Sermons on Model Teacher:

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 27, 2005

23rd Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 25 - Series A

23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 25) October 23, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we humbly give you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sermon In A Bag-- For Fathers

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Jun 16, 2003

A Father’s Day sermon that uses a bag filled with six snack foods, designed to represent some of the truths the Apostle Paul writes about in this passage.

INTRODUCTION. Give each father a bag with 6 items in it.(See items below) OK, Dads, now you can open the bag… But please only take out each item as I call it out. Each item in your bag represents a part of the truth that I have read to you from this portion of Ephesians. I. SALTED ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Yoked To Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

How can we begin to taste the close relationship we will have with God in heaven now?

Yoked to Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:4-11) 1. One woman relates this story: Early one morning, my husband, who works in a funeral home, woke me, complaining of severe abdominal pains. We rushed to the emergency room, where tests were performed to determine the source of the pain. My husband ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pastors (Clergy, Ministers, Preachers)

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 16, 2001

What characteristics should mark a pastor’s life? Paul briefly described some qualifications that the elders or overseers should have. Paul had given Timothy a similar set of instructions for the church in Ephesus.

PASTORS (Clergy, Ministers, Preachers) WHO PASTORS ARE What characteristics should mark a pastor’s life? BIBLE READING: Titus 1:5-9 KEY BIBLE VERSE: I left you there on the island of Crete so that you could do whatever was needed to help strengthen each of its churches, and I asked you to appoint ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Means To Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 10, 2009

GRACE IS CENTRAL IN MENTORING TO PRODUCE LIVES OF INTEGRITY.

M&M’S of Integrity a means to change October 5, 2008 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION Behavior modification is the use of behavior change techniques to change behavior and reactions to stimuli through positive and negative reinforcement or the reduction of bad behavior through positive and negative ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Remember Relate And Rejoice (Memorial Day Sermon)

Contributed by Judith Hand on May 21, 2009

On Memorial Day we remember also Christ’s death and sacrifice to set us free and give us eternal life.

Remember, Relate, and Rejoice Sermon for Memorial Day weekend 2009 Scripture : Acts 1:15-17 21-26 I John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19 As we come together this Memorial Day weekend, I know that many of you have special memories related to someone serving in the military. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Persuaded

Contributed by Rich Wyatt on Dec 30, 2007

Luke 16:19-31 - Are you persuaded by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to be a follower of God?

Are You Persuaded? Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: Are you persuaded? Have you become convinced that the way of Christ – the way of God – is true and therefore is that which you model your life after? Do you prayerfully consider your day? How about every decision “large” or “small” that you make? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

A Godly Mother's Contribution

Contributed by Steven Cook on May 8, 2003

A sermon about godly mothers in our life.

“The Godly Mother’s Contribution” Prov. 24:3-4; 2 Tim. 1:3-7 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction Origin of Mother’s Day – In a small Methodist church in Grafton, WV, a Sunday school teacher named Anna Reeves Jarvis, decided to honor mothers. Her daughter actually is credited with getting the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4, 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Planning Your Life

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 23, 2012

A sermon on the importance of prioritizing your life the way that God commands.

.Text: 1 Cor 16:5-12, Title: Planning Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 4.22.12, AM Opening illustration: Time management principles Background to passage: Paul is tying up loose ends as many of us would do in extended communication. Most of these things include travel plans and so forth. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Comparison Traps

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2008

We are always comparing ourselves to each other. we should: 1. Stop comparing ourselves to each other 2. Not resist Godly change 3. Know who we are in Jesus Christ

4/20/2008 AVOIDING THE COMPARISON TRAP 2 CORINTHIANS 10:12-18 INTRO- THIS MORNING I WANT TO TALK TO YOU ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Honor And Honoring Mothers

Contributed by C Jordan on May 12, 2008

God wants us to give honour to whom honour is due, and specifically we are going to look at the importance of honouring our mothers. When we honour those God has placed in authority over our lives, we attract God’s favour and blessing.

HONOR AND HONORING MOTHERS INTRO: WHY GOD MADE MOMS: Answers given by 2nd grade school children: Why did God make mothers? 1. She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. To help us out of there when we were getting born. How did God make mothers? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: *other

John: The Youngest Disciple Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2023

John is identified as the disciple who is loved by Christ. Faithful love produces Christ followers.

“That which was from the beginning, which I have heard, and which I have seen with my eyes, and my hands have handled, the Word of Life. This life was manifested … I have seen and bear witness, and tell you that eternal life which was with the Father was manifested to Me. I tell you so you can have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3, John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Apr 24, 2025

Every believer faces the battle of self—pride, ambition, and the longing for recognition. John the Baptist’s profound statement in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” cuts straight to the heart of what it means to follow Christ.

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease” Introduction: Every believer faces the battle of self—pride, ambition, and the longing for recognition. John the Baptist’s profound statement in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” cuts straight to the heart of what it means to follow Christ. In a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30-35

Who Are You Sailing With?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 21, 2023

It is very important you have a good spiritual mentor who is able to give you good advice regarding your life and you need to have a teachable spirit to listen to them.

Who are you sailing with? Acts 27:23 "For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood before me,24 saying, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.' 25 "Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Through Service SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

It is not the high-powered executive, a celebrity or a prominent politician who receives honor in the eyes of God, but the Christian who lives for Christ and serves him.

As we approach the end of one year and the beginning of another, it is a fitting time for personal reflection. In our fast-paced world, it is easy to continue doing what we have always done without pausing to consider if we need a change of direction. This is especially true in our spiritual lives, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-44

Topics: Christian Growth, Servitude