Sermons on My Servant:

Strong Words About Responsibility

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

Today’s Gospel tells us that we are responsible for how we live, and we are warned not to be a stumbling block. Some don’t want to be bothered by any responsibility for anyone else. To become great is to become the servant of all.

In his early years, American landscape photographer Ansel Adams studied piano and showed some talent. At one party, however, as Adams played Chopin’s F Major Nocturne, he recalled that "In some strange way my right had started off in F-sharp major while my left had behaved well in F-major. I could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

David Encouraged Himself In The Lord

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 19, 2019

The unthinkable happened: David - God’s Chosen Servant, anointed by Samuel, the Future King, and forefather of Christ, was stricken by calamity! Why would God allow this? How could David recover? He encouraged Himself in the Lord!

DAVID ENCOURAGED HIMSELF IN THE LORD 1 Sam. 30:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ACTUAL ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGES 1. Most people are content to let the prerecorded voicemail lady ask their callers to leave a message, but many people like to make up their own. Here are a few actual voicemail messages: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Source Of Hope

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

Servant hood is God’s way of making us great. • Because God created us to be happy • He created us to be fulfilled, and at peace, • And this happens when we learn to serve others

OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Receiving God's Guidance

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 30, 2014

Abraham's servant was led by God. Four principles to follow: (1) Keep to God's Word (or ways or will); (2) take steps to fulfil His will; (3) pray for His intervention; and (4) expect Him to act.

I want to share from Genesis 24 this morning. I remember preaching from this passage a few months back. • This morning I want to look through the eyes of the servant of Abraham and learn the principles of receiving guidance from God. • The chief servant was given a very daunting task ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Be Bossy Be Glossy! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place.

“Be Glossy! Not Bossy!” Thesis: Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place. Scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 24 - God Has An Online Dating Service! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 3, 2011

The question the servant had to ask was "How do I find someone who will be compatible?" He decided to use GOD'S ONLINE HELP, the best and most successful dating site of all, accessed by the voice activated password - "PRAYER".

Genesis 24 - GOD HAS AN ONLINE DATING SERVICE! - Part 2 "Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match..." The most successful INTERNET DATING SITES today, according to Wikipedia, are very specific concerning those they target. To ensure compatibility many of them are advertised according to RACIAL OR ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look At Yourself

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 15, 2023

Taking a long honest look at ourselves is one of the hardest things for us to do. Admitting that I need help, something is wrong in my life is very difficult.

Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Jesus reminded the disciples that the very thing that they should be doing when He comes back is serving. He wants to find servants who have given their hearts to live out God’s purpose and to serve the needs of others.

A Servant’s Heart Luke 12:35-44, 48b What a great church huh? Too often that’s the attitude we’ve been conditioned with in our lives. It’s the way we approach restaurants we eat at, stores where we shop, the services we pay for and sometimes it even impacts the expectations we bring to church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:25-48

Denomination: Methodist

Serve

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 24, 2012

I am the greatest, no I’m th egreatest...so the arguement went, but hey they were in for a shock none of them were great, not yet, for none were servants, none were behaving like little children.

Mark 9:33-37 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Salvation Army

#44 Okay, Let’s Roll Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 25, 2021

2 self-serving disciples tried to talk Jesus into giving them the greatest seats of honor and power. In this text, Jesus teaches His disciples that the way to be first is to be a servant and a slave, a concept that upends the world’s and the apostles’ values.

#44 Okay, Let’s Roll Series: Mark Chuck Sligh April 25, 2021 2 self-serving disciples tried to talk Jesus into giving them the greatest seats of honor and power. In this text, Jesus teaches His disciples that the way to be first is to be a servant and a slave, a concept that upends the world’s and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Three-Fold Judgment - Judgement

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 15, 2005

1. Past Judgment as a Sinner. 2. Present Judgment as a Son. 3. Future Judgment as a Servant. LINK INCLUDED to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and Powerpoint Template, as well as messages on The Great White Throne and The Judgment Seat of Christ.

The Believer’s Three-Fold Judgment [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] FIVE BIBLE JUDGMENTS 1. JUDGMENT OF SIN. (CALVARY) 2 Cor. 5:21 For he hath made him {to be} sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Depression, Its Cause, Cure, And Prevention

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

(Psalms 42 NASB) "As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for Thee, O God.

(Psalms 42 NASB) "As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for Thee, O God. {2} My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God? (The first thing we notice is that this person is a believer, a Christian.) {3} My tears have been my food day and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1

Jesus Is The Only Way To God? True Of False

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Is Jesus the only way to God? What if I live a good life? What if I choose my own way?

John 14:5-21 Jesus is the Only Way to God – True or False? Introduction A. How many people like things done your way? B. I do! C. There are things that I want done the way I want them done, or else do not do them! D. Often someone will come to me and tell me their idea of how to do something E. I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The God Who Wins! : Living The Victorious Life (Jehovah Nissi) Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 21, 2003

Fourth sermon in a series examining OT names of God and how they define Him. Jehovah Nissi, The Lord my banner.

Who is God? The God who Wins! (Jehovah Nissi: God my Banner) Living the Victorious Life. Exodus 17:8-16 “Trust in the Lord because He gives us victory in our lives, today.” Introduction: - What is a “victorious life,” ? - Compare Ps.23 with life of Paul. - Give background of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003

Part 3 of 4 in the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Shows the inevitable result of Jesus’ Birth.

The Cross Mark 15:21-39 INTRODUCTION Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me so, He loved me so; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ