Sermons on The Model Intercessor:

"The Model Church”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

The greatest virtue in the world is love. Without love, man cannot have abundant life. In actuality, without love man is nothing. Paul knew this. This is why he went before God and prayed that the Thessalonian church and its believers might grow in love,

Biblical Text: 1 Thes. 3:9-13 (KJV) “For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? Now God himself and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is A Model For Witnessing

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Educators say that people learn easily by observation. Here, Jesus models witnessing for us.

JESUS IS A MODEL FOR WITNESSING John 4:1-42 INTRO: Educators say that people learn easily by observation. To see someone do something and to try it ourselves creates a good learning situation. Jesus is a model for a Christian’s life and ministry. By observing His life and work, believers can ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

#2understanding Models Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2002

We need to understand the role of MODELING in the local church.

#2 We are in a 5 part series on Understanding, this lesson is A LESSON UNDERSTANDING MODELS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gal 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 1 Cor 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 14:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph, Our Model

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A Biblical Character Study (Joseph-Jesus’ step-father)

JOSEPH, OUR MODEL Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 INTRO: Children model their lives after those around them. God-fearing parents usually have Godfearing children because the children model their lives after the parents. Children model their lives after their teachers. All of us think back about teachers ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003

Mother’s Day Sermon. A look at Mary as a model for motherhood in our world today.

Mary, A Model of Motherhood Luke 1:26-38 Mother’s Day holds its share of joys and sorrows. Many of us have (or have had) good mothers and carry a multitude of pleasant memories. However, some of us have lost our mothers, some at a young age, and thus this day holds positive memories but also a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Brethren

A Model Worth Following Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

Paul and his team authentically modeled the message, focusing on the praise of God, not men. We must do the same and be as gentle as a mother and as firm as a father with those we are hoping to influence.

Marks of a Healthy Church After the sermon last week, someone came up to me and asked me a question: “If First Thessalonians is one of the shortest and easiest books to understand, why are you taking 14 weeks to preach through it?” I told him that he should be glad I’m not preaching through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: A Model For Motherhood Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

Using What God Has Given A man from out east had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” His buddy

Hannah: A Model for Motherhood In a recent Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, Calvin is standing by his mother’s bed when he says, “Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day card.” His mother was very pleased and started to read it out loud. “I was going to buy a card with hearts of pink and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Models Of Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Four Models of Counseling

Four Models of Counseling Col. 1:27,28 Case Study - Pastor Baro is fresh out of seminary. He realizes that several Pastors in his district use different styles of counseling. He sees strength in the prophetic type of counseling approach as he likes to challenge people with the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 4, 2001

Mary the mother of Jesus serves as an example to all mothers today.

"MARY, A MODEL OF MOTHERHOOD" LUKE 1:26-38 We’ve come together this morning for 2 primary reasons. One, is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with our worship. The other, is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks, neither of which can be confined to a one hour worship service. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Model Of Christian Ministry Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Paul finishes his letter by giving us a model of Christian Ministry, or a model of passionate ministry

Well, we come today to the end of Colossians. If you’ve been here for the last month and a half, I wonder if you can remember what the major themes of the letter have been? There are perhaps three I can think of. The most important is the centrality of Christ. I called this series, Christ the One ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Anglican

A Model Of Wise Toleration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who practiced wise toleration without sacrificing what is true, honorable and God inspired.

1. Today’s media continually stresses the importance of tolerating other peoples’ beliefs, practices or viewpoints with a measure of respect. Yet, Christians know that Jesus is THE way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by Him. Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul As A Model Of Transformation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people fail to enjoy the blessings of God because they misunderstand the nature of spiritual transformation. Before his conversion, Paul’s prejudice blinded him to what is true, eternal and liberating. Some people stagnate in their transformational g

1. Many people fail to enjoy the blessings of God because they misunderstand the nature of spiritual transformation. Before his conversion, Paul’s prejudice blinded him to what is true, eternal and liberating. Some people stagnate in their transformational growth because they are fixated on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Mentoring Model

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001

Quote: It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people. But it is harder. Moody.

Why Jesus Encouraged People to Seek the Mentorship of Godly People Quote: A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. M. Luther. Quote: It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people. But it is harder. Moody. 1. Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hannah: A Model For Motherhood

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Mothers day sermon examining one of the greatest mothers, Hannah

1 Samuel 1-2 Hannah: A Model For Motherhood Introduction A. Mother’s Day, it is Mother’s Day B. When I am studying Philosophy I turn to the most Philosophical person I know, Calvin C. Calvin as in Calvin in Hobbes D. There was one comic strip where Calvin is standing by His mother bed when he ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Model For The Spiritual War

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 18, 2003

We are in war! Nothing will stop the devil on this ground. Today we can find a model of spiritual fight in the life of David. Its first battle with the eyes of the men !

UN MODELE POUR LA GUERRE SPIRITUELLE Lecture :1 Samuel 17 LA VICTOIRE DE DAVID SUR GOLIATH FOURNIT UN MODELE POUR LA GUERRE SPIRITUELLE COURONNE DE SUCCES INTRODUCTION : De la même façon nous avons nos problèmes spirituels et des adversaires comme Goliath ?Que nous soyons un individu, une ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal