Sermons on Follow My Example:

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example In Resisting Satan Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

Jesus didn’t just defeat temptation for Himself — He demonstrated how you can walk in victory. Armed with the Word. Filled with the Spirit. Anchored in your God-given identity. Temptation is inevitable — but defeat is not.

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example in Resisting Satan June 8, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 4:1-11 We’ve spent the last several months pulling back the veil on the enemy’s tactics — exposing his schemes, his snares, and his shadow games. Let’s be real: Satan is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Fathers Set A Divine Example For Your Children. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 6, 2024

As fathers, we have been entrusted with a sacred responsibility - to raise our children in the ways of the Lord.

As fathers, we have been entrusted with a sacred responsibility - to raise our children in the ways of the Lord. In Deuteronomy 6:5-7, we are commanded to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might" and to "teach these words diligently ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

First Do...then Teach

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

A little different take on the Ascension, using the words of Luke: "all that Jesus began to do and to teach"...giving special emphasis to the sequence, First Do...then Teach.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on May 23, 2004. Title: First Do…Then Teach Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Many people are quite familiar with the death of Jesus Christ … • And His resurrection… • But people aren’t quite as familiar with the Ascension… • The Ascension of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Not Looking For Know It All People Series

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 3, 2013

You will identify 2 types of rest, v.28 says: I will give you rest, In v.29 says: you will find rest. So there is a rest god gives you, and there is a rest you will find. v.30 god is saying here, my work my business is easy.

Jesus was explaining in this scripture as he taught the people something fundamental about the work of the ministry. The first thing he told them is: COME UNTO ME all ye that labour and are hearty laden, that is how we were all before we come to know Christ. We were laden with Sins, with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Operation Andrew Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2003

A sermon on the Apostle Andrew!

Operation Andrew The Story of the Apostle Andrew John 1, 6, 12- Selected passages Sermon for 3/5/2000 Introduction: A. The story of Edward Kimball. Many of us have never heard of Edward Kimball, a Sunday school teacher. B. He won a young fellow to the Lord, he was a Boston shoe salesman, and got ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My 2 Or 3 Dads

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Jun 17, 2008

We all are born with a dad, some even have 2. But we all have a Heavenly Father.

My Two, or Three Dads Ephesians 5:25 - 6:4 Giving honor to father’s and mothers is biblical. Today we are giving honor to father’s. TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL NEVER HEAR A DAD SAY 10. Well, how ‘bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 9. Now that you’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism For The Ordinary Person

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006

Using Steve Sjogren’s Servant Evangelism to demonstrate how ordinary people like us can evangelize through acts of kindness.

According to Jesus the greatest commandments are to “love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When Jesus referred to neighbor he wasn’t just speaking of the person who lived next door, but to every person, whether they are like us or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19, Exodus 1:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Complementary Perspectives On The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2002

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission - Mt. 28:18-20;Mark 16:15;Luke 24:46-49;John 20:21; Acts 1:8

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission It is important to remember that our perspective determines how we respond to truth. If we see a car as only a racing machine we will fail to utilize all of its potential in carrying goods from one place to another. In the same way, if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Perfect People Allowed Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 9, 2007

Creating a "come as you are" culture in the church with A Contagious Allowance, A Contagious Attitude, and A Contagious Artwork.

We’re in the series "BE CONTAGIOUS!" We’re talking about what it takes to BE CONTAGIOUS with God’s love. Today we want to talk about creating a "come as you are" culture in the church. The title for this message comes from John Burke’s book but the content is based on Ephesians 2:8-10. 8 God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 26th Sermon--"Speak!" [The Communication of our Witness]--"5 Principles for Talking to People about Jesus"

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 3 Acts 5:17-20 Go=the consistency of our witness Go to work looking to witness/school/dr.’s office/gas station/golfing! Stand=the courage of our witness Overcoming fear/heart pounding out of chest! How to be bold and courageous, and have courage born of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Occupytill I Come

Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 10, 2001

Of all of the modern English deffinitions of the word occupy, we each choose the one that we wish. Let us look at the meaning of the word according to Jesus

In the Gospel of Luke the Lord uses a parable to teach us a lesson concerning what is expected of His servants while He is away in a far country making preparation to receive His kingdom. Although we have studied this passage many times, the Holy Ghost has recently shown a light on one little word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Your Faith Your Way

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 22, 2002

Telling our story in a way that fits our personalities. Adapted straight out of "Becoming A Contagous Christian" material

Sharing YOUR Faith YOUR Way: Acts 3-4 October 19-20, 2002 Intro: Last week my wife came home from work and said, “I feel bad. I realized on the way home that I had an opportunity to share my faith with a co-worker and I blew it. She had asked a question about how we balance life with both of us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23, Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prayer was important to Jesus, and as followers of Christ, we should follow His example.

Ever wonder how Jesus did all the amazing things He did? Besides being God's Son, He was always praying. If it was a big deal for Jesus, it should be a big deal for us too. Imagine you're playing a video game. You're on the final boss level, and it's tough. But then, you find a power-up. It gives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Ephesians 6:18

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith, Meditation, Divine Communication

Standing Out

Contributed by Jonathan Coleman on Nov 18, 2012

A sermon I preached to my youth group regarding the qualities to be an example of believers mentioned in 1st Tim. 4:12. The qualities will help Born-again teenagers, and all who hear, stand out among their worldly peers, while at the same time leading the

Standing Out Thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight. In preparing for this sermon, when considering my audience I found it most appropriate to preach to you tonight from 1st Tim. 4: 12. Let’s go there “Don’t let anyone look down on your because you are young; but be an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Holiness

"My Sheep..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 12, 2005

It’s when the fish opens his mouth that he gets caught. We can learn a lot from God’s creatures. Another great example is the lesson we all can learn from the relationship of the Shepherd & his Sheep. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction It’s so intresting how God takes a little story and teaches with it some of life’s greatest lessons. E.G. As Jesus sat and talked with the multitudes it was never without the complainers. While planting the truth of the Gospel in the hearts of those willing to listen, He speaks a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist