Sermons on Follow Gods Example:

A Great Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 13, 2007

Every person is capable of demonstrating great faith in God.

A GREAT FAITH Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION Please open your bibles to Matthew 8:5-13. This passage says that Jesus was amazed at the centurion’s faith and healed his servant. Jesus said that he had not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. What makes one’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Plans - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007

Explaining from Genesis and Ephesians how God has planned for a marriage to be.

Have you ever watched the television series, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? It’s the show where a team of designers go to the home of a family who has fallen on hard times, perhaps they are financially drained by a health problem, family member has died, . In every case there is a definite need, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Methodist

Following The Footsteps Of Jesus

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

How to become more like Jesus!

FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1COR 15 VS 1-20 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 (NKJV) 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you--unless you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: *other

Follow Your Heart Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 7:14-25 Title: Follow Your Heart Romans 7:14-25 14 For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate. 16 But if I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 7, 2023

As we think about this myth that some Christians believe, let’s begin by considering what the heart really is.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - Follow Your Heart Introduction In our series on Myths Some Christians Believe we have talked about: - God won’t give me more than I can handle - God just wants me to be happy - I could never forgive that person All of these can be heard frequently and although ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following In The Steps Of James

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 21, 2021

A Patronal festival sermon that looks at some of the qualities of James, and how we can be inspired to seek out own gifts (illustration found on http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/e/evangelism.htm)

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn't able to buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Anglican

God's Greatness In Grandparents

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011

If you’re a Grandparent and a Christian then you need to know that God has put greatness within you to be lavished on your Grandchildren. You just might be sharing ice cream with one of the giants of our faith who just hasn’t grown up yet.

Gods Greatness in Grandparents 2 Timothy 1:1-14 If you’re a Grandparent and a Christian then you need to know that God has put greatness within you to be lavished on your Grandchildren. At a round-table discussion, various religious leaders tried to answer the question "When does life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conduct That Pleases God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 15, 2013

This portion of Scripture strongly encourages Christians to live lives of unceasing prayer, praise, and practical sanctification. God pleasing, Bible based conduct draws us closer to God and to each other.

CONDUCT THAT PLEASES GOD TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (KJV), “1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Enoch

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 24, 2008

Enoch’s life demonstrates what it means to walk with God.

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:5 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Enoch Introduction There is only one left in the United States of America. Since Harry Richard Landis died 2 weeks ago, there is only 1 left. Landis was the oldest U.S. veteran of World War I. He died on February 11 at the age of 108. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith To See It Through Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Nov 7, 2007

When everyone around him saw insurmountable Giants, Joshua saw the Promise of God. He modeled for us how Faith is essential to realizing God’s promises and plans for our lives.

The Faith to See it Through Grant van Boeschoten November 4, 2007 I have heard it said that you cannot determine a man’s greatness by his wealth and ability, but rather by what it takes to discourage him. I hope that I am not talking to a discouraged people this morning. And today, I want ...read more

Following Jesus To The Water

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

The world is confused about baptism. We follow Christ to the water to be baptized like him.

FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WATER FOCUS: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS GIVES PRINCIPLES THAT CHRISTIANS CAN FOOLOW AS THEY FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER. FUNCTION: TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER AS A MODEL FOR BAPTISM. INTRODUCTION In the religious world there have been many ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Settle For Second Best Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Nov 7, 2010

We need to follow the example of our God... He showed us His best, He teaches us His best, and He is directing us to the best way in life...

“Don’t settle for second best” Introduction: Good morning, we are now entering into new series “Giving God Our Very Best”… this is about how to honor the LORD by giving God our very best. In order to do that, we need to be wholehearted in everything we do. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Tag Team Revival!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 22, 2003

God’s ways are so far past our ways! The battle plan of Jonathan was laughable from man’s point of view, but God saw in Jonathan great "faith." Also note the great loylaty of Jonathan’s armour bearer. What a message for the Church today!

Title of the Message: “Tag Team Revival!” 1 Samuel 13: 22 So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found. Only two swords. In all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith, I'm Here Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

God is always with us whether we realize it or not.

*Open with skit* Have a man standing and looking at a piece of art work (Man 1), another man walks up (Man 2) and they stand next to each other for a moment. Man 2 - turns to the other man and says, “What do you think about this piece?” Man 1 - answers by completely bashing the piece of art as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Live By Faith

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 24, 2008

A lesson in learning to trust God from the book of Habakkuk

Habakkuk 2:1-4 “How Do I Live By Faith?” I have some friends who are doing what is known as "living by faith." To them, and to many who use that phrase, it means that they are trusting totally on God to supply their financial needs. As a matter of fact, most people who use the term "living by ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational