Sermons on Being An Example:

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be Part Of" - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2018

What does the example of the early church teach us about being the kind of church that's headed the right direction?

Today, we’re going to look to the second chapter of the book of Acts to think together about church. I am calling this series, “The Kind of Church I Want to be Part of.” But I need to point out, that I am not talking about looking for the “perfect” church. “If I actually found the perfect church, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2020

7 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

The BODY Of CHRIST-VII—1Corinthians 12:12-31 The Body of Christ can suffer under the burden of individual & even gathered lusts that are couched in pride. For some weeks we’ve looked at God’s design for Unity within the Body of Christ, which is the Church. All the local-to-global ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 6, 2012

There are many people in the world, real or not, that we can learn the example of being a father. This sermon takes us back to the best place where we can find that perfect example... to the Bible and God/Christ!

I think most of us who are fathers in this room want to, and wanted to be good fathers. In my generation I got to pick from several role models. Homer Simpson, Tim the tool man Taylor, Al Bundy, George Jetson, Fred Flintstone, even Ozzy Osborne? Now, if I watched TV, apparently I could even have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Telling The Truth And Being Prayerful Must Be Characteristic Of Christians Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts Christians to tell the truth and not be guilty of making up cleaverly worded oaths that they say, but feel no obligation to keep and Christians must always utilize the wonderful avenue of prayer.

INTRODUCTION #32 1. Open your bibles to James 5:12-13a. 2. The last few lessons from the book of James have been on the subject of patience. We have discussed the example of farmers and their patience. We have discussed the examples of Jeremiah and Job and their patience. We have discussed the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Christ With You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

For most Americans Labor Day is a holiday & in the opinion of some it’s the most hypocritical holiday of all. But today, instead of considering our jobs drudgery, I want us to look at them as challenging opportunities.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 6:5 6; Jeremiah 29:5 7; Daniel 6:20 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday. It's Labor Day &, in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical holiday of all. They say that if Labor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-6, Jeremiah 29:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light In A Dark Place

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 5, 2015

Jesus reveals himself by invading the darkness of the world.

20150104 2nd Sunday after Christmas B (Epiphany) Web Site Title: Light in a Dark Place Text: Isaiah 60:1-6 Thesis: Jesus reveals himself by invading the darkness of the world. This is the Season of Epiphany during which we mark the ways Jesus is made known. Epiphany means to show or to make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pay Attention To What I Say Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 6, 2015

In paying attention, what are we to do? 1- Listen attentively 2- Guard the heart 3- Keep corruption away 4- Look straight ahead

INTRO.- Pay attention. Pay attention to what you’re doing. Those were the words my dad said to me when I was just a youngster. Apparently, my mind and attention wandered a lot. Wandering and not paying attention can get a person into trouble or get them into something else. ILL.- A car ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anticipation

Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2019

Anticipation can be a powerful force to make us prepare for the coming of the Lord, or it can be negative force to create doubt and fear! Either way, it drives us!

Anticipation By Rev. James may Very early this morning I awoke to a single word going over and over in my mind. I immediately recognized it as a “Word from the Lord” because it was nothing that I had thought of or dreamed of that brought it forth. That single word was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:11-12, Revelation 3:11, Revelation 16:15, Matthew 22:13, Matthew 24:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clay Jars

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 18, 2019

Where does God place the indescribable treasure of Eternal Life?

Where do you hide your emergency house key? (And if you’ll give me that information, you’ll give me your Bank PIN number) Do you have it near the back door in a fancy marble box engraved with the words: Emergency House Key? Do you have it encased in an alabaster jar sitting on a pedestal on your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming A Fool

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 12, 2018

Building on the Right Foundation, Being God's Temple, Our Work for the Kingdom

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Becoming a Fool April 15, 2018 1 Corinthians 3:18 (p. 794) Introduction: There was a time, right before I left Louisville to come to Lexington I was meeting with a young man named Nick at Starbucks every week…He was dating my best friend’s daughter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hands Lifted To The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 2, 2018

There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and our own relatives and friends are being attacked; are we praying?

Let us continue our worship of God by continuing our study of the Book of Exodus. Please open your Bibles to Exodus 17….. By the way, we will celebrate Communion next week instead of today. We have been following the Hebrews now freed from Egypt and led and provided for my God. We have noted how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember Whose Child You Are

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Aug 15, 2019

When faced with the reality of the scary world we live in, it can be helpful to remember whose child we are!

"The story is told of a boy who was leaving home for college. His father had included him in the morning prayer at the breakfast table, asking God to protect him and to grant him success in the career which he was undertaking. Rising from the table, the young man expected to receive some final ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

To Be Found Faithful

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 3, 2020

The following sermon is going to review the Parable of the Bags of Gold with the goal of spurring us on to use our talents for Jesus so that one day we might hear the words “good and faithful servant!”

To be Found Faithful Matthew 25:13-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” When we dwell on the promise that Jesus will one day return does that unshakeable truth instill hope or fear within our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30, Matthew 5:16, John 14:12-14, John 14:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Rearview Mirror Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 13, 2019

How we have witnessed God work in the past can be the assurance we need that God, once again, will be with us and working everything for good.

I THINK WE’VE ALL HEARD THE PHRASE: “HINDSIGHT IS 20/20” MEANING WE DON’T REALLY SEE ALL THE DETAILS VERY CLEARLY UP FRONT AS THE EVENTS UNFOLD IN OUR LIVES. IT IS NOT UNTIL WE LOOK BACK AT EVERYTHING AFTER IT IS OVER THAT WE ACTUALLY SEE HOW ALL THE PIECES UNIQUELY FIT TOGETHER. THE DISCIPLES ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Im Tired

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2019

No matter our circumstances, God is our strength and our rest.

I’m Tired June 9, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter our circumstances, God is our strength and our rest. Focus Passage: Lamentations 3:17-26 Supplemental Passage: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:17-26, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist