Sermons on Exemplary Lifestyle:

Open Secret

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Disciples

OPEN SECRET (JOHN 19:38-42) Fourth century church theologian Augustine told of a Victorinus (a renowned philosopher and teacher in Rome; who had even been honored with a statue in the Roman forum) who was converted to Christianity in his old age. He came to Simplicius, one eminent at the time for ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 49: Preach With Balance Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2018

How can we teach our congregations to balance Christian essentials with non-essentials? How can we overcome bigotry on non-essential doctrines, while still maintaining our preference.

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of balanced preaching. Lesson Intro In Acts 20:27 Paul informs the the church of God in Ephesus that he had preached to them the whole counsel of God. Most preachers that do not have a structured annual preaching plan are guilty of over-preaching their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Legacy

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 16, 2013

The greatest thing we can leave our offspring is a godly legacy. This sermon speaks of 3 things necessary to leave godly legacy and features a powerful personal testimony by a young man impacted by the legacy of his godly grandfather.

Legacy Chuck Sligh June 16, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. The basic skeleton is borrowed from Gerald Flurry’s sermon, “Leaving a Lasting Legacy” found on Sermoncetral.com; the meat on the skeleton is all my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Likes A Wishy Washy God

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2014

Our society today acts like it prefers a wimpy, compromising deity, that will agree its sins are ok. But an honest appraisal of what we will respect and honor as God demands that God be exactly who the Bible portrays: the Holy & uncompromising God!

NOBODY LIKES A WISHY WASHY GOD 1 Sam. 15:29; Ex. 32:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE. Two convicts were working on a chain gang. "I heard the warden's daughter up and married a guy down on cellblock D," the first con says to the other. "The warden's mighty upset about it too." "Why?" asks the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Scandal

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 8, 2013

Truth be told this morning, Scandals are nothing new as it pertains to God’s people. That is a sad reality, but when viewed at the other end of the spectrum, it is also a blessing in disguise. The fact of the matter, the Bible is full of scandals

TITLE: SCANDAL SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 1:1-18 This past Thursday evening the hit ABC Drama television show – ‘SCANDAL’ – returned for its new season. The show has captured the attention of America and depicts what goes on behind the scenes with those that run our country. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Safeguarding The Good Life-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 21, 2015

3 of 3. Joshua prepared the children of Israel for entrance into the promised land. God's people must be prepared to enter the good/abundant life. But How can they safeguard it? The Good Life is Safeguarded at/by/thru...

SAFEGUARDING The GOOD LIFE-III—Joshua 3:1-6 Good Life/Well/Abundant Attention: Some things are worth protecting. The Good Life we have in Christ is particularly worth safeguarding/ protecting. Need: We all want ‘the good life.’ Joshua prepared the children of Israel for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Is Calling. Are We Listening? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 6, 2015

Our text reveals much about wisdom; what it is and from where it comes. 1- Wisdom calls from along life’s way 2- Wisdom speaks trustworthy things 3- Wisdom fears the Lord 4- Wisdom produces good fruit

INTRO.- Normally we think that wisdom comes with age, but not always. Sometimes it comes from the mouths of children. · Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” · Michael, 14, said, “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-11, Proverbs 8:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turkeys, Eagles, Saints And Riches

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 17, 2012

Sermon 1 in Eph series. Christians who do not know who they are in Christ and what they have from God in Christ will not walk in Christ as God has planned that His people should walk. This sermon is an introduction to the book of Eph.

Turkeys, Eagles, Saints and Riches Chuck Sligh January 15, 2012 The Introduction was adapted from Coy Wylie’s sermon, “Ephesians – God’s Mysteries Revealed” and most of the third point was adapted from Warren Wiersbe’s treatment of this passage in The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Ingredients For A Happy Marriage

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

This passage is famous for how God used Elisha to raise the son of the Shunamite couple from the dead than for the great relationship between the couple. If not for this great relationship between man and wife, the devil would have stolen their son.

SOME IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE 2 KINGS 4:8-25 8 One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Live Fearlessly: An Easter Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2010

As believers, we can fearlessly “practice the resurrection.”

LIVING FEARLESSLY! REV. 1:12-18 Sermon Objective: As believers, we can fearlessly “practice the resurrection.” INTRO: Good Morning. CHRIST HAS RISEN! HE HAS RISEN INDEED!!!! May I ask you to read the Apostle’s Creed with me? It will not be on the screens. I would ask you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Eternal Question

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A Reflection on the question Jesus asked his disciples... 'who do you say that I am?'.

THE ETERNAL QUESTION... WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? ISAIAH 51:1-6; ROMANS 12:1-8; MATTHEW 16:13-20 Introduction: A friend once asked the famous scientist, Isidor Rabi, who was also a Nobel Prize winner, how he had become a scientist. Rabi replied by relating a story from his childhood. He said that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

The Supernatural Gifts Defined

I stated previously that some had been taught that God gave them a spiritual gift. It may be the gift of "helps" or "mercy." Suppose someone needs prayer for deliverance or healing. The person praying for them would need the gift of discernment to determine the root of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Leviticus 9:23-24, John 14:12, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plot Twist : Failure Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Oct 5, 2023

I remember at the beginning of the year feeling that, feeling that so intently. I want to show you what I shared at the beginning of this year, and then maybe you will see the topic in our series I am going to talk about today:

Let us be honest: this year was also a challenging year for some if not all of us. We lost loved ones, and businesses changed. Loadshedding and the ripple effect it has. Fires destroying homes and family members not speaking to each other. Job losses, to mention a few. I remember at the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-7, Ezra 9:14-15, Hosea 1:2, Hosea 3:1, Hosea 3:2-3, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's A Preacher To Do? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 20, 2022

After Paul's customary, brief introduction, he moved right into the challenges facing Timothy in his ministry in Ephesus. We can distill Paul's advice to Timothy down into four directives.

Introduction: A. Ministry can be a challenge for ministers and for members – How’s that for an understatement? B. But imagine seeing this “want ad” for a preacher: 1. “Must have experience as a shepherd, CEO, office manager, educator, salesman, diplomat, referee, writer, theologian, politician, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Press On!

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 29, 2023

This is an expository sermon in a series from Philippians.

Title: “Press On!” Scripture: Phil. 3:12-14 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-30-23 Intro: Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team — a heartbreaking experience for any teenager. Then he became one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible