Sermons on Example Of Ot Saints:

The Church—his Saints.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 11, 2021

This young church watched as leaders were slaughtered, beheaded, burnt at the stake, and fed to hungry lions. Leaders and members alike were commanded to renounce Jesus, and pay whole homage to King Herod...

The Church—His Saints. Acts 12:1-17TPT You just thought you were having a bad day? A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to 10 and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your shoot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17, Revelation 12:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simply A Sanctified Saint Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 12, 2021

Series #1, An introductory message to 1 Corinthians.

I. Introduction A. There are many issues of concern or interest to the church today. -Issues of curiosity or issues that can unite or divide a church. -Issues of theology or issues of faith and practice. -Issues such as: -Divorce and remarriage. -Role of women in ministry. -Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Why Become A Saint? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #2 in the series. The fact that God no longer sees a Christian as a sinner ought to turn us tuward what sainthood means.

I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -Last week we looked at the first part of Paul’s introduction to the church at Corinth. -Even though the letter contains several areas of chastisement, or correction, Paul begins by encouraging the church at Corinth. -He reminds them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Keep It Simple, Saint

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 12, 2020

Do not make hard what God made simple and sincere!

2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. While the Greek word haplotes can be translated a few ways, I think it is perfect to be simplicity in this verse. Christ came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

2: Equipping The Saints Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Some people are content for church to be a spectator sport. But church works best when everyone gets out of the stands and gets into the game of ministry.

Would all the ministers of the church please raise their hands? You all know I’m the minister with my name on the sign. Are there any other ministers? I see hands going up. Let’s see some more. Let’s see more and more until every hand is up. If you are in God’s family, you are called to be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Slave, Servant, Or Saint?

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 17, 2024

Adrian Rogers once said, "A slave serves because he has to, A servant serves because he needs to. A child of God serves because he wants to".

Slave, Servant, or Saint Rom 6:16-18 Adrian Rogers once said, 1. A slave serves because he has to. Modern slavery's definitions have evolved, encompassing not only ownership but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Both Saint And A Sinner

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 30, 2024

In the beginning of Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians, Paul refers to these quarrelsome and divisive members of the Church of Corinth as "Saints." Can I be both Just and a Sinner, at the same time?

Thank you to Tullian Tchividjian, a Lutheran pastor from whom much of the message theme is borrowed. There’s something wonderful our Epistle lesson today that can be overlooked, in that Paul calls the Christians living in Corinth “saints.” In fact, “Saint” is a term he uses to describe all of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Ever Loving Saints

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

God’s everlasting love transforms mortal believers into ever-loving saints who rest in Christ now and rise with Him at His coming

INTRODUCTION — THE QUESTIONS LOVE ASKS It’s not the loudest questions that stay with us. It’s the quiet ones — the ones whispered by an empty chair, a photograph, or a fading voice. Questions like: Where are they now? Do they see us? Are they watching? Is death the end — or a pause between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 11:23-26, Revelation 22:1-5, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Saints We Need Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 28, 2025

Authentic sainthood is not about perfection or headline-grabbing miracles.

Title: The Saints We Need Intro: Authentic sainthood is not about perfection or headline-grabbing miracles. Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Reflection Dear Friends, Last year, I watched Father Anthonyswamy stack boxes of canned goods in the pouring rain. His small rural church had organised a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Other

Seven Bad Examples: Cain Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Jan 10, 2015

Paul says in 1 Corinthians 10, "These things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did." There is much we can learn from bad examples in the Bible.

INTRODUCTION A. Growing up it seemed to me that there were two ways to learn something 1. On rare occasions –someone of exemplary character pointed out –more like him? 2. But more often than not –my parents would observe a friend of mine doing-wrong 3. Point, “You better ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

An Example Of Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2007

In our series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we shall notice in this sermon an example of grace-oriented giving.

Scripture For the next few weeks I plan to take a break from my sermon series in Romans. I want to preach a four-week series of sermons titled “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15. There are several reasons for talking about giving. First, I want to refresh our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unlocking Blessings: A Lesson From Jabez SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Jabez's prayer is a powerful example of seeking God's blessings, expansion, guidance, and protection from evil. This sermon explores how we can apply his prayer in our lives.

Today, we will explore the prayer of Jabez found in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Jabez, despite his challenging upbringing, stood out as an honorable man. His prayer has been widely discussed and admired throughout history. Let's examine this prayer in four parts and understand why it resonates with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Prayer, Ot Characters

A Better Example – Tithes & Blessings Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Sep 10, 2006

What is our approach to Christian giving and What are the Scriptural Principles about Giving?

A better example – Tithes & Blessings Heb 7:2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all ….4 Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils. 5 And indeed those who are of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Fiery Furnance - An Example Of The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2011

A comparison of Daniel 3 to future events in Revelation

Daniel 3: 1 – 30 Future Stuff – The fiery furnace – a picture of saints during the Great Tribulation. The title says it all. We are going to take a look at the book of Daniel and see if chapter 3 is a type of what happens in the book of Revelation. In a way I would say that it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"The Example Of Real Worship" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 8, 2017

The Seraphim give us an example of how things are done in heaven and how we might worship God on earth.

Jesus said to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven," (Matthew 6:10). In this, He taught us that we can know how to go about things on earth by looking to the examples set in heaven! Isaiah tells of his vision of the seraphim worshiping God in heaven and tells us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist