Sermons on Example For Others:

In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

Jesus didn’t just tell us how to live, He showed us how to live it by living it Himself. Therefore, we should strap on the truth to our feet, pick up our cross and walk “In His Steps.”

In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? 08/05/07 PM Text: 1 Peter 2:21 Introduction Peter wrote: 1 Peter 2:21 “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,” The word rendered “example” (hupogrammon) occurs nowhere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust And Obey For There Is No Other Way

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 23, 2025

Many churches often sing that familiar song TRUST AND OBEY routinely. Today I want to do more than sing about it, I WILL BE PREACHING ON TRUST AND OBEY.

Do you realize how much trust is a part of our life each day? • Every time we flip a light switch, we trust that the light will come on • Every time we place the key in the ignition of our car and turn it, we expect the car to start. • Every time we get on an elevator if we push the right ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Judges 6-8 Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

The story of Gideon is passionate and challenging. He lived a good life but set a bad example to the leaders. God exalted him but he built his own kingdom. Beware of the call.

Text: Judges 6-8, Theme: Gideon and Israel Part 1 Introduction of Gideon: We will do two studies out of the chapters 6-8. The first one is about the Call and ministry of Gideon, and the second is about the later part of Gideon’s life including his children and their end. His leadership is found ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

When Others Disagree With You

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2001

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Others Disagree With You Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. Matthew 7:1 a [Judge not, that ye be not judged] Do not find fault with anyone except yourself or you will expose your own criminal tendencies and disposition. Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bringing Out The Best In Others Series

Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011

A sermon on encouraging and lifting up others in the name of Christ.

[Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Nazarene

Healing Church - Helping Others Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 8, 2023

A church that brings healing accepts people “as is” and forgives people’s flaws but provides means of seeing people delivered and set free from their addictions. A Church that heals strictly follows the path of dealing with others with love and truth.

Video Transition: Redeemed Series: “The Healing Church 2023” Summary Sermon 1: The Healing church – the disease of porn But Jesus said in John 10:10: ‘The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” A few weeks back I talked ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Proverbs 12:18, James 1:26, Genesis 14:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deborah's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017

Deborah was an extraordinary woman of faith and leader as a Judge of Israel because she listened to God over others in a oppressive and stressful time (Judges 4:1-3).

Series: Extraordinary Women of Faith Thesis: Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and to do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Question: Do you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Short Personal Example Of The True Gospel Message

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2016

The true Gospel message is everywhere in the bible, yet most church goes cannot see it. They cannot see the wood for the trees. This short sermon hopefully summarises this message in a way that relates to people.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th September 2016. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow & Dumfries) Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 Prayer: Loving God, Father Son and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal

A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

Contributed by Ray Searan on May 2, 2005

As we approach another New Year in a few days, many of us will continue a tradition that we have followed for hundreds of years. I am referring to the practice of making New Year’s resolutions. I am not going to tell you that whether or not you make New Y

A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marriage-The Example Of Christ's Love For The Church Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Aug 21, 2006

The roles of husbands and wives should exhibit Christ’s love

Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Marriage – The Example of Christ’s Love for the Church Ephesians 5:21- 33 Intro: Current trends in Marriage The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday school class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, “What does God say about marriage?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scanners Set To Discernment: Examples Of Ufo Religions

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 14, 2022

Scanners Set To Discernment: Examples Of UFO Religions

To most Americans, the idea of beings from beyond this world does not at the moment impact their lives to any appreciable degree. Usually to most people the consideration of the topic is more akin to a transient pondering that may creep intermittently into their minds from time to time. Sadly, in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A Godly Example Is A Powerful Witness For Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be a light in the darkness, shining God’s love and truth to a world in need.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be a light in the darkness, shining God’s love and truth to a world in need. One of the most powerful ways we can do this is by living a godly example. Lets explore what it means to live a godly example and how it can impact those around us. What is a Godly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8, 1 Timothy 4:12

Exhortations To Be Patient & The Example Of Farmers Being Patient! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts Christians to understand that patience is an continual process and that the farmer provides a good example for us on being patient and he warns that we must not become guilty of the blame games when things get difficult.

INTRODUCTION #27 1. Open your bibles to James 5:7-9. 2. In this passage James gives the exhortation to be patient until the Lord returns. 3. James also gives the example of farmers being patient. 4. James also tells Christians that they must be patient with one another and not start blaming one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Died To Provide The Example For Us To Follow

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 15, 2020

His death provides the example for us to follow in four areas.

The Reason Jesus Came to Die To Provide the Example for us to Follow Ephesians 5:25 The way Jesus lived his life is the example of how we are to live our life. The apostles understood this. John wrote, “Whoever claims to believe in him must live as Jesus lived." Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2004

This is a New Year’s Sermon using Ezra as a paradigm for the church

A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal