Sermons on Watchful Servants:

Wakeful Watching

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2020

The day of the Lord and the children of Light.

WAKEFUL WATCHING. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. The Apostle has already spoken concerning the status of the Christian dead at the return of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). Now he turns his attention to the question of preparedness for the day of the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:1. It would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch And Pray

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 25, 2022

Let us daily call on God, let us continually approach God’s throne of mercy to access the wonderful privileges, benefits and blessings that are found in the place of prayer.

To understand the meaning of the phrase ‘Watch and Pray’, let us look at Matthew 26:36-46 where Jesus used this phrase. In the context of this scripture, in this situation where Jesus instructed His disciples to ‘Watch and Pray’, what He meant was: • Stay awake and pray with me. • Don’t sleep, be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Out

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 23, 2020

We must be careful for the spirit of selfishness and betrayal, according to the teachings in Mark 14

Chief Priests & Scribes (copiers of royal and sacred manuscripts) sought to kill Jesus (14:1-2) • From the sense of Mark 14:53 & Matt. 26:3-4 where both chief priests and high priests are mentioned in the same verse, one could understand that the terms are not used interchangeably. High ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:26, John 13:20-30, Mark 14:1-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watching In Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

How long, Lord.

WATCHING IN PRAYER. Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, right from the top, we understand that the prophet’s patient waiting of Habakkuk 2:1 paid off. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch And Pray

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 21, 2020

Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation. Watching excites prayer, for every enemy we see will move us to pray more earnestly. Moreover, watching is prayer. If there be true watching, the watching itself is prayer.

WATCH AND PRAY “Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Yourself Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 24, 2021

We have come to far to turn back now. We must examine our hearts so we can walk with the Lord and maintain that which He has begun in us! John knew walking with the Lord was not easy in the midst of continual opposition, but he also knew that faith would one day end in sight.

“Watch Yourself” The salutation "to the chosen lady and to her children" most likely refers to a specific woman and her family. This letter was written shortly after 1 John to warn about false teachers. Little has changed in two thousand years. Advocates of unorthodox beliefs still exist ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Is Watching

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2021

There are many eyes watching you. Not only are your family, friends, neighbours and enemies watching you; but spiritual eyes as well. Most times we forget, but know this today; your thoughts are being analysed and your movement is detailed by spiritual eyes.

TEXT: Job 1:6-7 NLT "One day the members of the heavenly court came to present themselves before the lord, and the Accuser, Satan, came with them. “Where have you come from?” the lord asked Satan.Satan answered the lord, “I have been patrolling the earth, watching everything that’s going ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-7, Matthew 13:25, Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Watchful Eye

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023

"He who watches over you will not slumber" (Psalm 121:3)

The Hubble Space Telescope has taken a number of photos of the Helix Nebula that caught the curiosity of the scientists. Some astronomers describe it as “a trillion-mile-long tunnel of glowing gases.” At its center is a dying star that has ejected dust and gas stretching toward its outer rim. ...read more

Denomination: Other

Keep Watch

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 16, 2023

Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.”

Keep Watch    Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” In our series, we have noted some of the teachings of Jesus that come in four judgment parables. The first shall be last, and the last will be first. Many are called but few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watching Jesus

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 12, 2025

A sermon to adults on Palm Sunday

4/13/25 a.m. “Watching Jesus” Matthew 26 and 27 This morning we’re going to be looking at two Chapters. Matthew 26 and 27. We’re going to look at the last few days of the life of Jesus. There was a lot that happened in that time. Now we’re going to be mainly looking at the Book of Matthew this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortation To Watchfulness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2022

He comes suddenly and unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.

EXHORTATION TO WATCHFULNESS. Matthew 24:36-44. The world goes on in wilful ignorance of the doom which awaits those who are unprepared for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. It shall be just like “in the days of Noah” (Matthew 24:37-39). Eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch The Oil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage Christians to always be prepared, keep their faith strong, and remain focused on Jesus Christ, as we do not know the day or hour of His return.

Good morning, church! I'm thrilled to share God's word with you today. We're going to dive into Matthew 25:1-13. In this passage, Jesus illustrates the kingdom of heaven through the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Five of them were wise and five were foolish. As we walk through this passage, we'll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Readiness

Watch And Pray PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Emphasize the importance of vigilance and prayer in resisting temptation and overcoming life's trials.

Good morning, folks! We gather here today in the presence of our Lord to talk about something that is essential to our Christian walk - the need to watch and pray. As we navigate through the ups and downs of life, it's crucial that we keep our eyes wide open and our knees bent in prayer. We're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Topics: Watch, Pray, Wait

The Servant’s Second Coming Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

A cosimple approach to Jesus’ teaching about his second coming.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVANT’S SECOND COMING” MARK 13:1-37 OPEN One of the most controversial subjects in Christianity is that of the End Times. There are several viewpoints concerning Jesus’ Second Coming and some folks have turned these viewpoints into matters of salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Of I Or Christ Crucified Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Christian Idolatry was alive and well in Corinth and its live and well today watch Paul address the gospel of I.

1Corinthians 1:10 - 17 The Gospel of I or the Gospel of Christ Crucified? One of the letters primary concerns in the church at Corinth is their own spiritual pride & immaturity, it had led them to value outward appearance, eloquence of rhetoric, the wisdom of words over and above the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist