Sermons on Example For Others:

Learning From The Mistakes Of Others

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Dec 30, 2024

The story of Adam and Eve's decisions and actions in the garden of Eden give insights to help learn from the mistakes of others.

THE FIRST (Really) BIG MISTAKE 1. We know the story: Garden of Eden, the serpent and man. (Genesis 3) 2. God gave man clear directives and warning: Genesis 2:16-17 3. They disobeyed: The end result of Adam and Eve’s disobedience was not only that, as God had said, ‘in the day that you eat of it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

No Other Gods (Deuteronomy 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 31, 2024

Do miracles mean a man is a true prophet? Let's look at Deuteronomy 13.

How serious was God about Israel having no other gods? Could they be deceived by miracles, a friend, or a popular trend from a nearby city? Let’s review Deuteronomy 13. Can false prophets perform miracles? What determines whether they are true or false prophets? Now if a prophet or a dream ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Other Tithes (Deuteronomy 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2025

What were the other tithes for? Are there principles of giving for us? Let's look at Deuteronomy 14.

What did God say about body markings, edible foods, a festival budget and budgeting for the needy? What’s a New Testament principle in giving to the needy? Let’s examine Deuteronomy 14. What did God think about body markings, like cutting and shaving the head? Ye are the children of the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Build Each Other Up

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Oct 26, 2024

This message is about freedom and bearing the burdens of others. “It is for freedom Christ has set us free” (Gal. 5:1, NIV).

Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is Your holy name. We patiently wait for Your kingdom to come and Your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. We thank You, Lord, for calling us to Your Ministry of Reconciliation. Lord, we pray for a renewal in the spirit of everyone called by Your name. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-2, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Other

One With Each Other - Community Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 11, 2025

The second week of the Stewardship series talks about oneness in being together. This was also Mother's Day, so we saw how, being in a community, we can nurture and receive love from each other.

One with Each other Introduction:?Beloved, on this second Sunday of our stewardship series, we turn to a portrait of the early church from Acts 2—a church not just alive in faith, but interwoven in life. They met together, prayed together, gave generously, and broke bread in one another’s homes. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Acts 2:42-47

Desert Happenings And Other News Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2025

Transitioning to chapter 20, it would seem that nearly the entire 40 years of wandering have passed without comment. Most of the old generation had died off and a new generation had taken its place.

June 21, 2025 Last week was not a good week. There was lots of whining and complaining and rebellion. What we learned is that even though Yahweh judged the people, his judgments did not curb their rebellion. No matter what he did, for their benefit or in discipline, complaining and rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-14, Psalm 106:32-33, John 3:14-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Our Role In Others' Lives SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring our obligations and responsibilities towards others in our lives.

Today's sermon explores the question of our responsibility towards other people. In the book of Genesis, God confronts Cain about the whereabouts of his brother Abel. Cain responds with a dismissive attitude, asking, "Am I my brother's keeper?" This story highlights the callous indifference that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-13

Topics: Forgiveness, Responsibility

A Dream To You Is A Nightmare To Others PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

This sermon explores understanding and applying God's Word, focusing on Joseph's dreams, the importance of discretion, and demonstrating humility in our lives.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters, welcome. I am so grateful to see each and every one of you gathered here today, united in the sweet fellowship of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound by the unbreakable bonds of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Topics: Secrecy, Confidentiality

Principles And Patterns Of Submission: Following The Example Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: Following the Example of Christ

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: Following the Example of Christ 1 Peter 2:18-25 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter 2.11-4.11, where Peter demonstrates that the way we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Set A Divine Example For Your Children. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 6, 2024

As fathers, we have been entrusted with a sacred responsibility - to raise our children in the ways of the Lord.

As fathers, we have been entrusted with a sacred responsibility - to raise our children in the ways of the Lord. In Deuteronomy 6:5-7, we are commanded to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might" and to "teach these words diligently ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Jesus Set Many Examples Before Us.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 4, 2020

He showed us what we needed to do as well as teaching us.

Jesus set many examples before us Acts 4; 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. They new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

“what It Means To Forgive Others” - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2014

What does it mean when I forgive someone?

Today we begin a series on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” I want us to look to our passage for today to answer the question, “What does it mean to forgive?” We’ll consider two thoughts today and consider three more in the next message in this series. 1. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Blame The Darkness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2009

The only remedy for the darkness in the world is to produce more light!

IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ANYTIME ANYONE ENTERS A DARKENED ROOM THAT THE FIRST THING THEY WANT TO DO IS FIND THE SWITCH TO TURN ON THE LIGHTS SO THEY CAN SEE. OTHER THAN TO SLEEP, I HONESTLY DON’T THINK MOST PEOPLE ENJOY DARKNESS. IT IS ENVELOPING AND SUFFOCATING. IT CAN SOMETIMES BE UNDERSTOOD AS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Modeling Generosity

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 22, 2010

How would we live differently if we believed someone were following our example?

MODELING GENEROSITY Isaac Butterworth October 24, 2010 1 Thessalonians 1:2-1- (The Message) 2-4 Day and night you're in our prayers as we call to mind your work of faith, your labor of love, and your patience of hope in following our Master, Jesus Christ, before God our Father. It is clear to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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