Sermons on Be Thou An Example:

Why Should Young People Serve God?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

This passage of Scripture raises a very interesting question. WHY? Why should the young remember God and serve Him in their youth?

WHY SHOULD YOUNG PEOPLE SERVE GOD? Eccl. 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Every day we live, we grow one day older. There are some old people who wish they were ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Ecclesiastes 12:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon; From Despondency To Defiance

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 7, 2013

Gideon is a good example of despondency. He was so terrorized by the Midianites that he threshed wheat in a winepress—the worst place for that task.

Gideon; From Despondency to Defiance Judges 6:1-7:23 Hebrews 11 is often called God’s “HALL OF FAME.” In this chapter we find a character with whom we can identify. His name is GIDEON. Gideon’s name is found in verse 32. A phrase in verse 34 especially describes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 6: The Samson Story: "an Example Of A Partially Fulfilled Destiny

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

The Story Of Samson Is One Of The Saddest In The Bible. David, Elijah, Peter, Moses, Jacob, all came back. Samson did, but partially. He was gifted to be God’s man in Israel’s critical hour. But he misused his privilege and partially fulfilled his mission - an example for us all.

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 7: ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF STOLEN IDENTITY & MISPLACED DESTINY: SAMSON: EXAMPLE OF A PARTIALLY FULFILLED DESTINY 1. Judges 13: 1 Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord delivered them ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-4, Judges 14:1-3, Judges 16:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You Prepared Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 25, 2003

Jesus gives us an example of what it looks like to be prepared for the ministry. Series on Mark

ARE YOU PREPARED Mark 1:9-13 INTRO: In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He jumped from a plane alone with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the film shown on the telecast, as the final skydiver ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Inspirational Lighthouse Story Series

Contributed by Ernest Corty on Apr 7, 2004

A short vesper or devotional on keeping your light burning for Christ. It uses the lighthouse as an example.

On various occasions I have had need for a short devotional, vesper or bedtime story, if you will. Inevitably I have returned to a favorite of mine that I located many years ago in a Leadership of Youth Groups publication by Farmland Industries, Kansas City, Missouri. I have considerably ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Heals The Paralytic

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

When Christ healed the paralytic we find an example of our call and responsibility as believers.

Christ Heals the Paralytic John 5:1-9 Introduction Exposition of the passage… I. Rise · The man could not rise without first experiencing healing · We cannot rise without first experiencing the ultimate healing – salvation · II. Take · The man took that which belonged to him. · We must take that ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Learn From Failure

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

Why wait to fail so we can learn. Use the examples given to you.

“HOW TO LEARN FROM FAILURE” Exodus 2:11-15 2-17-2002 Moses was one of the greatest men in the Bible. - He was used of God to free Gods’ people. - He was used by God to deliver the 10 Commandments. - He was used of God to build the Tabernacle so that God could dwell with His people. - Yet Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Really In Control?

Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002

This text demonstrates two examples of how God’s sovereignty effects our lives.

After the tragedy of September 11th, there was a camera crew that walked the streets in New York and asked people spiritual questions at random. I’ll never forget what one man said when asked where God was when those horrible attacks took place. He said, “I used to believe in God, but not anymore. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Do's & Don'ts Of Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 23, 2002

By following the example of Joseph we can learn how to restore rifts in our relationships.

THE DO’S & DON’TS OF RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS Genesis 45:1-15 August 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: If you think your family has problems, consider the marriage mayhem created when 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-2, Genesis 45:21-28, Genesis 45:24

The God-Pleasers Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 3, 2002

Paul gives a great example for pastors and believers to seek to be God-pleasers, not man-pleasers.

“Be Ready” The God-Pleasers 1 Thes. 2:1-12 Intro. A funny thing happened to me on the way to studying for my message today.  I discovered that it’s easy to find stuff that will help you grow in your walk with Christ, but when it gets personal, it gets uncomfortable.  We’re quick to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

David And The Fiery Furnace

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon looks at the examples of David and the three Hebrew boys and finds four charateristics of Courage.

I. Introduction a. Christians are in need of courage today. b. Nathan Hale epitomized courage when he said, “My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country.” c. We are all in the midst of a battle, and we need the courage to stand up for Jesus. d. We can look to a boy named ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50, Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Who Make A Difference

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 3, 2002

Mothers made a difference. Here are some examples of Mothers of the Bible who made a difference.

Mother’s Who Make a Difference Reading: Psalm 113 Intro: Genesis 3:20 Eve was the mother of all living “Eve” means “living” She was the first mother, the first to ever give birth to a Child She had three sons, Cain, Able and Seth…. -Able had been murdered by Cain. -It was through the line ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Growing By Surrendering Completely

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

Based on Christ’s example, here are four actions to take to grow by surrendering completely

Growing By Surrendering Completely Matthew 26: 36-39 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed. 38 Then he said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39, Matthew 26:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

Soldier Of The Lord

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002

We are, as Christians, to serve in the Army of the Lord. This gives us an example of the faithful soldier.

A SOLDIER OF THE LORD Date: November 11,2001 Place: Allendale Baptist Text; 2 Timothy 2:3-4:4:7-8 As we celebrate Veterans Day today, I am reminded of many men & women who abandoned everything and answered the call to service and a call to arms by their nation. One of the most sobering scenes I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Father Of Vision

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 31, 2001

Joseph was not the biological Father of Jesus, but he certainly was a good example of the CHARACTERISTICS OF A VISIONARY FATHER.

The first two chapters of Matthew’s gospel contain five different dreams or visions. FOUR OF THESE DIVINE DREAMS WERE GIVEN TO JOSEPH - THE EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS. It is clear to see that Joseph was a father of vision - God’s vision! Joseph had a particular responsibility among men. He would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist