Sermons on The Wise Or Evil Servant:

Stewardship Of Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of stewardship, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God in our lives and using our time wisely for service and prayer.

Hey, good morning everyone! I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here today. I've been looking forward to our time together and I'm really excited about what we're going to talk about today. You know, there's a quote from A.W. Tozer that's been on my heart recently. He said, "As God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Topics: Serving

When Something Is Nothing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Man's self-love is both an evil and a good. It is both an essential for a happy life in God's will, and the main cause for most evil that is out of God's will.

Some people, probably most people, and maybe all people have to learn how to be humble the hard way, and that is the humpty dumpty way of having a great fall. This was the case with Max Eastman. A film was being made on the life of Christ, and he happened to meet the well known woman photographer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3

A Home Provided For Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2018

God prepared the earth for the man. The garden where He placed the man was designed to be his home, and it was apparently lush and perfect. This original habitat was a delightful shelter, containing everything the man needed.

June 28, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.1: A Home Provided for Man. Scripture: Gen. 2.8-14 Gen. 2.8-14. (KJV) 8 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. 9 And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Merciful

Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 17, 2014

God is merciful. He works with His repentant and obedient servants to bring others into the worship of God.

JONAH 3 (about 755-760) BC Repentance-What is repentance? Many people have a different definition than the Bible definition. Illus: Man felt guilt for cheating on his taxes. He sent a check into the IRS and said “I cheated on my taxes so I am sending this in, if it makes me feel better, I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 9, 2018

We will ask God to “teach us to judge wisely the things of earth, and hold firm to the things of heaven.”

Second Sunday of Advent 2018 Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord You may have been a bit surprised when you stood for the Introit today to find that we did not sing “O Come, Emmanuel,” which has become the musical heart of the whole Advent season. There is a good reason for that, which I’ll explain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Hear The Warning

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020

hearing the warning in a time that has been in unrest is to make wise decisions that lead us toward a stronger not weaker relationship with the Lord.

Hear the warning 2 Kings 1:1-18 Good Morning This week we remember 911- 19 years ago- Where does time go? A time that this country was rocked and surprised by evil and terror and for a moment brought to its knees. Shock and awe made room for a time of unity and a time to reflect back on our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Dare To Be Strange And Live Differently Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2019

As servants of God we are called to be different, this sermon encourages you to dare to be strange and live differently!

Do you ever feel like you don’t quite fit in with the people around you? Do your values and lifestyle seem to be a little different from the people at work, your neighbours, or even your own family? Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:19, Hebrews 11:13, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 1:17, Psalm 119:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11, Matthew 24:42, Matthew 25:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22, Acts 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Galatians Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 23, 2022

Verse by Verse Study of Chapter 4

Galatians Chapter 4: *This may need to be trimmed or summarized. Gal. 4:1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; (KJV) 4:1 Now what I mean [when I talk about children and their guardians] is this: as long as the heir is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Savior Has Been Born!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

It’s a simple & familiar story, but I urge you to look again at this precious story with all your heart & all your mind.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP#247) TEXT: Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do We Go From Here? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 5, 2012

Where do we go from here? -- Go forward: 1. With determination to find the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. With declarations of your faith (vs. 2). 3. Depending on God’s guidance (vs. 3-9 & 12). 4. With great devotion to the Lord (vs. 10-11)

Back to the Best of Christmas Part 4: Where Do We Go from Here? Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 1, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We usually put three wise men in the manger scene, even though they don’t really belong there. The Scripture doesn’t tell us how many there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A. B. C. Epiphany Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2021

JANUARY 6TH, All Years.

Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12. A). ARISE, SHINE, YOUR LIGHT IS COME. Isaiah 60:1-6. Zion was enveloped in a thick spiritual darkness on account of her sins (Isaiah 59:9-12). It was a darkness like the deepest discouragements and depression of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:10-14, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poverty Is Prevented By Diligence And Divine Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 2 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012

The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Magi (Myrrh) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part three: Myrrh.

The Gifts of the Magi (Myrrh) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/24/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last two weeks talking about Christmas presents. Ever since the Magi arrived in Bethlehem bearing gifts for the infant Jesus, Christmas has been a time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2022

To find real joy in a world in perma-crisis, worship the Christ of Christmas. Like the wise men, seek Him out, bow before him, and give Him your very best.

As people across the globe reel from one crisis to another, the Collins English Dictionary just last month (November 2022) revealed its 2022 word of the year: “permacrisis.” Harper Collins, the dictionary’s publisher, defines “permacrisis” as “an extended period of instability and insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2, James 4:6, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free