Servant Topic

Using Your Talents for God’s Glory

A Sermon from Colossians 4

Scott Wendal

May 10, 2013

Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. Introduction: In Colossians chapters one and two, Paul exalts Jesus Christ to His rightful place as the Preeminent One in the universe. He explains that Jesus Christ is God in human flesh. Jesus is the Creator of the world, and therefore is sufficient in meeting every spiritual and physical need we have.

Outline, Sermon, Sermon Helps, Servant

How to Prepare a Rented Facility for Church Services

Remembering Small Details Makes a Big Improvement

Jim Townsley

September 25, 2012

When a church has a temporary meeting place it is often required to set up the chairs prior to each service. This task can and should involve new members of the church family as much as possible. This is a simple way to get people involved and accept some responsibility for the church.

Church Planting, Pastoral Leadership, Servant

3 Characteristics of a Servant Leader

Serving Is the Highest Profession

Dr. Paul Chappell

June 11, 2012

The highest model of leadership is cloaked in the lowest forms of humility. Specifically, servant leadership was set and demonstrated by Christ Himself when He left Heaven’s glory and “took upon him the form of a servant” (Philippians 2:7).

Leadership, Pastoral Leadership, Servant, Service

5 Ways to Stay Personal

It Is Easy for Large Ministries to Lose the Personal Touch

Dr. R. B. Ouellette

April 17, 2012

The modern model of the office of a pastor seems to be that of a spiritual executive. The vision is of a man sitting in his office, reading reports, conducting meetings, and issuing instructions. It is true that if we are to “look well to the state of our flock,” inspection and direction are necessary. But the Bible model is one of service.

Mentoring, Pastoral Leadership, Servant

Made from Nothing

God Uses Humble Servants

Dr. John Goetsch

February 17, 2012

The Bible declares that God made the world out of nothing—He created! He did not make something out of something—He created something out of nothing. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).

Christian Living, Humility, Servant, Surrender

6 Ways to Lift Another’s Load

Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens

Dr. Paul Chappell

October 03, 2011

An old Yiddish proverb says, “God gave burdens, also shoulders.” But have you ever felt that your shoulders were too weak to bear your burdens? This is one reason God has made the church a family—that we might bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).

Christian Living, Encouragement, Friendship, Servant

Serving Others through the Sunday School

Equipping Class Members to Serve

Tim Christoson

May 17, 2011

If you are an adult Bible class leader, you are probably good at serving people. You are willing and able to help people grow in their Christian walk. You have already accepted this as your responsibility and privilege. But is your class also serving?

Adult Classes, Leadership, Servant, Service

Made to Serve

Every Christian Needs a Place of Service

Dr. R. B. Ouellette

May 13, 2011

Service is a part of a Christian’s DNA. It is built into our new nature.Eagles are made to fly, wolves are made to hunt, canaries are made to sing, moles are made to dig, and Christians are made to serve.

Pastoral Leadership, Servant, Service

Soggy Cereal

Demonstrating Your Love for God

Stephen Benefield

April 12, 2011

I despise soggy cereal! When I was a kid, there was a grandmotherly woman named Mrs. Shelton who would sometimes care for us if my parents were out of town. She had a very effective way of getting us out of bed in the morning.

Children, Christian Living, Love, Sacrifice, Servant

15 Tips for Assisting Your Pastor

You Are an Extension of Your Pastor

Dr. Jeff Redlin

April 06, 2011

In 1 Peter 5:2, we read instructions that God gave to those that we call “pastors.” He said, “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof.”

Attitude, Authority, Christian Living, Secretarial and Support, Servant