Sermons on Being An Example:

Wow! Uh-Oh!! I'll Go!!! Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Oct 5, 2002

Isaiah sets an example for us to follow!

Wow! Uh-Oh!! I’ll Go!!! Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah was the greatest prophet in the Old Testament. He was quoted over 50 times in the New Testament. His greatest God given revelation? Chapter 53! I. Isaiah was able to see as God sees: A. He was able to see with his eyes: 1. The glory of God (John ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Burning And Shining Witness

Contributed by Jason Lancaster on Apr 18, 2003

We are to imitate the example of John the Baptist

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Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path To A Useful Life For God

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

Gideon is our example of a useful believer

Judges 6:23,25,26,36;7:9,14 `I. Purge sin from your life. 6-23 II. Revive True Worship. 6-25,26 III. Act on your Faith. 6-367 IV. Yield to the will of God. 7-9,14 PRAY. Prayer is the secret weapon of the Christian. James 5:13–16 1) You must have a personal encounter with God! 2) You will then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgiveness Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 23, 2005

Joseph’s godly example of forgiveness

The Forgiveness of Joseph March 23, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 4, 2006

An example of Extravagant worship in spirit and in truth

Apprenticing Under the Master March 26, 2006 Extravagant Love for Jesus Mark 14:1-11 Kevin putting up sign for Faith Have you ever done something extravagant for love? Jesus tells the woman at the well that “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth. Here we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: *other

Compassion

Contributed by Robert Coats on Aug 10, 2006

In the New Testament there are many examples of compassion

Compassion— Various Scripture Compassion, this is a word or action that many people do not have or use Throughout the Old Testament we see the compassion of God Throughout the New Testament we see the same compassion in His Son, Jesus Christ This morning, we will see in different passages where ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Church Of God

What Our World Needs

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008

Old Testament examples pointed to Jesus

Introduction: 2 Timothy 3 describes our world today. We live in perilous times where mankind is solely consumed with self. It was no different in the day of Christ. The Pharisees felt that their religion and traditions were greater than God Himself. Jesus used pictures from the OT to point to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections And Resolutions

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Uses Solomon as an example of setting resolutions.

Reflections and Resolutions 1 Kings 3:5-13 REFLECTION: This is the time of year that many Americans take some time for “reflections” and “Resolutions.” > Taking some time for Reflection is important if we are to learn from the past and avoid repeating its mistakes. > ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Walk Through The Bible Discovering Godly Mothers

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

There are godly examples of mothers throughout scripture

Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: illustration about “Where Mother Keeps the Clothes” “Let France have good mothers and she will have good sons” – Napoleon “All I am my mother made me”. John Quincy Adams I. A godly Mother is joyful over her children. (Genesis 21:6) - (Pro 31:28 Her children rise ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah - Life From A Barren Womb Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

Sarah is an example of marriage, fidelity and loyalty.

“This is the word of promise … Sarah shall have a son” (Romans 9:9). “By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one … were born as many as the stars of the sky in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12, Genesis 18:12

Denomination: Baptist

Close To The Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don't Have To Be.

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 1, 2004

During those last days of Christ, there are many who were close to the cross, yet chose to be far from Christ. Asks the questions, "How close am I?" Powerful closing illustration: True Story

Title: Close to the Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don’t Have to Be! 03/2004 West Side Text: Matthew 27:29-56 and Luke 23:26-29 A.M. Service Purpose: Asks the question: How Close Am I? ******************************************************* Introduction: A. Open with personal comments about Mel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29-56, Luke 23:26-29

Denomination: Nazarene

When Your Cookie Crumbles, How To Keep From Being One Of The Crumbs. Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 17, 2004

Six steps to keep from being one of the crumbs!

WHEN YOUR COOKIE CRUMBLES, HOW TO KEEP FROM BEING ONE OF THE CRUMBS! "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, Bless His Holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:3-21, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Used By God: Don't Let It Slip Thru Your Fingers

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 3, 2003

The obedient disciple Ananias had the privilege to change history because he heard God’s voice, obeyed it, and loved Saul into the church.

Acts 9:10-20 - Being Used by God: Don’t Let it Slip Thru Your Fingers I spent some time this week looking on the computer at actual excuses people use, or have used, or might someday use, to miss church. Here are a few: I missed church because the little guy had a cold. The whole family had to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12, Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Being All Things To All Men (1 Corinthians 9:16-23)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

St Paul speaks about being ’All things to All men’, and at first glance it might just appear that he was undergoing an identity crisis ...

"To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Saints Please, Promote And Praise God By Being Living Sacrifices" Rm 21 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

We are to Please God, Praise God and Promote God by serving each other through the spirit of grace. This lifestyle for the saint is practiced by following the two covenants of vertical and horizontal relationships. The vertical is between God and them and

“Saints please, promote and praise God by being living sacrifices” Romans part 21 Opening Illustration: In recognition of the first NFL Games of the season we have a clip honoring the Big Game on Sunday. This illustration should helps us all to have a proper perspective - Sports Sunday by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational