Sermons on Gods Servants:

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2024

In the beatitudes, Jesus painted a portrait of a servant leaving us a clear picture of the heart attributes and actions that will enable us to be a servant like Jesus.

Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? Most, if not all of us, right? 1. When you visit an art museum, do you run through the gallery, or should you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Servant Suffers - He Is Betrayed Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

Fifth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. Judas' betrayal, unholy partnering on unforgettable Passover fulfilled an unbelievable prophecy teaching unchanging principle

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 5: The Servant Suffers - He Is Betrayed Mark 14:10-21 I. Introduction A. We're continuing in our Passion Week series, exploring the greatest week in all of human history during which God's Suffering Servant "came not to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals A Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2013

In this lesson we learn about the nature of commendable faith.

Scripture Dr. Luke wrote one of the earliest biographies of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. His purpose in writing was to show that Jesus came “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). That is, Jesus came to reconcile lost sinners with a sovereign and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Please Use The Servant Entrance

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 23, 2020

We naturally want to be in control of our lives and focus on taking care of ourselves first. But Jesus set the example of being a servant.

If you were to ask me what my favorite TV show is right now, I think I would have to answer “West Wing.” I’m really enjoying the opportunity to see something of the inner workings of the white house and how policies come together. Today’s text, the story of the birth of Jesus, leaves me thinking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Philippians 2:7, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 23:11

Servanting, Soldiering, And Searching For Souls

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

How are we to be what we are meant to be? A preacher, a teacher, a deacon, a church secretary, a witness, one of the board of trustees, the list goes on. It does not matter the size of the local church body that we may be affiliated with.

It boils down to: How we are to live, How we are to work, and How we are to die. A faithful fruit tree will bring forth faithful followers. How do we live? By being a faithful Servant. Habakkuk 2:4, Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2016

In this sermon, we examine the second four Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount to discover the characteristics of a servant.

Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? 1. Do you run through an art gallery, or do you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the masterpiece. 3. For example, let’s consider Leonardo De Vinci’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Evangelism Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010

We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did!

Servant Evangelism Opening Illustration: A 12 Dollar Lesson A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to impart his kind of training to corporate executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride. I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualities Of An Effective Servant Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 18, 2025

Acts 14:1-28 shows us several qualities of an effective servant of Jesus.

Introduction I recently finished reading John Geddie’s biography titled Missionary Life Among the Cannibals: Being the Life of the Rev. John Geddie. It is an astonishing story of a man committed to making Jesus known to the cannibalistic island people of the South Pacific. He was incredibly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Are We To Be Servant Leaders?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 21, 2023

Jesus teaches about serving others. We are not to think too highly of ourselves in the service of the Lord.

In this passage of Scripture, Mark is telling us what Jesus teaches about serving others. This concurs with the story in Matthew 20:20-28. Mark records that John and James went to Jesus with their appeal; in Matthew, their mother likewise made the petition. There is no logical inconsistency in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Servant Suffers - He Is Forsaken Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Sixth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Arrives: He Is Forsaken. Our Lord's agony - the context, severity, source, purpose & our response to His agony.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 6: The Servant Suffers - He Is Forsaken Mark 14:32-42 I. Introduction A. We're continuing in our Passion Week series. We last found Jesus and His disciples in the Upper Room partaking of an Unforgettable Passover meal during ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Evangelism Pt2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010

We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did! We need to fulfill our eternal destiny!

Servant Evangelism pt 2 Series: To serve or not to serve? Last week’s challenge to serve: Brought some Testimonies – Here are some from those who have served others this week: Hi Pastor, Just wanted to let you know the popcorn I gave out in my class during finals when over great. I was taking a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Thankful Enough To Be A Servant?

Contributed by Dave Preece on Nov 22, 2006

I shared this sermon a couple of Sundays before Thanksgiving, on the day of a church Thanksgiving dinner.

Are You Thankful Enough . . . To Be A Servant Romans 1:14 NKJV, NLT Philippians 2:5-8 KJV, NIV I always like to open up with something funny. So here it goes. Some of you have probably heard the original version of this joke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul, The Joyful Servant (1) Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 24, 2007

From a prison cell in the city of Rome, one of the Lord’s greatest servants shares with us how to experience Joy in the Christian life. In this epistle Paul mentions Joy, Gladness & Rejoicing 19 times.

Philippians 1 “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Paul, The Joyful Servant (2) Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 24, 2007

Paul was a joyful servant of the Church.

Philippians 1:1-4 1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist