Sermons on Yoked For Service:

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

September 11th Rememberance Service

I. A Time of Healing A. Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 “The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

The Sermon Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 28, 2002

Discussions about parts of a worship service

Sermon for 10/27/2002 The Sermon Introduction: A. Pavlov’s Dog experiment. Worship becomes that way sometimes. B. People who go to worship services that are liturgical. Don’t ours get that way from time to time? C. (Mat 6:7 NIV) And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving God Your Best

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message about stewardship of time and service.

GIVING GOD YOUR BEST Malachi 1:6-14 INTRO: On a rainy Sunday afternoon, a little brother and sister were playing “Noah and the Ark.” An old shoe box was the ark; the bathtub was their flood. After the flood was over they decided to make an offering to God. Noah (the boy) said to Mrs. Noah (the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

This is an example batism service at pool side

1. INTRO ILLUSTRATION A little girl sat with her parents during a baptismal service one Sunday night, which was a new experience for her. She exclaimed in surprise, ‘Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Dad, why?’ Her mom tried to explain briefly and quietly, but she just wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

I Know That Face!

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Mar 18, 2005

Memorial/Funeral Service for a miscarried baby.

“I Know That Face!” Memorial Service for a Miscarried Child Psalm 139:16 Today family and friends gather to grieve with and support Melissa and Robert. For them the excitement of a long awaited pregnancy has come to a terrible, unexpected and painful end. In a time like this, we are cut to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Last Minute Pardon Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 22, 2005

Last minute pardon and everyday service.

35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

What On Earth Are You Doing--For Heaven's Sake?

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 6, 2005

An appeal for active involvement in Christian service

Eph. 4:1-16 What Are You Doing--For Heaven’s Sake? I. God’s Grace to the Church - v. 1-7 Notice Paul’s position - ’prisoner of the Lord’ We know that he was the prisoner of the Roman Emperor Nero; yet Paul knew that God is sovereign over Nero, and that he had no power over Paul, except what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Deacons?

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon was preached at a deacon commissioning service

Last week we asked the question Why Deacons? In the midst of that sermon we not only answered the question Why? But also the questions of who are they? And what do they or should they do? At the close of the service our you were given a ballot of 5 awesome Christian men of whom you were to select ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25

Denomination: Baptist

Deacon Ordination Charge

Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 25, 2006

This sermon is a charge to the deacons at an ordination service.

Deacon Ordination Charge Acts 6:3 Introduction This morning this church has gathered together to ordain the following two men – C. E. and J. O. – as deacons. The term “Deacon” is a term which is our English transliteration of the Greek word diakonos. This Greek word is found 29 times in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

Here I Am, Here I Am

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jan 16, 2005

Football illustration of the need for christian service.

Here I Am! Here I Am! Isaiah 6:1-8 Printed Text: Isaiah 6:4-8 And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of Humility Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Oct 12, 2006

There is great joy in humble service to God.

The Joy of Humility Philippians 2:1-11 I. Introduction As Christians we are to be a very happy, joyful people in the midst of a very unhappy world. Prov 16:20 And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. I think people in the world are unhappy today because they don’t understand that things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Skipping Church? Series

Contributed by N B on Oct 13, 2006

Is it really necessary to attend every service?

SET UP: Let worship service come to an end wait 2-3 minutes(it will seem like a lifetime, also let your worship leader in on this plan), then come in carrying a cooler, golf clubs, fishing pole etc. Still here? I’ve been on vacation, need to catch up stuff at house, relax little, I’m sure you all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 28, 2006

Christmas Eve candlelight service message.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2006 The Properties of Light You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Of Thanksgiving, Praise, And Repentance

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

2006 Thanksgiving Service and Communion meditation.

The President had his hands full. The nation was engaged in a war that was increasingly disliked by the nation. Some in the congress thought the loss of civil liberties had gone too far. Doris Kearns Goodwin would write, ‘Amid the clamorous opposition in Congress, the continued threats of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Victorious Life

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A contemporary service message on Victorious Living

Judges 7:1-7 – The Victorious Life How would you define a victorious Christian Life? WFA Forgiven, Obedient, Faithful, Blessed, Strong, Resisting Sin… Why is it so many believers miss out on living a Victorious Life? How can we have a Victorious Life? Let’s look at a passage in Judges and see if ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7