Sermons on Footsteps:

Imitate Jesus

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 27, 2006

When we imitate Jesus as our Role Model, we become role models for others to follow.

IMITATE JESUS --Ephesians 5:1-5 As a child and youth I learned that anything which was an imitation was cheap and not as good in quality as the original. It was not the best product for your money. The first King James Bible that my parents gave me was genuine Moroccan leather, the very best ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Elders - Responsibility, Not Power

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 6, 2006

This is a short ordination sermon used to install a man into the office of elder. It precedes C.L.A.S.S. 101.

The Apostle Paul told Timothy, “Do not neglect the gift that is in you.” Did you know that we all have gifts? In the last two weeks, I have touched upon the parable of the wealthy landowner who gave his three servants talents before he left for a long trip. When he came back, he found that two ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before The Throne

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Jan 29, 2008

Aside from being Super Bowl Sunday, today is also known as Transfiguration Sunday in our liturgical Christian calendar, a day to remember this remarkable event, and look at how it impacts us and what effect is has on us today as Christians and followers o

The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before the Throne Today is a very special day for football fans. Today is Super Bowl Sunday. The culmination of the season, where the two, arguably, best teams in the NFL face off to prove to the world that they are the best of the best. Today is also a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

For God And Country

Contributed by Hansel Young on Jul 5, 2008

Patriotic 4th of July Message We need to pray fervently, live faithfully, and witness fruitfully in order that we might rescue our great nation.

For God and Country I Timothy 2:1-4 On July 4th, we celebrated 232 years as an Independent nation. But did you know that July 4th is not the original independence day? That’s right, the original independence day was July 2nd 1776. That’s when the members of the Continental Congress voted in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

That Trouble With Hagar Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 23, 2009

This chapter of Abraham’s life serves as a teaching time for all Christians to see exactly how we should respond the problems (sin) in our life.

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith TROUBLE WITH HAGAR Genesis 16:1-16 Intro: It is amazing the depths to which God’s own people can sink. Here is Abram, a man who is following God by faith. He has believed God enough to leave his homeland and his family behind. He has trusted God through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Got Life?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

It is a kind of weather-gauge as to your communion, whether you are proud or humble. If you are going up, God is going down in your esteem. "He must increase," said John the Baptist of the Lord Jesus; "but I must decrease."

GOT LIFE? Pastor Allan H. Kircher Associate Pastor Shell Point Baptist Church NARRATIVE COPY Delivered 2/15/09 How do we really see ourselves? And what do we do to observe ourselves as others see us? Don’t we usually look in a mirror? Have you ever considered that everything we see in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Maturity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009

So, how mature are you in the Christian faith. Have you moved forward from the day that you came to know Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or are you still in Spiritual kindergarten?

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith MOVING TOWARD MATURITY Genesis 15:7-23 Intro: Hopefully, we all know what faith is. According to the Bible in Heb. 11:1 it defines faith has, "The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." But, did you know that faith is something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Carol Revisited

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 21, 2009

This is a sermon which applies the timeless tale of the Christmas Carol to the Gospel message of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS CAROL PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE WE’VE JUST WATCH A TRAILER CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED BY WALT DISNEY STUDIOS STARING JIM CAREY........ • Show Christmas Carol trailer THE PLOT LINE : A ’ TIMELESS TALE ABOUT EBENEZER SCROOGE S A MISERLY OLD MAN WHO BELIEVES THAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

A New Day To Begin Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2010

The Gospel of John states that God has sent the Word to us in Jesus. In him is the originator of good news about what life can be when we receive it in on his terms.

Scripture The Advent and Christmas season focus on the coming and birth of Jesus Christ. We read and sing about the baby Jesus, angels, shepherds, infancy stories, and wise men. It is all marvelous stuff, but what does it really mean? Today’s Scripture text for the sermon explains it. John 1:1-18 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I See What You're Saying

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 23, 2009

How consistent are we in the messages that we send? Paul cautions Timothy (and us) to be careful with our words as well as our deeds.

Father’s Day 2009 I See What You’re Saying 1 Timothy 6:11-16 June 21, 2009 Happy Father’s Day to everyone but especially to all the fathers. This week we will take a break from our series on The Parables of Jesus to hear a special message for fathers but also for everyone who might be seeking to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Barnaba's Example Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008

This message is intended to help us realize what the Lord has given us (in both blessings and responsibilities) and encourage us to serve Him by reaching out to others.

BARNABAS’ EXAMPLE Acts 11: 19-26 INTRODUCTION: A. And the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. 1. What a wonderful testimony! 2. Folks were seen to be following the way of a man named Christ. 3. But it might be interesting to know how it all came about. B. It all began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And The Saint Of God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 15, 2009

These verses before us today portray a horrible failure in the life of one of God’s choice servants. If you remember Abraham’s journey down into Egypt in Genesis 12:10-20, you will notice some similarities between this event and that one.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith Series Sin and the Saint of God Genesis 20:1-18 Intro: These verses before us today portray a horrible failure in the life of one of God’s choice servants. If you remember Abraham’s journey down into Egypt in Genesis 12:10-20, you will notice some similarities ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Shoes Of Victory - Spiritual Warfare Part 11 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-11) Ephesians 6:15 Shoes of Victory The Roman armor, weaponry and training was incredibly advanced for their time - they are what gave the Roman militia the victorious edge battle after battle after battle. Each part was deliberately designed and meticulously measured and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: *other

Life

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Problems and provisions

INTRO: Long ago, in the days of sailing ships, a terrible storm arose and a ship was lost in a deserted area. Only one crewman survived, washed up on a small uninhabited island. The castaway’s prayer was to be rescued (deliverance from this lonely place). Each day he looked out over the ocean but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jabez, A Role Model In Prayer--Part One Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 5, 2007

This is the first of a three part series on the Prayer of Jabez as an example for praying for God to bless the local Church in effective outreach for His Kingdom of God.

Jabez. A Role Model for Prayer, Part I I Chronicles 4:9-10, OT, pg 363: “Jabez was more honourable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, I gave birth to him in pain. Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist