Sermons on Modelism:

The Character Of A Nation

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 22, 2009

Christianity shaped the character of America. Our task is to live for Christ but let us honor the legacy of faithful men and women.

The Character of a Nation, Isaiah 32:1-8 Introduction The Pledge of Allegiance is not a verse composed by the Founding Fathers of our republic. It was written especially for children; in the summer is 1892 to commemorate that year’s celebration of Columbus Day in public schools throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

A God’s-Eye View Of Society Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 10, 2016

How are things supposed to work in the family and workplace? Paul tells us.

“How does it work?” When’s the last time you asked that question? You’re going to laugh, but I recently asked that question when someone lent me their cell phone. I wasn’t sure how to turn the phone on, how to place a call or end it. “How does it work?” I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

I Pledge Allegiance To… (July 4th Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 30, 2022

We live in a land of “creature worshippers”.

For example... Illus: A seventeen-year-old girl made Elvis Presley not just an entertainer, or a mortal. She made him an idol and she literally worshipped him. It is a matter of record that she has seen his movie: • “LOVE ME TENDER” 107 times. • “LOVING YOU” 110 times. • “KING CREOLE” 91 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching From Philippians #11

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

Many consider this passage of scripture to be one of the most important passages in the Bible. Once we get into these verses, it is easy to see why it is ranked so high by so many.

The reason it is ranked so high is because this passage deals with the example we set before our FAMILY and FRIENDS. Every one of us has influence for GOOD or BAD! Illus: Even Jesse James had a gang that followed him around, and so do we. We have people under our influence. When we speak about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Series

Contributed by John Newton on Feb 13, 2022

Jesus is faithful to us—and calls us to be faithful to him

For six weeks we have been looking at the Letter to the Hebrews. If you hadn’t noticed before, you are probably aware by now that it is far from the easiest book of the New Testament to understand, with its frequent quotations from what often seem obscure passages from the Old Testament, and with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal

[#25] An Exhortation For Them To Have The Same Mind Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2019

This passage demonstrates the simple but often neglected principle that we should not expect every believer to be fully mature.

Date: 2/25/19 Lesson # 25 Title: An Exhortation for Them to Have the Same Mind • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17 (NIV) 15 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Husbands And Wives

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

Marriages too easily slip into power struggles or imbalances of responsibilities between husbands and wives. If we follow God's call to serve one another things will be better.

There was once a missionary who went to a very remote isolated tribe, way up near the arctic circle. He was the first Christian missionary to ever come to their area. In fact they had had almost no contact with the rest of the world at all. He moved in with them, worked very hard to learn their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23, Philippians 2:5-11

Disciples Who Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 16, 2019

This morning, we will look at the way how Jesus made disciples and learn three key components of discipleship.

Introduction Good Morning Everyone! Today is Discipleship Sunday so I would like to begin our time with some facts and fictions about discipleship. #. 1: Discipleship is something I can do by myself—just Jesus and me. Fact 1: Discipleship is relational. To be obedient to the Great Commission, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing On The Vine

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020

To be connected with the Lord is the only way a believer is able to do what the Lord is wanting and desiring for us today .

Growing on the vine John 15:1-8 Prayer- Introduction- Good Morning We have been talking about connections. Connections to God and connections to each others. Connections to your family and connecting with your church. Connecting is especially hard during a period of time where it is hard to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 8, 2017

Choices, Consequences, Jesus, Destruction

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13-14 (p. 679) May 14, 2017 Introduction: Robert Frost wrote one of my favorite Poems in 1920…It’s called “The Road Not Taken.” Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Contritely Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 31, 2024

Forgive us our sins from Luke 11:4 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 10 of the same title)

HoHum: Author Robert Jeffries writes about a couple who was going to dinner to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. As the husband was driving, the wife began to reflect on their early days and she said: “Honey, do you remember how it was when we were dating and then first married? It was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4, Matthew 6:12, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 57:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love That Covers A Multitude Of Sins | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 20, 2024

What is the highest Christian Virtue? We might have different points of view, but the Bible tells us that it is LOVE. What is this love? How do we practice it? Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD exposits on 1 Peter 4:8 to bring this concept alive.

A Love that covers all Sins Arvi and Aarav (our grandchildren) are happier children in the past week. One of the reasons for their extra joy for the past week has been the presence of Neville and Supriya (our son and daughter in law) at our home. But I am sure that their pet dog Bowie contributes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Colossians 3:14, Romans 13:8-10, Acts 12:5, Acts 26:7, Jeremiah 31:3, Isaiah 43:3-4, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Loves Us With A Great Love Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001

God loves us infinitely more than we can understand. Because of this, we should live pure lives, as He is pure.

I. Parentage of the Believer (1 John 3:1) A. Manifestation of His love 1. John 1:12-13, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Wants You Sick But God Wants You Healed

Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Jan 16, 2002

Help every soul realize that earth has no sorrow that heaven can t heal.

The earth is the place where God’s will is so desperately needed. Since the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden the perfect world that they lived in became corrupt. Adam and Eve were put out of the Garden as a result we can’t enjoy the blessing of God while we are yet in our sins. Since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Genesis 2:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Leading The Way Jesus Did.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 7, 2002

When it comes to leading people we can learn from the example of Jesus

When it comes to leading others we can find our role model in Jesus. In John 10 verses 11-18 we discover how Jesus led and what is essential in leading. 1. Leaders are people of good character(v11,14) " I am the good shepherd" a. Notice that Jesus is good all the time. 2. Leaders love those ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God