Sermons on Positive Role Models:

Prayerful Waiting

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 22, 2019

The Bible is full of stories which give examples of persistent prayer. Jesus also commands us to pray always and not lose heart.

October 20, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:1-8 Prayerful Waiting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus commands us to pray always and not lose heart. Jesus has a lot to say about prayer. He teaches his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mom's Bitterness Backfires

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 11, 2019

We consider a Mother's duty to motivate, mentor and model eternal values. We consider to mothers: Herodias and Mary.

A MOM’S BITTERNESS BACKFIRES? MENTOR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There are two kinds of truth? 1. Personal truth? 2. The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Your personal truth may be the truth or it may not be the truth? We can lie to our self and believe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8, Proverbs 10:1, 1 Kings 12:6-8, Mark 6:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness Defined: Transformed By Truth 1 Peter 1:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2024

Today, we delve into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:15-16. In these verses, Peter calls us to a life of holiness, pointing to the transformative impact of aligning our lives with the truth of God's Word.

Holiness Defined: Transformed by Truth 1 Peter 1:15-16 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NLT). In these verses, Peter calls us to a life of holiness, pointing to the transformative impact of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Peter 1:15, 1 Peter 1:16, Psalm 99:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebrating Fatherhood: Reflecting On The Heart Of Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2024

Father’s Day is a special time to honour and celebrate the fathers in our lives. As we celebrate our earthly fathers, it’s also an opportune moment to reflect on the love and attributes of our Heavenly Father.

Celebrating Fatherhood: Reflecting on the Heart of Our Heavenly Father Father’s Day is a special time to honour and celebrate the fathers in our lives. It’s a day to express our gratitude for their love, sacrifices, and guidance. But as we celebrate our earthly fathers, it’s also an opportune ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 103:13, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Pit To Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 11, 2005

What keeps us in the pit of anger and frustration is often our inability to forgive others and ourselves. This sermon takes a look at Joseph as a role model for forgiveness.

From Pit to Promise – Genesis 45: 1 - 15 Intro: Simon Wiesanthal – 89 family members perished in holocaust – Book, Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness – dying Nazi soldier asks for forgiveness – For 2 hrs Weisanthal sat there in silence – Finally he left room in silence – In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does A Real Model Family Look Like?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

God created us to belong to His family. • He created us for fellowship. • Fellowship and being part of the Family of God involves a choice. • You choose to belong.

Today I would like to look at families. • What does a real model family look like? • When you’re asked this question what comes to mind? 1. Leave it to Beaver (June and Ward) 2. Howard and Marian from (Happy Days) • What do you think about when it comes to a role model for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Noah - Proof That Miracles Can Happen When Your Life Is Committed To God

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 21, 2005

Noah was careful who he used as role models. Noah refused to give up. Noah was sustained throughout the entire process by God.

Noah - Proof that Miracles Can Happen When Your Life is Committed to God Genesis Chapters 6 - 9 Introduction: First of all, in this story we have to ask the question can we ignore God without consequence? And second, if we do obey God, how will he work a miracle in our life? Noah, whose ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Serious Inquiry Into The Role Of The Under Shepherd Of The Church"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 25, 2023

The message is an examination of the qualifications that must be evident in the life of one appointed to eldership.

“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

: Three Important Factors Of A Healthy Relationship Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: This morning we are continuing our look through the Song of Songs. Just in way of review for those who were not here the last couple of weeks: Solomon lives in the 10th century. He’s the richest king in Israel’s history. He’s out looking over his vineyards when he meets a country girl, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forever Hopeful Even When Things Don't Go To Plan

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 31, 2014

It is about hope. It is about positive expectation. It is about a Creator God who is at work bringing order out of chaos, joy out of pain, character out of conflict

Forever Hopeful even when things don't go to plan Romans 8: 12-28 - Forever Hopeful Although Paul’s passage is primarily an encouragement to the suffering persecuted church at the time, it should also be an encouragement to today’s church. That includes both the persecuted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-28

Denomination: *other

Insights Into Successfl Parenting

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 4, 2009

The foundation for successful families is based on how adequately parents teach their children the commandments of God.

“Insights Into Successful Parenting” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Someone has collected some interesting prayers given by children. 1. Dear God, Thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. Joyce 2. Dear God, is it true my Father ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Priestly Covenant Blessings

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 20, 2012

We represent the priesthood who minister the things of God. We cannot define our blessings because our blessings are limitless. As the Word says, these blessings are pressed down, shaken together, and running over and they are more than enough. So walk in

Priestly Covenant Blessings Deuteronomy 18:1-2;5 - The priests, the Levites-all the tribe of Levi-shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel; they shall eat the offerings of the Lord made by fire, and His portion. Therefore they shall have no inheritance among their brethren; the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Living In The Realm Of Unlimited Power!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 17, 2013

Being placed in Christ we are positioned in the realm of unlimited power which presents everything that is Christ's to us for His purpose and glory!

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice !!!!!!!

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 12, 2013

Making the best of each day and remaining positive no matter what is going on in our lives

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Sometimes I think that we look at our day all wrong , we get up and stump our toe and maybe burn the toast and the first thing we start to do is complain about how bad the rest of the day is going to be . And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outbreak: The Downside Of Being So Negative Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on May 22, 2008

This message looks at what being negative really gets you...

Where does joy come from? I think so many times we equate joy with stuff. If I have all the right toys, the big house, enough money - then I can be happy... Other people equate joy with relationship. If I am getting along with all my friends, if my family is in order, if things are going well... ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist