Sermons on Patterns:

The Cause And Cure Of Dissension Among The People Of God

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 24, 2009

Numbers 12 provides a pattern which demonstrates the way dissension develops among God’s People and why. Two New Testament passages show the antidote.

It was one of those nightmares I hope never to experience again. Our regular mid-week prayer service usually had somewhere between 6-10 people in attendance with a maximum of 4-5 cars parked alongside the church building to accommodate them. As I pulled up to the church on this particular night, I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: *other

Resurrection Living Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2012

Resurrection Living can be realized through a conscious habitual pattern of thought in the mind and an attitude in heart. The victory of Christ’s resurrection enables Resurrection Living.

COLOSSIANS 3: 1-4 / Christ Above All Series RESURRECTION LIVING The Resurrection is regarded in Scripture in three aspects- as a fact establishing our Lord’s messiahship, as a prophecy of the believer’s rising from the dead, and as an enabling for the Christian life here and now. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Full Access

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Aug 25, 2011

The tabernacle is a pattern not only for the Old Testament, but for our worship of God today. We have full access to God's holy place but so few enter in.

In 1922, Archeologist Howard Carter discovered an entrance to an Egyptian tomb. A sealed doorway. And on the doorway was the seal of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen. Most tombs have been plundered and robbed long ago but this one was nearly pristine. Behind that door were treasures beyond their wildest ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter By The Numbers

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2023

3 days is the only pattern of which eternal life is given. First is the ordinal of Easter proclaimed in the narrative formula, "the first day of the week."

There is above the Falls of Niagara a rock jutting out into the river, which bears the significant name of Past Redemption Point. At that place the current becomes so rapid and overpowering that all hope of swimming or rowing against it has to be abandoned. The man who drifts past it is lost. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4

Denomination: Catholic

Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022

Do not conform to this world standard, world scales, or world patterns of thinking, doing, and acting accordingly but be transformed, renewed, revived, and reformed according to the standard of the Gospel of Christ.

Romans 12:01-08 Living Sacrifice to God 1. Present yourself - Romans 12:1-2 Present yourself as a living and pleasing sacrifice to God. This is the spiritual act of worship. Do not conform to this world standard, world scales, or world patterns of thinking, doing, and acting accordingly but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Mental Health In The Psalms: 40 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 12, 2023

We look to the Word of God for guidance as to new patterns of thoughts to adopt and allow God to transform us by renewing of our minds in the midst of dealing with mental illness.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 40 PSALM 40:1-17 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 40 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=lmFwV00q6RQ [5:07] INTRODUCTION AND NEED FOR METAL HEALTH EMPHASIS… who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response The World ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revivals? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 21, 2019

There is a pattern with God and people; People sin, God rebukes and discipline, People confess and repent, God loves and provides, "Revival", People sin again.....

Please open your Bibles to the Book of Judges……… We noted from last week that the stories in the Book of Judges actually happened after the death of Joshua. Before we read Chapter 2, let us note that Judges 1:1-3:6 is a Prologue to the Book. Judges 2 actually remind us of what Joshua did and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Compelling Inquiry At Midnight (Sermonette) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 5, 2024

To establish that true salvation comes through genuine faith and willing obedience to God. This lesson reviews a man’s inquiry and conversion at midnight after the “Jail House Rocks.” It also depicts the "pattern of conversion," revealed by the Holy Spirit, unto the Apostles.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Question is Personal 2. The Question is Participative 3. The Question is Profitable Introductory Remarks. 1. In today's lesson, we will discuss a man who asked the most compelling inquiry of his lifetime. A question having eternal implications! This is a question ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34, Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Accept A New Heart And A New Mind?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

There is a God covenant that brings us new hope, a new mind, a new heart? Will we stay the same?

GETTING OVER THE OLD--- ACCEPTING THE NEW? A NEW HEART, NEW MIND --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CAN WE EXCUSE SPIRITUAL NEGLECT, CAN WE JUSTIFY OUR NEGLECT OF DUTY? JEREMIAH KNEW MANY OF MAN'S REAL PROBLEMS ARE ISSUES OF THE HEART... THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Late: Decisions Which Cannot Be Undone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2022

Many decisions are major crossroads, others less but sill significant; trying to reverse them only may make matters worse in the long run. Therefore, we need to ponder our decisions, using God-honoring caution.

Too Late: Decisions Which Cannot Be Undone (Numbers 14:20-45) 1. We make small decisions all the time, and they can affect the direction of our lives. Take this true story: “When I was a kid, my mom, my cousin, my sister, and I were all about to go to my great grandma's house from my ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-45, Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Great To Good Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

When it comes to our personal relationship with God and with others, Jesus taught that personal goodness is more valuable than personal greatness.

INTRODUCTION When I was a pastor in Alabama, we lived next to a cemetery. Most days I would jog through there; the residents never complained. I enjoyed reading the tombstones. I’ll never forget the short tribute one on large tombstone. A man’s name was listed and then it said, “He was a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Craving Evil And The Lottery

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002

Israel’s history helps us understand the dangers of sinful patterns today. Craving evil is a root that bears bad fruit. Only the cross can deliver us.

Bill Cosby once said, “I’m proud to be an American, because an American can eat anything on the face of this earth, as long as he has two pieces of bread.” As Paul approaches eating meat offered to idols here in chapter 10, he gets a running start by pointing to ancient Israel’s history. For our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-19, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Perspective From Psalm 73

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 22, 2002

In Psalms of Lament, there is a three-fold emphasis: I am hurting; You are not helping; They are winning. Psalm 73 focuses on the third statement of this three-fold pattern - “They are winning.”

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: It’s Thanksgiving Day and the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, and he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” So he lies on top ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

The 7 Dimensions Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 24, 2008

1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS

THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS THE MESSAGE 1. THE PASSION OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal