Sermons on example of jesus:

He Came To Serve Others (2014)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 18, 2014

He came to serve others - Jesus our example - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Parable (vs 1-16). • (2). The Announcement (vs 17-19). • (3). The Mistake (vs 21-25) • (4). The Example (vs 26-28) SERMON BODY: • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:27-28

Denomination: Brethren

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2021

Jesus is 1) Believers’ perfect standard for suffering (1 Peter 2:21-23), 2) their perfect substitute in suffering (1 Peter 2:24), and 3) became their perfect shepherd through suffering (1 Peter 2:25).

1 Peter 2:21-25 [21] For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. [22] He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. [23] When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Other

When They Oppose You Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Remember, you must be a good testimony for God in all things.

A. Introduction: We Are Instructed To Pray For . . . 1. People. “I exhort . . . that supplication, prayers, intercession and giving thanks be made for all people, for kings and for all who are in authority” (I Tim. 2:1-2). 2. Those over us, (boss, president, governor, pastors, etc.) 3. Healing. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-28, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Glorify Your Son

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 4, 2008

How Jesus set an example of prayer

My 10 Resolutions for 2008. I have decided that with God’s help, I shall: Give up complaining, focus on gratitude. Give up harsh judgments, think kind thoughts. Give up worry, trust divine providence. Give up discouragement, be full of hope. Give up bitterness, turn to forgiveness. Give up hatred, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Our World Needs

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008

Old Testament examples pointed to Jesus

Introduction: 2 Timothy 3 describes our world today. We live in perilous times where mankind is solely consumed with self. It was no different in the day of Christ. The Pharisees felt that their religion and traditions were greater than God Himself. Jesus used pictures from the OT to point to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A World Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Sometimes we come across to others as people who seem very different from what we claim to be. This happens when we fail to practice what we preach. It also happens when others make assumption about us without having all the facts.

A world waiting for Jesus Isaiah 51:1-18 and Matthew 16:1-12 An honest man is being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Takes The Plunge

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

Why is it that Jesus, God in the flesh, felt it necessary to do the whole baptism thing? What great lengths Jesus went to to be our example.

Try to imagine with me for a minute the scene as John the Baptist is in the Jordan River. John has devoted his life to paving a way for Jesus as was prophesied over him by his father Zechariah. People living during his time would have regarded him as a bit of a nut with his camel hair one piece and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Trials Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020

All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus.

xTRIALS Romans 12:12 All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children, we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Are we having fun yet? Isn’t it great to see all the carnage around us, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism With The Right Practice Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jun 9, 2023

In order for Baptism to be Scriptural - it must follow the "Right Practice". This practice is outlined to us through the Word of God and is openly demonstrated through the direct example of Jesus Christ.

38) BAPTISM WITH THE RIGHT PRACTICE TEXT: Ephesians 4:5 BRIEF RECAP Ephesians 4:5 clearly states there is only: One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Now if there is so only One Baptism in the Bible, Then it has to be the Right kind of Baptism for us to follow. So far in this study we have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Mark 1:5, John 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Am’s Of Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 6, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out some of the aspects that Jesus is to us. The Apostle Paul’s whole life was wrapped up in the Person of the Son of God. He was always pressing forward. Philippians 3:14 (KJV) I press toward the mark for the prize of th

I AM’S OF CHRIST! 1 Corinthians 2:2, "I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified." In this sermon outline we point out some of the aspects that Jesus is to us. The Apostle Paul’s whole life was wrapped up in the Person of the Son of God. He was always ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Fulfilling The Law Of Love

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 29, 2005

To follow Jesus’ example of mercy and love for others

Fulfilling the Law of Love James 2:8-13 Primary Purpose: To follow Jesus’ example of mercy and love for others Having told us not to be partial to those who are rich earlier in this chapter, now James is going to tell us how we should act. He begins vs.8 by telling us that we are doing well if ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus's Prayer At Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 6, 2017

Why did jesus pray and should we follow his example?

Let’s continue our worship by reading and learning from the Gospel of Mark 14; open your Bibles there , page…. We will focus this morning on the prayer of our Lord Jesus Christ but let us read the entire passage Mark 14:27-51……. There are actually 3 main stories in this passage, the actions of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Speaks On Money Management

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 15, 2010

Jesus uses the example of a bad man to teach us important principles about managing our money.

Jesus Speaks on Money Management Luke 16:1-9 INTRODUCTION Money management. This is something we must learn early in life. My son was once working on a merit badge for Scouts that in part required him to keep a three-month budget. He had to record all his income as well as his expenses. At the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith's Hall Of Fame Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 18, 2007

This is a chapter from my Hebrew Commentary that I am writing. The book will be entitled: HEBREWS: Looking Unto Jesus. This chapter studies the faith chapter.

FAITH’S HALL OF FAME Hebrews 11 The classic chapter in the Bible that deals with faith practically is Hebrews ll. Volumes have been written as it pertains to this chapter. Men of all ages and races have been inspired and encouraged by the great example of those who lived ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Way

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 8, 2020

Jesus is the way, truth and life.

The Way John 14: 1 - 14 Intro: (Show picture of Barbar, the elephant). Could you use this picture to explain what a real elephant looks like to a person who had never seen one? What you would say? I This passage and what follows is known as the “Farewell Discourse.” It contains much of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed