Sermons on The Public Service:

Celebration Of Marriage

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 11, 2009

Sermon delivered at A Celebration of Marriage service using a plane trip as an anaolgy for marriage.

Celebration of Marriage Greetings from the frigid NE Flying home I felt bad for the flight attendants No one is listening to them I wonder how that feels? Today as we talk about marriage I feel I have nothing really new to say But I hope you do listen – we can all use the encouragement to make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider Your Actions Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

The Lord is calling every believer to examine their lives and consider their service unto Him.

Consider Your Actions Haggai 2: 10-19 Haggai had received and conveyed two messages from the Lord for the remnant that returned from Babylonian captivity. The first message was a challenge for the people to consider their ways. The second message from the Lord followed about a month later. This ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God With Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

Excellence in service is offering our best to God with diligence, faithfulness, and a heart of worship.

SERVING GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:23-24 Key Verse: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” (Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Popcorn

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 3, 2021

Do not bring popcorn to the service thinking the Holy Spirit will bring you a show.

1 Corinthians 2:4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: The Holy Spirit was not sent to entertain you. He was sent to change you. On the Day of Pentecost, He empowered the Word spoken so that 3000 people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jan 6, 2019

A short sermon for a funeral service. I wrote this talk for the funeral of a Christian person.

In Nahum 1.7—a book in the Bible not often heard—the prophet Nahum says, “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (Nahum 1:7). It may seem counter-intuitive to consider this verse at a funeral when death is clearly on our minds. How can we say that the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go! And Rest In His Finished Work Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2025

Communion Service that focuses on the beautiful truth of Christ’s finished work on the cross.

Go! And Rest in His Finished Work Introduction Today, as we prepare our hearts for communion, I want to focus on the beautiful truth of Christ’s finished work on the cross. Let’s begin by reflecting on a thought-provoking quote from Rob Turner: "Trying to atone for your sin is like scooping ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:2, John 19:30, Hebrews 10:10, Hebrews 10:4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 8:1-2, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meaning Of Baptism

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

A message on the biblical truth, qualifications, and importance of baptism (given during a baptismal service)

The Meaning of Baptism CCCAG, July 9th, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 1993 was a big year for Tammie and me. It started with the birth of our oldest daughter in May. In July I decided to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. In September, Tammy followed me in that decision. Then it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Show God Gratitude

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 17, 2024

This is Bel Aire's Thanksgiving Service with 3 of our Mission Churches.

Series: Thanksgiving [2024] SHOW GOD GRATITUDE Luke 17:11-19 Song: "Enemy’s Camp" Song: "Can You Believe" Song: "Look What The Lord Has Done" Welcome & Prayer Baptism Songs: Filadelfia Praise Team Luke 17:11-19 (English and Spanish) Introduction: What an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Boasting Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2025

If you’re going to boast, boast about your service, suffering, and shame.

When women get together, one might say, “I was hit by a car today," and all the other women will say, “You're kidding! What happened? Where? Are you all right?” When men get together, their conversation is very different. One might say, “I was hit by a car today," and I guarantee ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 12:2, Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Are Partners With Christ, Through Christ (1 Corinthians 1:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

God dedicated us to himself, and to his service, in Christ. We are not our own.

I had every intention this week of starting a new series on the Holy Spirit. And I can't do it. I open up Microsoft Word, and get my music going, and I sit in front of my monitor. And I have nothing. I have this outline I was going to follow. I had a plan. And I can't follow it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Lordship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

Being a follower of Jesus means we follow Him in salvation, sanctification and service.

LORDSHIP Years ago, I knew someone who said that they had just purchased a new Lamborghini and that they were bringing it around for me to see. In the back of my mind I was thinking, how in the world could this person ever afford an Italian sports car? I heard a car pull up and went out to see it. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Palm Sunday Without The Palms Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 4, 2020

Devotional Worship Service for Palm Sunday during Pandemic - The stones cry out

Palm Sunday, March 30, 2020 Prayers for the world: Beloved Jesus, in this time of crisis, our churches sit empty. Not because we do not love you, but because you told us to love one another, and this is the best way we can do it. As the crowds gathered to celebrate your entry into Jerusalem, this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honoring Parents

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 8, 2022

Do you really honor your parents or only pay lip service.

Continuing Pastor Mike’s series on God’s Top Ten tonight we will be looking at the fifth commandment. Some people seem to think that honoring their parents is merely getting them gifts or a visit on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. God has a much deeper take on the subject. Exodus 20:12  ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1, Proverbs 15:20, Proverbs 19:26, Proverbs 28:24, Proverbs 30:11, Proverbs 30:17, Matthew 15:13-16, Ephesians 6:1-3, John 19:26-27, Proverbs 20:20, 1 Timothy 5:3-4, Exodus 20:12, Exodus 21:17, Leviticus 20:9, Proverbs 1:8-9, Deuteronomy 21:18-21, Proverbs 6:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Polluting The God Of Heaven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 12, 2025

Our service to the Lord must be guided by His Spirit and offered to glorify Him.

“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my fear? says the LORD of hosts to you, O priests, who despise my name. But you say, ‘How have we despised your name?’ By offering polluted food upon my altar. But you ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve: "God’s Supernova”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 22, 2025

This Christmas Eve, Candlelight service, we’ll be looking at God’s Supernova.

Christmas Eve: “God’s Supernova” In astronomical terms, a supernova is an explosion almost beyond compare. For a brief moment, the explosion becomes the brightest point in the universe, sending enriching energy in every direction. And in the very beginning, there was the largest supernova ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 9:2-6, John 12:46, John 8:12, Luke 1:79, Matthew 5:14-16, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare