Sermons on Pauls Example:

Do You Believe? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

6th in series "Miracles in Matthew." The healing of the two blind men serves as an example of how to bring our needs to the Lord.

This miracle story is about as straightforward as it gets, so I’d like to use it as a guide for us this morning as we think about how to bring our requests before the Lord. We begin with… The Request itself 27As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stephen--Full Life, Good Death

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

Stephen is an example of living and dying (1) without fear, (2) without bitterness, (3) focused on Christ, (4)immersed in scripture.

They say that two things are inevitable: death and taxes. The task of an accountant is to minimize the taxes people pay. I read somewhere that the task of a pastor is to prepare people for a good death. Of course, this statement might be overly simplistic theologically. It might be overly ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Passing The Towel Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 7, 2004

Service is central to Spiritual development and growth of the Church. A look at Jesus and the early Church supplies a great example of the process for building workers.

(Open with an illustration: Hold up, one at a time, several kinds of towels and mention their use: paper towel, dish towel, face towel, bath towel and beach towel). The story is told of a young Christian nurse that began working with lepers in India, bathing their wounds and bringing them food ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alabaster Giving #1

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

God wants our best, our all. Mary the sister of Martha was an example of giving our best and our all to the Savior.

Alabaster Giving #1 John 12:1-8 Introduction In a few minutes I’m going to be reading about a home in the Bible. This is the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. In this home we find: Lazarus – who had been raised from the dead. Mary – who was sitting at the feet of Jesus in worship. Martha – who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice That Counts

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Joshua lays before the children of Israel the only choice that counts and commends to them by personal example in Joshua 24:14-15.

“The Choice That Counts” Joshua 24:14-15 I. It is a POSITIVE choice. (v. 14) Deuteronomy 10:12; 1 Samuel 12:24; Genesis 17:1 A. To do what is RIGHT (v. 14a) “Now therefore fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and in truth” Job 28:28; Proverbs 9:10; Psalm 111:10; Psalm 130:4; Acts 9:31; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Building Babel

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 26, 2004

The sin of pride is one that will destroy a church and we see in the example of Babel how we build our own monument of pride.

Are We Building Babel? Proverbs 16:18-19, Genesis 11:1-9 I. Pride Affects Our Worship (v. 4a) A. Pride affects the Object of Our Worship 1. Pride in Ourselves Leads to Idol Worship 2. Pride in Our Wealth Leads to Idol Worship B. Pride Affects Our Offering of Worship 1. Pride affects Our Motive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Should Meeting Jesus Make A Difference In My Life?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

The truth of redemption is that we were so changed totally and completely that we have all we need to live as an example of Jesus.

As we drove around Memphis during our Thanksgiving holiday, we realized that we were commenting when we drove by churches how many were struggling. That prompted us to begin a discussion about why isn’t the church stronger? It seems like so many folks are impacted by the world rather than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Revelational Plan

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

God has a plan, and He is working that plan. The transfiguration was part of that plan, and it is a great example of how God works, and His purpose.

Passage: Matthew 17:1-13 Intro: We have been watching God construct a building. 1. brick by brick, plank and beam, God has been building a revelational framework that is taking clear shape in front of us. 2. the miraculous birth of Christ, the words of Christ, the actions and attitudes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jabez, A Role Model For Prayer--Part Two Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 5, 2007

This is the first of a three part series on the Prayer of Jabez as an example for praying for God to bless the local Church in effective outreach for His Kingdom.

Jabez, a Role Model for Prayer, Part II I Chronicles 4:9-10, OT, pg 363: “Jabez was more honourable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, I gave birth to him in pain. Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Followers Of God

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

In our scripture, we have the command given, but also the example of the Lord. Before we step out the cost is made clear.

FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 I. THE COMMAND II. THE COMPARISON III. THE COST FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jabez, A Role Model For Prayer, Part Iii Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 18, 2007

This is the final of a three part series on the Prayer of Jabez as an example for praying for God to bless the local Church in effective outreach for His Kingdom.

Jabez, a Role Model for Prayer, Part III We have been looking at the Prayer of Jabez as a role model for our own prayer life, especially as we look to the Holy Spirit to “increase our territory” as we embrace the lost and the least in our community. We have seen that God’s plan for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Trinity

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 22, 2007

Artists can reinvigorate our understanding of the trinity using the examples of Rublev’s icon and David Hetland’s stained glass.

A Sermon for Trinity Sunday 2007 One of the things I was most looking forward to in moving to Surrey Hills was that coming to a Church named Holy Trinity. Trinity Sunday would then be our patronal festival. This means we always celebrate our patronal festival on a Sunday and don’t have to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Christians don’t automatically become disciples. They must stedfastly follow the example of the early church, and incorporate the spiritual disciplines into their lives.

1. Illus. of Peggy Lee song, “Is this all there is?” • Went to see circus- “Is this all there is?” • Got married- “Is this all there is?” • Had children- “Is this all there is?” • Got old, preparing to die, looked back on life and said, “Is this all there is?” 2. I hope some of you are asking that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Mom

Contributed by James Owens on May 18, 2007

God wants us to know Him, and many times in Scripture He uses different pictures and examples to reveal Himself to us.

“JUST LIKE MOM!” TEXT: Isaiah 66:13 “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” INTRODUCTION: God wants us to know Him, and many times in Scripture He uses different pictures and examples to reveal Himself to us. The Tree of Life in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13

Denomination: Church Of God

"Responding To Christmas" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 3, 2007

From the examples of Herod and the Wise Men, we can learn about how we should respond to the message and meaning of Christmas.

The gifts that the Magi brought to honor Jesus are often cited in any attempt to explain the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas. Too often, however, our focus at Christmas is more of the gifts we receive, rather than the Gift God gave. A family celebrated Christmas each year by singing “Happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist