Sermons on Examples Of Apostasy:

Will The Real Leader Please Stand!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 16, 2011

The leader understands that God has placed the church in the world and the leader is keenly aware of the value and eternal purpose for which the body of Christ exists. God did not put the church here to serve you but for you to serve Jesus and

WILL THE REAL LEADER PLEASE STAND UP! Mark 10-42-43 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Models Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016

Paul is suggesting we should not necessarily limit ourselves to colleagues, or instructors or even celebrities, maybe especially celebrities, as our examples. We should look to God.

Ephesians 5:1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. You know those puzzles with a thousand pieces or so? Some are really difficult. If you've ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: *other

Clever Sharing Of The Good News

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2024

Looking at the story of the wasteful servant without trying to be too specific can be helpful to us today.

Friday of the 31st Week in Course 2024 Parables from Jesus struck the listeners as stories that might help them understand God’s kingdom. Often the real challenge is to look at the story as a whole, and ask what general lesson Jesus is trying to help us learn. The parable we just heard is one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-5, Luke 16:1-8, Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

Lord, I Know That What Your Word Says ... But

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Aug 15, 2004

You see ... when we know right from wrong and we still choose to do wrong, then I believe that we suffer from one of two problems.

Preached at Living Stone Community Church Standish, Maine on 15 August 2004 6:00 pm service Please stand for the reading of God’s word. [v.7] For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Profile Of A Spiritual Defector

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

A sermon on backsliding and its effect on Demas.

A PROFILE OF A SPIRITUAL DEFECTOR TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:10 2 Timothy 4:10 KJV For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; . . . . I. INTRODUCTION -- ONE OF MINISTRY’S MOST DEVASTATING BURDENS -One of the most devastating burdens about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christ's Example Can Empower All Of Us To Endure Injustice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.”

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.” Although the author is speaking specifically to Christian slaves in this section, what he says applies to all Christians. More correctly, what applies to all Christians, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Examples Of Faith / Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2

Contributed by Emma Hodge on Aug 14, 2016

Who shows us their faith & do we show our faith to them, with detailed look at Rahab.

Last week we looked at the "Meaning of Faith" and this week's theme is related as it is "Examples of Faith” and I want to start by asking you a question, Who has shown you their faith in their lives? While faith can be classed as a personal characteristic it affects everything which we ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What Example Do You Set For Your Children's Faith

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2016

What does it mean when we say, “We engage to religiously educate our children.” This is not saying that we will educate our children in religion. It says we will religiously educate.

Last week we learned that the Gospel is all that matters. I hope we all left here with that thought embedded in our hearts so that everything in our lives will revolve around the Gospel. Well today we’re going to go a step further with that thought as we think about the message we send to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Follow The Example Of The Apostles - Matthew 10:1-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 1, 2025

Imagine being chosen for something world-changing… not because of your qualifications, but in spite of them. That’s what happened when Jesus called the twelve apostles.

Go! And Follow the Example of the Apostles Matthew 10:1-4 Introduction: Who Were These 12 Ordinary Men? Imagine being chosen for something world-changing… not because of your qualifications, but in spite of them. That’s what happened when Jesus called the twelve apostles. Fishermen, a tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, Luke 6:12-13, John 15:16, John 1:41-47, Acts 2:14, Acts 12:2, Revelation 1:9, John 20:28, Matthew 27:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-5, Romans 10:14-15, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living As An Example Of Faith. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-11

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 8, 2024

Learning how to live as an example for others showing the Love of Christ.

Living as an example of Faith 1st Thessalonians 1:1-11 Stand with, hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men Of God Emulate The Examples Of Abraham, Jacob, Boaz, And Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the examples of Abraham, Jacob, Boaz, and Christ, and how we can apply their principles to our own lives.

As men of God, we are called to lead, protect, and love our families with the same devotion and character as the biblical heroes who came before us. In this sermon, we will explore the examples of Abraham, Jacob, Boaz, and Christ, and how we can apply their principles to our own lives. Leading ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

"A Better Warning" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to realize that if one is not moving closer to God, one is moving further away. - Heart: For the people to have a healthy fear of God. Hamds: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crisscross Double Cross Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009

We are secure in our faith. John tells us that those who walk away from the faith were never a part of the faith to begin with.

In 1936, when delays slowed construction, over $130,000 was invested in a novel safety feature: a vast net -- similar to a circus net -- suspended under the Golden Gate Bridge. The safety net extended ten feet wider than the bridge’s width and fifteen feet further than the roadway’s length. It gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Without Ethics Is Worse Than Dead Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2010

False teachers are reckless and do not fear the consequences of their behavior. For some, ethics mean nothing to them.

Faith Without Ethics Is Worse Than Dead (2 Peter 2:13-16) 1. As Christians, we have to balance many truths. On the one hand, we are all sinners and need to learn to forgive others and move on. On the other hand, we need to hold our leaders to godly standards and sound doctrine and must safeguard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Discipline

Contributed by Don Baggett on Oct 20, 2009

We have to discipline our children, and sometimes the things they do are so funny, we have to hold back our laughter in the midst of discipline. There’s nothing funny about the sin that God’s people commit against Him.

People are funny, and the funniest people, in my judgement are children. As much as we love our children, we soon find out that they require discipline. When my oldest son was born, I took his picture with me to show people. I showed it to an elderly black lady, and I’ll never forget what she ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist