Sermons on Public Servants:

Who Are You Serving?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 13, 2004

This is a sermon about the proper way to serve God. There is a difference between being a cook and a cook in the white house. And there is a difference between being a servant and a servant of God.

Who Are You Serving 2 Samuel 15:15 Here we read about the loyalty of David’s servants. Absalom (David’s own son) was starting an up an uprising against David. Absalom apparently resented being ignored by his father and resented his brother Ammon going unpunished for the raping Tamar. Absalom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:15

Denomination: *other

What Are We To Do If There Is A Tater Family In Our Church?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 8, 2023

Although the title to this message mentions a Tater Family, the passage of Scripture speaks about the servants working with the pounds. Do Christians of today resemble the servants in the Scripture?

This is the story about the pounds. This story tells of a certain nobleman who received a kingdom, and it showed the followers of Jesus what they were to do during the time between when Jesus would leave and his Second Coming. The followers were to be unwavering and fruitful while he was gone. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Being Faithful?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

A template for us to see if we are being a faithful or unfaithful servant to the Master.

Are you being faithful? Matthew 25:14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002

The thought of a public examination before the Judgment bar of our Lord should be incentive enough to awaken even the most slumbering saint of God.

The thought of a public examination before the Judgment bar of our Lord should be incentive enough to awaken even the most slumbering saint of God. Yet few, if any, ever give it a second thought. Paul declared, "So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God" (Rom. 14:12). Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Persistence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We fail in prayer as we do in every other area of life, and we are often frustrated, but Jesus says that we are to never give up, but keep trying and keep learning. Persistence will make you a winner in the long run.

A fisherman's experiment is described in a tract. It tells of how he caught a large black bass and instead of putting it in the frying pan he put it in a glass tank. Each morning he would bring a minnow to the tank and drop it in. The bass would make a dash for the minnow and soon finish him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Love Your Government Neighbor Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2009

As Christians many believe government is an evil that should be avoided or opposed. Paul encourages us to be a redemptive force for the gospel by actually getting along with governmental authorities.

As we get into chapter 13, let’s sum up where we’ve been. Chapter 12 marks a big change in Romans—going from the theological to the practical—how do we live out what we’ve learned about God and us and God’s plan? Chapter 12 could be summed up like this: “The only reasonable thing to do in response ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Receiving The Blessing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

Jabez’s prayer may very well have been based on promises he’d heard about in his youth - the blessing given Abraham

OPEN: It’s reported that a preacher in Redrock, Mississippi prayed this sermon: “Oh Lord, give Thy servant this mornin’ the eyes of the eagle and the wisdom of the owl; connect his soul with the gospel telephone in the central skies; ‘luminate his brow with the Sun of heaven; possess his mind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Subtraction

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 31, 2009

Encouragement to gain a new perspective on how to incorporate the use of "subtraction" in all forms of our daily lives and ministry.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD “SUBTRACTION?” DO WORDS SUCH AS “REMOVE,” OR “TAKE AWAY” COME TO MIND? IS IT SAFE TO SAY THAT WE ARE A SOCIETY THAT WOULD PROBABLY ASSOCIATE THE WORD "SUBTRACTION" WITH NEGATIVE THINGS SUCH AS "LOSING" OR HAVING "THINGS TAKEN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41

Denomination: Free Methodist

Carrying On The Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010

Peter brings a woman back to life in a manner that is reminiscent of Jesus' healing ministry. The followers of Jesus are called to continue Jesus' ministry--to heal and proclaim the good news of salvation.

Acts 9:36-43 “Carrying On the Ministry” INTRODUCTION It is interesting to observe children (and some adults) at Christmas time when presents are opened. Even in this depressed economy, our gift giving in abundant. Children have the pleasure of opening several gifts—great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Dirty Feet At The Table

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010

The Lord's washing of all the disciples' feet reminds us that all of us need cleansing, that His cleansing starts us on the way to holiness, and that we are then empowered to help others toward cleansing.

When I was growing up, there were very definite rules about what you did or did not do at the dinner table. Obviously, everyone was expected to wash their hands before coming to the table and then to wait quietly while prayer was offered. To this day, if I rush to eat something without doing both ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hands On! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2009

Do your best with what you can while you can.

I remember the time when I was just getting active in the campus ministry when I was a college student. In our Bible study, I heard an announcement inviting people to join the leadership training. The word “leader” immediately caught my attention. In my mind, I see people following my lead. That ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

M.a.d. With Practical Love Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 21, 2008

4th in series: Following Jesus in how we as Christians and as a church can and are to make a difference in our communities through practical applications of love that bring Christ glory!

M.A.D. with PRACTICAL LOVE Fourth in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 20, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Important News Flash: VIDEO: “What Does It Take To Be A Superhero?” (BluefishTv) – 51.8 secs Last week we learned to better understand the radical love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Connection Between Servanthood And Leadership Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2008

This is th first Sermon in the Series entitled Spiritual Leadership

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SERVANTHOOD AND LEADERSHIP 1 Timothy 3:1 (NIV) Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:1 (AMP) THE SAYING is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Be Chief!!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 14, 2008

Have I got a job for you!!

In a world where everyone wants to be number one and the head Hondo or their own Boss, etc, I have decided that I want to be chief. Trying to be number one is far too exhausting and unfulfilling. I mean trying to climb that corporate ladder stepping over someone else’s blood, sweat and tears ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of A Christian

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2009

There are many marks of a believer. This message focuses on what I believe to be "The Mark of a Believer."

The Mark of a Christian John 13:1-38 There are many marks of the Christian that I’m sure we could all name. I would like to focus on what I believe to be “The Mark of a Christian.” “By this all people will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Without this ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38

Denomination: Baptist