Sermons on Servant Heartedness:

Privilege Or Service?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

Do we make demands of Jesus to do what we want or follow the path Jesus sets for us?

I want to set the stage before we examine the scripture: Jesus had been traveling, preaching, and teaching for three years with these twelve disciples. Everything he had done was in preparation for them continuing his ministry – and time and time again, it was evident that they were “not getting” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-35, Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Episcopal

The Marks Of The Lord

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

This is a day of symbols or day of signs. We want people to know where we stand.

Paul had a sign, a symbol and every where he went people knew to whom he belonged, and they knew where he stood. Verse 17, “I bear in my boy the marks” or the stigmata, that mark of the Lord. The Greek word stigmata has reference to a custom back in those days. A very cruel custom of branding a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians Part 5 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 5, Chapter 1:1-8 I. Servants of Christ (v. 1) A. Doulos—slave, the servant’s will is consumed in the will of his master. (Spiros Zodhiates) Philippians were familiar with slaves. B. Implications of being a servant of Christ. (William Barclay pgs 9-10) 1. Absolute ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace From Galatians (3 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

In chapter one, we find Paul defending his calling and the gospel which he preached. There were those who were saying that he was a self-proclaimed minister preaching a false gospel.

Because of the things that are being said about Paul, he says some things about himself that might seem to be bragging in his defense. Look at Galatians 1:13-24, we read, “For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Care Of What God Has Given Us

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 28, 2020

God is not only concerned with what is created, he is concerned with how we take care of what was created. Nehemiah began moving from the building project itself, to taking the necessary steps to insure that what was built (or created) would be protected and preserved.

When he arrived, Nehemiah inherited leadership over three distinct groups of returnees to the land: • The returnees from 536-516 BCE, who lived and worked under Zerubbabel the governor, and were chastised by Haggai the prophet to get the work finished. • The returnees from 458 BCE, who came to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Bible And Jesus Pt 2 Leadership Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2022

Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible, we need to observe his life and learn how we should be living and even leading!

The Bible and Jesus - Pt 2 Leadership! Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible we need to observe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Proverbs 11:14, Matthew 20:25-28

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

How To Win At Work Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 4, 2015

This passage addresses the responsibilities and duties of slaves and masters. At first glance, you may be tempted to conclude that this passage has no relevance for today. This would be a mistake.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ ~ Part 25 How To Win At Work Ephesians 6:5-9 5. Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; 6. not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rich People, Right Treatment

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Masters and Servants

RICH PEOPLE, RIGHT TREATMENT (JAMES 5:1-6) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moses And Joshua

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Moses and Joshua began ministry in God's presence.

A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Began ministry in God’s presence. Moses, “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Ex. 3:4). Joshua, “The Lord spoke unto Joshua . . . arise, go over this Jordan” (Josh. 1:1-2). 2. Both saw a Christophany (appearance of Christ). Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:29

Denomination: Baptist

"it's Not Fair!" (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 10, 2019

The scenarios we've been looking at over the past few weeks seem unfair on the surface but when we examined them we realized that God was not being unfair. As we close out the series, we'll look at Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard.

"IT'S NOT FAIR!" (part four) We looked at Adam and Eve getting kicked out of the garden for one act of disobedience. We looked at the story of Job losing everything despite being upright and blameless. We saw how the prophet suffered death even though he was tricked by a lying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Jonah 4:1-4, Luke 17:7-10, Deuteronomy 32:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Faithfulness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 26, 2017

A message to encourage faithfulness.

"Radical Faithfulness" Introduction: As I have gotten older I've had the opportunity to think a great deal about ministry in general and I have come to the conclusion that the single most important thing is faithfulness; not ability, or talent, or position, or anything else. Faithfulness is first ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Bond Slave Of Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2017

The more deeply a person surrenders to Christ and becomes dependent on Him daily, the more likely they are to finish the spiritual race in victory. Early Christians described it with the metaphor "bond-slave." It's what we're supposed to be!

BOND SLAVE OF CHRIST 1 Cor. 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A SURE-FIRE SOLUTION 1. "I could sure do with your help, Steve," Isaac said to his best friend. “All right, so what's your problem?" replied Steve. 2. "Whenever I talk to my wife," replied Isaac, "she never seems to be interested in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God