Sermons about Imitating Others

Tarrying With The Tares

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2025

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Tares are toxic and imitators. They need to be recognized and watched.

Tarrying with the Tares Matthew 13:24-32, 36-43 Tares and wheat are look-alike twins. Especially in the early stages. It is not until they have matured and the wheat is ready to be harvested, that the difference can be recognized. Darnel - a poisonous weed that resembles wheat, but can cause ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-32, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Second Word: Worship & Serve No Other Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 19, 2010

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Freedom to truly live comes only through proper self-control is the message of the 10 Commandments. The purpose of God’s law is deliverance not domination. Obedience does not subjugate; it saves and delivers.

[GOD’S TEN WORDS SERIES] EXODUS 20: 4 - 6 GOD’S SECOND WORD: WORSHIP AND SERVE NO OTHER In New York Harbor the STATUE OF LIBERTY stands with torch held high. She faces the Atlantic Ocean and the old countries beyond, with her back turned toward the country she honors. She holds high the hope ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 4, 2014

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We are to imitate Ruth's commitment to Naomi and God.

We will start a new study today of the Book of Ruth; please open your Bibles there…. We will read Ruth Chapter 1 today; but in preparation for Communion, we will focus on Ruth’s commitment. Next week we will go back to the plight of Jews and Naomi. As we will read, Naomi, an Israelite, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yolo You Only Live Once

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jan 23, 2015

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YOLO Sermon part of the month-long New Year sermons LHC, January 24, 2015 As the saying goes, "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough". Question is, what are we doing with life today?

Introduction Good morning everyone. Welcome to Life Hope Community gathering. It is my prayer that you’re all at your most comfortable seats. Before we move on let’s look at this: -Flappy bird video How many of you are familiar with this computer game? I think sometime in 2013 when ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

Do Everything For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 7, 2022

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Paul set two principles for the conduct of Christians: (1) Seek the good of others, and (2) seek to glorify God in everything we do.

1 Cor 10:23-11:1 Do Everything for the Glory of God Finally, we have come to the end of the discussion on eating food offered to idols and the need to exercise self-control and not stumble another. • Paul wants the Corinthians to watch our conduct so that everything can be done to the glory of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encourage One Another

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 6, 2021

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Encourage others by continually praying for them, supporting, and thanking them for the good work they are doing in God’s kingdom, building each other up in the faith, and by comforting them with the same comfort we have received from Christ!

Encouragement Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Concise Oxford English Dictionary defines encouragement as “to give support, help or stimulate the development of confidence or hope in another person.” Living in a fallen world where chance happens to everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Titus 2:8, Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Canceled Debt (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 20, 2017

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When we accepted what Jesus did on the cross we had our sin debt canceled. So now what? We can have an improper or a proper response to our canceled debt. Last week we looked at some improper responses. Today we'll look at some proper responses.

CANCELED DEBT (part two) Recap: What are improper responses to our canceled debt? We start accumulating more debt. People claim bankruptcy and then go right back to accumulating more debt. Why? Because they either don't care or they didn't learn the lesson that their poor choices got them into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Overcame Others' Faulty Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions

How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions - Matt. 22:23-24 Illustration:Leadership is the discipline of deliberately exerting special influence within a group to move it towards goals of beneficial permanence that fulfills the group’s real needs. Dr. John Haggai, Lead On!. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Other Plans: He Is Risen

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 22, 2006

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to instill hope for the Christian, regardless of what comes up

Purpose: to instill hope for the Christian, regardless of what comes up See the bulletin for this day. I took notes on the ‘sermon page’ by reading through 20+ sermons at sermon central on Easter, then adapting my own style to connect with our congregation. Opening: Used this illustration A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Don't Judge Others . . . Judge Yourself!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001

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If you don’t want to be judged, don’t judge others; and if you want heavenly rewards, judge yourself.

There’s the story of the conscientious wife who tried very hard to please her ultracritical husband, but failed regularly. He always seemed the most cantankerous at breakfast. If the eggs were scrambled, he wanted them poached; if the eggs were poached, he wanted them scrambled. One morning, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Team Work We Need Each Other

Contributed by Edward Scott on Aug 20, 2005

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Working as one body

Team Work We need each other 1 Cor 12:21 As Born Again believers, we need each other, for we can’t function in our purpose otherwise. God gave US good gifts as Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, teachers and evangelist for preparation of service unto him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21, John 10:32

Denomination: Baptist

Five Practical Ways To Show Love To Others Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 2, 2006

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This sermon shows the practical way that Ruth expressed her love to Naomi. 1. She stuck with her. 2. She adjusted to her. 3. She reached beyond her confort zone. 4. She offered encouraging words. 5. She put Naomi’s needs above her own.

Five Practical Ways To Show Your Love To Others A couple that had been married for 50 years sat reflecting one day. The wife said, “Things have really changed over the years. You used to sit real close to me. But you haven’t done that for a while.” “Well I can fix that.” said the man as he ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Responsible For What We Teach Others Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 6, 2004

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The tongue is a double edged sword. Arguments and wars have been started by words of misunderstanding. This week, is James 3 we read about being held responsible for what we teach and the words we say. We are taught the true wisdom has many characteristic

James 3:1-18 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2) We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3) When we put bits ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Some Other Way. Is The Lord Not Good Enough?

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 28, 2002

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How have Christians changed over the years? Read three ways Christians have changed.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SOME OTHER WAY. IS THE LORD NOT GOOD ENOUGH? “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4 (Prayer Partners): Interceding For Others

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 13, 2002

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What do you do when interceding for others?

Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 4: What Do You Do When Interceding For Others? A. WHY SO FEW PARTNERS IN PRAYER 1. Ignorance. Many do not know that their partnership in prayer with others can be their greatest ministry. a. Boniface 500 A.D. “We entreat the piety of your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

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