Sermons on masters and servants:

Pleasing To God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

It is impossible to please everyone, of course, and so Paul chose it as his master motive to please God.

Probably the most magnificent estate in the Western World is the California ranch of William Randolf Hearst. It is not a mere matter of film like the Ponderosa, but it is a matter of fact. It covers a quarter of a million acres of land, and stretches for 50 miles along the coast of the ocean. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

The Wounds Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2015

A message that explores the Suffering Servant as described in Isaiah 53.

The Wounds of God - March 8, 2015 - Isaiah 53 Do you ever feel you're just scraping by in this life? I don’t just mean financially, although that is an issue as well. But scraping by…because of our wounds. Because of being paralyzed by our fears. We’re racked with doubts about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

We are to forgive as Christ forgave us (the parable of the unforgiving servant).

Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/forgive.html] Before we study God’s word today, let’s take a moment to obey 1 John 1:9, by silently confessing any known sins to God. Naming our sins insures that we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rebekah And Isaac: Married At First Sight? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 11, 2023

Isaac, son of Abraham, was still grieving over the death of his mother Sarah. His father, Abraham, sent a servant to the land of Abraham's brother to find Isaac a wife. This was a true "Married at First Sight" story!

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 2-05-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is February and I have to confess I didn’t think we’d ever get out of January! But here we are and the Lord is with us. Now, February is usually known as the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling Saints

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 16, 2013

Christian: Are you struggling? 1. Recognize the source of your struggles (vs. 24 & 31-34). 2. Ask the Lord for a serving heart (vs. 25-27). 3. Trust our Savior to help you (vs. 28-34). 4. Share God's strength with others (vs. 32).

Struggling Saints Luke 22:21-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 14, 2012 *Christian: Are you struggling? -- Struggling with anger, disappointment, regret, guilt or fear? Are you struggling with the people who should be closest to you? Don't be surprised by your struggles: You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Sanctification Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 19, 2018

Yield yourself to the Lord; He is the most wonderful Master, and the “salary” He pays lasts forever.

Practical Sanctification Romans 6:13-23 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Paving The Way - A Life Of Service Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 10, 2011

Being a servant is not always what people think of as the path to greatness is concerned. Many think that having servants would better signify a great life. But Jesus tells us that whoever wants to be great will be a servant. What does the Bible say in

Paving the Way – A Life of Service Mark 10:35-45 Why should I serve? I find greatness and fulfillment in service because God Saved me to Serve God Gifted me to Serve God is Glorified when I Serve God Blesses me when I Serve Slide Welcome. If you are visiting with us today we are glad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Leadership (The World’s On Fire) - Mark 10:41-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2024

In 2020, our President was impeached, economy shut down, 40 million people lost their jobs, widespread corruption at the highest levels of our government are being exposed, and there are riots, beatings, and murders across the country. Jesus shows us that all these rise out of the same root cause.

Mark 10:41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:41-45, Matthew 20:24-28

Be Like Barnabas

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001

Barnabas is a wonderful example of a godly Christian servant.

"BE LIKE BARNABAS" Acts 11:22-24 April 11, 1997 1. HE WAS WILLING TO SERVE They sent Barnabas . . . [22] 2. HE WAS OBEDIENT TO DIRECTION . . . he arrived . . . [23] 3. HE HAD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT . . . he . . . saw the evidence . . . [23] 4. HE HAD THE RIGHT ATTITUDE . . . he was glad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

In The Service Of The Lord

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001

Our Responsibility as God’s Children and Servants.

Biblical reference: Romans 12; 13:1-4 When we are saved and become the Children/Sons of God we are also commisioned as His servants to spread the Word of God to all peoples of all Nations. With this new life and new assignment comes certain expectations and requirements as well will see in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ: Past. Present. Future

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

Suffering Servant. Sovereign Savior. Severe Sentencer.

Christ: Past. Present. Future. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Of The Harvest

Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on Mar 16, 2006

We are called to be servants in God’s vineyard.

“ The Lord of the Harvest” Mk.12:1-11 Introduction As a child I grew up in a rural area and we lived in a rented house. I had friends who lived as tenants on farms. There were some things that were expected from the landlord from the tenant. These included: 1. Pay the rent 2.)Raise a crop 3.) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Late Rewards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2005

God will reward His servants on time and in full!

Late Rewards I have read from time to time about soldiers getting medals decades after they performed that acts that earned them. I am sure that they had figured that what they had done had been forgotten by this time as even their memories of the events were fading. Some soldiers had died so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Never Forsaken

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

God never forsakes His faithful servants.

NEVER FORSAKEN Psalm 37:25 By Cleavon Matthews June 2004 INTRODUCTION This Psalm contrasts the destiny of the wicked with the future of the righteous. The wicked though he prospers today will be cut off in the Day of the Lord. The righteous will inherit the earth and will be vindicated by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Holy Call A Holy City A Holy Comforter

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

The Lord Calls Equips and Comforts his servants

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15 Revelation 21:10 – 22:5 John 14: 23-29 A HOLY CALL A HOLY CITY A HOLY COUNSELOR In scripture God is referred to as HOLY, HOLY, HOLY. He is God in three persons, the Holy trinity. When I looked at the scripture passages for today in preparation for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Methodist