Sermons on Public Servants:

Servanthood

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

1. TO SERVE IS TO BE HUMBLE. • Humility is when we take our focus off of ourselves and make our end serving the needs of others. • Philippians 2:6-8 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7rather, he made himself nothing by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Introduction Ephesians 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 6, 2024

Put on the whole armor of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: EPHESIANS 6 1. After becoming servants, we must also become soldiers. 2. The war of spiritual dimensions, “in the heavenlies” (v. 12). Paul is a prisoner, “in chains” (v. 20). 3. Sister book to Joshua, i.e., an outward battle for land, Ephesians an inward battle for spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I And What Can God Have Me Do For Him?

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 22, 2024

A message to allow us to unlock our control of life and serve Him in our daily living.

Sermon: "Who Am I and What Can God Have Me Do?" Opening Declaration Let's begin by holding up our Bibles and declaring together: "This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who’s The Greatest?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 26, 2022

Who’s the greatest? Who among us has the most clout? Who gets to be close to Jesus? Who gets the money and the power?

Who’s the greatest? Mark 9:36-37AMP These confessions and thoughts have been on my heart and mind for some time now, and I have a burden to plead with those of you who have followed the Lord Jesus for any amount of time to examine yourselves and perhaps engage in some spiritual "house ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:36-37, Matthew 18:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qualified For Special Service Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 22, 2022

All disciples of Jesus are supposed to be servants, but some disciples will be qualified for special service as deacons. In this sermon, we learn about the qualifications of deacons and why they are important, and we all are challenged to be faithful servants.

Introduction: A. Once there was a rather grumpy deacon who was teaching a Bible class full of boys and was endeavoring to impress upon them the importance of living the Christian life. 1. The deacon asked the boys: “Why do people call me a Christian?” 2. After an awkward moment of silence, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter: The Primary Disciple Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

God chooses His leaders by His sovereignty, but leadership emerges as a person grows in faith and develops his gifts to serve God.

A. PETER’S NEW NAME … NEW CHALLENGE … NEW OPPORTUNITY 1. A new name. His original name was Simon (John 1:42), a modification of Simeon “to listen.” Could Peter ever have listened? When Peter was brought by Andrew (constrained to come) to Jesus (John 1:42), Jesus changed his name to Cephas which ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42, Mark 1:16-20, Matthew 10:2, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Marvels

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 15, 2024

This Centurion in our story today is a model for us of Christian service. He is a man with authority over 100 soldiers, but he became a servant to his own servant when he called upon Jesus to heal him.

Faith That Marvels Luk 7:1-10 Read: Luke 7:1-10 Practically all Bibles today are divided up by chapter and verse, but many are also by divided by chapter or sectional topics. For example, Matthew chapter 5 might have a heading at the beginning of the chapter that says “Sermon on the Mount” to let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

"james And John Call 'shotgun!!!'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2021

Jesus calls us to be radically different than the world.

“James and John Call ‘Shotgun!!!’” Mark 10:35-45 Did anyone else grow up calling “shotgun” when heading toward the car you were about to ride in? If you called “shotgun”, you got the privilege to sit in the passenger seat in front, next to the driver. And the first one to call shotgun got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Let’s Make It Happen

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 20, 2025

We celebrate your unwavering commitment to God’s house and the vital role you play in advancing the ministry with excellence and grace. Ushers and Servants

Romans 12:11 – “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.” Mark 10:44 – “And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.” On this blessed day of celebration dedicated to the ushers, and faithful servants of the Lord, we pause at this sacred desk to extend ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Mark 10:44

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Of God Who Is Aware Of His Portion & Position

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025

Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personalit

SERVANT OF GOD WHO IS AWARE OF HIS PORTION & POSITION By Rev. Saumiman Saud* Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personality. Those who know themselves are like "rice ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3, John 21:7, Acts 2:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean A Servant Does Not Know His Master’s Secrets?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 10, 2025

The question asked is regarding servants not knowing the master’s secrets. So how do we obtain an understanding to the question given? By directing the verse.

What Does it Mean a Servant Does Not Know His Master’s Secrets? John 15:15 King James Version - Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. The Living ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living As Aliens In A Hostile World Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

THIS IS THE THIRD SERMON IN THE SERIES

LIVING AS ALIENS IN A HOSTILE WORLD PSALM 119:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. Some commentators believe an unnamed author wrote this Psalm during the period of the Babylonian captivity because he writer calls himself a “sojourner” or “stranger.” However, David also lived in exile when his son Absalom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores Elijah's unwavering faith, challenging us to confront idolatry, serve God steadfastly, and aspire to a character rooted in total devotion to God.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family, united under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a story that is as timeless as it is powerful. It is a story that speaks to the strength of faith, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36

Topics: Elijah, Servant, God

Suffering In End Times

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 9, 2013

Christ's public training of disciples to heal and to do greater works, in ministry.

Suffering in End Times by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (St. Matthew 4:4, King James Version, KJV [Christ Jesus tempted by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Friends

Hats, Hair, & Headship

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 26, 2005

The role of women in public worship

Introduction I mentioned last week that it’s our practice here at Shiloh to teach through books of the Bible passage by passage. In this way we can be exposed to and learn the whole counsel of God. Now, that method of Bible teaching is not always easy. Because sooner or later you’re bound to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible