Sermons on The Public Service:

Revival Begins With Leadership

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 8, 2023

A short message on how revival begins with leadership and looks at three calls, a call to purity, a call to worship, and a call to service.

Revival Begins with Leadership 2 Chronicles 29   Revival is one of the main things we hear and pray for today. If I could, it is the one true desire of the church. Books have been written about revival: books on the history of revivals, the leaders of revivals, the laws and methods of revival, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

4th Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 18, 2020

This sermon shows how miracles happen. This is a brief meditation that could also be used for a Blue Christmas service or for Christmas Eve.

Every year during the Advent season, advertisers and retailers will frequently used the expression, “The magic of Christmas.” Well, the kind of Christmas magic that they're talking about is a trick that retailers play on us that makes our money disappear. The true Christmas is not about magic. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

When The Church Is Scattered

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021

Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

“And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

He's Alive; I'm Forgiven; Heaven's Gates Are Opened Wide

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Mar 25, 2021

Sunrise Service - He's Alive by Don Francisco - a perfect blend of words and music that communicates powerful truths.

There is a new, old song that I have loved ever since the first time I heard it. It’s new in the sense that’s it’s not a hymn of yesteryear but it’s old b/c it was first released in 1977 & some of you weren’t even alive then – 41 years ago. I wish I could play the guitar & sing it for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:5, Luke 24:34, Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Long-Winded Preacher Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

The preaching of the Word is God is the center of our worship service, but we need to do what the message says and not just be hearers.

A Long-Winded Preacher Text: Acts 20:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preaching is effective as long as the preacher expects something to happen – not because of the sermon, or even because of the preacher, but because of God.” (John Hines). 2. Believe it or not, I’ve been accused of being a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Trades

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2025

God, the Most High, has given us everything we own, so generosity in His service is only just.

Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Course 2025 The wisdom book we have in Greek called Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus (since the early churches used it so often) reads like the book of Proverbs. Today’s proverbs regard offerings to God. Our sacrifices to God, in the spirit of the second-Temple Jews, should ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16, Deuteronomy 12:6, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Mark 10:28-31, Exodus 23:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Journey Through Acts (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 16, we witness an amazing encounter between Paul and the Philippian Jailer including SINGING, SHAKING, SAVING, and SERVICE.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 16:22-34 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/20/2017 As most of you know, we’re nine weeks into this ten-week journey through the book of Acts. While the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—tell the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Rapture Ready. Be Ready, Be Faithful, Be Fruitful - Matthew 25:14-46 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 2, 2025

Parable of the Talents, Believers are called to be ready for Christ’s return, faithful with what He entrusts, and fruitful in love and service.

2025.10.05 Sermon Notes. RAPTURE READY. Be Ready, Be Faithful, Be Fruitful Matthew 25:14-46 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-46, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 3:23-24, James 2:17, Galatians 6:10, 1 John 3:18 BIG IDEA: Believers are called to be ready for Christ’s return, faithful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-46, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 3:23-24, James 2:17, Galatians 6:10, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Characters Who Served God With Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

This study highlights men and women in the Bible who modelled excellence in their service to God and left lasting examples for believers today.

BIBLICAL CHARACTERS WHO SERVED GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Key Verse: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” (Colossians 3:23) Supporting Texts: Daniel 6:3; Exodus 36:1-2; Acts 20:19-20; 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come This Far By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the power of unwavering faith, steadfast service, and fulfilled gospel promises, encouraging believers to persevere in faith. Key

Beloved congregation, we are gathered here today beneath the shadow of His wings, in the sanctuary of His love, and in the fellowship of His grace. We are here, not as strangers in the land, but as sons and daughters of the living God—knitted together by the thread of His mercy, bound by the cord ...read more

Topics: Serving, Well

Servant Leadership PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

To explore the concept of servant leadership, emphasizing humility, sacrifice, and service as modeled by Jesus Christ, and encourages Christians to serve others.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the warm embrace of fellowship, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is in this sacred space that we come together to reflect upon the glorious truths of our faith. Today, we find ourselves drawn to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19, Matthew 20:26-28, 1 Corinthians 9:19

Topics: Servant, Joy

God's Fine Cuisine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

Encourages us to embrace the Christian ideal of service, trust, and responsibility, despite its challenges, and to live a life of faith and love.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today under the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It's a day of hope. A day of faith. A day of love. It's a day to reflect on the teachings of our Lord. A day to listen. A day to learn. We turn our hearts and minds to the words of Matthew. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-47

Topics: Faithful Servant

Macedonia Call PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores our personal response to God's call to service, using Apostle Paul's response to Macedonia's plea as a guide.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and spirits. As we come together today, we find ourselves standing shoulder to shoulder, bound by the common thread of our faith and the shared pursuit of understanding. We find ourselves drawn to the wisdom of the Word, eager to glean from its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9

Topics: Call

Divine Satisfaction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores seeking divine satisfaction from God, surrendering to His will, and sustaining this satisfaction through service to others.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day, a day the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, under the canopy of His grace, to ponder upon His word. We are here to seek, surrender, and sustain. To seek the Source of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Topics: Divine Satisfaction

Serve PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the Christian call to service, sacrifice, and selflessness, challenging worldly views of power and greatness through the example of Jesus.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Savior, bound by His love and guided by His Word. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. It is not by chance that we have come together, but by the providence of our Heavenly Father who, in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Topics: First And Last