Sermons on Example Of Jesus:

David: Facing Your Giants Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007

From the "Heroes" Series. A Sermon on Courage from 1 Samuel 17.

There is not a more inspiring hero story than David. Let’s jump right into his story this morning. SCENE ONE: The Israelites Meet Goliath (Vs. 1-11) Keep in mind that this is an ARMY…and what is the purpose of an ARMY? They fight battles…but this is an army that is letting the enemy get an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: When God Says Go Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007

From the "Heroes" Series: A message on faith and obedience based on the life of Abraham - Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-8

We learned last week from Hebrews 11:1 that "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Last Sunday we talked about how difficult a life of faith can be because we continually try to take back control of our life. When we talk about Faith…the question we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Encouragement

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 27, 2007

This is a sermon that shows how Barnabas was an encourager and how we also can be encouragers...

THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT TEXT: Acts 11:19-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I certainly hope that I am not in error when I call encouragement an art. If this be so, then perhaps the one who encourages is an artist. If his encouragement was a painting, it would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Stand

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 1, 2007

Learning when to stand still and when to move forward is exemplified by Moses in this scripture.

June, 2007 Learning to Stand Exodus 14:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Learning when to stand still and when to move forward is one of the greatest challenges for us today. We live in an instant society where we are trained for action--for decision making--especially in the workplace. We are used to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

When Sin Trips Us Up Faith Repents Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 31, 2007

This message looks at the type of Faith displayed by Samson.

If we were really honest, all of us could admit that at some time or another in our life we have been tripped up by sin. Some of us may have fallen harder than others but the pain and the guilt remains the same. In the midst of our failure we often are tempted to give up and quit. Because Satan is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Legacy That We Leave Behind

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008

What example will we leave the next generation of Christians to follow?

I. David had a personal Goal Psalm 27:4 A. Deliberate Passion B. Daily Passion C. Discerning Passion 1. Behold 2. Enquire II. David had a goal for His Family A. He Gave Solomon the Purpose - 1 Ch 22:11-12 1. God is With You 2. God will Help You B. He Gave Solomon the Plans -1Ch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Want To Be Remembered

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Feb 9, 2008

Hebrews 11:1-2 Describes How God Wants Us To Be Remembered

For our discussion this morning we are going to talk about what God wants for us. This is a cool thing to talk about because God has made Himself clear about this subject and we don’t even have to work hard to discover it. Discovering it is not the hard part, finding the strength and the ability to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Abel

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 17, 2008

Abel’s example challenges us to live our Christian lives by faith

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:4 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Abel Introduction Cooperstown, NY. Those of you who are baseball fans know that it is the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ten years ago, back in July of 1998, my son Joel and I visited Cooperstown. We had tickets to the Hall of Fame game ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Crossover

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008

What it takes to risk that next step towards the significant life.

Last week, the banner headline of the newspapers was “Stocks plunge worldwide.” Yet, some of us still risked buying stocks on that day even if the world market is down. Because of that, you even cashed in on the slump. This morning, I would ask you to take an even greater risk that would pay an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Recipe For Success Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2008

Discover a recipe for success as observed in the life of Nehemiah.

Would you like a quick recipe for success? Ladies often seek cooking recipes from friends or cook books. Men often seek tips (recipes) on fishing or hunting. Business people seek suggestions that will improve their business. Nehemiah gave a recipe that helped him rebuild the wall around Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Fairh Iii Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 15, 2007

The Life of faith is lived byfollowing an unseen God into unknown territory

The Life of Faith III Hebrews 11: 8-10, 17-19 I. Faith Answers the Door The implication in the original language is this; he answered the call while it was still ringing in his ears He gives up all in faith upon the invisible God He loses all to gain all A. Regardless of Human Circumstances Leaving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Dare To Dream

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007

Without a dream (vision) we are still and dead. If we are to stay motivated, strong, and true to our God we must have a dream.

DARE TO DREAM Genesis 37: 5-11 Introduction: When we are children we have great dreams. When born-again we are given a new dream; (Heaven) A woman told her husband, I dreamed you gave me a gold necklace What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, Valentine’s Day is coming soon, maybe you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Fairh Iv Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 27, 2007

as you live the life of faith it calls you to make hard choices

The Life of Faith IV Hebrews 11: 24-28 God speaks to Amram in a dream Thermuthis –Pharaoh’s Daughter Nothing is more important that making the right choices in life The life of faith involves making choices, hard choices Faith Makes Difficult Choices In the life of Moses we see that faith enabled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Christian Church

When God Calls Faith Answers Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007

The message examines the example of Samuel’s faith.

Growing up Christian is not as easy a task as one might think. There are dangers and temptations unique to growing up within a Christian family and within the church and sadly these difficulties are often downplayed or misunderstood by those who have been converted later in life. "Church kids face ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Odds Are Against Us Faith Fights With Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007

This message examines the example of David’s faith.

Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine is currently the tallest man in the world. He began to grow rapidly at age 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland. He is officially 8 feet 5 inches, wears size 64 shoes and believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ