Sermons on Examples:

Christian Service & Worship

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 31, 2016

The example set by Mary of Bethany

Last week we looked at the subject of worship. We saw Mary’s devotion, how she humbled herself and sacrificed much giving Jesus the best she had to give. She gave the Lord the type of worship God is looking for. She was willing to give her time and energy; she was willing to give not only ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 21, 2015

The perfect example of Christ's obediance

Introduction The outline for this message came out of the "Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible." Our question today is “what is baptism all about? The answer is found in studying Jesus' baptism and John's reaction to Jesus' baptism. Lets outline our passage this way: 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fairweather Friend Or Best Friend Forever (Bff)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 4, 2018

Understanding Christ's example of "friend".

Mid-week Message/Devotion May 6, 2018 John 15:9-17 Fairweather Friend or Best Friend Forever (BFF) Yesterday, I was shopping for colored sand at Hobby Lobby for the sand ceremony in an upcoming wedding. As I strolled the aisles, I was approached by a beautiful young lady, who ran up to me, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foolishness Follows Your Family

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

David's poor example as a father

"Foolishness Follows Your Family" 1 Kings 1 Father's Day - 6/19/2005 Intro: This morning we want to talk about one of the greatest investments you can make. More important than investing in stocks and bonds, or a good mutual fund, is investing in the lives of your children. Dr. Tony Evans once ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hard Sermon For A Hard Heart Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Ahab was the quintessential bad example

Ahab I Kings 21:1-19 The party aboard ship was in full swing. Speeches were being made by the captain, the crew, and all the guests were really enjoying the week-long voyage. Sitting at the head table was a seventy-year-old man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Witness Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

The example, expectation and examination of witnessing

WITNESS In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released and quickly rose to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is love.” The lyrics were very simple, “What the world needs now is love ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mother's Day 2024

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025

Mary, an example of a godly woman.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 1:26-38; 46-56 1. Sixteen years. How old was Mary when Jesus was born? 2. She needed a Savior. What is our reaction to the claim Mary was born without sin? (Immaculate Conception). “My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior” (1:47). B. HOW WAS MARY AN EXAMPLE OF A GODLY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Template Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 4, 2023

This is a funeral idea and an example with verses.

Good afternoon On behalf of the Family, I would like to thank each of you for being here today. Moments like this are never easy. Saying goodbye to someone we love is one of the hardest things we must do, but having people show love and share in the loss eases the pain. Let's start this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:1, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Leper And A Centurion.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 17, 2023

Two examples of faith in Jesus.

A LEPER AND A CENTURION. Matthew 8:1-13. At the beginning of the Sermon of the Mount Jesus had been ‘set’ and ‘His disciples came unto Him’ (cf. Matthew 5:1). At the end of the Sermon we were told of the other people who had been listening in, how they had been amazed at His teaching: ‘For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon - Advent Continues -The Ultimate Example Of God’s Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 10, 2024

Advent, the season of anticipation reminds us of the hope we have in God, the peace we have with God and the love we have that always seeking and pursuing us for our good and for God’s glory. We find a compelling picture of God’s love in the book of Hosea.

Sermon - The Ultimate Example of God’s Love Scriptures: John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Hosea 11:1-12, Romans 3:10-12, 2 Timothy 2:13, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Have The Courage?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 6, 2002

David showed us a good example of courage and bad example of being a coward. Which one will you follow?

David Do You Have the Courage? Or Are You a Coward? Introduction A. Remember back in 1995 we had this Young QB on the Steelers names Stewart B. In 95 we made him Slash C. And Slash was great D. Everyone loved slash E. Well eventually he became the starter F. And well now, everybody does not like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Success!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008

There is success, and then there is real success. Paul is an example of real success, and wants Timothy to follow that example. We can too.

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Intro: We live in an ever-darkening world. 1. in spite of happy talk to the contrary, while things are better technologically and sometimes economically, morally and spiritually there is nowhere the unregenerate world can go but down. 2. one of the things that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Facing The Storms Of Life Like Jesus

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 10, 2007

This is my "first sermon". It uses the example of Jesus in the Garden as an example of how we can face the storms of life.

Good morning! Today is kind of an anniversary for me and I’m really excited to be here with you today to mark this day. You see, it was eleven years ago today that I was sitting out there in a pew in my dress blues after my thirteen-week vacation at Perris Island, South Carolina. I can still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roll Call Of The Saints

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2013

Jesus, who has set the example for us, has finished the race and is at the right hand of the Father. We need to follow his example and that of the other heroes of the faith. These examples encourage us to finish the race.

Roll Call of the Saints Hebrews 12:1-4 Rev. Mark A. Barber Introduction Today, the first Sunday of November, is the Sunday on the church calendar which is set apart to remember the faithful service of Christians over twenty centuries who have gone on to their eternal reward. All Saints Day is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Philip The Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 1, 2013

Philip's life serves as our example of what Intentional Christian Living is.

I got curious and did a search on Intentional Christianity. Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Greenville, SC, made a commitment last fall to be a part of ICE. The area around the church has exploded in growth recently with approximately 67,000 people living within ten minutes of the church. (SBC SC ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43

Denomination: Baptist