Sermons on The Public Service:

Unity, Maturity And Service

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2018

There is no organization more powerful than the Church—it is ordained in Christ and for His glory.

Each week at the meeting of a local Rotary club, a different member gave a brief statement about his job. Eventually it was the minister’s turn; he stood up and said: "I'm with a global enterprise. We have branches in every country in the world. We have our representatives in nearly every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Other

"Watch Night Service"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 29, 2016

The message is sharing why we have watch night service.

Galatians 5: 1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery Watch Night services provide spiritual way to bring in New Year. The typical image of New Years Eve is a group of revelers with party hats and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral - Graveside Service

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 31, 2018

A brief funeral service at the graveside of a committed Christian and veteran.

Bill Strickland - Committal Service – Burial - Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA Tuesday, May 30, 2017 – 2:00p.m. As one who faithfully served his country in the Air Force, today’s service is most fitting. I, along with all of you are most grateful for Bill Strickland’s service to our ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Generous With Our Service Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017

Stewardship is about much more than money. This sermon deals with how we can be generous with our service.

Membership has meaning. Every organization has expectations for those who join its ranks, and let’s face it, the church is no different. Jack Jones wrote: “Putting a hog in the living room will not change the hog’s nature, but it will damage the living room. A lost man’s nature will not be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Sunrise Service

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 9, 2018

This is a pictorial presentation of Jesus' resurrection appearance to Peter & 3 other disciples at the Sea of Galilee. It deals with Peter's feelings of having denied Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK NOTE: The narration for this service was adapted from Max Lucado's book, "He Still Moves Stones" pages 135-141, (Word Publishing, 1993) TEXT: John 21:1-14 (PP - JESUS) WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER HYMN: BECAUSE HE LIVES! by ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, Luke 22:54-61, Luke 5:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service For Bob...

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013

This message was preached for a man who knew the Lord for years but also had some things to settle with family before he died. Fortunately he did.

Funeral Service for Bob .... 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 Good morning. My name is David Henderson and I am privileged to be Bob's pastor and have had the good fortune to have known he and Vivian for nearly 20 years. On behalf of the family I want to thank you of you for your presence here today and of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Great In Flight Service Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 14, 2008

We are called to be people who give great service for Jesus Christ, and I believe this quality we are going to look at today will have a great effect on whether we do or don’t.

Great “In-Flight” Service Colossians 3:14-16 Introduction: We are one week away from finishing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. We began back in July looking at the key to unity within the Body of Christ. What we discovered was that Paul offered a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

A Christmas eve service using words that have the word "light" in them

SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS EVE 2008 The Lights of Christmas I CHRISTMAS SHOULD “DELIGHT” US Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed Luke 1:44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Service Needed Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 11, 2009

The call of Moses demonstrates that even when God calls us, it’s not about us but about what God can do.

There used to be a cliché of a scene in many spy movies, science-fiction films, and thrillers. The scene would feature some mysterious person (or sometimes, even the protagonist) removing their dark glasses or doffing their hat and saying something like: “I know this is going to sound strange, but ...read more

Denomination: *other

Service Leads To Honour Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 18, 2011

discipleship - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Christ’s love for a lost world (vs 30-32). (2). Loving one another (vs 33-37). (3). Loving those outside the fellowship (vs 38-41). (4). Loving the lost (vs 42-50). SERMON BODY: Quote: A.W. Tozer (American Christian pastor, preacher & author) • “A real ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-50

Denomination: Brethren

A Lord's Supper Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 28, 2011

This meditation is designed to come just before the regular morning message.

Lord’s Supper Service (before message) As we prepare to come to the Lord’s table, we should recognize it as a time of celebration. We celebrate what Jesus has done for us in dying for our sins. So we give thanks to Christ for His gift to us. It’s a time for the church body to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift Of Service Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

How do you view serving God? As a chore? As an inconvenience? Paul, who was in jail because he served God, viewed serving God as a gift, a privilege that God had given him!

Ephesians 3:7-13 How was your week? Did you have a good week? Or a bad one be honest. Whos had a bad week? Whos had bad things happen this week? This month? Year? Ever? Life can be tough it is not always not easy. We can struggle with all sorts of things. We can have money ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

One Mind: Service Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

My argument is God gives the gifts of power, peace, person and provision to you, to me, and to us so we who believe will have one mind to serve and one mission to love.

Sunday, January 4, 2009 One Mind: Service Text: Philippians 2: 1 – 11 During the month of December, we explored the theme “What God Gives … we look at four aspects of the blessed gifts of God: Power, Peace, Person, and Provision. There is still an unanswered question on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Christianity Equals Service"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 1, 2012

A sermon about "being raised with Christ" in order to "serve."

Mark 1:29-39 “Christianity Equals Service” In November of 2010 a wedding party was unexpectedly called into action right after the ceremony. While they were posing for pictures on a scenic ledge, a woman who was not involved in the wedding fell into the water and started ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fulfilling Life Of Service

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 14, 2010

What kind of legacy that you want your life to be remembered? People measure fulfillment of life based on the properties they acquired, position they attained and education they get. But time and time again, history proved them wrong.

THE FULFILLING LIFE OF SERVICE What kind of legacy that you want your life to be remembered? What statement about your life you want to be inscribed at your tomb stone? Many people have a wrong concept of fulfillment in their lives. They measure fulfillment of life based on the properties they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational