Sermons on The Public Service:

Understanding The Call: Powered For Service

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Sep 8, 2009

When reference is made to the call of God it is in simple definition, “an identifiable Spiritual purpose or objective for your life. It is to demand or request one’s presence; to name; to appoint to a specific duty; to invite response.

Theme: Understanding the Call: Powered for Service Text: Jeremiah 1:4-12; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:7 Introduction When reference is made to the call of God it is in simple definition, “an identifiable Spiritual purpose or objective for your life. It is to demand or request one’s presence; to name; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral Service For Elderly Man

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

funeral for relative with Alzheimer Disease.

Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Jerry Venable. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grants us grace that in pain we find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection. When we think of Jerry Venable, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Will You Leave The Fire (Service)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon that focuses on the big question... will you step out to serve?

“Will you leave the fire?” Text: Psalm 16 Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight. Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing God Through Service Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 20, 2007

We draw closer to God by serving others in His name.

How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ August 26, 2007 Knowing God through Service Acts 10:1-8 Over the past few months we’ve been doing this series called. “How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus.” We’ve looked at how to start the relationship; how to talk to God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Bottom-Line Of Christian Service

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

The text is tailored to teach us that love is the bottom-line to effective Christian Service. Carrying out this new command given to us by Jesus Christ can and will only be evident in how we treat one another.

In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the intercom asking for a carry out at checkout register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he approached the check-out stand a distant smile ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A complete service, with readings and Scriptures and song, for an Easter Sunrise service.

Sunrise Service – April 16, 2006 Welcome and Instructions: Opening Prayer (spoken together) Lord Jesus, we greet You, risen from the dead, victorious over sin and death, over suffering and shame, over all evil and wrong. Lord Jesus, we greet You, risen from the dead, overcoming by the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service For Frances Simpson

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2006

A funeral message from Romans 8:18-39. Frances had a muscular disease that first took away her voice and then her strength.

Funeral Service for Frances Simpson 4/1/2006 - Express condolences and appreciation. - Today is April Fools Day and how I wish this was all a joke but it is not. We come here to mourn the death of Frances Dorsett Simpson. No, that is a joke; we come here to celebrate the life of Frances Simpson ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctified For Service At The Brazen Laver Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006

#8 in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series

Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series #8 Sanctified for Service at the Brazen Laver By Pastor Jim May Exodus 30:17-21, "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass, to wash withal: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Service: New Christian

Contributed by George Crumbly on May 23, 2006

This is a funeral message for a close friend & co-worker of my wifes

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR: Emily Thomas Stricklin TITLE: Lessons From Death. TEXT: II Corinthians 5: 1-10 CLERGY: Rev. George E. Crumbly DATE: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 TIME: 10:00am – Graveside Service PLACE: Arkansas Memorial Gardens (Jacksonville, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Service Of Clinging To God's Word Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2006

To live the life God has called us to live we MUST cling to God’s Word!

Date Written: November 24, 2006 Date Preached: November 26, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Clinging to God’s Word Sermon Text: Psalm 119:9-11; 105-106 Introduction: I want to begin this morning with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Of Service Part 2

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 2, 2008

My Job as a Pastor is to serve others. God uses me a lot by giving me dreams. Some Pastors are afraid to talk about dreams that come from God. If a young lady would not have heard me talking about dreams her mom might have went to Hell.

A Place of Service Part 2 Jeremiah 23:28-29 28 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. 29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Joy Through Service

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

Serving God with everthing you have and with all you are can bring you joy. Especially since you see that Jesus did the same.

The Scene: 12 Men lined up at a table (they would be laying …) Jesus: roles up his pant legs and wraps a towel around his body to use... pours water into a basin and begins washing his disciples feet. Slowly and diligently wash each persons feet and when you get so far begin speaking… “Peter, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20, John 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 11, 2006

Service order and message (message posted with service).

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Welcome Pastor Prayer Pastor Scripture Reader “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated “God with us.” Hymn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The lessons to be gl

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Motive For Your Service?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 3, 2007

It is not enough that Christians work in the vineyard of the Lord but also what motivates us to do that work.

WHAT IS THE MOTIVE FOR YOUR SERVICE? “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” Hebrews 6:10 Labor, or work, is ordained by God. Before sin entered into the world, God commanded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Baptist