug 01 AM WORTHY… ILL Notebook: Worth (small spender) Every Christmas, Rhonda Ausk and her son divide up his savings to see how much he can spend on each family member’s gift. One year, after they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Is A Somebody

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 23, 2002

Christian Service

I. One of the greatest atrocities that has ever occurred against God’s church occurred in the middle ages. A. When I say that some of you might think that I am talking about the persecutions against the church, but that is not what I am talking about. B. One of the greatest tactics of satan to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15, Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

This Changes Everything

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

A Sunrise service

This Changes EVERYTHING!!!! Matthew 28:1-9 I can only imagine how hollow and numb Joseph must have felt. By his side walked the equally numb and subdued Nicodemus. They walked without saying a word. In his hand, Joseph carried a letter; Nicodemus carried a bag, large and heavy. They walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Remember And Discern

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 5, 2022

A Communion Service

Remember and Discern Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING It’s a pleasure to be back with you here at Fairview. I’ve been praying for you all since I last saw you, and so I want to say thank you for having me back on this Lord’s Day… Now I have to admit that I was told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Overcoming Evil.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2023

Fervent Christian service.

LOVE OVERCOMING EVIL. Romans 12:9-21. I). GENUINE LOVE. Romans 12:9-13. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. From this, I have taken ‘Genuine Love’ as a title for this section. The second clause ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Curing Church Conflict-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014

2 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—II—James 4:1-17 Attention: A man limps into a hospital to have his foot X-rayed, & is asked to wait for the results. Some time later an orderly appears & hands the man a large pill. As he’s handed the pill, a mother with a small child in need of immediate ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Muzzle Eeyore - Psalm 42-43 Part 4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 13, 2025

Be careful what you say to yourself because no voice has more influence on you than your own. Don't talk to yourself about your troubles. Talk to God about your troubles, talk to yourself about God.

Psalm 42 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day ...read more

Part 3 - Genesis 12:10 - 20 - This Service Has Been Disconnected Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 11, 2010

In Genesis 12:10 in lean times, "Abram went down to Egypt". There is no mention of Abram calling out to God. He's a business man. He just makes a logical decision, but it is decision that is devoid of the promises God gave him. DISCONNECTION big time!

PART 3 - GENESIS 12:10 - 20 - THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. PLEASE TRY ANOTHER NUMBER. We were standing in line to go into Church. It was a long line and we had to wait for some time for the doors to be opened. Although the auditorium seated 1,500 people, some people would have to come to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Mind Feet Washing, Let's Get On With More Important Acts Of Service!

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Apr 29, 2016

I ask the question, how well do we know our commander in chief, Jesus? Do we allow him to help in the many battles we face throughout our lives. How prepared are we to follow his example of servant-hood.

Servanthood: John 13 v1-16 At the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier, their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-16

Denomination: *other

"when Faith And Doubt Collide" (Christmas Eve Communion Service)

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

We find in the scripture that nearly 40 times Jesus performed an act of healing. Water to wine. Fed 5000 without very little food. He healed the blind, the deaf; the lame. And the reason was simple: it was never just about the healing…it was always to teach a lesson.

"When Faith and Doubt Collide" Mark 9:14-24 We find in the scripture that nearly 40 times Jesus performed an act of healing. Water to wine. Fed 5000 without very little food. He healed the blind, the deaf; the lame. And the reason was simple: it was never just about the healing…it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love's Sacrifice: Reflecting On Good Friday (All-Age Service)

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 27, 2024

Today, we reflect on the profound truth of redemption and salvation revealed through His sacrifice.

Love's Sacrifice: Reflecting on Good Friday (All-age service) On Good Friday we think about one of the central events of our Christian faith – the day when Jesus willingly gave His life on the cross to save us from our sin. Today is an opportunity for us to think and reflect on the truth of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8, John 1:12, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 23, 2024

Acts 2:42-47 gives us the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church.

Introduction We live in deeply troubling times. We have two major wars—in Ukraine and Israel—going on at present that are significant for our country in different ways. Thousands of people are being killed. Billions of dollars are being spent. No end is in sight. Our country is facing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed