Sermons on Old Testament Examples:

Against The Grain Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 1, 2007

Let us learn from the example of Horace Bushnell. Let us find the courage in Christ, to go against the grain.

Against The Grain, Acts 23:11 Introduction When I was a teenager I spent a couple of years living with my Dad and Grandpa in Butte, Montana. It was a true bachelor lifestyle with three generations of Surber men living under one roof. The only place we shopped was as the local butcher shop which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ Is Born, God With Us Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 21, 2002

We will seek God’s will while telling the old, old story of Jesus and HIS love. HIS earthly life began in about the worst circumstances possible in HIS time, much like many of us might be in right now. It did not stop him from showing is "HOPE" and love

Christ is Born, God with Us Christ is born Christ’s birth announced Christ visited Dillingham Bible Fellowship, Christmas Sermon 2002 December 22, 2002 No matter how many times I read it or hear it, the story of God’s hand in and around the birth of HIS only begotten son, touches my heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

No "get Out Of Hell Free Cards" Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 26, 2024

Jude gives three examples (Israelites after the exodus, rebellious angels, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah) of God's judgment on apostasy.

Jude 1:5-7 (Part 2) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-25-2024 Deconstruction Joshua Harris wrote the best-selling Christian book, “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” which sold almost two million copies, in his early 20s. By 30 years old, he was the pastor of a megachurch. He wrote ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Its Moving Day Again

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Christians are to be a light in a dark place, Our lives are to be an example, a light others can follow in our pilgrimage to the Father’s house.

ITS MOVING DAY AGAIN Hebrews 11__1-16 BY CHARLES SCOTT Church of the Good Shepherd Indianapolis Hebrews 11:1-3, (4-7), 8-16 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Noah - Committed To Obeying God Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Oct 16, 2011

Part one of a series on committment. Noah is an example of a person that was committed to obeying God. Scriptures are from the New Living Translation.

NOAH – COMMITTED TO OBEYING GOD The Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary says that the word “commit” means “to obligate or pledge oneself.” A person who is committed has made a personal pledge to be faithful to a person, an organization, or an idea. Commitment is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Man At The Pool

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

Here is a wonderful example of the need of man, and the seeking saviour comming to his aid. Beware, there will be opposition, but responding brings blessing.

THE MAN AT THE POOL John 5:1-18 This third of the miracles recorded in John’s Gospel finds a place there, as it would appear, . . . because it is the occasion for that great utterance of our Lord about His Sonship and His divine working as the Father also works, which occupies the whole of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father's Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of a father's instruction, the benefits of following his advice, and the significance of a father's example in living out the teachings for their children.

Hey everyone! I'm so glad you could join us today as we dive into the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. I recently came across a quote by Charles Spurgeon that I think really speaks to our topic today: "Train up a child in the way he should go — but be sure you go that way yourself." It's not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-7

Topics: Fathers Day

Be Encourage Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 14, 2013

This message focuses on how God will bless others because of us and my experience with a special five year old girl who is anointed by God.

Be Encouraged Part 3 Scripture: Acts 27:21-25; Ezekiel 14:22-23 Introduction: As I shared with you last week, on the night that He was betrayed Jesus spent time with His disciples encouraging them in order to prepare them for what they would soon experience because of His death and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness, Celebration And Embrace - Father's Day

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 4, 2012

Even if our kids are old and have families of their own, they still look at us as their father, and their relationship with the God of the Universe is shaped by our character.

Forgiveness, Celebration, and Embrace Father’s Day June 17, 2012 Intro: I find father’s day quite a difficult day to preach. There are lots of reasons – first is the great diversity in our various experience of father. Some here today had wonderful, affectionate, Godly fathers ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Brings You Into A New Season Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025

God is the Lord of times and seasons. He ushers His people out of old cycles of pain, dryness, and delay into new seasons of fruitfulness, restoration, and glory.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS YOU INTO A NEW SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” — Isaiah 43:19 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit And His Gifts 2

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

Tonight we’re on our 2nd installment on the Spiritual Gifts. We’re looking at the “Gifts of Power,” three gifts associated by their powerful effects on the world and spiritual forces.

THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 2 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT DID YOU SAY? 1. A young man went up to an old man and said to his ear, “Hey, could you lend me $5.00?” 2. The old man said, “I’m deaf in that ear. Come around to the other one. Now what did you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God And Caesar Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jul 14, 2011

As Paul stands before Festus he gives us an example of how a Christian should live as the citizen of an earthly nation.

A Father was trying to teach his fifth-grade son the value of tithes and offerings. The boy listened attentively, and then he went on to say, “I still don’t understand why you have to pay taxes.” To this the Father replied, “Because the Bible says we must give unto Caesar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Figure Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2009

Samuel was a "father figure" to Israel and many of the traits he exhibited here in chapter 12 give us examples of what good fathers do.

ILLUS: One father had a three-year-old daughter who was having trouble sleeping through the night. She’d often wake up several times in the night because she was afraid. Each time as he re-tucked her into bed, he would remind her that Jesus was with her and he would keep her safe. Several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Magnificat

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 30, 2003

Mary’s Song is her response to her calling to be the mother of the Messiah and is a Personal Testimony to God’s grace and a Prophetic Testament to God’s redemptive purposes.

THE MAGNIFICAT The Magnificat is one of the most beautiful songs of the Christian faith - it’s Mary’s Song. William Barclay writes: "There’s a loveliness in the Magnificat but in that loveliness there’s dynamite." It’s revolutionary because the world’s values are turned upside down. I read that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of The Presence

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Jan 27, 2003

Do you desire the presence of God? Ah, but are you willing to make the changes and pay the price that comes with the presence?

Evidence of the Presence Psalm 27: 1-6  The Psalmist was making a clear declaration, that weighed up against anything else he could do with his life, spending time in the presence of God was his main ambition.  No person throughout scripture ever had a meaningful experience in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal