Sermons on Being An Example:

Preparation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011

John the Baptist is an example of what it means to prepare the way for Jesus' return.

Mark 1:1-8 “Preparation” INTRODUCTION Our journey through Advent seems to be a sprint. We are already celebrating the Second Sunday in Advent. Last week we focused on Jesus’ promise to come again in order to complete his establishment of the kingdom of God. The key word for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Age With Grace

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

Gives some guidelines for aging gracefully from the examples of Simeon and Anna.

DATE: July 15, 2001 TEXT: Luke 2:21-38 THEME: "How to Age With Grace" INTRODUCTION “There is something happening to every one of you this very moment as you sit here in church. Imperceptibly, but relentlessly. You are getting older - aging. The causes are uncertain, probably because our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Personal

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Our world needs living breathing examples of Christs love more today than at any time in history.

Getting personal Romans 12 We are witness to acts of violence and anger in our world that occur weekly even in our own country. It is as if the events at the Boston Marathon this past week were a follow up to the sermon I presented last Sunday. Jesus warned us that there would be an increase in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 14, 2012

Did we not read in the Bible that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour? (1 Peter 5:8) Get ready to read the next attack that the enemy plans on Abraham.

Sodom deal! – Abraham – Part 4 Genesis 4:17”And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.” Did we not read in the Bible that the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love You -- Anyway

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 13, 2013

"Liking" and "Loving" are two different things. We may not like but we are called to love. The church is a cohesive body of believers who display the love of God among themselves and to the world around them.

1. I’m Fine I’m afraid that we tend to be like the fellow in the old story who showed up for a court hearing concerning an accident in which he had been involved. His arm was in a cast, there were bandages all over him, & the exposed parts of his body were clearly bruised, scratched & ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Senior Saints Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2020

What can we learn from senior saints who have lived just and devout lives? Let’s honor elderly church members. Let’s look specifically at Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:22-40.

Prelude: What can we learn from senior saints who have lived just and devout lives? Purpose: Let’s honor elderly church members. Plan: Let’s look specifically at Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:22-40. Elderly Leviticus 19:32 says, “You shall rise before the gray headed and honor the presence of an old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Fatherhood And Mentorship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 15, 2025

God uses fatherhood and mentorship to preserve, guide, and raise generations for His glory.

FATHERHOOD AND MENTORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 4:15 “For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:1-2; 2 Timothy 2:2; Malachi 4:5-6; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enduring Legacy Of A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 9, 2025

True leadership is measured not just by achievements during life, but by the enduring influence left after death.

THE ENDURING LEGACY OF A GODLY LEADER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 24:29-31 Key Verse: “And Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, and which had known all the works of the Lord, that he had done for Israel.” — Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your First Response: Make Andrew's Yours Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

Andrew gives us a great example of how to bring people to Jesus.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 23, 2005 "Your First Response: Make Andrew’s Yours" John 1:29-42 [TITLE SLIDE] John MacArthur has written a short but pointed story called – The Life Saving Station that goes like this.... On a dangerous sea coast where shipwrecks ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Humble Man For A Heavenly Mission

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon focuses on Joseph as a good example of a A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission

A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: When God moved in time to send His Son Jesus into the world, God chose the perfect vessel when He chose the virgin named Mary. Of course, since the birth of Jesus was to be a virgin birth, there would be no need for a human male ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This message looks at the importance of being ready when Jesus comes. Being almost prepared is not being prepared at all.

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Matthew 25:1-25:13 The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It 12/04/2012 Eccl 9:1o-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Let me introduce you to Tyrone. Tyrone was 25 years old and for the first time in his life, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary - Faithful Servant Of God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

Mary’s faith and devotion to God is an example to Christian mothers today.

Today, as you know, is Mother’s Day; a day set apart to honor Mothers and Motherhood. Why mention Mother’s Day in church? After all, it’s not a religious holiday. Mother’s Day was created by the state, not the church. Since 1914, the President has made an official proclamation every year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Two Halves Don't Make One Whole!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

This sermon teaches the believer about obedience to God through the example of Abraham

?TWO HALVES DON?T MAKE ONE WHOLE? GENESIS 11:31- 12:5 JOKE--- One of the regular ladies of the church ?Eunice? was cooking a pot of her famous beans for the church potluck. As she was just getting them on the stove her Grandson, ?Little George?, came running through the house, BB gun in one hand, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

5-Qualities Every Christian Should Have

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 21, 2003

This sermon emphasizes the need to be a light to the world by the examples we exude in ourselves.

5-QUALITITES EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD HAVE Hebrews 11:13-16 13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14. For they that say such things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ahead Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001

The example of Moses in getting ahead of God’s plan for your life.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 2 “Getting Ahead of God!” Exodus 2:11-15 Acts 7: 20-29 Dr. John R. Hamby Last week in our first in the series on the life of Moses we examined ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, Acts 7:20-29

Denomination: Baptist