Sermons on Unprofitable Servant:

The Influence Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2016

In this sermon on the influence of a servant, we examine Jesus' illustrations of salt and light from the Sermon on the Mount. I also continue to rely on Swindoll's book, Improving Your Serve.

Introduction: A. Hillary Clinton’s current presidential campaign gives this old illustration an interesting twist. 1. There’s a story told about a drive that Bill and Hillary Clinton took while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Rewards Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2016

This sermon lays out the hope of the promised rewards awaiting all of God's servants.

A. One day a professor, a preacher and a professional golfer went deer hunting together. 1. They were all novices, but wanted to try it. 2. They had been out all day and towards dusk they all spotted a 5 point buck at the same time. 3. They each took aim and all three fired a shot at the moving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Servant Of The Lord

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2014

As we consider at Christmas the reasons Jesus came, service is near the top of the list, a self-giving service that led all the way to the cross.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem to serve, and servant-hood is the theme of this messianic prophecy. It has been called Isaiah’s “Servant Song.” The Servant is the anointed Messiah, the Lord Jesus, “Who being in very nature God...made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

The Anatomy Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

Responding to the faithfulness of the servant

This SIGN was recently spotted in the airport lounge of an INDIAN airport (slide): We request all passengers not to hand over their mobile phones / personal belongings to any member of our staff. If any passenger may choose to do so, it will be at their own risk as to the cost and consequences ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unlikely Servants

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 2, 2013

God uses the unlikely of this world to accomplish great things.

ME Easter Sunday is resurrection Sunday, but the truth is that every Sunday is resurrection Sunday – if it weren’t for the resurrection of Jesus Christ we’d have no reason to be here today and all of this that we do is in vain. But He did rise from the dead. Jesus said He had the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Servants Authority Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2011

The Authority of Jesus

Reading: Mark chapter 1 verses 12-28. Ill: The British PM David Cameron took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • David Cameron replied; “I’ll have the roast beef please”, • The waiter then said; “And what about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-28

Denomination: Brethren

Being A Servant

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 24, 2011

To encourage audience to be servants.

“Being a Servant” Text: John 13:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our special theme for the Walter Hill church this year is “Being the Leaven in 2011!” Of course, as Jesus taught with this very short parable in Matthew 13:33, this is what disciples in our Lord’s kingdom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Servanthood

THE SUFFERING SERVANT (ISAIAH 53:1-12) Bill Hybels told about a particular Indian tribe who was suffering from the affects of a severe drought. Food was scarce and the members of the tribe were beginning to steal from each other in order to survive. The chief knew that that would be the death of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Servant Jesus

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 30, 2018

Jesus always put His service and ministry above Himself.

Midweek Message/Devotion January 31, 2018 Reading: Mark 1:29-39 The Servant Jesus As we read on in the Book of Mark about this intriguing ministry of our Lord, we begin to learn the true meaning of a humble minister. Jesus has just left the synagogue having taught with the authority of God. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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