Sermons on Slave Masters:

Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006

Defending discipleship against division caused by loyalty to a human persona creates an ongoing allegiance to our Master and Lord.

Introduction Today, we tread troubled waters. We may ‘strain at the oars’ so to speak. Pride will be confronted today. It may even be a little painful. Believe me when I say to you, “This is necessary; to be the real deal, to be genuine and authentic, to become the group of disciples which is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinner ... Saint ... Or Both?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 7, 2018

Romans 6:22 tells us that we, as Christians, are set free from slavery to sin and that we become slaves to God. Should we identify ourselves as sinners or sons and daughters of God?

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Reason #4: We're Co-Heirs With Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 11, 2002

We see God, not as a harsh master, but as a loving father, who offers us a close, personal relationship and a secure inheritance.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #4: We’re sealed as co-heirs with Christ, 8:15-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’re part of the family! Paul points out that, although once were in bondage to sin, we’ve been purchased from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26, Romans 8:15-18

Denomination: Congregational

Faith & Works

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. So go the words of W. E. Henley in his well-known Invictus. There is something intensely individualistic and ego-affirming in the idea that you make your own way. We would all like to think that we can pull ourselves up by our own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 10:17-27

The Touch Of Faith

Contributed by David Campbell on Nov 23, 2001

How do you respond to the Presence of the Master? This message suggests three possibilities.

The Touch of Faith Mark 5:21-34 Pastor Dave Campbell, Family Worship Centre Mark’s Gospel brings us face to face with two stories of God’s amazing healing power. We find a woman who had been sick with an incurable condition for 12 years, and a little girl who had been well for 12 years, but now ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Apostolic

The Desire Of Sin

Contributed by Scott Cheatham on Dec 8, 2001

A sermon on the desire of Satan to tempt us and our Biblical mandate to "master" sin.

The Desire of Sin Rev. Scott Cheatham Genesis 4:7 KJV If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? And if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. NASB "If you do well, will not {your countenance} be lifted up? And if you do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7, 2 Samuel 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Give Me Patience....now!"

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

Patience is a gift of the Spirit to be openned each day, not a form of self discipline to be mastered.

On Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m., I meet with a group of six men where we offer each other support, encouragement and accountability as each of us seek to live like Jesus lived and love like Jesus loved. Last Tuesday one of the men in the group asked us all to pray for him to be more patient. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Helps A Soldier

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 16, 2004

A Centurion who came to Jesus for help first recognized then submitted to the authority of the Master.

Jesus Helps a Soldier Matt. 8:5-13 INTRO.: Early in the second year of Jesus’ earthly ministry, a soldier came to Him for help. In fact, this soldier was a ranking officer in the Roman army. A Centurion. One commentator notes Centurions were the backbone of the Roman army. He commanded 100 men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And Have Your Meal At Once

Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 23, 2007

Sharing in the invitation of the Gospel.. Relating to the parable of the servant and the good master and the thier roles

When I think on today’s Gospel parable I at once imagine how I would feel if I had worked all day in the field for somebody. Imagine how you would feel, you have worked all day long for your boss and at the end of the day, instead of being told you have done a great job, you are told to get supper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Perhaps Today

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2013

How shall the child of God live until the Master returns? That is the consideration in this message.

“Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Tenants

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

The Master provides, sends and punishes; the tenants rebel and are destroyed; what about us?

Talk: The Bad Tenants Intro • Homicide, parricide, matricide, fratricide, suicide, genocide… • Deicide "I feel like a walking abomination. I feel like I am the closest thing to Lucifer on this planet, and I feel like that all the time. I feel that things that go wrong (in) my life are a personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Worthy

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

Will we sit at Jesus' feet or will we be too busy to learn from the Master?

God Is Worthy Luke 10:38-42 January 19, 2013 I don’t think we ever fully appreciate time. We race around to accomplish so much, yet at the end of the day we’re exhausted and too often can’t really remember what we even accomplished, let alone did during the day. Now, why is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Stewardship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 22, 2017

The steward is not the owner; he is the one responsible for the well being of all that belongs to the Master.

STEWARDSHIP ------THE SACRIFICE OF GIVING A steward is one who is responsible for handling the property of another. 1Co 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1Pe 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Empathetic Christian Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

Let us strive to be empathetic Christians, enhancing our fellowship and usefulness to the Master.

As members of the Body of Christ, we are called to a deeper level of connection with one another. Empathy is a vital aspect of this connection, allowing us to understand and enter into each other's feelings. In 1 Corinthians 12:26, the apostle Paul writes, "If one member suffers, all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:58, Acts 11:23

The Exodus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 21, 2007

1st sermon in the EXODUS series. (Audio at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

Last Sunday, as we left the book of GENESIS, we talked about the faith of Joseph. How he kept focused on the Lord and the dreams he received, even in the face of great hardship. And, looking back, we can see how God blessed Joseph, by letting him become the second most powerful man in the world – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:4-10

Denomination: *other