Sermons on poor example: showing 736-750 of 93,745

Fiery Faith

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego give us important lessons in faith.

Fiery Faith Daniel 3:16-18 President Harry Truman had a number of “sayings” that are attributed to him. On his desk was the sign, “The buck stops here.” He also said, “If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.” That is a saying that three men in Babylon would have understood very ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Grieving Friend, A Dead Girl And A Sick Woman

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2006

This sermon examines three stories of faith as found in 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 and Mark 5: 21 - 43.

Mark 5: 21 – 43 - A Dead Girl and A Sick Woman 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 Intro: This week has been a particularly difficult one for me. It seemed as though every time I started one project or task something or someone would interrupt and I was off in a different direction. That’s sort of how I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Marcan Sandwich

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 1, 2006

Two stories of faith from different social strata showing how important it is to allow Jesus to touch us and we in turn to touch others

02-07-06 NC/NR The Marcan Sandwich Tom Wright the Bishop of Durham in his book “Mark for Everyone” describes this passage as a Marcan sandwich. For into the story of the raising of Jairus’ daughter, Mark interweaves the story of the healing of the woman with an issue of blood. And as it turns ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

The Myth And The Magic, The Moment And The Master

Contributed by Ronald Law on Jul 6, 2006

Objective:- Show congregation that Christianity is more than a religion or a magical solution to their problems, it is a relationship.

Mark 5:24-34 The Myth and the Magic, The Moment and the Master Objective:- Show congregation that Christianity is more than a religion or a magical solution to their problems, it is a relationship. Introduction The story of the woman who reached through the crowd and touched the hem of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting God And Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2006

In this sermon we examine two more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in our series of sermons on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Face Life's Difficulties

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Aug 2, 2006

The example of David shows how we should face the difficulties of life that come our way.

HOW TO FACE LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES 1 Sam. 17:45, Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword & with a spear & with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. ESV Intro: Almost everyone knows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45

Denomination: Holiness

Bringing Our Friends To Jesus (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 8, 2006

Examine eight ingredients that should be present as we seek to bring our friends to Jesus.

Look at four ingredients that should be present as we seek to lead our friends to Jesus. Next week we will look at the other four ingredients. 1. In bringing our friends to Jesus we must see the person. -In our text a group of men see a cripple man that needed Jesus. -We are in the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Our Friends To Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 8, 2006

Examine eight ingredients that should be present as we seek to bring our friends to Jesus.

Last week we examined the first four, of eight, ingredients that must be present when we bring our friends to Jesus. Today we examine the last four of those ingredients. 5. In bringing our friends to Jesus we must accept the opportunities God gives us. In our text God gave a group of men the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With The Future

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

How Jacob obtained the promise AFTER he struggled.

As I was watching television the other day I saw an interesting commercial for Dick Devos who is a candidate for governor here in the State of Michigan this year. It was interesting to me because of the angle he took. It wasn’t really a plea for people to vote for him. He didn’t have a laundry ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-29

Denomination: *other

Walking Into The Sunset Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

Part 2 of the series looks at the life of Enoch. 5 key points demonstrate how Enoch was set apart in his life of faith.

WALKING INTO THE SUNSET Big Faith Series-Part 2 Hebrews 11:5-6; Genesis 5:21-24 Sunday, July 23, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction I was sitting by the ocean when a man and his sons came by. The father was a tall man and one son was an older teen while the younger son was no more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Standing Up When Everyone Else Lays Down Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

This sermon looks at the life of Noah and outlines principles that we should emulate and warning signs to help us avoid danger.

STANDING UP WHEN EVERYONE ELSE LAYS DOWN Big Faith Series-Part 3 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6-9 Sunday, July 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Show “Noah Situation” video clip I think the bedrock principle of Noah’s life was this: NOAH TOOK GOD SERIOUSLY! Noah took God seriously & because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

God-Pleasing Faith Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 4, 2005

Hebrews 11 tells What Faith IS and what Faith DOES. Biblical faith will Worship (Abel), Walk (Enoch), Work (Noah), and Wait (Abraham)

God-Pleasing Faith Hebrews 11 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 11:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Everyone has faith. A Houston Pastor named John Bisagno put it this way: "Faith is the heart of life. You go to a doctor whose name you can’t pronounce. He gives you a prescription you cannot read. You take it to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One More Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 4, 2005

How long are we going to put up with the problems that surround us and keep us in bondage? God gives us the honor of deciding when we want His deliverance!

One More Night with the Frogs Exodus 8:1-15 How long...? Prepared for Bossier City First Church of God Rev. Johnny Creasong, Pastor April 3, 2005 Genesis 41:39-41 “Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. You shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving Forward

Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Apr 5, 2005

One man said this..."If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always be what we’ve always been." This message deals with taking the next step forward in pursuit of God’s plan for our lives.

Gen 26:12-13 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. 13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: If we look closely at our scripture we will notice that Isaac became great because of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Judgment To Renewal Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 18, 2005

When God flooded the earth, He brought judgment on the world and at the same time brought Divine Renewal. Noah was an example of Faith. Sermon inspired by a book written by Ruben Shelly.

Judgment To Renewal Text: Genesis, Chapters 6-9 Introduction. Every year, from late summer until early fall, we experience what the weather reporters call “Hurricane Season”. It’s amazing how far the science has developed in predicting and understanding hurricanes over the years. Many lives ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ