Sermons on Servant Heartedness:

A Servant Leader

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 7, 2014

THE PSALMIST, DAVID, EXPRESSES DIVINE AUTHORITY OVER HIS LIFE.

A SERVANT LEADER OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST IN THIS STUDY CONVEYS THE REALITY OF DIVINE AUTHORITY OVER HIS LIFE. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 86: 2 (NKJV) PRESERVE MY LIFE, FOR I AM HOLY; YOU ARE MY GOD; SAVE YOUR SERVANT WHO TRUSTS IN YOU! PSALMS 86:2 (THE BOOK) PROTECT ME, FOR I AM DEVOTED TO YOU. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:2

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Characteristics

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 26, 2022

The message of redemption has two essentials: First, that it is in Christ. Second, is that the message of redemption has to be told.

The message of redemption is based upon two things, two essential things. Two things God finds necessary in saving a lost and dying world. Salvation runs on two tracks, and each is just as important as the other. 1. The first is this: a. The redemption that is in Christ. b. The fact that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Perils Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book "Improving Your Serve" chapter 10. The sermon uses Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the prophet, as an example of the perils that servants face.

Introduction: A. There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had undeliverable addresses. 1. One day, a letter came written in shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. 2. He thought he should open it to see what it was about. 3. The letter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rewards Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2016

This sermon lays out the hope of the promised rewards awaiting all of God's servants.

A. One day a professor, a preacher and a professional golfer went deer hunting together. 1. They were all novices, but wanted to try it. 2. They had been out all day and towards dusk they all spotted a 5 point buck at the same time. 3. They each took aim and all three fired a shot at the moving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Approved Servants Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

When the church needed the pastoral ministry expanded, Jesus led them to select deacons to serve the church.

AN IMPORTANT TIME! You have heard from Doyle Walls this morning regarding the process that will begin to unfold among us as we go through this exciting and important season where we will select new deacons to serve among us, the Body of Christ. Because this is an important time in the life of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Volunteer Or Servant?

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 11, 2016

are you a volunteer or a servant

Volunteer or Servant? Luke 17:3-10 1. When God asks you to do the inconceivable - v. 4 2. When the logical becomes illogical - vs. 5-6 3. When we are blindsided by painful truth A. A servant does not need to be blessed for his labor - vs. 7-8 B. A servant does not need to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders Or Servants Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 13, 2016

Do we trust God enough to honor and obey those in authority over us? It's easy to do that when they're good leaders... but what about when they're driven by selfishness and love of power?

OPEN: At a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, on Election Day, nurses went in to the room of a 72-yr-old woman to prepare her for open-heart surgery, only to find that the woman wasn’t there. Instead they found a note which read, “Gone to vote, back in 30 minutes.” An election ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unprofitable Servant

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2016

Are you Mikey Mediocre or Marvin Marvelous? Both are needed in the Kingdom, but both are unprofitable servants.

Luke 17:7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant's Role

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 6, 2015

To show that JESUS fulfilled all being a Servant to us and He shares to us what a servant looks like, a Servant looks like the LORD JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS our Servant? Yes. Matthew 20:28 Matthew 20:28 (Amplified Bible) 20:28 Just as the Son of Man came not to be waited on but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many [the price paid to set them free]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Servant Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 3, 2015

Moses was sent by God to free His people from slavery and he is a model for us who are sent by God to free people from their slavery of sin. What can we learn from what God gave Moses for his task and how can we use those tools effectively?

There’s the story of the college professor who always began his first day of class at the University dramatically telling his students he could prove that God did not exist. Looking up toward the ceiling he would say, "God if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Be A Servant

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. - Romans 15:25 Have you ever observed a waiter serving people well? They are constantly looking to serve the people who they are taking care of. Their eyes are alway ...

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. - Romans 15:25 Have you ever observed a waiter serving people well? They are constantly looking to serve the people who they are taking care of. Their eyes are always looking to try and anticipate what the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unworthy Servants Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2015

The parable of a dutiful servant in Luke 17:7-10 teaches us about the ideal attitude that a disciple should have in serving God.

Scripture Does God owe you anything? If you believe that God owes you anything, you may be unhappy when God fails to deliver. And even if God gives you what you want, you may still find something about which to complain. You may be like the mother whose son was blown away by a tornado. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Manifesto Of The Servant

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 11, 2016

His mission, to bring Justice to the nations, will not fail.

MANIFESTO OF THE SERVANT. Isaiah 42:1-9 - First Servant Song. After healing the multitudes, Jesus charged them that they should not make Him known (Matthew 12:15-17). According to Matthew 12:18-21, this was in fulfillment of the passage in Isaiah which we have just read. Thus the New Testament ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vigilant Servant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD will serve us in the days to come because He's the Eternal Great GOD, and all His creations will serve Him by waiting for His return.

I. EXORDIUM: How do you show your greatness? By being a vigilant servant. Matthew 20:26 Matthew 20:26 (Amplified Bible) Not so shall it be among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Steadfast Servant

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 15, 2016

If you and I desire to become Steadfast and Unmovable disciples of the Master, we must build appropriately and effectively upon Him as our foundation.

TITLE: A STEADFAST SERVANT SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHIANS 15:58 I am honored this afternoon to be at the First Baptist Church of Purcell to help you celebrate your Pastor, A STEADFAST SERVANT. It has been a few years since I have been here and I am glad to be back in the District. I want to honor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist