Sermons on Lead By Example:

Who We Are

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 13, 2019

Paul was a great missionary who's example can show us how to witness to others. God has a plan for us all to follow. What can we do get help us understand and follow that path?

As we start our new year, we’re going to start by looking at who we are. Concordia isn’t just this place. It includes all of us that come here to worship. Its not confined to just the walls of this building but has to look towards the people that live near us. We’re called to shine the love of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow The Star

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Dec 22, 2018

The birth and life of Jesus Christ serve as an example for us. His life is the reason for the season. Let us examine how he lived his life and do our best to follow him. He is our star and guiding light.

Sermon No. 9 FOLLOW THE STAR By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. December 23, 2018 Tagum City Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is about following the footsteps of Jesus. This is hard to do but by his grace we are more than conquerors. The birth and life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Continuation Of Destiny

Contributed by Mike Hullah on May 5, 2019

Once a person is saved there is a continuing journey we must all take to reach our individual destiny. Using Jacob's prophecy over Joseph we see the example of the journey that awaits us if we are to become fruitful

Entering Into the Joseph Anointing! Joseph was the one whom God used to save an entire tribe, nation and people. However, he had to go through a tremendous set of what might be considered "negative circumstances" (he was the one who was separated from his brothers) but he described it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Jude: Standing Up For Truth & Speaking Against False Teachers

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2021

Jude first speaks to accountability. He warns the church to not be led astray by these false teachers, by referencing several Old Testament examples of divine judgment. God will not only hold false teachers accountable, but he will hold all people accountable.

"The year was 320 AD when an elite regiment of Roman soldiers marched across the frozen tundra of Armenia. This was the elite thundering regiment that had formed a line of defense protecting the Roman empire from the invading Persian army. But a new threat came against the roman empire, and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith Acts

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 7, 2016

The chorus of witnesses that went ahead of us calls us, by their example to live lives of faith, with one eye set on our eternal home and one eye set right here and now on the mission field we call our lives.

August 7, 2016 - Hebrews 11 - Faith Acts - August 7, 2016 All of us believe and all of us also don’t believe. A big part of what defines our lives is what we believe and what we don’t believe. No one here believes everything. If you did, you’d be mightily confused because of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of Faith

Contributed by James Linders on May 22, 2015

What IS faith and HOW should it be practised? CAN we please God WITHOUT faith? What is the IMPACT of faith on a believer's life? Examples of the EFFECT of faith on people's lives who TRUSTED God, and the CONSEQUENCES of a LACK of faith on people's lives.

Hebrews 11:1 "Faith makes us sure of what we hope for,and gives us proof of what we can not see." Hebrews 11:6 “Without faith it is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does 'true Worship' Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

The church is called to first BE... then to DO... We must BE the church first before we DO anything in the name of Christ! All we DO in the name of Christ should be a direct reflection of who we ARE in Him... Worship is a prime example!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 5, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Worship Look Like? Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-17 [ESV] Introduction: This morning I am beginning a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mother Eve Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 5, 2022

Topics 1 Post Biblical View of Eve 2 The First Woman in Genesis 1 3 The Woman of Eden and Her Partner 4 Disobedience and Its Consequences 5 Typical or Ideal examples, Causes, and origins 6 Mother Eve

Mother Eve God creates Eve to be of help to Adam. Learn more about Eve, the Garden of Eden, and the serpent. Brief Introduction According to the Eden story in the Hebrew Bible, Eve is depicted negatively in postbiblical tradition. However, feminist biblical scholarship of recent years has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

People Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2017

Most people today miss the real meaning of Christmas, because the holiday has been hijacked by the secular culture. That's nothing new. Most people in the 1st century missed the 1st Christmas. 3 examples of them.

PEOPLE WHO MISSED CHRISTMAS Luke 2:4-7; Mt. 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. As we were putting out cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, I accidentally dropped one. "No problem," I said, picking it up and dusting it off before placing it back on the plate. "You can’t do that," argued my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Show Love, Not Favoritism (James 2:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 27, 2022

Favoritism is a tricky thing. But we need to copy God's example, in honoring the poor. Also, my first crack at unpacking "kingdom" in light of Scot McKnight's book Kingdom Conspiracy.

Let's start today by reading James 2:1-4: (1) My brothers, don't, with partiality, hold the faith of our glorious Lord, Jesus Christ. ["w/partiality" =focused] (2) For suppose someone should enter your assembly with a gold ring on his finger, with fine clothing. Now, also a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Sermon # 42 - Rejection To Restoration Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 6, 2025

Rejection is painful, but interestingly those who are rejected by men are the ones whom God joyfully embraces to fulfill His plans and His purposes. The bible is full of examples of such people who though rejected by men were restored and honored by God.

Today’s meditation is taken from Matthew 21:42, Jesus said to them, "Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say? 'The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. This was done by the Lord; what a wonderful sight it is!' (GNB) There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26, Judges 11:1-6, 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6, 1 Samuel 16:8, 1 Samuel 16:10-11, Genesis 37:20, Genesis 42:6, Matthew 21:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

What Makes Us Uncomfortable

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Oct 18, 2023

There are people and situations that make us uncomfortable. Rather than avoiding those people or situations, what should be our response to them? How should we handle them? Fortunately, we have an example in the Gospel of Luke to guide us.

INTRODUCTION In my opinion, I think we can boil those that make us uncomfortable down to, basically two kinds of people - CRAZY people and NAKED people. In Luke 8:26-39, we see that Jesus met a man who was both. CRAZY and NAKED. “ And they arrived at the country of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Of The Innocent From The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 19, 2025

This sermon explores the biblical theme of innocent suffering, highlighting examples of righteous individuals who endured hardship and persecution at the hands of wicked people, including Jesus' crucifixion. Through these stories, we gain insight into the complexities of human suffering

The Bible is replete with stories of innocent people who suffered at the hands of evil and wicked individuals. These examples remind us that suffering is not always a result of personal sin, but sometimes a consequence of living in a fallen world. Here are few biblical examples: 1. Job's ...read more

"Minas And Me:" The Parable Of The Minas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2023

In the parable of the Minas, or what I am calling, “Minas and Me,” we are looking at the meaning behind the parable and the minas Jesus used as an example. And what the parable says, and what the minas mean, will define our mission until Jesus returns.

Parables to Live By “Minas and Me:” The Parable of the Minas Luke 19:11-27 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-c-AJNC0TU&t=11s During the late 70s and early 80s, there was great expectation within the church that Jesus would be returning soon. The reason was because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Sermon # 17 - Stop Striving - Start Trusting Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 16, 2024

While Jonah the prophet of God thought of no one but himself, the mariners who were unbelievers were so concerned about him. The church needs to be filled with those who have compassion for the lost, who depend on entirely on the Lord and lead many into His Kingdom.

We read in Jonah 1:11-14, The storm was getting worse all the time, so the sailors asked him, “What should we do to you to stop the storm?” Jonah answered, “Throw me into the sea, and it will calm down. I know it is my fault that you are caught in this violent storm.” Instead, the sailors tried to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11-14, Galatians 6:7, Matthew 27:24, Exodus 3:7, Romans 11:29, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other