Sermons on Wise Servant:

It’s Not Your Party - James 4:13-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

What is the difference between wisely planning ahead and prideful presumption on the future?

James 4:13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then disappears. 15 Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

The Rejection Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 1, 2010

Think about what Jesus gave up when He came to earth. What are you willing to give up for God and others?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE IDENTITY OF THE SERVANT This week I caught a few minutes of Oprah’s Favorite Things episode. You have probably seen one of these episodes. Oprah reveals all of her favorite things and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Sustain Spritual Momentum In Ministry

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 17, 2004

This sermon teaches the servants of God how to sustain in ministry.

Intro. The Apostle Paul reminds every servant of God that looking to Jesus is key to sustaining momentum in ministry. Momentum killers: wordless people (Wordless and wordless) lethargic spirits fault finding critics luke-warm people self-centered people joyless people inconsistent ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day!

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

A tribute to God’s Masterful Servants; Our Mothers’!

Mothers Day A 15 yr old boy came bounding into the house and found his mom in bed. He asked if she was sick or something. He was truly concerned! Mom replied that , as a matter of fact, she didn’t feel too well. The son replied, “Well, don’t worry about dinner, I’ll be happy to carry you down to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:16, Ezekiel 19:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serve With Effectiveness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "A Faithful Servant".

Series: A Faithful Servant (2 Timothy)[#1] SERVE WITH EFFECTIVENESS 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Introduction: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 1. Paul’s 2nd letter to Timothy is of a personal nature. 2. This letter speaks of being a faithful servant. 3. We will look at 2 service goals and barriers in our text this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Serve With Endurance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 1, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Faithful Servant".

Series: A Faithful Servant (2 Timothy)[#2] SERVE WITH ENDURANCE 2 Timothy 1:15-2:13; 4:9-22 Introduction: 1. It took me 4 weeks of swimming to build up to 1 mile. 2. It is easy to start but hard to finish. 3. God calls us to serve Him with endurance. Emotions We must be careful that we not confuse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Serve With Focus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "A Faithful Servant".

Series: A Faithful Servant (2 Timothy)[#3] SERVE WITH FOCUS 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Introduction: [Play Video Clip ¡§The Time Is Now¡¨] 1. ¡§My house is full; but My field is empty¡¨. 2. The field is ripe unto harvest. 3. Christians must focus on the Gospel of Christ. We must focus on¡K Being Approved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Business

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 25, 2007

Examine the high calling of being a servant of Jesus Christ.

What is the greatest business in the world? You have probably heard some variation of the story of the three boys who were comparing notes concerning their fathers. One boy (who’s father was a poet)said "My father can write a few words on a paper and get $10,000 for his work." Another boy (who’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Free Or Not Free?

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

"Being a servant of Christ is to be free from the approval of the world"

Recently one of the TV programmes I enjoy watching is Noel Edmonds “Deal or No Deal”. Has anyone here seen the programme. Bank’s offer could suddenly vaporize. ? Basically there are 22 contestants and each one will get a go in the seat so to speak. There are 22 boxes, each one of them contains a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing And Warning With Wisdom

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

The commissions and instruction by the Lord for His servants/soul-winners

Witnessing and Warning with Wisdom I. The Lord’s Five Great Commisions 1. Matthew 28:18-20-Key Word____________________ 2. Mark 16:15, 16-Key Word________________ 3. Luke 24:47, 48-Key Word________________ 4. John 15:16-Key Word__________________ 5. Acts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Attitude Adjustment

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2005

We should strive for the servant attitude of Christ Jesus.

AN ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION What is an attitude? An attitude is much more than an opinion and much more than a mere feeling. An attitude is an opinion that is acted upon. For example, a person may feel that he or she is more superior to those around them and it hurts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Big God, Big Message Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

An overview of Isaiah with the aim of putting the servant songs in context

‘I’d like to inform the congregation this morning that, from now on, we’ll no longer be having a Sunday sermon. I’ve noticed that my messages have been making so little difference that it really isn’t worth all the hours it takes for me to prepare them or for you to sit there and listen to them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah Who Serves Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2010

At the center of all true disciples of Jesus is the heart of a servant.

A Messiah Who Serves Text: Matthew 12:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked for alms. Martin had no money; but the beggar was blue and shivering with cold and Martin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

All Angels Worship Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To show that even the most powerful angel are servant of JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your founder an angel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that even the most powerful angel are servant of JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:6 (The Message) 1:6 When he presents his honored Son to the world, he says, "All angels must worship him." V. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wounds Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2015

A message that explores the Suffering Servant as described in Isaiah 53.

The Wounds of God - March 8, 2015 - Isaiah 53 Do you ever feel you're just scraping by in this life? I don’t just mean financially, although that is an issue as well. But scraping by…because of our wounds. Because of being paralyzed by our fears. We’re racked with doubts about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational