Sermons on Example For Others:

"Learning About Love" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 6, 2016

We are called to love others as God loves us.

The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4:24), "God is light" (1 John 1:5), and now, in this passage, "God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning About Love" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 12, 2016

John speaks to us about the supreme value of love in the life of the child of God.

The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4224), "God is light" (1 John l:5), and now, in this passage, " God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Forgive

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Oct 18, 2010

It is a message that will cause us to face feelings that maybe, have been pushed away, or covered over. Maybe for so long that we have forgotten about them until that issue rises up again. It is a message that will help us to handle these feelings the Bi

The Call to Forgive Tonight’s message contains thoughts that I’ve had since early in the week. It is a message for you and a message for me. It is a message that will speak to you and it speaks to me. It is a message that will cause us to face feelings that maybe, have been pushed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Learning From One Another; Serving With One Another"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2015

A sermon about serving with the poor.

"Learning from One Another; Serving with One Another" James 2:1-10 Last week a man in his mid-to-late 30's came to my office for help. He is a drug addict. His problems started when he became an alcoholic while serving in the Army. Eventually, he moved on to Crack. He eventually was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Battlefield Of Truth Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2010

If we’re going to save ourselves and our churches from moral ruin, then we must preach, practice, and persevere in God’s Word.

Several years ago, Art Linkletter had a TV show where he would interview children about various subjects, and those children would say “some of the darndest things,” as the name of the show suggested. There was humor in their statements and sometimes quite a bit of wisdom. Well, this last week, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heroes #3: The Fugitive And The Prince Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 19, 2008

The friendship of David and Jonathan is an example for us for the kind of friendships that God wants us to have with other Christians. To be a hero means to be a good friend.

HEROES #3: THE FUGITIVE AND THE PRINCE INTRO TO TOPIC: Review series on heroes. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Last week we took a look at the life of David. His victory over the giant Goliath is an example for us as to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: *other

An Unnatural Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 8, 2011

God loves us with an unnatural love. Jesus calls his disciples to follow his example and to love others with the same unnatural love.

Matthew 5:38-48 “An Unnatural Love” INTRODUCTION Times are changing. Two hundred and thirty years ago the American Revolution was announced by Paul Revere riding on horseback shouting, “The British are coming, the British are coming.” Now revolutions are choreographic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2017

If we want to improve our serve we must monitor our motives, prepare for problems, exalt others and follow the example of Christ.

Improving Your Serve Mark 10:35-45 Rev. Brian Bill March 25-26, 2017 As a mother was preparing pancakes for her two young sons, Kevin and Ryan, they began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Good Steward PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to be faithful stewards of God's gifts by using them to serve others and share His grace, following Jesus' example of stewardship.

Good morning, church family! I hope you all are feeling the love and presence of God today. Today, we'll be diving into 1 Peter 4:10 and 1 Corinthians 4:2. Before we dive into the Scripture, let me share a quote from Charles Spurgeon, "Every Christian is either a missionary or an impostor." Now, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Topics: Stewardship, Responsibility

Hope Is Here - Hope For The Broken Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the hope and forgiveness found in Jesus, using the story of the adulterous woman as an example, and encourages the Church to extend the same grace to others.

I want to welcome you back to our current sermon series called Hope Is Here. We have been discovering the hope we find in our relationship with Jesus Christ and in the relationships we find with one another inside the Church. Last week we looked at how Jesus invites us to find rest in Him when we ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Topics: Forgiveness, Second Chances, Sin And Redemption

Sermon Series: Hope Is Here

A Messiah Who Expects Us To Forgive Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 2, 2011

In order to be forgiven we must be willing to forgive.

A Messiah Who Expects Us to Forgive Text: Matt. 18:21-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finished his message early one Sunday, (and that pastor was not me) and he wanted to check his congregation’s understanding. So he asked, "Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Making Forgiveness Perfect

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 17, 2011

This sermon deals with how we forgive others who mistreat us.

7th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:38-48 Making forgiveness perfect. For years we in the church have been challenged by the initials, “WWJD.” The initials stand for What Would Jesus Do? For the most part it is easy at times to follow these simple guidelines, but sometimes it goes totally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Anglican

Limiting Freedom For Higher Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continue an exploration of Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our exercise of freedom in Christ for higher purposes.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty for the Gospel’s Sake 1 Cor 9:1-23 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 22, 2013

Joseph's restoration with his brothers teaches us that we can be free by forgiving those who have harmed us. In this way, Joseph is a picture of Christ - the one who forgives us and the model for the way that we should forgive others.

The year was 1996. The US would post its first ambassador to Vietnam since the N Vietnamese took control of the south in 1975. President Clinton choose as his ambassador Pete Peterson, a former congressman and US AirForce pilot. Pete had been shot down over N Vietnam 31 years earlier and was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness: Choose To Forgive Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 13, 2012

Forgiveness is the gateway to freedom, from bitterness and resentment. Forgiveness is a choice we make. It chooses to see the good. It comes through the grace of God.

I believe most of us know the Story of the Prodigal Son by now – a father with two sons, and one decided to take his share of inheritance and left home. • The other stayed and worked hard in the field to please the father. • His younger brother eventually squandered everything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:21-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible