Sermons on Godly Example:

Embracing God During Confusing Times

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Dec 19, 2006

What if your fiance announced she was pregnant with someone else’s child? Talk about confusion. How do we embrace God during confusing times? We’ll use Joseph and Mary as examples.

God With Us: Embracing God During Confusing Times Circumstances have a way of making us feel that God isn’t with us. See if you feel the confusion in these verses Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 13, 2006

God wants all of us to jump into Him! He wants us full throttle, diving into Him despite the fear and trusting that he is there to catch us and that it will be amazing. And He wants to use us to make a difference and be an example.

Tonight I would like to start with a movie clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Indy and his father have been forced to help the Nazis find the Holy Grail, the cup which Jesus used at the Last Supper with His disciples. Towards the end of their adventure, Indy’s father is shot, leaving him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Purpose Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 30, 2006

From the sermon series TRUE NORTH. Remembering that God’s Purpose is discovered through the TRUE CALL, TRUE WAY, TRUE GOAL. The Apostle Paul is our example of recognizing and fulfilling Gods Purpose for our lives.

TRUE PURPOSE Text: Acts 16:6-12 What makes the difference between a good parent and a GREAT parent? What makes the difference between a good teacher and a GREAT teacher. What makes the difference between a good coach and a GREAT coach. What makes the difference a good follower of Christ and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray - Part One

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

David’s life is an example for all of us not just with his experiences in life, but (as well) his experiences in prayer. If there was anyone in the Bible who really understood the ups and downs of prayer it had to have been David.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Introduction: Last week we considered the differences between a little boy named David and a great king, named Saul. If you remember, King Saul had been told the Word of God by the prophet Samuel. But King Saul disobeyed Samuel and the Word of the Lord. The result was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Spirit Lead You As He Did With Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 24, 2005

Failure to be aware of how the Holy Spirit is leading us is an indication of our need to grow in enlightenment, discernment and spiritual resonance with the voice of the Spirit of God. Joseph is a good example of one who overlooked the short term persp

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Joseph Genesis 37:5-37:38 Too many of us fail to grow in our sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit. As a result, disappointments are allowed to develop into discouragement that eventuate in depression. Failure to be aware of how the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problems With Carnal Christians

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2003

Encourage people to not be argumentative through your own fine example. Paul writes, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1. Let everyone know the advantages of being controlled by the Spirit versus the disadvantages of living according to one’s fleshly desires. Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Miss The Promised Land

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Our walk is a faith walk. If we walk by faith, then we cannot walk by sight. The account of Israel struggling to enter into Canaan is full of examples for us today on walking by sight and not by faith. (Based on a teaching by Chuck Swindoll)

How to Miss The Promised Land INTRODUCTION: · The Christian walk, is a faith walk, we walk by faith and not by sight - a confidence in God’s Word · Heb 11:1 - without faith it is impossible to please Him · We must believe God’s Word, even when it seems ridiculous · Even when it seems risky, when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reformation: Understanding God's Love

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2008

I begin with an illustration of Dr. Rev. Newton in discussion with a Jewish man who challenged the conlusion to a prayer.... "in the name of jesus Christ..." It’s a great ending. This is an example of the culture we live in and the challenge to the "tru

In Jesus Holy Name October 26, 2008 Text: John 3:7 & Titus 3:7 (GN) Redeemer “Reformation: Understanding God’s Love” Earlier this fall our District President was attending the Oakland A’s Baseball game. Before the game Thrivent sponsored their pre game BBQ in the parking lot. All ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Building Strong Foundations Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2009

The Holy Spirit does not work through a vacuum but through believers, the body of Christ. The first church set us a good example: Build on the foundation of God’s Word, build a strong fellowship, and make prayer a priority.

The Spirit works through the Body of Christ This passage paints for us a very happy picture. • Earlier on, Apostle Peter preached and "about 3000 were added to the church." • It is the start of something new. Something the apostles have not done before. • But it looks like a smooth start. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah - Character Development Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007

For a believer to have authority they need to be people of character. Elijah was an ordinary man like us fashioned into an extraordinary man by God. This sermon covers the basis of Elijah’s contrasting character in the days he lived an example to us.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare For Peace Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2007

Paul delivers some closing exhortations to the Philippian saints which will result in God-given peace. He tells them that if they engage in proper prayer, proper ways of thinking and follow his teaching and example, they will experience peace.

1. The first preparation for peace is looking to the right source (6-7) 2. The second preparation for peace is living with the right mind (8) 3. The third preparation for peace is learning from the right man (9) PHILIPPIANS 4:6-9 Have you ever just had one of those days? Maybe you can relate to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day: Joseph

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 16, 2009

This is a Father’s Day sermon using Jesus’ earthly father, Joseph, as an example. It is alliterated and PowerPoint is available. I can also give you a link to a great video clip, just e-mail me.

FATHER’S DAY: JOSPEH Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Well, let me start out today by saying “Happy Father’s Day” to all of our Dads. One little boy, when asked to explain about Father’s Day, said, “It’s just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Rehoboam Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 19, 2009

Rehoboam was almost a hero. He stood at the threshold of greatness but chose poorly and destroyed everything his father and grandfather had built. Through his example we can perhaps learn to better follow the ways of Jesus.

Heroes Rehoboam 1 Kings 12:1-14 February 15, 2009 In 1997, Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution’s Air and Space Museum to commemorate the 70th anniversary of her father’s historic solo flight across ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Avoiding The Mistakes Of Parenting (Part 2 - Discipline) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2007

One of the biggest mistakes parents can make is not properly disciplining their children. In this lesson we look at the tragic examples of some biblical characters who did not discipline their children. The sermon ends with some suggestions for proper d

Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all our dads. 1. Let me start with a little Father’s Day humor. 2. One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” B. I have a Top 10 List for you: Top Ten Things ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deliverance

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

Deliverance from evil spirits is an important part of the continuing mission of Jesus Christ. The Bible contains many examples of deliverance both during and after the earthly ministry of Jesus. Believers in Jesus today have the authority and opportunity

Deliverance The term deliverance in religion describes the process by which a person is delivered from the control a demon or demons. Deliverance is achieved by driving out evil spirits using the authority of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. If a person has ever been involved in occult ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic