Sermons on Examples To The Flock:

Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Aug 24, 2019

Being an example

A missionary to Africa told the story of an elderly woman who was reached with the gospel. Though she was blind and could neither read nor write, she wanted to share her new found faith with others. She went to the missionary and asked for a copy of the Bible in French. When she got it, she asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judges 6-8 Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

The story of Gideon is passionate and challenging. He lived a good life but set a bad example to the leaders. God exalted him but he built his own kingdom. Beware of the call.

Text: Judges 6-8, Theme: Gideon and Israel Part 1 Introduction of Gideon: We will do two studies out of the chapters 6-8. The first one is about the Call and ministry of Gideon, and the second is about the later part of Gideon’s life including his children and their end. His leadership is found ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Building A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 6, 2000

Learn how to build a life of faith by looking at the 3 secrets of faithfulness from the life of Abraham.

Building a Life of Faith (Hebrews 11:8-18) We’re in week three of a series on built for life - on how to build a great life. All of us want to build great lives, and the Bible tells us how we can do that. Today we’re going to talk about building a life of faith. How do you get God’s approval? By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Pleases God

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Nov 10, 2000

This Sermon Will Expand Your Faith By Knowing That Only If You Plasce Your Faith In God, God Will Be Please And Will Answer You Needs

-----------------The Epistle of Hebrews----------------------------------------Chapter 11--------------------- 1: Now faith is the substance of things hope for and the evidence of things not seen. 6: But without Faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Brief Meditation

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000

A devotion for growing believers

As I begin to type this it is 8:09 am. The temperature outside is 30 degrees. Just ten minutes ago, I was taking care of my dogs so I could come back inside and set to work without distractions or other obligations on my mind. Their water dish was still about half full, but it was half full of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-5

Denomination: Orthodox

Where Is Your Trust ?

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Trusting God one hundred percent as seen in King Hezekiah’s life.

(1) INTRODUCTION: We see the reality of the verses here in Isaiah 30 being lived out in Isaiah 37 where King Hezekiah and the whole of Judah is under threat by Assyria - they are confronted with a BIG and REAL PROBLEM - a multiplication of the forces of darkness against them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:1-7, Isaiah 30:1-18

Denomination: *other

Our Daily Bread

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

How does God’s provision come. Extracting principles from the life fo Elijah as to God’s provision.

(1) INTRODUCTION: God promises us ’daily bread’ (Matt 6:11) which starts with the WORD of God (Matt 4:4). Many times we don’t receive God’s promised provision as we don’t keep His Word or we receive provision but not from the Word of God and miss God’s will. The Prodigal Son is an example of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: *other

Dynamic Faith Series

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

What type of faith that God wants us to display

Dynamic Faith Matt. 8:5-10 Intro- What I believe that Jesus was trying to say to the Roman centurion, is you have dynamic faith. You have a faith that is captiviating, usable, powerful. The centurion had a faith that was remarkable in that those around could see it and know it. People I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Manna Ceased

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 8, 2001

What do we do if something we have been use to is no longer there?

Illustration: “Mamma,” said a little girl, “ my Sunday school teacher tells me that this world is only a place in which God lets us live for a while, that we may prepare for a better world. But momma, I do not see anybody preparing. I see you preparing to go into the country, and Aunt Eliza is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:6-12

Denomination: *other

Go, Your Faith Has Saved You

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

Prayer: it works.

“Go, your faith has saved you” Given at St John the Evangelist, Rishworth and Christ Church, Barkisland, West Yorkshire, England, 29th October 2000 In the name of the living God, +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Once upon a time (and doesn’t it fill you with dread when a sermon begins with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Is Your Faith Alive Or Dead? Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001

How can you know for sure if you are a Christian? James has a pretty good idea . . .

Is Your Faith Alive or Dead? James 2:14-26 Suppose I were to stand before you today and hold up this object (in this case, a piece of chewing gum) and tell you that it is a piece of gum. How would you know that what I am saying is true? You could assume that I am telling the truth because you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Real Faith

Contributed by Mike Busby on Jan 28, 2001

A challenge to anyone who professes to have faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION It’s not what we claim to be as Christians, but what we are seen to be that really matters. Anyone can claim to have faith in Christ, but if that claim to faith is not backed up or authenticated by the things we do, then, says James, it’s nothing more than dead faith: an empty ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Blessings Turn To Curses

Contributed by Ralph Hill on Feb 20, 2001

Many of the people who shouted "Hallelujah!" as Jesus came into Jerusalem shouted "Crucify Him!" just a few days later.

“Don’t Let Blessings Turn To Curses” Luke 19:28-40 Ralph Edwin Hill, Greenwood United Methodist Church 18 February 2001 As they drew near to Jerusalem, the disciples knew that something was up. After securing a donkey in a most unusual manner, they led Jesus and the donkey down the hill toward ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Methodist

Get Out Of The Boat Series

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 30, 2003

Do you want to grow in your relationship with Christ? Are you having a hard time making that first step? This passage encourages you to put your trust in God and help you get out of the boat of your life.

#2343 Stepping Out Of The Boat: Daring To Live The Life That God Has For You! Going To The Next Level Series Matthew 14:22-34 Let me ask you a few questions today… How many would like to move forward in your relationship with Christ? How many have felt like you’ve been stuck in a rut? In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Foursquare

"In The Hands Of God"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 30, 2003

Five loaves and two fish illustrate for us the miracles that happen when place our lives in the hands of God

When I hold a basketball in my hands, it’s merely a basketball, but when you place that same basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan, it turns into collegiate and professional championships. Put a golf club in any of our hands, and it’s merely a golf club, but when you place that same golf club ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist