Sermons on Pauls Example:

"No Room..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 10, 2004

The Church does not exist for itself. but for the fulfilling: Kingdom Purposes. One of those purposes are the bringing of others to Jesus Christ. Let’s see some examples together!

"No room..." Text: Mark 2:1-5 Introduction The teacher of the fifth grade Sunday School Class asked did anyone have a special song they’d like to sing, to which one little girl said, "Let’s sing the laundry song...you know, "Bringing In The Sheets." You can’t blame her for trying! While on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - The Unseen War Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 6, 2004

Part 2 of the series examines what is going on behind what we see. This sermon looks at examples from scripture to explain the real battle we fight.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) 2 ¡V The Unseen War Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org „« Scripture Reading ¡V 2 Kings 6:8-17 (NIV) PRAYER God is with us, among us, all around us and so are His angels in our time of need, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Day The Earth Stood Still

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

A look at the suffering of Christ and the nature of sin that makes a crowd move from "Hosanna" to "crucify him"; the suffering of Christ provides for us the call and example of living for God.

The Day The Earth Stood Still Mark 15: 1-20 Introduction: 1951. Price controls are introduced to curb high inflation. 1951. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I premiers on Broadway June 25, 1951. CBS presents the first commercial color TV broadcast. It lasts for four hours. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

What The Wise Men Teach Us At Christmas Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Dec 20, 2009

The joy of Christmas is found in the birth of Jesus Christ. True hope is found in the bible and the magi from the east are an example of people who followed God with faith in their hearts.

Christmas Sunday Service Let’s take our Bibles and locate Matthew 2…today we journey in the footprints of the Magi – “we three kings of Orient are” – the three wise men (by the way, none of those actual titles are true. There weren’t technically three and they weren’t kings. But more about that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 9 - Ever Been Criticised And Abused For Being A Christian? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 29, 2009

Unfortunately for many Christians, compromise is easier than being criticised and no-one would ever know that they are Christians, or if they do know, they are disappointed by the kind of example that is given.

Matthew 5 - Part 8 - Have you ever been criticised and abused for being a Christian? One of my jobs some years ago was working with disabled people. I remember working with a young Christian woman and my job was teaching her how to read. She would readily share her faith to others and I enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Dreamer - Dream Big! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 9, 2010

The life of Joseph is an example for us to look at, to help us to realize how we can see all of our dreams, hopes and desires become a reality.

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #1: BE A DREAMER – DREAM BIG! KEY TEXT: “God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or dream, according to His power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20). • Vision for 2010 – God’s extraordinary dreams for YOU. • God has placed within our heart hopes and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: *other

Moses Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 23, 2009

Moses was a great example of someone who sacrificed for what he believed in. We’ll look at this model of sacrifice that eventually was surpassed by the ultimate model: Jesus.</

Heroes of the OT: Moses Acts 7:17-36 February 22, 2009 It was bedtime for Danny. His mom had taken him upstairs to his room to put him to bed. As they said their prayers, it was obvious the Danny was distracted by the rain storm outside. The wind howled. Lightening flashed. The thundered rumbled. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Victory Over Troubles

Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007

When the going gets tough will we be tough enough to keep going? The psalmist sets a great example of a "never say die" spirit in the face of tremendous affliction.

Victory Over Troubles Psalm 129:1-8 This song is the tenth in the series of “Songs of Ascent”. It seems written for antiphonal singing; to be sung by two groups or by a leader and choir. The theme is that we can trust the Lord to bring us through persecution. The quality called for is perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011

Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Mri (Message Of Reconciliation & Imitation) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 18, 2011

God invites us to follow him. He does not command us to do what he has not done. He sets himself as the example for our actions.

THE GODS we worship write their names on our faces, be sure of that. And a man will worship something —have no doubt about that, either. He may think that his tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of his heart—but it will out. That which dominates will determine his life and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 12, 2015

Jesus invites us to live lives of faith and as we look to those who have gone before us, we are see examples of lives of faith entail.

INTRODUCTION One of the most profound line spoken in a movie occurred in "The Santa Claus." Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) is at the North Pole for the first time. He has just been told that he is the new Santa. Scott objects and says, "But what if I don't believe." A wise elf by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kind Of Faith We Need Today Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Jesus said that the last days will mirror the days of Noah... they certainly do! Noah’s life is an example of how Christians ought to live in a world surrounded by wickedness.

Matthew 24:36-39 | Hebrew 11:7 The Days of Noah * These days would be like the days when the Lord returns: Genesis 6: * When corruption is common place * V1 – Population explosion – (USA – 1900:80m / 2000:300m) * V4 – Abnormal sexual practices and increased demonic activity * ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Meekness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 20, 2010

Joseph literally "inherited the earth" because of his attitude of meekness. But how did Joseph show meekness and how can we learn from his example?

OPEN: At one time, a man named Upton Dickson began a club called: “Dependent Order Of Really Meek And Timid Souls” When you make an acrostic of the first letters of its name, you have the word "Doormats." Dickson founded the society after he wrote a pamphlet called "Cower Power." The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Fast Or Feast Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 3, 2013

Jesus uses three contemporary examples to answer the question, "Why don't your disciples fast?"; In doing so, He explains the exclusiveness of the Kingdom of God.

“Fast or Feast” Matthew 9:14-17 (Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39) To eat or not to eat; that is the question that is asked of Jesus. Matthew 9:14: “Then John's disciples came and asked him, "How is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?" The question ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

True Barnabi

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 21, 2011

Barnabas is one of the best examples we have of the Christian walk, then there's Ananias/Sapphira, who testify to the desires of the world. Who will our walk be more like?

Introduction An average man, his wife, and a boat named Tinkerbelle! (an illustration by Charles R. Swindoll in Leadership, Vol. 8, no. 4.) READ ACTS 4:36-5:10 I. Barnabas the Encourager (4:36-37) A. His name meant Son of Encouragement 1. His given name was Joseph (meaning Jehovah ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ