Sermons on Unprofitable Servant:

Mary’s Prayer – Handling With Grace The Upheaval Of Your Entire World Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

God’s call will effect change, challenge, and will leave us with a choice as to how we’ll respond to it. It certainly did in Mary's world!

Luke 1:38, 46-56 Intro: (audio of Roosevelt’s speech: “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”) Last week we remembered the 7th of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life To Commend Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 7, 2012

Always take time to consider how your behavior is honoring or dishonoring God before the world. That’s what matters. You are not your own persons. You are servants of God. That leads us into our next passage, verses 18-25, in which Peter directly addresse

Introduction We continue to step through our minefield of authority. Peter has moved from his encouragement section of his epistle to practical instruction and exhortation. His topic is how Christians are to live in the world, and he approaches the subject in terms of how they are to regard the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#8~ Angels-Pt.4 Bible Doctrine Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 31, 2012

Angels are spirit beings, however from time too time have taken the appearance as men, one of these MEN was the LORD, because Abraham calls Him "LORD" IN VERSES 1+13-14.

#8~ ANGELS-pt.4 BIBLE DOCTRINE 9-1-12 Today we'll continue with our study to do with bible doctrine, and once again say a few things about "Angels". ---- Angels are spirit beings, however from time too time have taken the appearance as men, listen as I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Way To Achieve Greatness

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2011

Jesus describes "greatness" in a very different way than the world.

Jesus’ Way to Achieve Greatness Are you good at what you do? Just think of all the things you do every day – what is it that you do for a living? Would you say that you are good at it? Have you achieved greatness in your profession yet? What about the things you do outside of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Phebe A Christian Example Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 13, 2011

In these two short verses we see a description of Phebe as well as what every christian should be.

Women of The New Testamanent Phebe "An Example" We have been looking at women of The New Testament over the past several weeks. Last week we considered two sisters, Martha & Mary. We learned from both sisters some important lessons. Martha was a worker, we need Martha’s in the church. We need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians Part 5 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 5, Chapter 1:1-8 I. Servants of Christ (v. 1) A. Doulos—slave, the servant’s will is consumed in the will of his master. (Spiros Zodhiates) Philippians were familiar with slaves. B. Implications of being a servant of Christ. (William Barclay pgs 9-10) 1. Absolute ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Care Of What God Has Given Us

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 28, 2020

God is not only concerned with what is created, he is concerned with how we take care of what was created. Nehemiah began moving from the building project itself, to taking the necessary steps to insure that what was built (or created) would be protected and preserved.

When he arrived, Nehemiah inherited leadership over three distinct groups of returnees to the land: • The returnees from 536-516 BCE, who lived and worked under Zerubbabel the governor, and were chastised by Haggai the prophet to get the work finished. • The returnees from 458 BCE, who came to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic

"it's Not Fair!" (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 10, 2019

The scenarios we've been looking at over the past few weeks seem unfair on the surface but when we examined them we realized that God was not being unfair. As we close out the series, we'll look at Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard.

"IT'S NOT FAIR!" (part four) We looked at Adam and Eve getting kicked out of the garden for one act of disobedience. We looked at the story of Job losing everything despite being upright and blameless. We saw how the prophet suffered death even though he was tricked by a lying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Jonah 4:1-4, Luke 17:7-10, Deuteronomy 32:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘a Serving Church In A Selfish World’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 20, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 3: ‘A serving church in a selfish world’ – Matthew chapter 20 verses 20-28 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Reading: Matthew chapter 20 verses 20-28. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Serving others is sacrificial (vs 17-19) (2). Serving others is not self-centred (vs 21-25). (2). Serving others is demonstrated by Jesus (vs 26-28). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Late in his life Winston Churchill took a cruise on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Brethren

Qualified For Special Service Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 22, 2022

All disciples of Jesus are supposed to be servants, but some disciples will be qualified for special service as deacons. In this sermon, we learn about the qualifications of deacons and why they are important, and we all are challenged to be faithful servants.

Introduction: A. Once there was a rather grumpy deacon who was teaching a Bible class full of boys and was endeavoring to impress upon them the importance of living the Christian life. 1. The deacon asked the boys: “Why do people call me a Christian?” 2. After an awkward moment of silence, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servanthood

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

1. TO SERVE IS TO BE HUMBLE. • Humility is when we take our focus off of ourselves and make our end serving the needs of others. • Philippians 2:6-8 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7rather, he made himself nothing by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Introduction Ephesians 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 6, 2024

Put on the whole armor of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: EPHESIANS 6 1. After becoming servants, we must also become soldiers. 2. The war of spiritual dimensions, “in the heavenlies” (v. 12). Paul is a prisoner, “in chains” (v. 20). 3. Sister book to Joshua, i.e., an outward battle for land, Ephesians an inward battle for spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Of God Who Is Aware Of His Portion & Position

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025

Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personalit

SERVANT OF GOD WHO IS AWARE OF HIS PORTION & POSITION By Rev. Saumiman Saud* Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personality. Those who know themselves are like "rice ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3, John 21:7, Acts 2:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Used Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 21, 2025

I wonder how many have a testimony of a time when the Lord said “Go” and you did as directed?

“Used Of The Lord” Acts 9:32-43 I wonder how many have a testimony of a time when the Lord said “Go” and you did as directed? I have been amazed at the times the Lord has directed in my life, a trip or even a visit the Lord directed, and I had no idea what the purpose was until we arrived and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Four Men Who Made A Difference #3 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

We sit in church and talk about the needs around us. The question is: What are we doing about them?

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #3 Four Men Who Made a Difference (Mark 2:1-12) Parallel Passages: Matthew 9:1-8; Luke 5:17-26; 5:8-9 Recently heard a preacher talk about his experience in another country where both physical and spiritual needs were overwhelming. • A country of 8 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12