Sermons on The Branch The Servant:

The Hired Servant

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 30, 2017

Jesus is the good shepherd and the owner not the hired servant who runs when the wolf attacks. You are as Jesus is.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. TOPIC: THE HIRED SERVANT John 10:12-13King James Version (KJV) 12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:12-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 27, 2018

They learned to match their “I.Q. with their “I do;” if anybody wants to be first (a leader) the person has to be willing to serve all.

25B The apostles get a little seminar on servant leadership from Jesus in our Gospel today. They learned match their “I.Q. with their “I do;” if anybody wants to be first (a leader) the person has to be willing to serve all. In reality everyone is acknowledged as a leader because everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Catholic

Vengeance Of The Servants

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 17, 2019

A study in the book of Lamentations 5: 1 – 22

Lamentations 5: 1 – 22 Vengeance of the servants 1 Remember, O LORD, what has come upon us; Look, and behold our reproach! 2 Our inheritance has been turned over to aliens, and our houses to foreigners. 3 We have become orphans and waifs; our mothers are like widows. 4 We pay for the water we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 25, 2019

A Servant of God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 24, 2019

A Servant of God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 24, 2019 Series #48 / Luke 17:1-10 Intro Throughout the recent weeks …in which there has been a public impeachment hearing… there has been a lot of reference to the phrase… “Abuse of Power.” We are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servants And Friends

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 29, 2018

Jesus not only calls us to be servants but to be "Friends of the King." These were servants who were in the innder circle of the King and were given inside information.

1. True Friend Proverbs 18:24, NASB A man of too many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Social media has redefined the concept of a “friend.” In the early days of the most prominent social media platform, people accumulated “friends” by the hundreds. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servants Of The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2019

Luke says we're to be "servants" of the Word, not be critics of it or think we're over it. WHY? Because the Word of God is Divine/Eternal, because it's superior to us, and because it is the final authority. The Bible is the embodiment of knowledge and truth.

SERVANTS OF THE WORD Luke 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PEOPLE THINK THEY KNOW THE BIBLE 1. Did you hear the story about the lady who was talking to her friend and brought up the Bible. Her friend said, “Oh don’t start trying to tell to me about the Bible; my parents had me read it every day. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Watchful Servants

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

You need the real meat that is the Holy word of God so you can discern the times and see how near the Masters coming is. You are not to fall into idleness or be defeated by being beaten down by this world of distraction. WATCH!

The Parable of the Watchful Servants Luke 12:35-48 Message: God’s plan to redeem the world to Himself involved the birth, life, death and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ. Jesus remains the key figure in God’s plan but many have dismissed Jesus imminent return and have allowed their hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48, Matthew 12:35-48, Matthew 5:15-16, Matthew 25:5-7, Revelation 3:3-6, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 26 in our study of Colossians addressing the characteristics of a faithful servant.

Chico Alliance Church “Faithful Servants” This week we shift to Paul’s admonition concerning slaves and masters. Lest we dismiss the principles here because we are not slaves or masters or employees or employers we should step back and look more carefully at the principle. Yes these verses were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 18, 2018

60th message from Ephesians dealing with faithful servant or the responsibility of servants to masters and masters to servants.

“Faithful Servants” Ephesians 6:5-9 Servants obey your masters who are to treat you with respect REVIEW Ephesians was written to the Christians in a thriving port city over two thousand years ago. Strangely, its message is as relevant today as it was when it was sent and studied by the church who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, Colossians 3:22-25, Luke 16:10-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Model Servant Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 8 from a series of messages exploring Philippians. This message focuses on following Christ's example of obedience and serving others.

"Model Servants” REVIEW Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The first ingredient is found in the first chapter where Paul calls us to adopt the I. ADOPT THE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-14, 2 Peter 1:3-7, Philippians 2:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Qualities Of A Servant

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”

1. FAITHFUL Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. Matthew 24:13 ERV But the one who remains faithful to the end will be saved. Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35

Servant Of All

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 19, 2024

Jesus lived out and taught us how to become great in the Kingdom of God. We not only deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus, but humble ourselves to become servant to all.

WHEN WE THINK OF SERVICE TO OTHERS AND ALL THE POSSIBLE WAYS TO ENGAGE OUR ABILITIES, I READ A RATHER HUMOROUS WAY OF LOOKING AT THIS WHICH SAID, ““IF YOU THINK YOU ARE TOO SMALL TO BE EFFECTIVE, YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN IN BED WITH A MOSQUITO.” HOWEVER, ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE, I LIKE THE WORDS OF JOHN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Matthew 16:25, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 23:11, John 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Rewards Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2024

God knows that serving Him is not always easy or pleasant, so He encourages and motivates us to not give up by His promised rewards.

A. Allow me to begin today’s sermon with two brief stories. 1. The first story is about a woman who lost her purse in the chaos of Christmas shopping. a. Her purse was found by an honest young boy who returned to her. b. When the woman looked into her purse to see if everything was there, she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 19:27-29, Mark 10:29-30, Matthew 6:19-21, Hebrews 11:6, 2 John 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2024

Embrace God’s Gentle Servant, depend on God’s great power, and believe in God’s sure and certain promises to find light in the midst of your darkness.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Glorious Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 17, 2024

Jesus came to speak—listen to Him. Jesus came to suffer—trust Him. Jesus came to save—tell the world. And Jesus came to rule--bow before Him for that’s what true success is all about.

Several years ago, the Tokyo Times carried a report about a 19-year-old man who was desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. So he hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. He was hijacking the bus, but few of the passengers were concerned. For one thing, the hijacker wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 23:15-33, John 6:66-68, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 3:13-18, 1 Peter 2:23, Acts 3:19-21, Romans 11:15, Acts 13:46-47, Philippians 2:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free