Sermons on Obedient Servant:

You Might Be A Great Servant If...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

This sermon examines the life of John the Baptist as a model of servanthood and challenges the listener to look for those qualities in himself.

Introduction: One of the features of the Bible that I love is how people basically haven’t changed much in the past 6,000 years. Jn 3 shows that well. First, open to Mk 9:33ff, a scene 2 years later. Just kind follow along with me there. The disciples are on the road to Capernaum, having an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Leadership Part 11: Healing Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2011

We live in a world full of wounded spirits. I am sure each one of us sitting here, has been wounded in spirit one time or the other. There has been that one time when we wished for that healing touch, bleeding internally. Servant Leaders emerge when they

Servant Leadership – Part 11 Healing I have been preaching on the aspects of Servant Leadership, for the past many sessions that I have got an opportunity here. And we are in the lent season. So I was thinking, what is the most appropriate Servant Leadership Characteristic fitting the season of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Leadership Part 12: Foresight Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2011

Servant Leaders are blessed with the ability of learning from the past experiences, realities of the present and the possible consequences of our decisions for future. This is foresight

Servant Leadership Part 12: Foresight I have been talking about Servant Leadership in my many sermons from this pulpit before. However, I keep wondering if we still consider Servant leadership as some thing abstract, some thing utopian, unreal, not practicable? Or is there a reason for us to adapt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Leader From A Great Servant

Contributed by Ron Cottom on Jun 27, 2011

Foot Washing

I thought it fitting that we challenge not just the student ministry but all here to rise up and get in our places. We shouldn't assume that this church has enough servants to lead in this community. Pastor shared Sunday that we are needed to serve so we can reach all who are thirsty and hungry for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Servant Can Serve Two Masters

Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 1, 2007

In the end it comes down to what you think is most important to whom do you owe your loyalty - to God or yourself and your desires. As Jesus said; “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other,...

"No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."(Luke 16:13 NIV) How many of us have ever tried to work two jobs in order to make the ends meet? If you have, have you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Methodist

How God Chooses A Servant-Leader Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 9, 2007

Let’s notice in this passage as we think about How God Chooses his Servant-Leader: I. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SOVEREIGN II. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SURPRISING III. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SPECIFIC

HOW GOD CHOOSES A SERVANT-LEADER 1 Samuel 16:1-13 This chapter opens with God reminding Samuel of the fact that He has rejected Saul as king of Israel. Saul was chosen as king because the people wanted to be like the other nations around them, 1 Sam. 8:1-5. Up to that point, God had ruled the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Of God's Servant Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 29, 2015

A sermon examinig Isaiah's prophecy concerning Christ's Resurrection

THE RESURRECTION OF GOD'S SERVANT Isaiah 53:10-12 Isaiah prophesied that God’s Servant would one day come to earth; He would live, please the Father, accomplish the plan of redemption, and ultimately be “exalted and extolled and be very high.” However, with all of the evidence before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Unforgiving Servant

Contributed by N A on Jul 29, 2015

People who have experienced God’s grace in their lives will walk in love and forgiveness towards all others.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #4: THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT INTRO TO SPEAKER: Thirteen years ago today, I was on a mission trip in Mexico with our Christian school, and Liza was nine months pregnant with our fourth child Hannah. Hoping to get back in time for her birth! Hannah was born less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

God’s Faithful Servant.

Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 4, 2015

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God.

God’s Faithful Servant. 1KINGS 22:7 And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him? Today we see the importance of being a faithful servant to God no matter where you are in your circumstances, or who is in front of you, no matter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Developing the Heart of a Servant part 1 Acts 20:18-38 The Apostle Paul is about to head out for Jerusalem, but, before he leaves, he wants to say goodbye to the believers in Ephesus. The time he’s spent with these believers has been a special time and Paul has grown to love each one. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Developing the heart of a servant part 2 Acts 20:18-38 We discussed, last Sunday, the need for faithfulness…to our families, in our finances, to the fellowship of the body, and to the faith. Today, as we continue developing the heart of a servant we will need to think about two more things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul part 3 Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, whether we get paid for it or not. You may have a career, but have a heart for other things. The Apostle Paul was much more than a tentmaker. He had other interests and those other interests helped mold him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Special Servant Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ glorified His Father by being a faithful servant; you must glorify Christ by being a faithful.

God’s Special Servant Isaiah 42, 49, 50, 53 PROPOSITION: Because Christ glorified His Father by being a faithful servant; you must glorify Christ by being a faithful servant. I. Emulate the example of Christ as the Servant of God. 42:1-9 A. His Servant has a special relationship to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Servant’s Heart

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 1, 2016

How we should serve God

Developing a Servant’s Heart To serve means someone is involved in or engaged in an activity. Christians are called to be servants: John 12:26 (NIV) 26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. As we serve and as we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Leadership Part 8 - Conceptualisation Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 29, 2011

Servant Leaders are able to see beyond the present into the future

Servant Leadership Part 8: Conceptualisation One Sunday, the preacher went on for a little longer than normal. After the service, people went by the preacher, tired and exhausted. One of them went up to him and told him. “Your sermon reminded me about Peace of God and Love of God”. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational