Sermons on the branch the servant:

The Watchful Servants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2014

Jesus wants us to reflect on what we want to happen when He returns and to prepare our self for it right now. If you want to be prepared for Christ’s return you must prepare yourself through faithfulness.

LUKE 12: 35-40. [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE WATCHFUL SERVANTS [Matthew 25:1-13 / John 12:23-26] Jesus has been teaching principles for kingdom living. He is preparing them for His departure and their ministry. He would be leaving His followers but He promised to return again for them at a future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:34-40, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christcame To Be A Servant

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

Christ came to be an example of servanthood, so that we may learn how to be a servant to others.

CHRIST CAME TO BE A SERVANT MATTHEW 2:17-28 WHEN IT COMES TO UNDERSTANDING THE STORY OF ADVENT, IT IS NECESSARY TO LOOK AT THE LIFE OF JESUS AFTER HE WAS BORN. AS WE STUDY HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY WE WILL FIND PURPOSE FOR OUR OWN, BECAUSE AS CHRISTIANS WE HAVE CHRIST IN US. COLOSSIANS 1:24-29 NOW I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:17-28

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

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

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

Servants And Masters

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Servants and Masters

SERVANTS AND MASTERS (EPHESIANS 6:5-9) 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 (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, Ephesians 6:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Submission Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 15, 2017

Jesus came as the promised Messiah. His baptism signaled the beginning of His public ministry, which was followed by His triumph over temptation in the wilderness. We have victory through Him. He submitted to God's will to purchase our redemption.

The Submission of the Servant Mark 1: 9-15 Our text today reveals what most consider the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Up until this point, even in the other Gospels, we have very little detail about the life of Jesus. From this moment on, Jesus will live His life in public scrutiny. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

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

Living As A Servant Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 5, 2019

*This sermon and series is based from the package marketed by Outreach Ministries and was adapted for my personal use* Showing us how to live as Jesus did- a servant to all

“Learning How To Live As A Servant” Philippians Series Key Scripture: Philippians, Chapter 2 Welcome to week number two of our four-week series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This is the story of the community learning how to live together in times of testing in trouble. As we saw last ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

The Unworthy Servant

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 10, 2022

It is a sobering thought that we cannot earn our way to heaven but it is a glorious thought that God's grace can.

“The Unworthy Servant” By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Text – Read Luke 17:7-10 1. This is a very hard text for a lot of people. 2. Christianity is a foreign concept to many. B. Entitlement has become a part of the American character. 1. At first glance some might say the master was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shocking Servant Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2023

As we consider Jesus Christ in this passage (Isaiah 52:13-15) we see... (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-shocking-servant/)

HoHum: As we head into the Lenten season, the Easter season, wanted to do a sermon on Isaiah 53. I thought I had never preached on this passage so I went into my files and there at the top was a sermon by Davon Huss. I preached on Isaiah 53 during the Lenten season heading into Easter in 1996. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, 1 Corinthians 2:8, John 3:14-15, Revelation 19:16, Romans 15:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ