Sermons on Masters And Servants: showing 976-990 of 74,314

Surely Not

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Nov 19, 2000

A sermon on Luke 20:9-19 preached in a Sunday morning worship setting.

Meditation on Luke 20:9-19; Pastor Edgar Mayer; Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish; 29.3.98; 5th Lent "Heavenly Father, in this time of Lent help us to confront our shortcomings before you. Amen." Surely Not! We know that Australia has its share of corrupt politicians. That's not especially new and we ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Way To Achieve Greatness

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2011

Jesus describes "greatness" in a very different way than the world.

Jesus’ Way to Achieve Greatness Are you good at what you do? Just think of all the things you do every day – what is it that you do for a living? Would you say that you are good at it? Have you achieved greatness in your profession yet? What about the things you do outside of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Phebe A Christian Example Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 13, 2011

In these two short verses we see a description of Phebe as well as what every christian should be.

Women of The New Testamanent Phebe "An Example" We have been looking at women of The New Testament over the past several weeks. Last week we considered two sisters, Martha & Mary. We learned from both sisters some important lessons. Martha was a worker, we need Martha’s in the church. We need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Inisghts Into Christian Service

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 19, 2008

Here is a miracle with a message. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan once said that every parable Jesus spoke was a miracle of instruction ,and every miracle Jesus performed was a parable of instruction. Here is a miracle filled with Insight Into Christian Service.

Insights Into Christian Service John 2:1-11 I want to direct your attention to the word “servants” in verses 5 and 9. The servants are referred to in several more verses by the words “they,” “them,” or “you.” It is these unnamed servants that I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Plans Get Messed Up (09)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 4, 2009

When YOUR plans get messed up, maybe God has something better for you!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you get frustrated when you plan something out only to have something mess up those plans? • Maybe you were traveling somewhere for Christmas only to have storm come through that did not allow you to get to your destination? • You send out gifts that do not make it on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Grow Weary

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 18, 2006

We grow tired of many things in life, but Paul urges Christians to never grow weary of doing good.

NEVER GROW WEARY A. Christ as a SERVANT ILLUSTRATION: In Matthew 20:20-28, the mother of James and John comes to Jesus asking if He would allow her two sons to sit on his RIGHT and LEFT in His KINGDOM. Upon hearing the mother’s request, the other DISCIPLES became very INDIGNANT toward James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Amazing Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

The story of a Roman centurion’s faith takes the reader inside true faith and shows what faith does.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 15 An Amazing Faith Luke 7:1-10 Faith is not believing that God can; it is knowing that He will. Faith is deaf to doubt, dumb to discouragement, blind to impossibilities and know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, 2 Kings 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God Series

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Aug 14, 2001

A bible study on serving God.

Part 1 (Qualities of Leadership) Serving God Mark 10: 42-45 by Norman Mc Leod August 14, 2001 Introduction: This same situation that Jesus teaches James and John along with the ten in our text, exists today as it did then. As ministers (servants) in the body of Christ, we have to be careful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary’s Prayer – Handling With Grace The Upheaval Of Your Entire World Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

God’s call will effect change, challenge, and will leave us with a choice as to how we’ll respond to it. It certainly did in Mary's world!

Luke 1:38, 46-56 Intro: (audio of Roosevelt’s speech: “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”) Last week we remembered the 7th of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Calling Of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 4, 2011

Calling of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20 It takes a genuine man of God to recognize another genuine man of God. It takes a real man of God to conquer a man of God. How to spot your successor in the ministry? How to know how to choose your leaders, a

Calling of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20 1 Kings 19:20 Elisha then left his oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, "Let me kiss my father and mother good-bye, and then I will go with you." Elijah answered, "All right, go back. I'm not stopping you!" It takes a genuine man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Widows' List Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 29, 2011

I break down these widows into two different categories: 1- The over sixty servers 2- The younger idlers

INTRO.- One of life’s difficulties is losing loved ones. And it seems like men generally die before women, which makes the wife a widow. ILL.- I read this note about Vicki Kennedy, widow of the late Teddy Kennedy who passed away Aug. 25, 2009. (NEWSER) – All agree that Vicki ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10-23-11 Romans 9 Thru 11 It's All About Gods Plan (Romans Lesson)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 23, 2011

In chapter 9 of Romans Paul expressed concerned about Gods people coming to Christ...many rejected Him and still believed in their own religion and that goes on today.

10-23-11 Romans 9 thru 11 It's all about Gods plan The next three chapters deal with Israel’s spiritual history: past (chap. 9), present (chap. 10), and future (chap. 11). Paul’s purpose is to explain how God could set aside His chosen people and save the Gentiles, and how He will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Layers Of Minons Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 14, 2017

This message looks at Timothy, who he was and how he was called.

Layers of Minions As Sir Hiss was to Prince John and as Donkey was to Shrek, so Timothy is to Paul. Sounds like a question on a game show. What is “Henchman?” Hiss was a Henchman, Donkey was a side-kick and Timothy was a protégé but they were all Minions. And remember how the Oxford ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Moses And Joshua

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Moses and Joshua began ministry in God's presence.

A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Began ministry in God’s presence. Moses, “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Ex. 3:4). Joshua, “The Lord spoke unto Joshua . . . arise, go over this Jordan” (Josh. 1:1-2). 2. Both saw a Christophany (appearance of Christ). Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:29

Denomination: Baptist

What Next After Meeting Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

God's challenge to Moses

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 4:18-20 1. Where do you go after the fire fades and the voice is still? “Moses went and returned . . .” (4:18). He went home to Midian. 2. According to tribal tradition, Moses sought permission of his father-in-law. “Let me go and return to my brothers ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Baptist