In Sermon Illustrations: "Servants Heart"

The Heart Of Mary: Circumcised Heart

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Heart of Mary: Circumcised Heart "A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code..." (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wise Heart ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

A Wise Heart Cry James, the half brother of Jesus, gives the Christian a powerful truth, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). The Body of Christ is called to make disciples and this calling is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Tags: Wisdom

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Classic Example Of A Modern Servant ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 3, 2001

The most classic example of a modern servant leader was Sam Walton. He despised corporate fat cats. He could, and would, handle the cash register as well as stock the shelves in any of his Wal-Mart stores. He drove an old, rusty, dented pickup not to prove a point but because it still had plenty ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17

Tags: Leadership General, Humility, Foolishness, Example, Discipleship  (view more)  (view less)

Christ Will Have No Servants Except By Consent. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Christ will have no servants except by consent. His people are a willing people. He will be ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

The Church Of Christ Needs Servants Of All ...

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

The Church of Christ needs servants of all kinds, and instruments of every sort; pen-knives as well as swords, axes as well as hammers, chisels as well as saws, Marthas as well as Marys, Peters as ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist

Unsung Heroes: The Servants At The Wedding In Cana

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 12, 2020

Introduction: Wedding feasts were happy times, especially in the days of the Bible. This story describes how a handful of people kept a disaster from taking place! Text (John 2:1-11, KJV): 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Tags: Miracles, Jesus Christ, Servants, Cana Of Galilee, Weddings And Marriages  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Unsung Heroes: Joseph’s Servant

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 12, 2021

Introduction: At the time of this story, Joseph was second in command only to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Joseph’s brothers had come a year or so before this to buy grain; now, that grain was gone and they came back to purchase some more. But they were in for a surprise once they came in contact ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:16-25, Luke 17:6-10

Tags: Joseph, Stewards, Servants, Unsung Heroes

Denomination: Baptist

Unsung Heroes: Phurah, The Servant Of Gideon

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2021

Introduction: Phurah, Gideon’s servant, is only mentioned twice in the entire Bible—here in this passage—but what he did certainly speaks volumes. Text, Judges 7:9-11, KJV: 9 And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-11

Tags: Gideon, Phurah, Unsung Heroes

Denomination: Baptist

The Neglected Heart Will Soon Be A Heart Overrun ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"The neglected heart will soon be a heart overrun with worldly thoughts; the neglected life will soon become a moral chaos; the church that is not jealously protected by mighty intercession and sacrificial labors will before long become the abode of every evil bird and the hiding place for ...read more

Tags: Church General

It Is The Heart That Makes A Man Rich. He Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, ...read more

Tags: Heart

The Heart Has Reasons That Reason Does Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The heart has reasons that reason does ...read more

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The Human Heart Is Vast Enough To Contain All ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The human heart is vast enough to contain ...read more

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The Best And Most Beautiful Things In The World ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. ...read more

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The Human Heart Is Like A Ship On A Stormy Sea ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The human heart is like a ship on a stormy sea driven about by winds blowing ...read more

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In Making Our Decisions, We Must Use The Brains ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In making our decisions, we must use the brains that God has given us. But we must also use ...read more

Tags: Heart

The Heart Has Eyes That The Brain Knows Nothing ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The heart has eyes that the brain ...read more

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There Is Only One Quality Worse Than Hardness Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is only one quality worse than hardness of the heart and that ...read more

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And Now Here Is My Secret, A Very Simple ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what ...read more

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To Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve Isnt A Very ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To wear your heart on your sleeve isnt a very good plan; you should wear it ...read more

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We Know The Widest Thing In The Universe Is Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We know the widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart. And one of the worlds greatest tragedies is that we allow our hearts to ...read more

Tags: Heart