Sermons on Unforgiving Servant:

Faithful Oarsman

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 23, 2008

Paul called himself a servant (minister); this sermon calls Christians to live as servants

1Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. 2Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself. 4I am not aware of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

A Plentiful Harvest

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 12, 2008

A plentiful harvest requires seeing eyes, willing hands and a servant’s heart.

Matthew 9: 35 – 10:8 / A Plentiful Harvest Intro: When my children were little, Sunday after church was the toughest day of the week for me. One particular Sunday, I sat in my chair in front of the TV and pretended to sleep. My kids tried their best to awaken me. Finally, Jon climbed up on my ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 30, 2001

how Jesus went to warn the very people who were plotting to kill him.

April 1, 2001 Luke 20:9-19 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Lost Everything By Doing Nothing"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 20, 2006

The third servant simply buried the talent and did nothing. This unprofitable servant lost everything by doing nothing! It is to this third man that I am directing this message. His thinking needed to be changed. He was wrong about seven things:

Note to SermonCentral readers: Please read the message on this text by Brian Bill. It helped to inspire this message. Thanks Bill! Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Title: “The Man who lost Everything by doing Nothing” Introduction: Most of you are familiar with the story of the master who went on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 1:1-7 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 20, 2006

Romans 1:1-7

1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 4and who through the Spirit of holiness was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Help@home Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 9, 2005

The Bible word for helping is serving.

Does anything like this ever happen at your house? Anybody there ever start throwing a pity-party? “I’m the only one doing anything around here. No one really appreciates me.” The attitude has kicked in. Someone finally notices that you aren’t very happy. “Hey! What’s wrong with you?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Like A Girl! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2009

It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

“Like a Girl” Part 3 – Serve Like A Girl I. Introduction You may have missed the start of this series called “Like a Girl!” I reminded you that most of us of have heard or used the phrase “like a girl” as an insult. I have been reevaluating this phrase as a challenge. So, I have challenged you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vessel. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

God wants empty vessels

Harry McCoy the pastor of Tanglewood Baptist Church. He had been there for about 9 years and was retiring because of health problems, preached that Sunday night at Tanglewood and they were going to be moving the next day and he passed away in his sleep that night. Verse 1-Your Servant Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mop Bucket Attitude Mba

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 31, 2009

A sermon on how to serve the ministry of the church (Material adapted from Rick Warren’s "The Purpose Driven Church")

Sermon for 9/30/2009 MBA- Mop Bucket Attitude Introduction: Dave Thomas, Wendy’s Hamburgers, “I got my MBA long before my GED. I even have a photograph of me in my MBA graduation outfit; a knee length work apron. I guarantee you that I’m the only founder among America’s big companies whose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Motivation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 13, 2009

This is a clear message that shows that the price of servanthood does not come without the enemy being on the premises.

The Power of Motivation Introduction The Devil has the power to motivate you to get to your place of purpose/destiny before you’re scheduled to arrive, nonetheless, this is only contingent upon how you stand the test or ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Faithful As He Is Faithful

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Dec 29, 2010

We have been entrusted the mysteries of God. God has called us, and those who have been given a trust must prove themselves faithful

Be faithful as He is faithful Patrick Oelund 1Cor 4:1-2 We have been entrusted (stewards) the mysteries of God A gift, ministry, our calling etc. Those who have been given a trust (become stewards) must prove themselves faithful Faithfulness is one of the main characters of God (1Cor 1:9). The OT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Love And Our Duties

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 29, 2010

God has demonstrated his love for us in no uncertain terms. How about us? Do we demonstrate our love for Him?

God’s Love and our Duties I am excited to be here this evening and as I was meditating on the message that God wants to bring to us this evening, God showed me three things. The first is the undeniable, unquestionable and everlasting truth. That God loves us. He has loved us from the very ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Trying to do things in our own strength can result in disappointment and frustration. But when we give our burdens to Christ the cross we are carrying is lighter.

Take Up your cross Isaiah 53 Mark 8:27-38 I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed to climb up onto the kitchen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Tesatment Deacon Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 23, 2013

An overview of the Office fo Deacons within the church

The New Testament Deacon 1 Timothy 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-7 Dorn Ridge, June 22, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) We have been looking at the roles of men and women in the church which has also brought us to look at Elders, and today at the office of deacons. 2.) The Bible refers to two offices of leadership ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ