Sermons on Example Of Ot Saints:

Real Servants Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2010

What does it mean to be a real servant of God. Let's look at Paul's example and follow it.

Introduction: A. Frank Abagnale was the world’s greatest con artist. 1. The movie Catch Me If You Can, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, is based on the true-life story this man, who bilked the government out of more than $5 million by the time he was 21 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And His Bride Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 4, 2003

A look at Jesus’ desire to have a bride, from OT to NT to Second Coming.

Jesus and His bride. Advent 2. 7/12/03am WBC Mt 22:1-13, 1 Thess 4:16-18, Rev 19:6-9 Topic chosen because - Advent: look at return of Christ - Alpha: looked at church. Not a building but described as: ¡¥family of God¡¦, ¡¥body of Christ¡¦ and ¡¥bride of Christ¡¦ o Realised there¡¦s just SO much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-13, Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Education Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 19, 2004

God went ot great lengths to teach His unwilling student a lesson.

INTRODUCTION • Have you teachers ever had a student who just did not get it? • As we look at Jonah 4 today, we will see a student who still did not get it. • As we left Jonah in chapter 3, we see that Jonah had a successful revival meeting in Nineveh. • Jonah’s message was preached and the people ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Men Of The Bible - Nehemiah Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

One of the last prophets of the OT and a key figure in Israel's return to the Promised Land

If you’ve noticed I have tried to pick men of the bible we usually do not talk about much. Elijah, Naaman and now I want to talk about another man we seldom talk about. I would like to call your attention to the prophet called Nehemiah. We may gain some help from this distinguished man who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Meet Moses, The Defender (Exodus 2:11-25) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 25, 2021

Moses is a picture of what "justice" is, in a true OT sense.

If I asked most of you to describe your spouse, or your boss, or a friend, you'd probably give me a list of their qualities. They're funny. Smart. Organized. Stubborn. Easy going. That's how we normally think about people-- with adjectives. But a few of you, maybe, would lean ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

We Are His Disciples

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

How do we become disciples of Jesus?

John 1:43-51 “Speak, Lord, for your servants are listening.” Give us ears to hear Jesus calling, “Follow me.” Help us find ways to “Come and see.” The calling of disciples is a mystery, something profound, sacred, and beyond complete human comprehension. It usually involves divine intervention in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, Matthew 28:19-20, John 15:14-16

Denomination: Episcopal

Prepare For Peace Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2007

Paul delivers some closing exhortations to the Philippian saints which will result in God-given peace. He tells them that if they engage in proper prayer, proper ways of thinking and follow his teaching and example, they will experience peace.

1. The first preparation for peace is looking to the right source (6-7) 2. The second preparation for peace is living with the right mind (8) 3. The third preparation for peace is learning from the right man (9) PHILIPPIANS 4:6-9 Have you ever just had one of those days? Maybe you can relate to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Can You Say That? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

God’s wrath is a doctrine often rejected; wrath does not match our concept of a loving God; God’s wrath is “an OT idea,” not compatible with grace & mercy; OT yes, but mostly in the NT.

Romans 1:24-32 God’s wrath is a doctrine often rejected. Wrath does not match our concept of a loving God. God’s wrath is “an OT idea,” not compatible with grace & mercy. OT yes, but mostly in the NT. 1) The subjects of God’s wrath. • Let’s define “God’s wrath.” - Not a quick, hot rage that flairs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

So You Think You Have It Bad?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 25, 2008

Rather than observe this service on All Saints Sunday in November, we always hold a Memorial Service honoring the memory of all the saints from our Church Family on Memorial Day Sunday in May each year. This sermon was for this occasion in May 2008.

So You Think You Have It Bad? --Job 19:25-27 Today we honor the memory of those who were part of our Church family or recipients of the ministry of our Church that God has called home within the past year. It is a time to remember and honor those who were loyal to God and His Kingdom, but are ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

What Are The Tweenies Hiding? Or "sshh: Don't Mention...!"

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 13, 2012

What do the Tweenies, Trick or Treating and Soviet Russia have in common? A sermon for All Saints Day

(first preached November 2012 at Holy Trinity Church Barkingside) ..................................................... What do the Tweenies, Trick or Treating and Soviet Russia have in common? [say a second time]What do the Tweenies, Trick or treating and Soviet Russia have in common? Yesterday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Anglican

Triumph Over Trials

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

Adversity, Trials, Problems, Giants, Goliaths are a constant part of every saint’s life. We need to have a fresh perspective on these.

Introduction: Oswald Chambers writes, "A saint’s life is in the hands of God as a bow and arrow in the hands of an archer. God is aiming at something the saint cannot see; He stretches and strains, and every now and again the saint says, "I cannot stand any more." But God does not heed; He goes on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Sinners, Skeptics, And Saints, Lend Me You Ears! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jack Warford on Apr 18, 2001

This was Paul’s cry to the Romans, and it is his cry to us. Are you ready to listen, learn, and be launched for Jesus?

PAUL the apostle is important in the New Testament because he wrote almost half of it (13 of 29 books). The letters of Paul start with Romans and ends Philemon. Our focus for this series is with Romans. Paul wasn’t sure that he himself would ever reach Rome, yet it was paramount that the Church at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saints Are Just Sinners Who Fall Down And Get Back Up

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Help believers understand that the Bible doesn’t teach sinless perfection; but rather endurance, perservering to the end and being an overcomer is what it’s all about.

MICAH 7:8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. THE SAINTS ARE JUST THE SINNERS WHO FALL DOWN AND GET UP In our modern day vernacular we have made the term “SAINT” synonymous with perfection. If someone: Lives a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8, Micah 7:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Soul Thirsts For God - All Saints Day Memorial Service

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 5, 2012

A short talk given at our annual Memorial Service where we invite family members to come and give thanks for the life of a loved one who has died recently.

Throughout my life I have been encouraged by the faith and by the actions of some very unlikely people. During the summer I spent some time talking to people with a variety of disabilities and impairments and I have to say I found myself both inspired and uplifted. Watching the Paralympics was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Saint Arnold Janssen: A Prophetic Vision Of Divine Encounter In A Transformative Century Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 23, 2025

In a world often fragmented by ideological, cultural, and religious divisions, Janssen's vision offers a hopeful alternative—a spirituality of connection, respect, and mutual enrichment.

Saint Arnold Janssen: A Prophetic Vision of Divine Encounter in a Transformative Century Intro: In a world often fragmented by ideological, cultural, and religious divisions, Janssen's vision offers a hopeful alternative—a spirituality of connection, respect, and mutual enrichment. Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other