Sermons on Unprofitable Servant:

Rejoicing In God's Lagniappe Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 8, 2011

Paul wanted the Philippians to know how wonderful it was to serve Christ and praised their efforts to be the servants God called them to become...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 6, 2011 Date Preached: October 9, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Rejoicing In God’s Lagniappe Sermon Text: Philippians 4:10-20 [ESV] Introduction: Here as Paul concludes his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Serving In One Accord Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 19, 2009

Spiritual renewal is not just an exercise to make us feel good; it is God’s way of making us better servants.

Last Tuesday, as I began to prepare for this second message from Zephaniah, a prophet who lived some 2600 years ago, I was searching for a way to connect his words with our own experience, but I was not making progress. By mid-afternoon, I had stalled, so I got up from my desk to do something ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Battle Dress Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2009

God’s armour is complete; his servant is fully protected and equipped to fulfil the mission to stand firm against the enemy.

EPHESIANS 6:13-18 BATTLE DRESS “Take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Master's Desire Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 8, 2010

Exposition of Luke 14:15-24 regarding our duty as servants to be heralds of the gospel and compel people into the kingdom of God

Text: Luke 14:15-24, Title: The Master’s Desire, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/7/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Unless there is a transformation of contemporary church life so that once again the task of evangelism is something which is seen as incumbent on every baptized Christian, and is backed up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Binding The Strong Man

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 4, 2018

The original Latin “addictus” means “one who has been given up or made over as servant to his creditor.”

10B The scribes wrongfully attribute Jesus’ power to the sorcery of Satan. It was tantamount to an accusation of witchcraft. The background is that it was commonly held back then that weaker demons could be exorcised by more powerful ones. Jesus points out that this is a contradiction, because ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

David And Abigail--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2019

First Samuel 25:1-31 shows us the Lord's restraining providence in the life of his servant.

Scripture David was on the run from King Saul, who wanted to kill David. Saul caught up with David near the wilderness of Engedi, but David spared Saul’s life. Saul affirmed that David would be the next king over Israel, and went back to his home in Gibeah, while David remained in the caves at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Deserts And The Dark Valleys Are Temporary

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Oct 17, 2019

The level of safety and satisfaction we get from our new position as servants of God cannot be measured with money or certificates.

If you haven't been through a dark time lately, you're about to! Though we dread the idea of it, we still can't forget the innermost joyous celebration we got to taste the last time we made it through one of those challenging times. Both the amount and the intensity of our praises were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29, Leviticus 17:11, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 9:14

Are You The Purah That Someone Needs?

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 20, 2022

Why did God specifically single out Purah and not any servant to go with Gideon to the enemy's camp?

“Get up, go down against the camp, because I am going to give it into your hands. If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah and listen to what they are saying. Afterward, you will be encouraged to attack the camp” (Judges 7:9-11). The story of Gideon is very ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-11

The Succession Of Elisha.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 29, 2022

With the dramatic departure of Elijah, his servant Elisha calmly took up the mantle. The Holy Spirit ensures continuity in ministry.

THE SUCCESSION OF ELISHA. 2 Kings 2:1-2; 2 Kings 2:6-14. 1. The main theme of 2 Kings 2:1-14 is not so much the whirlwind, which is only cursorily mentioned (2 Kings 2:1), but rather the matter of succession. Nicely poised between the end of the reign of one king (2 Kings 1:17-18), and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 2 Kings 2:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church's First-Century Martyr Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 6, 2024

Acts 6:8-7:60 shows us three ways God makes death into the servant of his believers.

Introduction After the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost and Satan’s counter-attack, the first-century church is ready to begin its worldwide mission of telling everyone about Jesus. So far, the church has been composed only of Jews and restricted to Jerusalem. However, the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Are The 144,000? Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 29, 2024

"Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God."

March 30, 2024 Revelation 7 is known as an interlude. It is the response to the question posed in chapter 6:17: “The great day of His wrath has come, and who can stand?” And occurs prior to the 2nd Coming of Jesus hinted at in the 7th Seal of 8:1 The chapter begins with 4 angels – stationed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:2-3, Jeremiah 4:11-12, Jeremiah 23:19-20, Jeremiah 49:36, 2 Timothy 2:19, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 4:30, Numbers 1:1-4, Numbers 1:20-48, Revelation 1:10-13, Revelation 5:5-6, Revelation 7:9-17, Galatians 3:6-9, Ezekiel 9:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Word In Season

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

In this verse, the Lord gives his servant a learned tongue so that he will know how to speak a word in season to the weary.

“The Lord God has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to hear as the learned.” Isaiah 50:4 In this verse, the Lord gives his servant a learned tongue so that he will know how ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4

Unleashing The Power Of Divine Presence SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that the anointed servants of God achieve in life, is in the fact that God's presence is always with them.

The Power of God's Presence 1. Holiness: Seeking after God and His righteousness is essential. We must diligently pursue righteousness and live by it. 2. Praise: Praising God triggers His manifest presence. It is a powerful weapon that can lead to victory in any situation. 3. Word Presence: The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-16

Topics: Divine Presence, Success, Victory

Last Days Scoffers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

In the Last days believers, ministers will turn into the backslides, scoffers and paid servants to please men. Watch out and Guard yourselves.

Jude 1:17-19 Last Days Scoffers Jude 1: 17-19: “But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, that they were saying to you, 'In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.' These are the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of Christmas: God’s Love Revealed

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 12, 2024

One of the most beautiful aspects of Christmas is the humility of Jesus’ birth. Born in a manger, He came not as a conquering king but as a servant.

Christmas is the celebration of the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ. At the heart of the Christmas story is the profound truth of God’s love for humanity. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 1:46-55, Philippians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal