Sermons on Example For Others:

How To Be A Failure

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2007

We can fail in life if we follow the example of the one-talent man in Matthew 25

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 - How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? - Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do What They Did Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

This passage gives us 3 good examples to follow, we just have to follow them

Acts 9:32-42 Do What They Did Introduction A. If you have ever seen my son smile, you know that his smile is by far the cutest thing you have ever seen B. There is nothing that will make a bad day much better, then to see Isaiah smile C. I was watching him smile once, and I noticed something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Hell Has That We Need?

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Uses the example of the rich man in hell to describe how believers ought to develop spiritual disciplines.

What Hell has that we need?” Luke 16:19-31 REFLECTION: Hell is mentioned 54 times in the Bible by name, and many other times by implication. Our Savior mentioned it no less than 15 times during his earthly ministry. Hell is a real place that we need to reckon with in order to live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Justice And Care For The Hurt Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of how God deals with those who hurt us.

When we experience hurt or injustice at the hands of others, it can be difficult to know how to respond. We may feel angry, bitter, or helpless. But as believers, we can take comfort in knowing that God sees our pain and is actively working to bring justice and healing. In this sermon, we will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Hebrews 4:13

The Raw Material Of Spirit And Truth

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

With the example of John chapter 4, Christ provides clear imagary of the aspects of worship the Father seeks.

The Westminster Shorter Catechism, The Westminster Confession of Faith and The Westminster Larger Catechism are three documents that are considered by many Protestants to be the grandest doctrinal statements to come out of the English Reformation. It was completed in 1647; and it was presented ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through The Old Testament #7: Perseverance And Passion Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2012

The story of Nehemiah is an example to us for how we can overcome discouragement and distractions in our lives.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE O.T. #7: PERSEVERANCE AND PASSION OPENING: • I have good news for you this morning – the Gospel is good news! • The good news is that we can defeat discouragement! We all get discouraged and feel like quitting – we lose our motivation, confidence and ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Speciality Tool Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 31, 2014

Using Nehemiah as an example, this is a message on the purpose of fasting and appropriate times to use this very special tool.

Introduction It happened when I was rummaging through my dad’s tool box. Let me back up a moment to explain. As a child I would often “borrow” my dad’s tools without permission. And it wasn’t usually to use them for their intended purpose. You see, I had a very active imagination as a child ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Whoville, You Are A Victor Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2019

This message looks at the fact that the Bible says we are victors and gives some examples of what that means.

He had lived through the war and the war had shaped who he was. It had also shaped how he saw others. In particular, it shaped his view of the Japanese. Between Pearl Harbour and the war that followed he had very little time or use for those who called Japan their home. But in 1953 that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Honors People Of Integrity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 16, 2003

David is an example of a peron of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream.

God Honors People of Integrity -When God Gives You A Dream He Helps You Fulfill It- I Samuel 16:1-13 David is an example of a person of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream as David faithfully followed the Lord. King Saul was disobedient to the Lord and was rejected ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Fresh Starts And Living Hope

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008

Using Peter as an example of how the Resurrection of Jesus gives us fresh starts and living hope

It had been the worst two and a half days of their lives. First the Master had brought them to the Garden of Gethsemane just outside of Jerusalem to pray, but instead they fell asleep, after all it was late. Perhaps if they had been awake and watchful they would have noticed the torches of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

He's Coming

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 23, 2004

Applying God’s example of ’getting Lot out of Sodom and Gommorah’ to our lives today.

I. Introduction God is waiting for you!! For those that are not Christians, His outstretched hand of salvation has been extended for some time. And, it will continue to be extended until you either accept Him or reject Him, or, Jesus returns. For those that are Christians, His outstretched hand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Back To The Word

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 13, 2008

What we as Christians need to do is get Back to the Word and live by the example that it gives us.

Back To The Word Hebrews 2:1-4 1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. {let...: Gr. run out as leaking vessels} 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Thousand Points Of Light

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2008

God’s people are the light of the world. Each act of love is an example of the will designed to pierce the darkness.

A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Not To Be A Religious Leader

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

In training his disciples to be leaders, Jesus pointed to the religious leaders of his day as examples to avoid.

Psalm 43, Micah 3:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13,17-20, Matthew 23:1-12 How Not to be a Religious Leader There’s an old story about three boys who are bragging about rich their dads are. The first boy said, "My dad is so rich. He writes a few paragraphs on a piece of paper. Calls it a poem. And he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Godlyfather

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 5, 2001

Joshua serves as an example of fatherhood at its highest and calls all Christian fathers to be "priests of their homes."

The Godlyfather Josh 24:14-18 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan