Your Service to the Lord: Profitable or Unprofitable?

from Christian Spirituality on SermonAudio Hosted by Jason Stuart Young

The sermon examines the distinction between serving God out of mere duty and serving Him from a heart of love, using the parable of the unprofitable servant in Luke 17 as the central text. It argues that while duty is necessary to maintain consistency when love wanes, it should not be the primary motivator for the Christian life, as this leads to spiritual stagnation and burnout. The message emphasizes that true profitability in service comes from recognizing the privilege of being adopted into God's family and responding to His grace with wholehearted devotion. Several practical applications are drawn from other scriptures, urging believers to serve the Lord rather than sin, money, men, or religious tradition. The tone is pastoral and convicting, challenging the congregation to rekindle their first love and view their service as a joyful response to salvation rather than a burdensome obligation.