Sermons on Role Model Of A True Father:

Prodigal Responding

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

The example of prodigal responding is given to us in the Father’s example.

Prodigal Responding Cornwall/Montreal February 19, 2005 We all know the story of ‘the Prodigal Son’. Today, I’d like you to put yourself in the position of the younger son, in this story and consider the response to the openhearted and openhearted response of your father. You know the story- you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impossible Love Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 38 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the fifth of seven messages exploring the nature and practice of genuine love supplementing the understanding of love from 1 Cor 13 with the description of unhypocritical love found in Rom 12.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Impossible Love Part 5 or “Unhypocritical Love” Romans 12 Just in case you thought you slid by the impossible list of love’s characteristics in 1 Corinthians 13, Paul provides some further characteristics of genuine love in his letter to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Prioritise God's Work Haggai 1:5-7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2024

In Haggai 1:5-7, the prophet Haggai brings a wake-up call from God to His people, urging them to reconsider their ways and prioritise God’s work. This passage challenges us to examine our lives and priorities, to ensure we are aligned with God’s will.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Prioritise God's Work Haggai 1:5-7 Introduction: Today, we are diving into the powerful message of Haggai 1:5-7. The prophet Haggai brings a wake-up call from God to His people, urging them to reconsider their ways and prioritise God’s work. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7, Haggai 1:5, Lamentations 3:40, Haggai 1:6, John 15:5, Haggai 1:7, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-6, Genesis 1:27, Colossians 1:16, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 12, 2001

Jesus modeled real influence when he washed his disciples feet.

In our scripture this evening, we see the servant message of the Gospel. Jesus and his disciples are coming home after a tense day in Jerusalem, a day in which Jesus alludes to the imminence of his impending death. Filled with anxiety and fear, they enter the upper room. After a day out in the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Just Do It!

Contributed by Nicholas Connolly on Jan 27, 2003

The obedience of Jonah, Peter, James and John is a model for our own obedience to the Lord

“Just do it! Just do it”! So goes the Nike sneaker company. Speaking of sneakers and being sneaky, that company wants one thing: “Just do it” -buy their shoes. They take a phrase that usually goes with giving into temptation. When you are on a diet and faced with a lovely array of deserts such ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Worship Defined

Contributed by Sue Richard on Mar 21, 2003

Leviticus 1 provides a model of what God requires of our worship today.

WORSHIP DEFINED The book of Leviticus begins with the Lord summoning Moses, (a strong verb in Hebrew). God authoritatively called him into the tent of meeting because he had important instructions to give him. The first seven chapters of Leviticus is the document of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Characteristics Of A Missional Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 13, 2006

The early church described in Acts 2 is a model for churches today. It was a Missional Church.

Characterists of a Missional Church Acts 2:41-47 What has been your experience in attending church? Has your experience been pleasant and exciting or boring and frustrating? My first memory of church was the small church located across the street from our house in Gypsum, Kansas. On Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Going To Our Gaza: Building A Bold Outreach Ministry

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 1, 2005

This message looks at the account of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch being a model of evangelistic outreach.

Going to Our Gaza: Building a Bold Outreach Ministry Acts 8:26-40 I. There is the Commission to Go (v. 26) A. Philip was not given a choice whether to go “…Arise and go….”- v. 26a 1. We as a church are not given an option 2. We as individuals are not given an option B. Philip was given a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Stronghold Beliefs Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2019

The focus of Part 5 of this series is on the role the Holy Spirit should be playing in our lives. He is the third person of the Trinity and should have an active role in the lives of all believers.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 5 Scriptures: I John 4:1-3; 2 Peter 1:19-21; John 14:15-18, 26-27 During a prayer line the minister lays hands on a person and the person faints into the arms of the deacons/ushers standing behind them. This is referred to as being “slain in the Spirit.” People get ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:19-21, John 14:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of True Discipleship. Is It Worth It? Do We Want It?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 4, 2016

We all know the cost of discipleship is high, but what is discipleship, and more importantly, do we, as a Christians have a choice but to be disciples? True discipleship is to embrace it, to enjoy it, and live for it because we want to.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th September 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Philemon 1-21 Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 3, 2011

Have you ever tried to figure out how big God is? This sermon answers that question.

Pray Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Have you ever tried to figure out how big God is? Country singer Ray Price wrote a song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Big Daddy

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2002

Fathers Day is the day to honor “Big Daddy” and for all of us to show appreciation and affection for what our fathers did right.

“Big Daddy – needs to be honored!” Thesis: Fathers Day is the day to honor “Big Daddy” and for all of us to show appreciation and affection for what our fathers did right. Illustration - humorous - Big Daddy: Because I’m Big Daddy, I must hold the television remote control in my hand while I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-3, Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In Your Master Suite?

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Dec 21, 2014

A re-imagining of the role of the innkeeper in the nativity story of Christ.

Then she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and she wrapped Him snugly in cloth and laid Him in a feeding trough--because there was no room for them at the lodging place. Luke 2:7 Now, that’s our verse and it comprises, so far as I know, everything we know about the lodging arrangements, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Chosen And Serving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2008

1- We are chosen by God 2- We are models for others 3- We are messengers of the gospel

INTRO.- ILL.- A site foreman had ten very lazy men working for him, so one day he decided to trick them into doing some work for a change. "I’ve got a really easy job today for the laziest one among you," he announced. "Will the laziest man please put his hand up." Nine hands went up. "Why didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold, The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 8, 2013

A look through Scriptures at the Lamb, and how Jesus fulfills that role.

The Lamb Of God John 1: 29-35 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The entire Bible is an interesting book. A.) It is written over a span of 1,600 years by 40 different authors, yet maintains a consistent line of thought with a focus on Jesus and his mission to bring the world back to God. B.) One ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ