Sermons on the public service:

Service, In Giving. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2024

The second in a four part series on generous giving, "Lifestyle of Generosity," yip God owns it and how are we going to respond?

Today I’d like to start with a question before answering it. Who owns what, what can we give to God? The answer is this and it may come as a bit of a surprise, God owns everything, it all belongs to Him, including our skills and our capabilities. As Christians people saved by the grace of God, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-8, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 3:8, Matthew 6:24, Ephesians 1:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Tenebrae Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2022

This service can be customized any way you see would work better for your congregation.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 16, 2023

This sermon was for a funeral of a woman whose spiritual condition was unknown and struggled with anxiety.

Title: Jane Harper Funeral Message Scripture: Mt. 6:25-34 Type: Funeral Where: GNBC 6-16-23 Intro: What's worse than being trapped behind prison bars? Trying to live while avoiding capture. Sergei was a Latvian prison convict with ten months left to serve on his seven-year burglary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sanctity And Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 14, 2023

Christians cannot be transformed by default. ... When it comes to worship, we have to put forth an effort because sincere worship does not happen by default.

Romans 12:1-2  I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.  (2)  Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Fearless Service Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 9, 2023

The second sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on the stewardship of our time and abilities.

October 8, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Two Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 4:16-21 Fearless Service Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of my professors in seminary was Dr. Gerhard Forde. He was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Memorial Service Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

We are gathered to honor and pay tribute to our loved one and friend.

We have gathered in respect and to honor and to remember our loved one and friend. Although, they have departed physically, we know this is God’s plan. God’s way to transport us from this life to the next is only by death. Let me share a few verses from which to draw from today. 1. We know our life ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 9:5, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Service.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2024

A call to sober-minded watchfulness in these last days.

THE GRACE OF SERVICE. 1 Peter 4:7-11. Peter has already told us the ‘last days’ began at Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:16-18). Now he tells us that “the end of all things is at hand” (1 PETER 4:7a). Although he wrote those words nearly two millennia ago, that sense of imminence remains. The question is: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire For Service Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The fire for service, fueled by the Holy Spirit, is essential for effective ministry and impactful service in God’s Kingdom.

FIRE FOR SERVICE Main Text:  Acts 1:8  Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro INTRODUCTION The call to service in God's Kingdom is empowered by the Holy Spirit's fire. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would empower ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Place Of Service

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 27, 2025

The place of service is a place of honour, blessings, and spiritual fulfilment. God does not call people to sit on the sidelines; He calls them to serve. Whether in the church, in our communities, or in our daily lives, we must be willing to serve with humility, diligence, and commitment.

THE PLACE OF SERVICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 20:26-28 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, Galatians 5:13, Colossians 3:23-24, 1 Peter 4:10, John 12:26 INTRODUCTION Service is at the heart of the Christian life. Jesus Christ, our perfect example, did not come to be served but to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consecrated For Service Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 16, 2024

If you want to serve God effectively, let Jesus wash, clothe, and anoint you with His Spirit, commit yourself fully to the Lord, and do the little things He puts before you every day.

Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the rest of the class, he got his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:1-46, Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 64:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Samuel 16:13, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Joy Of Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Encourage us to find joy in serving others willingly with the unique spiritual gifts God has given us, as this glorifies God and blesses others.

Good morning, family! I'm so excited to share God’s word with you today from 1 Peter 4:10. "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." This verse speaks directly to us about the joy of serving willingly, using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Topics: Volunteerism

Graveside Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The promise of Jesus Christ in John 11:25 offers us hope beyond despair, comfort in knowing we are never alone, and the power to change our lives through faith in His resurrection.

Good morning, Church. Today, we're going to dive into the deep end of faith, exploring the hope, comfort, and power found in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our guide will be John 11:25, "Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Topics: Graveside

Funeral Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

___ is the time to honor and mourn a life that has been lost. But it’s also a time to celebrate the hope of their reunion in eternity and the comfort that brings. It is hard for us to lose ___, but I also want to remind us that there is much to take comfort in as well. Comfort In Knowing Heaven Is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4

Topics: Funeral Service

"born Again" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

If you were to take a walk through a cemetery you would find some interesting words inscribed on various tombstones. One found in Maryland reads: Here lies an atheist; all dressed up and no place to go.

“Born Again” John 3:1-16 If you were to take a walk through a cemetery you would find some interesting words inscribed on various tombstones. One found in Maryland reads: Here lies an atheist; all dressed up and no place to go. From a cemetery in Georgia this one was found: Remember as you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God's Call In Perilous Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 29, 2022

The Public ministry Jesus began in perilous times. Distractions, disapointment, and weariness was the order of the day. When Jesus called, Peter responded and so must we.

Sermon – Responding To God's Call in Perilous Times Scripture Luke 5:1-11 “One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee,[a] great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. 2 He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Methodist