Sermons on Biblical Examples:

An Exemplary Father

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 13, 2009

A look at the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son as an example of Godly fatherhood.

An Exemplary Father Luke 15:11-24 FATHER’S DAY IS ALMOST UPON US and it reminded me of a story I read about a dad who really understood his role. Some years ago, in a military academy, the students mutinied, probably a reaction to the hard demands of such an environment. The students had struck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Get Yourself Killed Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

Stephen’s martyrdom calls to minds questions about our own faithfulness and witness.

In the magazine business, there is an inexorable law that says that you will sell more copies of an issue if you convince people that they can do more things or do multiple things more effectively. That’s why you always see lots of cover lines like: “100 Ways to Make Your Green Thumb Glow” or “50 ...read more

Denomination: *other

Kamikaze Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Aug 17, 2010

Jesus was a man on a suicide mission like no other. This sermon studies how it was (and still is) the last who understand it first.

Kamikaze Luke 18:31-19:10 Romans 5:7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. • Who would you die for? Would you die for your family? When Charlene Sanders drove home from a routine day of work April 28, the last thing she ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are Your Priorities? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 18, 2008

Living with an eternal perspective will aid us in prioritizing our priorities

What are your Priorities? Part 1 Note… Message illustrations and some points provided by Phillip Krueger, SermonCentral Text: Ecc. 3:1-13 1. He hath put the World- literally, eternity… in our hearts… 2. We are eternal beings, it has been part of our DNA from the beginning We did not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

“great Faith” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 11, 2010

Have you ever wondered what grips the attention of the Lord? God is excited about faith. There are only two individuals described in the Gospels as having, “great faith”....

“Great Faith” Mark 7:24-30 Have you ever wondered what grips the attention of the Lord? What is it that He is excited about? Our text today reveals the answer to that question: God is excited about faith. Faith always gets our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

3 Excuses, 3 Expectations, 3 Promises

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

3 Excuses that we make-3 Expectations we should have and 3 promiese to be fulflled

3 Excuses, 3 Expectations, 3 Promises Matthew 25:14-25:30 Many Christians speak regularly of their desire to hear Jesus tell them, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” This is the passage that that phrase originates in and herein Jesus has a lot to say about how we make sure ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith That Will Help You Through Any 9-11

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 14, 2011

When trouble comes in the form of murder, divorce, death of a loved one who do you go to for comfort?

FAITH TO GET YOU THROUGH ANY 9-11 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn on 9-11-11 TEXT: PSALM 46:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Do you have your Bibles today? Please raise them up so I can see them. Open them to our text this morning from Psalms 46:1-11. I want to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Deacons: Origin And Qualifications Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2012

God led the Church in Jerusalem to select men of Godly character to meet a specific service need of the congregation, and then blessed the position by including through Paul, led by the Spirit, high qualifications and responsibility for men so selected.

Deacons: Origin and Qualifications Acts 4:32-37, 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 In my opinion, the Church got into something that it should not have. I. Faulty Situation. Act 4:32-37 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Naaman's Miracle

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2012

Everyone likes a happy ending. Do we put ourselves in a position to receive a miracle from the Lord and do we position ourselves to be a part of someone elses miracle? Naaman did not receive until he did what the prophet had told him to do.

Naaman’s Miracle 2 Kings Chapter 5:1-5:16 Introduction- 2 Kings Chapter 5:1-5:16- Read Everyone likes a happy ending. Everyone like the guy who gets the girl. When justice prevailing over wickedness. Everyone likes to hear about a miracle. What I question is do we put ourselves in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Elkanah Worshiped God

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011

We often hear excuses why people do not make it to worship services. How do our excuses stack up against Elkanah's?

ELKANAH WORSHIPED GOD Text: 1 Samuel 1:3-5 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION 1. "God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth" John 4:24 2. Since Genesis 4 God has desired man's worship a. Doing it wrong got Cain in trouble b. Seth was the first to "call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel, A Captive With Convictions

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 6, 2011

Daniel was a young man who lived out his convictions in the midst of great challenges. He is a perfect example how today’s Christians should remain true to the Lord in these days that are very similar to Daniel’s.

TEXT: DANIEL 1:1-20 TITLE: DANIEL: A CAPTIVE WITH CONVICTIONS AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD __________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: Daniel, like many of the young people in America today, was born in a time when his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 10, 2011

Abraham believed and followed God's promises and God credited him with righteousness. Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, we, like Abraham, can be accounted as righteous through faith also.

ROMANS 4: 19-25 UNWAVERING FAITH Salvation is not something earned. It is a free gift. It is not something deserved, it is from God's grace to all who will actively take God at His Word. In this passage there is another example which illustrates Abraham's justification by faith. God gave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Selfless Living Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jul 25, 2011

Godly living; Godly praying; Godly giving. We benefit from others who did not live for themselves, but thrived for God. Now it’s our turn at bat.

Selfless Living Acts 3 & 4 (Second in the series, What’s Next? The Adventures of Growing in Christ) Illustration: “I’m the greatest batter in the world!” Such was the cry of a self-confident little boy swinging his bat in the back yard. Once, twice, and three times he could not connect with the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Inspiration Of Jesus: Always Inspiring! Series

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Aug 27, 2011

Jesus gives us an example to follow. He was always inspiring.

Jesus - Always Inspiring! Thomas A. Gaskill August 21, 2011 Selections from 1 Corinthians 10:23,24,31,11:1 NKJV (23) All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. (Thayer: to promote growth in Christian wisdom, affection, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Onto Your Word

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 27, 2011

The most powerful thing you have in your life is the word of God, the devils main objective is to strip the word of God out of your life. (Hold onto your word) it makes you unsinkable.

Lu 8:22 ¶ Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. (He went into a ship with his disciples) The ship represents your life, your destination, the course of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal