Sermons on Pattern For Growth:

Live According To The Pattern

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 21, 2013

Paul encourages the Philippians and us to live according to his pattern.

Albert Einstein once said, “The universe is not merely more complicated than we can understand. It’s more complicated than we can IMAGINE.” That’s an interesting thing to think about; how this whole Universe was formed by design. What a complex design it is! God had it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus And The Isaac Pattern Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 4, 2012

As we compare the birth and lives of Jesus and Isaac, we can note an amazing pattern that speaks of God’s determination to intervene in human history – and his desire to intervene in your life!

Jesus and the Isaac Pattern (topical) 1. Christmas season makes us think of shopping. That brings to mind an older couple who are always holding hands. When I asked him why he always holds his wife’s had, he said, “When I let go, she shops.” 2. Someone asked a group of Jewish ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Patterns And Motivations For Giving

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014

How can we not be generous when Christ gave His very Self? We give thanks to God for His indescribable gift.

2 Corinthians 8:1-12. By the grace (charis = gift) of God, the Macedonian church had been particularly forward in giving (2 Corinthians 8:1-4). Paul challenged the Corinthians to demonstrate their love by also sharing in this grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7-8). The pattern of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Praying Postures And Patterns

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

Prayer is a part of our worship and communion with God. He is not interested with our half-hazard or muttered words. He needs our sincere fellowship. He is never tired of hearing you.

“He cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between His knees” (1 Kings 18:42) Some of the praying postures being practiced and used by people include; a.SITTING; Someone can sit down, focus his heart on the Lord and still communicate properly to God. This is mainly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:42

Denomination: Anglican

Pattern Of Sound Teaching

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2013

To show that sound teaching is based on Paul's life, in faith with CHRIST JESUS and in love with CHRIST JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the pattern of sound teaching? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that sound teaching is based on Paul's life, in faith with CHRIST JESUS and in love with CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:13 (Amplified Bible) Hold fast and follow the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pattern Of Conversion (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020

To establish that God has provided for faith seekers, the pattern of conversion to Christ was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the Holy Spirit's work in the Dispensation of Grace.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. He the Spirit of Truth Has Come 2. He Will Guide You into All Truth 3. He Will Shew You Things to Come Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss “The Pattern of Conversion.” This will be the most critical “textual sermon” I have ever preached. This lesson ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Acts 20:34, John 16:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of Conversion 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 12, 2021

To establish that Peter's preaching of Christ on the Day of Pentecost was the beginning of the apostles’, preaching of the Great Commission, and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-47, Acts 2:14-18, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of Conversion 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 13, 2021

To establish that Philip’s preaching of Christ in the city of Samaria was the beginning of his preaching of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of Conversion 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 14, 2021

To establish that Philip’s preaching of Christ to the Ethiopian treasurer was his continued preaching of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of Conversion 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 16, 2021

To establish that Paul’s preaching of Christ unto Lydia and her house in Philippi was the beginning of his preaching, of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pattern For Powerful Prayer

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 13, 2018

This message walks through the "disciple's prayer" as given to them by Jesus. The message identifies several elements that will create a proper soil for a rich prayer life.

Jesus' disciples come to him and ask him to teach them to pray. Matthew 6 records Jesus' response: “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern For Conduct In The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 1, 2017

When Paul and John Mark had a falling out, the dispute was so sharp that each man took a new assistant and traveled in a different direction; Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus, and Paul chose Silas and departed for Cilicia.

Capernaum Lesson: Pattern for Conduct in the Church Matthew 18:15-20 In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus gave His procedure for dealing with people problems that arise within a church. There is no perfect church, because there are no perfect people. I heard a man say one time, “I wouldn’t belong to any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Pattern For Obstacles

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

Let's look at the progression of prayer for a particular need.

Text: Psalm 108, Title: A Prayer Pattern Obstacles, Date/Place: WHBC, 6.10.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Our Father…softball style. B. Background to passage: This psalm is a combination of two previous psalms, 57 and 60. Those two psalms were psalms of David, as this one. This demonstrates that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pattern Of Conversion 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 17, 2021

To establish that Paul’s preaching of Christ unto the Philippian jailer and his house in Philippi was the continuation of his preaching, of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The “gift” of salvation is given to all by God’s grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given merely upon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of Conversion 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 19, 2021

To establish that Paul’s preaching of Christ in the city of Corinth was his continuing proclamation of Christ's Great Commission, and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The “gift” of salvation is given to all by God’s grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given merely upon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ