Sermons on Hereditary Pattern:

God's Pattern For Fatherhood

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2002

God is very interested in men becoming good fathers. Here in this passage we find some of the leading characteristics of a successful father.

ILLUSTRATION: (From "It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It" by Robert Fulghum) It was Molly’s, age 7, job to pack the lunches for her family. She would put in the sandwiches, cookies, fruit and so on in a paper bag. One day, in addition to the paper bag she usually packed for her father, she gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Achsah A Pattern For Prayer

Contributed by Ravi Kumar on Jun 14, 2010

The Littel story of Achsah is a daugther of Caleb and is recorded twice about in the Bible. This is all about in which this woman went to her father,and the way in which her father treated her, may teach us how to go to Father who is in heaven, and what t

Achsah’s Asking, A Pattern Of Prayer “And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjath-sepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife. And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife. And it came to pass, when she came to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pattern Of Courageous Manhood

Contributed by Ed Cole on Sep 19, 2011

The first of a series of three sermons on courageous manhood.

Introductory Texts 1. Joshua 1:9 – It takes Godly courage to get into Canaan 2. Titus 1:1-7 – What the Church is supposed to teach 3. II Timothy 2:2 – Faithfulness is the cornerstone of character 4. Deuteronomy 6:7 –Teach to teach to teach 5. I Corinthians 10 – Do not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patterns In Messianic Prophecy

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

Outline covering parallel events before the Lord’s first coming and second coming

“Patterns in Messianic Prophecy” I. The Past Pattern of Events Prior to the First Coming of the Lord to Redeem His Saints (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) 1. The Destruction of Jerusalem/Temple-586 B.C. 2. The Dispersion of the Jews-586 B.C. 3. The Jews Return to the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Adopting A Pattern For Failure Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

IN THE BOOK OF JUDGES WE DISCOVER CYCLE TO BE AVOIDED THAT LEADS TO A PATTERN OF FAILURE.

Threads of Deliverance Adopting a Pattern for Failure Judges 2:10-23 5/3/09 INTRODUCTION Hmmm! What do you think of when you hear the word cycle? „X Tricycles? „X Bicycles? „X Unicycles? or „X Motorcycles? „X Exercise cycles? „X Toy Cycles? or „X Tandem Cycles? „X Tandem ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Pattern For The People Of God

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 2, 2009

It is amazing to look at how even the arrangement of the camp in Early Israel provides a message about the need for leadership, vision, and devotion among God’s people.

Many churches are going through difficult transitions, whether due to the graying and silvering of their constituents, the changing demographics of their neighborhoods, the scheduling demands of a time-shifting society, a change in leadership, a change in vision, a merger with another congregation, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Patterns, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009

An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

PATTERNS Dillon Burroughs “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 The Human Pattern (Philippians 3:4b-6) 4b If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Patterns, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009

An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

Dillon Burroughs 9.14.08 “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 Last week we discussed Philippians 3:4-14, noting the human patterns we follow versus the Christ-like pattern we are called to follow. This week, we continue to discover what it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pattern Of An Unlimited Life Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2006

The apostle Paul prays a wonderful prayer for the Colossians in Colossians chapter 1. In this prayer we see the pattern for living life unlimited. It is a life that is filled, faithful, fruitful, fearful, and forceful for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Intro: As the pastor’s wife lets out the dog: “Remember, Beauregard, you’re the pastor’s dog; all the other dogs will be watching you.” —Cartoonist Rob Suggs The pastor’s dog will impact the way people see the pastor today and relate to him tomorrow. God’s church will impact the way people see ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Pattern For Faithful Living

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

Looking at the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11, we can learn from the pattern of those who have gone before how to live a life of faith.

A Pattern for Faithful Living Hebrews 11:8-19 Prop: Use a 2 liter bottle filled with water and oil. Shake it up. Some things in this life can never be mixed. Darkness and light, death and life; pride and humility, and faith and doubt cannot be mixed. You either have one or the other. Today I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Holiness

Pattern Of Sound Teaching

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2013

To show that sound teaching is based on Paul's life, in faith with CHRIST JESUS and in love with CHRIST JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the pattern of sound teaching? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that sound teaching is based on Paul's life, in faith with CHRIST JESUS and in love with CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:13 (Amplified Bible) Hold fast and follow the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Isaac Pattern Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 4, 2012

As we compare the birth and lives of Jesus and Isaac, we can note an amazing pattern that speaks of God’s determination to intervene in human history – and his desire to intervene in your life!

Jesus and the Isaac Pattern (topical) 1. Christmas season makes us think of shopping. That brings to mind an older couple who are always holding hands. When I asked him why he always holds his wife’s had, he said, “When I let go, she shops.” 2. Someone asked a group of Jewish ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live According To The Pattern

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 21, 2013

Paul encourages the Philippians and us to live according to his pattern.

Albert Einstein once said, “The universe is not merely more complicated than we can understand. It’s more complicated than we can IMAGINE.” That’s an interesting thing to think about; how this whole Universe was formed by design. What a complex design it is! God had it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Patterns And Motivations For Giving

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014

How can we not be generous when Christ gave His very Self? We give thanks to God for His indescribable gift.

2 Corinthians 8:1-12. By the grace (charis = gift) of God, the Macedonian church had been particularly forward in giving (2 Corinthians 8:1-4). Paul challenged the Corinthians to demonstrate their love by also sharing in this grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7-8). The pattern of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Pattern For Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2017

Jesus shows us a pattern by which we can life a life that is pleasing to God!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The efficiency expert concluded his lecture with a note of caution: "You do not want to try these techniques at home!"  • "Why not?" asked a man from the audience.  • "After years of not paying attention, I suddenly noticed my wife's routine at breakfast," the expert ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ