Sermons on Wicked Servants:

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

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

Faith That Marvels

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 15, 2024

This Centurion in our story today is a model for us of Christian service. He is a man with authority over 100 soldiers, but he became a servant to his own servant when he called upon Jesus to heal him.

Faith That Marvels Luk 7:1-10 Read: Luke 7:1-10 Practically all Bibles today are divided up by chapter and verse, but many are also by divided by chapter or sectional topics. For example, Matthew chapter 5 might have a heading at the beginning of the chapter that says “Sermon on the Mount” to let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

God's Deacons

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 18, 2025

The Apostles appointed men to serve the Church's needs

God’s Deacons Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-12 Good morning Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire", points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes. He says, “These large birds, which fly great distances across continents, have three remarkable qualities.” 1. The cranes rotate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let’s Make It Happen

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 20, 2025

We celebrate your unwavering commitment to God’s house and the vital role you play in advancing the ministry with excellence and grace. Ushers and Servants

Romans 12:11 – “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.” Mark 10:44 – “And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.” On this blessed day of celebration dedicated to the ushers, and faithful servants of the Lord, we pause at this sacred desk to extend ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Mark 10:44

Denomination: Baptist

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

"james And John Call 'shotgun!!!'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2021

Jesus calls us to be radically different than the world.

“James and John Call ‘Shotgun!!!’” Mark 10:35-45 Did anyone else grow up calling “shotgun” when heading toward the car you were about to ride in? If you called “shotgun”, you got the privilege to sit in the passenger seat in front, next to the driver. And the first one to call shotgun got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Peter: The Primary Disciple Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

God chooses His leaders by His sovereignty, but leadership emerges as a person grows in faith and develops his gifts to serve God.

A. PETER’S NEW NAME … NEW CHALLENGE … NEW OPPORTUNITY 1. A new name. His original name was Simon (John 1:42), a modification of Simeon “to listen.” Could Peter ever have listened? When Peter was brought by Andrew (constrained to come) to Jesus (John 1:42), Jesus changed his name to Cephas which ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42, Mark 1:16-20, Matthew 10:2, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians 1 Of 12 (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

I would like to remind you that Paul is addressing this letter to young Christians.

The Thessalonian Christians made up a tremendous church but Paul knew that in order that they may stay that way there had to be some things brought to their attention. Such as, THEY HAD TO HAVE RESPECT FOR THE SERVANTS. As mentioned in a previous message, all churches are not able to pay large ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Grace From Galatians (3 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

In chapter one, we find Paul defending his calling and the gospel which he preached. There were those who were saying that he was a self-proclaimed minister preaching a false gospel.

Because of the things that are being said about Paul, he says some things about himself that might seem to be bragging in his defense. Look at Galatians 1:13-24, we read, “For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible And Jesus Pt 2 Leadership Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2022

Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible, we need to observe his life and learn how we should be living and even leading!

The Bible and Jesus - Pt 2 Leadership! Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible we need to observe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Proverbs 11:14, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who’s The Greatest?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 26, 2022

Who’s the greatest? Who among us has the most clout? Who gets to be close to Jesus? Who gets the money and the power?

Who’s the greatest? Mark 9:36-37AMP These confessions and thoughts have been on my heart and mind for some time now, and I have a burden to plead with those of you who have followed the Lord Jesus for any amount of time to examine yourselves and perhaps engage in some spiritual "house ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:36-37, Matthew 18:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"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

What Does Sacrifice Look Like? Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 17, 2024

Greeting ‌Something new in God’s Word? ‌Familiar passage with new eyes? ‌I know I did. ‌My prayer for you

WHAT DOES SACRIFICE LOOK LIKE? (Servants and Sacrifice) Part 2 of 2 part series INTRO Greeting Something new in God’s Word? Familiar passage with new eyes? I know I did. My prayer for you BODY A few years ago, Lisa told me that we each needed to make sacrifices in order for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 10:1-18