Sermons on Jesus Is Our Example:

Moving Forward

Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Apr 5, 2005

One man said this..."If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always be what we’ve always been." This message deals with taking the next step forward in pursuit of God’s plan for our lives.

Gen 26:12-13 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. 13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: If we look closely at our scripture we will notice that Isaac became great because of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting Your Faith Into Action Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007

Last week we discussed that faith must be part of our daily lifestyle. The just shall live by faith. We walk by faith, not by sight. When we live a life of faith, it pleases God. We all start off with a measure of faith, it only increases when you mediate

Introduction · Last week we discussed that faith must be part of our daily lifestyle. The just shall live by faith. We walk by faith, not by sight. · When we live a life of faith, it pleases God. We all start off with a measure of faith, it only increases when you mediate on the Word and put it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-24, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Souls Magnify The Lord Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

As we look at Mary - do we see her Magnificat as our song as well

Concordia Lutheran Church The Fourth Week of Advent, December 20, 2009 Our Souls Magnify the Lord Luke 1:36-59 † IN JESUS NAME † For you, there is God’s grace, mercy and peace, as we await the return of His Son, our Savior! The Mary Dilemma In today’s gospel, we see a young Mary, sent to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36-59

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Heavenly Harbor Master

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Mar 13, 2016

Jesus wants to be The Harbor Master in our lives. He knows how to safely guide us into port. He knows the low spots, and only he knows how to get us there, safely. To do so, we must "give up our seat" as captain of our vessel. He must sit in the chair.

Jesus desires to rule in our lives, not to just sit and watch us live our lives, but to be actively involved in our moment- by-moment decision making. To be our Leader and Guide,.. to empower us, to guide us through troubled waters. On TV recently, I saw a documentary about a "Harbor Master" ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trash In Our Trash Baskets

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 11, 2008

Christ Jesus has demonstrated for us the fine art of forgiveness which we must learn to use in the daily living out of our lives.

Matthew 18: 21 – 35 / Trash In Our Trashbaskets Intro: Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s Angels type- decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Gets Dunked

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 14, 2008

Why would the son of God be baptized? I was told that it was an example. But there has to be more to it than this. And there is.

This is the season in the church year of Epiphany, which means coming in the flesh. It is the season where the scriptures focus on the life of Jesus starting with the beginning of his ministry when Jesus was baptized. So we are going to look at the passage where Jesus got dunked. The scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Just Like Joseph

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 20, 2009

May Joseph serve as example to us to develop our character, so we may be as Paul wrote: “..an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 1 Tim. 4:12

Just Like Joseph 02/15/04 AM Reading: Psalms 77:11-15 INTRODUCTION Before the lesson today, we had a reading from a part of the 77th Psalm, a Psalm which begins on a low note and ends on a high note. In the beginning of the passage the Psalmist is in distress, troubled by life, unable to sleep and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Vex Our Soul

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001

Using Lot as an example we can see how as Christians we can vex our souls.

How We Vex Our Soul? Text: 2 Peter 2:6-8 Intro: Our passage shows that despite Lot’s sins and poor testimony that he was still saved. Notice verse 8 – “that righteous man” Lot is a picture or type of a New Testament Christian- When he hits the judgment seat of Christ finds out that he lost all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Jesus Do?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

If we are to be conformed to the likeness of Christ then we must strive to follow His example in word and deed and do what Jesus did.

What Did Jesus Do? Reading: Luke 4:14-30 Introduction The Gospel makes it clear that as followers of Christ we are “walking in newness of life”; we are raised up from the waters of baptism a new person, the old sinful being having been put to death. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 24 - God Hears Our Cry Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 23, 2023

Whom do we go to in times of trouble? Can we call on God and will He hear us? Here are some great examples from the bible that are shared in this sermon.

We read in Mark 10:51, Jesus asked, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man answered, "Master, I want to see!" (CEV) Mark 10 records an encounter between Jesus and a blind man named Bartimaeus, and the above verse is part of that conversation that Jesus had with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:51, Psalm 118:8, Genesis 3:9, Mark 9:22-23, Mark 10:52, Mark 10:46-47, Mark 10:48-49, John 8:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Our Messiah, Our Peace

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007

Isaiah 11:1-10 is the Old Testament for the Second Sunday in Advent, Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary. This was the occassion for the preaching of this message in December 2007, and the theme is that the Jesus, Our Messiah, is our personal peace in

Our Messiah, Our Peace! --Isaiah 11:1-10 Reading the newspaper, any piece of literature, or even the Bible between the lines can be a dangerous thing, because you face the possibility of misinterpreting the message. However, two Hebrew words, even though they actually do not appear in our text, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Faith That Knows Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 5, 2013

Faith places trust in God to finish and fulfill His divine plan

Faith understands that God not only cares for our needs but that He answers to meet those needs. Faith places a trust in God to fulfill His word, to extend His grace, to move on our behalf. Faith is simply placing our trust in the word of Jesus. Trust sounds like a simple things but it is any but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving Acts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 20, 2013

This passage explores the love of God as expressed in the teaching of Jesus regarding teh Vine and the Branches.

EASTER 2013 LOVING ACTS John 15:1-17 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3  You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2021

Jesus is 1) Believers’ perfect standard for suffering (1 Peter 2:21-23), 2) their perfect substitute in suffering (1 Peter 2:24), and 3) became their perfect shepherd through suffering (1 Peter 2:25).

1 Peter 2:21-25 [21] For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. [22] He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. [23] When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Other

Our Transfigured Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 5, 2011

“He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light” Matt. 17:2.

Matt. 17:1-9 Theme: Our transfigured Lord Text: Ex. 24:12-18; 2 Pet. 1:16-21; Matt. 17:1-9 Today 6th March is Ghana’s 54th Independence anniversary. No one doubts the date, even those less than 54 years, because there were many witnesses to this important event. There is another event ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed