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How To Be A Successful Servant Of Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 20, 2008

Are you a good servant of Jesus Christ? Today’s message is for everyone who cares about the answer to that question. The fear of being a failure haunts every one of us.

How to be a Successful Servant of Christ Matthew 25:14-30 Purpose: To show that serving Christ is rewarded and brings assurance of salvation. Aim: I want the listener to diligently use whatever the Lord has given them for God’s glory. INTRODUCTION: Are you a good servant of Jesus Christ? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1st Impressions Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

After introducing us to John the Baptist, Mark then moves quickly into presenting Jesus as the Servant on the Move! We see in these verses 3 snapshots of Jesus’ life up until the time that he began His public ministry in Galilee.

The Gospel of Mark #2 – “1st Impressions of the Servant” Mark 1:2-15 Intro – 1. They say, “You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression!” 2. ILL – A convenience store manager in Allston, MA related the following story. “I’m in the store ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Servant Who Should Be Respected Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2012

We are to respect those in spiritual authority, and we are to respect those who pour themselves out for the Gospel. Paul deserved respect on both counts.

A Servant Who Should Be Respected 2 Corinthians 12: 11-18 1. With the disaster of Hurricane Sandy and the misery and grief it brought, we are reminded about how vulnerable we all are. 2. This life is filled with twists, turns, and uncertainties. The only real insurance is the assurance of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Type Of Servant God Needs

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 5, 2013

Are you the type of servant God needs you to be? In this message let us see 7 servant types that Paul encouraged Timothy to be in order to serve God successfully.

II Timothy 2 Intro: Serving God is a great privilege for anyone. Timothy proved to be a great servant in so many ways and in our text, we learn just how great of a servant he had become. Through Paul's encouragement, Timothy saw 7 descriptive titles for a servant and it would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2011

If we want complete absolution for our sins and full recovery from our failures, then we must bow before Jesus as our Sovereign Lord, believe in Him who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then we can benefit from his victory and success.

Max Lucado, in his book Facing Your Giants, talks about Rogers Cadenhead, who upon the death of Pope John Paul II, registered www.BenedictXVI.com as a new internet domain name before the new Pope’s name was even announced. Now, the right domain name can prove pretty lucrative. For example, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Israel's Sin And The Servant's Obedience

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011

This study of Isaiah 50 compares the disobedience of Israel and the obedience of the humble servant who is the Lord's anointed one.

Isaiah 50: Israel’s sin and the Servant’s Obedience Intro: Isaiah 50 is the third “servant song” (the first two are Isaiah 42 and 49). This song shares some things in common with the previous chapter. There was an allusion to the disfigurement of the crucifixion when the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Servant Are You?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 27, 2010

This message forces us to take a look at the type of servant we really are for Jesus Christ.

What Kind Of Servant Are You? Copyright © June 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved Text: 2 Tim. 4:9-22 I. FORSAKING SERVANTS A. Demas Forsook The Lord Because Of Covetousness. B. Demas Forsook The Lord Because Of Corruption. II. FAILING SERVANTS A. Mark Was The Servant Who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Servant: At Odds With The World Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 3, 2010

“In a world where success is the measure and justification of all things, the figure of him who was sentenced and crucified remains a stranger.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German theologian, pastor, and martyr (1906–1945)

The Suffering Servant “” Isaiah 52:13-53:9 INTRO: By all accounts Jesus is the complete opposite of what you would expect of a religious or political figure, let alone a military commander or battlefield tactician. In reality he was none of these things. He failed to bring about the military ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Faithful & Wise Servant Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 17, 2010

The Faithful & Wise servant vs. the Wicked Servant.

In the next couple of weeks, Conrad Black’s venerable lawyer, Miguel Estrada, will enter a courtroom in Chicago to argue for his client’s bail pending his upcoming appeal. He won a unanimous decision in the Supreme Court for his client in a case that few predicted would even reach the nation’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Other

The Parable Of The Faithful And Wicked Servants Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

On His way to Jerusalem to die for the sin of humanity, Jesus had many encounters... this story details one such encounter!

First the stage is set in v.11 when the disciples/followers still show a lack of understanding in Jesus’ mission and the Kingdom of Heaven. They are seeking an earthly kingdom as they had been taught… and they were looking for it to happen the moment Jesus set foot in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Timex Christian Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2010

In this sermon, we discover what kept the apostle Paul ticking even though he took a licking. Four "f"s kept him going - foundation, force, faith, and focus.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the boxer who went to his corner after getting knocked down in the first round. 1. His trainer patted him on the back and said, “Great round. Now go back out there and get him. He hasn’t laid a glove on you.” 2. The boxer was a little confused by that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Take To Be A Servant?

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

There are many different ways to serve, many ways that we as followers of Jesus Christ can bring him glory, but it all starts with a “willingness” on our part to be his servants.

Introduction: What does it take to be a servant? That’s kind of a strange question, because we don’t always have the best perspective about what a “servant’ really is. Jesus referred to himself as a servant when he said: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to be a servant and to give ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Are Winds, Servants Are Fire

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2013

To show GOD is more than sufficient, and who are close to Him, He makes them wind and fire.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the "fire" to serve GOD? Are you fiery? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD is more than sufficient, and who are close to Him, He makes them wind and fire. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:7 (The Message) 1:7 Regarding angels he says, The messengers are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7, Psalm 104:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

James: Sinner, Saint, Servant Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 12, 2013

Introductory message of a series on the book of James. Who he was, and his spiritual journey, from sinner to saint, to bondservant.

James Sinner Saint Servant Today we are beginning a new series on the book of James James is believed to be the first written of all the New Testament books. That probably comes as a shock to some of you to find out the New Testament is not chronological, and that the gospels weren't written ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Servant, Not Attila The Hun

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2009

The leadership principles we must adopt as Christian leaders are those of Jesus, not of the world.

Tuesday before Lent (Shrove Tuesday) 2009 Not quite twenty years ago, Wess Roberts published a book entitled Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun. He later confessed that he chose Attila as his title character because so little is known about the Hun leader. It was, therefore, easy to impose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Catholic