Sermons on Role Model:

Beauty For Ashes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

Explores the promise, power, and purpose found in Isaiah 61, emphasizing the transformative role of Christ in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We find ourselves gathered here in the house of the Lord once more, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Lord has a word for us today, a word that is as timely as it is timeless, as relevant to our present as it is rooted in ancient truths. We are ...read more

Topics: Beauty, Ashes

Brotherly Affection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' final moments, emphasizing the importance of spiritual kinship and the role of the church as a family of faith.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith we walk together. We gather here, not as individuals, but as a family united by the love of our Heavenly Father, bound by the promise of His grace, and guided by ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Topics: Cry, Cross

Jesus Is Alive PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

Explores the transformative power and significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, emphasizing its role as the cornerstone of Christian faith.

Welcome, beloved family, to our time of worship and reflection on the Word of God. As we gather today, let us remember that we are not just a gathering of individuals, but a body, a family, united under one name - the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Topics: Jesus' Work, Done

I Once Was Lost Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2007

What part does God play in our becoming Christians? Is it all our decision, or does God influence us somehow?

OPEN: A young man asked an old rich man how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, "Well, son, it was 1932, the depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the apple and, at ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fragile Stone Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 27, 2006

Jesus begins building his church on Simon Peter, the Rock, and continues building his church out of us: and like Peter we are all fragile stones.

Introduction 1. Let me ask you a question: Is there someone in your life that you really look up to? Let me ask more specifically: Is there a Christian person that you really look up to, someone who is an example, and maybe even a mentor? It could be someone in your life now, or someone from your ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

David’s Sin with Bathsheba – He was Willing to Face Sin (2 Samuel 11:1-27).

David’s Sin with Bathsheba – He was Willing to Face Sin (2 Samuel 11:1-27). Explanation: David committed adultery with Bathsheba and she gets pregnant. To cover it up, he pulled her husband out of battle, gave him a months leave, got him drunk and sent him home, hoping that they would do what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

"What Are The Meanings Of Signs?”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 9, 2001

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 21: 5-19, November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us signs to find your hidden presence. Amen. Title: “What are the meanings of signs?”

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 21: 5-19, November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us signs to find your hidden presence. Amen. Title: “What are the meanings of signs?” In all three Synoptic gospels, just before the passion narrative, there is a “sermon” on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Homosexuality And The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004

The Church must redemptively address the homosexual community.

Homosexuality and the Church Hot Potatoes the Church Wonft Touch #1 After I made the statement about the church not touching the issue, I realized some had. The Episcopalians voted a practicing homosexual as bishop, and others have dealt with it on a denominational level. However, I was thinking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2013

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline”(Proverbs 1:7NIV)

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline”(Proverbs 1:7NIV) “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10NIV) Let’s ponder on the above decree by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer That Will Move Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 18, 2022

Beloved, God said that he would withhold no good thing from us therefore do you have a desire to know the one who delivered us from sin, and do you have a burning desire to be in his presence knowing that your prayers are heard, then I invite you to pull up a chair and feast from this message.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 6:6) "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5, Ephesians 1:9, Luke 12:32, Matthew 6:9-13, Galatians 4:6, Psalm 68:5, Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:2, Jeremiah 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Words To Philippi Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A lesson on Christian maturity from the believers at Philippi.

Warnings, Exaltations, and Instructions: More Words to Philippi Philippians 3:15 – 4:1 A group of three to eight year olds were recently asked their opinions on how you know you are grown up and mature. Here are some of their responses. David, age 7 – When your clothes don’t fit ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare 2 B Different Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

The entire Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 is about how believers are to be different. In Jesus’ model prayer, we find the prescription for being different.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT – Choose a Different Path Matthew 7:13-14; 6:9-10 The entire ‘Sermon on the Mount’ (Matt. 5-7) is about how believers are to be different. Choose the Road Less Traveled I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character (Matthew 6:9 “Your Name is Holy”) A. What is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Sermon After The Beggar Is Healed

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 22, 2007

Peter and John give us a model for Christian acts of service and proclamation. Also, Peter’s sermon focuses on Good News now and for the future.

Background: Two of Jesus’ disciples – Peter and John – are on their way to the temple for prayer (Acts 3:1). In other words even though they were the first Christians – believing and trusting in Jesus as Messiah, and having witnessed Jesus’ death and resurrection – they had not turned their backs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Anglican

How To Get God's On-Going Care For Me

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 29, 2001

The model of caring offered by Jethro has much to offer the church in responding to the crisis of care and how we need not depend on a superstar to get by.

HOW TO GET GOD’S ON-GOING CARE FOR ME Exodus 18:9-27 You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation Ex.19:6 is our theme for the year, let’s flesh that out a little. One cannot become "priests" and "holy" without help. How do we get this help so that when we do serve as God envisioned ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:9-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding Your Place With The King

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 6, 2004

David shows us a model of gracious copnduct that gives us a small glimpse of just how great God’s grace truly is.

Finding Your Place with the King 2 Samuel 9 I. An Injured Man (1-3) The fact that Mephibosheth was injured (2 Samuel 4:4) The kingdom of Saul was falling apart and there was great concern for the family of Saul. The family was in the midst of fleeing from their homes when Mephibosheth was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God