Sermons about Setting An Example

Set Our Minds On Things Above!

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 31, 2010

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As Christians we are in the world but not of the world.

Colossians 3: 1-11 Pray. Lord let the words of my mouth and the mediation of all our hearts be acceptable to you Lord our rock and salvation. This morning’s sermon is titled; Set you mind on things above. In the second reading from the book of Colossians Apostle Paul was addressing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Has Set Us Free

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 4, 2004

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This sermon is about Jesus and how he has set us free from legalism, guilt and sin.

Christ Has Set Us Free Galatians 5:1-6,13 Primary Purpose: To stress that the purpose of the law was to condemn, while Christ has set us free and justified the believer The story is told some years ago of a pastor who found the roads blocked one Sunday morning and was forced to skate on the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Set Your Mind On Things Above

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on May 18, 2021

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Colossians 3 tells us to set our minds on things above. The goal of this sermon is to give people an idea of the things above that would should focus on. Faith is the hope of things unseen. What are those unseen things? What are the things above?

Set your Mind on Things Above Colossians 3:1-3 By Marc Heatherington “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3, Romans 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Up Your Retirement Plan

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

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what Jesus says about laying up treasure

"Setting Up Your Retirement Plan" Matthew 6:19-34 6\8\97 Intro: When people choose a job these days, one of the most important questions is "What kind of pension plan is included?" Americans have devoted great energy to planning ahead so we can enjoy all of the benefits of retirement. A number ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Your Hearts On Things Above Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 24, 2019

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“Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “set your hearts on things above”. Jesus, the perfect man, could only carry out His mission because He set His heart on things above. He is our example and according to the Scriptures He set His heart on the joy of being seated at the right hand of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Sets Us Free

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Oct 17, 2013

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The Christian finds personal freedom at the Cross of Christ

How Jesus sets us Free The Christian life is based on certain principles that provide us success in the after life, but also here on earth. This is where we learn about the importance of the Cross of Christ. When we refer to the “Cross”, we are talking about a foundation of Christianity which is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: *other

Loving Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

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To explore God's love for us, Jesus' obedience to God, and the example set by God for us to follow, emphasizing that God desires us to grow and become more like Jesus.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from 2 Timothy 2:1-12. This scripture is packed with profound life-altering lessons about The Father's Love for His Son, The Son's Obedience to His Father, and The Father's Example for His Son. Christian author, Max ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-12

Topics: Father, Son

Setting Your Heart On The Things Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 19, 2016

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The seed principle tells us that sowing and harvesting are both our jobs.

August 21, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 8:22 Subject: Sowing and Reaping Title: Setting Your Heart on the Things of God; The Seed Principle Part 2 We began last week on a new series on the biblical principle of sowing and reaping – the seed principle. It is a principle that God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preaching From Philippians #5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

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This little passage of scripture is loaded with wonderful teachings about the Lord Jesus Christ. Some believe it is one of the greatest passages in the Bible concerning the Lord Jesus Christ.

It gives us a picture of the humility of Christ like we have never seen before. If the church today is ever going to accomplish anything for the Lord, we are going to have to know and possess the humility of Christ. Illus: Some of the New Testament Christians caught this vision. The attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

In His Image Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

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1. Constantly Commanded To Imitate Christ 2. Reflecting Each Other 3. What Must I Do To Take On The Image Of Jesus?

VIDEO – Washing Feet > John 13:15 (AV) 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. > 1 Peter 2:21 (AV) 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: > 1 John 2:6 (AV) 6 He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Set Your Minds On Things Above

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2020

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As followers of Jesus and members of the Kingdom of God, we must keep our focus on our heavenly citizenship and seek to obey our commanding officer (Jesus) and not get entangled in civilian life.

A. One day, two men, who didn’t know each other, were sitting on a park bench and neither one said anything for quite some time. 1. Then one of the men let out a BIG SIGH. 2. The other man immediately got up and said, “Well, if you’re going to talk politics, I’m out’a here!” and off he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 3:17-21, 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Father, Like Children Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2011

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In today's lesson we learn about the characteristics of a spiritual father.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is knowing the characteristics of a spiritual father. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spending Time With God

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 3, 2003

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Stresses the importance of making a commitment to a daily time with God in prayer and Bible study

Spending Time With God Luke 5:16 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to set aside daily time with God. President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

We’re Waiting For God

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

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keep the faith and continue to trust God because the scoffers are a sure sign of His coming.

WE’RE Waiting for God Luke 12:35- 40 There have always been people who don’t believe the bible, or any thing to do with God, there’s always been scoffers and people who belittle and make light of believers in Jesus Christ, and there will be people like that when we the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

# 11- Sanctification~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 26, 2012

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Sanctification comes about in three stages: sanctification of "spirit," "soul" and "body;" they are the objects upon which the work of sanctification is performed, and together they make up the believer's human nature.

# 11- Sanctification~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 9-22-12 Today if the Lord be willing our thought will be to do with "sanctification". That's a big bible word that many of us don't know a lot about. >>"Sanctification" is that relationship with God into which men enter by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:18

Denomination: Baptist

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