Sermons on poor example: showing 376-390 of 93,718

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit As Applied To Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

Poverty of soul is a way of entering in prayer, especially at the outset of when we begin to pray.

Poverty of soul is a way of entering in prayer, especially at the outset. Poverty of soul cannot be sought as an item of self-knowledge. It retains always an unknown, elusive quality. It cannot be simply a thought of our unworthiness before God. Much less can it be a mood of despondency about ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Spiritually speaking, your attitude determines the depth of your faith and how passionate you are about your convictions.

Tonight we look at the first of the beatitudes. READ Matthew 5: 1-3. For the next 8 weeks we’re going to be talking about the Christian attitude. When I think of how a true Christian should act I think of Philippians 2:5 – “Your attitude should be the same as Christ.” A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor You Have With You Always

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines causes and response to poverty.

John 12 (2) You always have the poor with you - Read John 12:1-8 This morning I would like to address Jesus’ statement about poverty and the poor. In verse 8 Jesus says, “You always have the poor with you.” You always have the poor with you! Why is that? Why do you always have the poor with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Poor In Spirit (All Saints Sunday)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 7, 2023

Jesus spoke to the Disciples, and to the crowd, but He also speaks to us. He spoke to the 'poor in spirit' and explained that they were blessed. But, who and what are the poor in spirit? This sermon attempted to answer that question.

Opening and Introduction In today's Gospel lesson, we heard the introduction to the most famous sermon that Jesus delivered, the Sermon on the Mount. 1. Setting the Stage When we align all four of the Gospels, we see that a lot has already happened with His ministry. He’s been baptized by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 4:8, Romans 7:15-18, Psalm 51:1-3, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

To Forgive: God's Grace Filled Example

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A consideration of the parable of the unforgiving servant, and the danger of living in a prison of unforgiveness.

Intro: C.S. Lewis wrote, “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive, as we had during the war. And then, to mention the subject at all is to be greeted with howls of anger. Forgiveness is so often such a difficult thing because it means that something has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: A Baptism That Was More Than An Example Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009

This message examines Jesus’ Baptism and what it means to us.

It had to be quite a sight, a man in a camel hair coat standing dripping wet in the middle of the Jordan River. More than that can you imagine the smell; dry camel hair does not smell the best, can you imagine the smell of wet camel hair? Besides dressing funny and smelling bad his behavior was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Love His Example Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 10, 2022

As disciples of Jesus Christ, the most powerful thing we can do to influence the world is to follow His example of love and service. John 13 is Jesus’ call to a life of loving and serving others.

OH HOW WE LOVE HIS EXAMPLE John 13:1-17 Introduction As disciples of Jesus Christ, the most powerful thing we can do to influence the world is to follow His example of humble service. John 13 is Jesus’ call to a life of loving and serving others. John 13:1 gives us some ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Much Must We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2016

It’s ironic that when dealing with these positive commandments, we don’t ever come to a point when we can say, “I have fulfilled them.”

Thursday before Epiphany 2017 Joy of the Gospel St. John teaches us today in both Epistle and Gospel: “By this we know love, that [Jesus] laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But if any one has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-21

Denomination: Catholic

"We Are Called To Imitate Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 18, 2015

Seeing Jesus in the vulnerable.

"We Are Called to Imitate Jesus" Mark 9:30-37 One cold morning when I was in high school I was dropped off early for basketball practice, and the doors to the school were locked. A janitor who worked at the school opened the door for me and invited me into his office. As I sat there, he got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Setting A Good Example (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 24, 2018

In life there are good examples and there are bad examples. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be drawn to and for the church to see and want to follow suit. Let's see what the bible has to say about that so we can set a good example.

SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part one) As we are getting the word out, as we are giving people the message of reconciliation, we are to be living the ministry of reconciliation. That means we are to be setting a good example for others to see. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17, 1 Peter 2:19-24, 1 Timothy 4:12, Titus 2:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting A Good Example (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 8, 2018

In week one we looked at the example of Jesus. In week two we looked at the example of Paul. Today, we'll see that it's not only the good examples we can learn from but the bad examples too.

SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part three) We have learned from the good examples of Jesus and Paul and we learned some ways that we can be good examples. However, it's not just the good examples we can learn from; we can learn from the bad examples too. On September 19, 1997, a drivers-ed teacher gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Dad

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 22, 2020

For Mother's day I listed some traits that defined Mom. Now it's Dad's turn. On Mother's Day I said although these traits define Mom, Dad can have them too. Likewise, the ones I'll be highlighting for Dad can be seen in Moms too, they're just more characteristic of Dads.

DEFINING DAD For the Mother's day sermon I listed some characteristics that defined Mom. Now it's Dad's turn. I mentioned in my Mother's Day sermon that although these characteristics define Mom, that doesn't mean that Dad doesn't have those characteristics too, they're ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8, Titus 3:14, Deuteronomy 8:5-6, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 5:22-23, Matthew 23:2-3, 3 John 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping A Close Watch On Our Examples

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Sometimes we do not want others following in our footsteps öthat could be our children, wives, fellow church members, co workers, etc.

Sometimes we do not want others following in our footsteps öthat could be our children, wives, fellow church members, co workers, etc. There are things about us, things that we have done, things that currently describe us that each one of us would say "Do not follow me in this" Between you and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Follow The Example Of Jesus' Humility

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 11, 2005

Pentecost 21(B) - Believers follow the example of Jesus’ humility not with selfish lives but with serving living.

BELIEVERS FOLLOW JESUS’ EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY Mark 10:35-45 - October 9, 2005 – Pentecost 21 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: At one time or another most people have had a role model. Each of us has looked up to different people as examples we might we want to be like or follow. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heavenly Father – A Dad's Foremost Example

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

The gracious revelation of our God who sets for us the example of how to be a godly father.

“THE HEAVENLY FATHER – A DAD’S FOREMOST EXAMPLE” MATTHEW 3:17 1. He is a Father who is not ASHAMED of His Son. (v. 17a) And lo, a voice from heaven, saying, This is My Son Psalm 2:7; Mark 1:1, 11; 2 Samuel 7:14; Psalm 89:3; Matthew 21:37; Mark 12:6; Luke 20:13; John 1:29-34; 5:26; Romans 1:3; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Baptist