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Abraham's Example Of Faith Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 6, 2024

Abraham did not waiver. He believed! We are called to do the same!

4:19 “And not being weak in faith…” How’s your faith today? Let’s test it. Do you really believe that millions of years from this night you will still be alive and well? Do you really believe that Jesus rose from a grave, and that your body is going to do the same? Do you believe that because of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouraging One Another In The Faith By Example. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 27, 2012

What an example of faith can achieve when mentoring, when being mentored. Being responcible stepping up and living it out as an example.

I’ve been talking with you about mentoring in the last couple of weeks as part of a series on the topic and I’d like to introduce you to one of the mentors who helped me in my life, some of you may know this man I’m not sure if I’ve talked about him previously, he once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mothers Day Talk - A Godly Example.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Mothers Day Talk - A Godly Example.

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 1 verse 5 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 15. “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also”. “And how from infancy you have known the holy ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Lesson 18: Negative Example: Pagans Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 18, 2018

Verses 17, 18, and 19 give us the picture of the unregenerate and we are NOT to walk as they walk. By nature the unregenerate has a mind filled with vanity. His understanding is darkened. The heart of the unregenerate is blind. He has no feeling . . .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 8/29/17 Lesson 18: Negative Example: Pagans (Ephesians 4:17-19) Ephesians 4:17-19 (KJV) 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Our Saviour And Our Example

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2012

A short talk for Good Friday. I am deeply challenged by Peter reminding us that when suffering for his faith, Jesus did not retaliate and made no threats; and we’re called to follow his example!

When I was at school there was no such thing as an anti-bullying policy, and I think I was on the receiving end of a large amount of abuse, mainly due to my surname, Pidgeon, and my painfully thin physique. As I look back I think I eventually adopted my own personal anti-bullying policy and it went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Anglican

Search Out And Follow Good Examples

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Aug 13, 2022

We need to be serious and zealous about who we elect to positions that substantially influence our life.

Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank you for this day and praise your holy name. Lord, we know that we will be a light for the world. We know that we often forget or ignore our responsibilities and do not live up to all that you command. Forgive us for falling short of your expectations. We ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:13, Exodus 18:21, Philippians 3:17

Denomination: Other

Abraham As An Example Of Salvation Through Faith Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 28, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 4:1-25 Title: Abraham as an Example of Salvation through Faith Romans 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 13: Joshua: An Example To Follow

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 17, 2012

Joshua's qualities made him an example to follow.

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 12: God’s Permanent Home October 7, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Our Perfect Example Of Holiness

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 22, 2014

“You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy” Lev. 19:2.

Matt. 5:38-48 Theme: Jesus, our perfect example of holiness Text: Lev. 19:1-2, 9-18; 1 Cor. 3:16-23; Matt. 5:38-48 Holiness is necessary to come before a holy God and to be the source of our blessing the Lord commands us to be holy as He is holy. This simple command has generated many debates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Dr Luke - An Example For Us All Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Nov 2, 2008

God use this Gentile to write 28% of the New Testament, he had an illustrious career ahead of him, but he chose to follow the Lord - what will you do with your life? God can and will use you - if you let Him.

Dr. Luke – 2nd November 2008 am The character we will look at today wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else – any guesses who it is? Who is Luke? It has been suggested that Luke may have been one of the two Greeks who desired to see Jesus about the time of the raising of Lazarus John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Good Lessons From A Bad Example Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

Let us use our present resources to influence, to make a great impact, to make a lasting difference for our future, for eternity.

This morning, as we are about to enter our Missions Month, we will look into investing in eternity. Let us read the parable of the shrewd steward at Luke 16:1-13.[1] We will look at what is dubbed as one the most difficult parables of the Lord. There are those who accuse the Lord of praising ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus – An Example Of Tough Love

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Sep 20, 2011

The heart of the gospel message is love but the bulk of the gospel message contains instructions for serving Christ.

JESUS – An Example of Tough Love Illustration “Living in this house is like living in hell,” screamed the young girl as she stamped her feet on the way upstairs to her room. The mother stood looking at her daughter, a hint of tears forming in her eyes. She wanted to run up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

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