Sermons on Two Models:

"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

Paul's Prayer Model Series

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on May 31, 2018

Paul prayed some powerful prayers that we may pray as well for our church, family, nation etc.

The Model Prayer of Paul The Apostle Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 05-31-2018 Sermon Outline Introduction: The importance of prayer can be illustrated in the following story as told by DL Moody, a man greatly used of God: The Praying Cripple. ‘I once knew a little cripple who lay upon her death-bed. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Birthmark Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 21, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#1] BIRTHMARKS OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: As I talk with Tharon often about his health, I hate that I passed some of those genetic traits to him. The truth is, we all pass things on to our children whether it be a genetic trait, a behavioral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Behavior Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#2] BEHAVIOR OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Introduction: Last week, we began our series from 1 Thessalonians. We looked at the birthmarks of a model Church. This morning we are going to continue to look at a model Church. Churches, like individuals, are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Resources Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#4] RESOURCES OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction: It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where people suffered persecution. Yet, in the midst of this suffering; the Thessalonian Christians experienced joy. Churches do experience “growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Model Encourager Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 18, 2019

This is the 5th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Encourager look like?

Series: Encouragement [#5] BEING A MODEL ENCOURAGER 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Introduction: Everyone needs someone to encourage them. So often, we are good at telling people their faults and how they can improve things; but we’re not very good at encouraging them to continue on. When things get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Model Walk Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 6th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model walk look like?

Series: Encouragement [#6] HAVING A MODEL WALK 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction: We talk about how we should live like Jesus; but do we even know what that is? 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 (NIV) 1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Being Prepared Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 8th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". Are you prepared for the end?

Series: Encouragement [#8] A MODEL OF BEING PREPARED 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As I preached about the Rapture last week, I didn’t say much about what I believe happens next. I believe that once all of the Christians are raptured out of here, the 7 years of Tribulation will begin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Godly Behavior Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 9th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". How is your behavior?

Series: Encouragement [#9] A MODEL OF GODLY BEHAVIOR 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction: As we conclude this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul explains to us what godly behavior looks like. Paul gives us a list of things we should and should not be doing. All of this is for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph As A Role Model

Contributed by Petter Kringberg on Dec 12, 2022

A sermon for Advent 4, Year A

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit” ? In Nomine + ? Joseph and Mary were, for lack of a more accurate word, engaged. Most scholars believe that Mary herself was around 15 years at the time. They didn’t even live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

A Model Of Intercessory Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 4, 2022

The power of the Cross.

A MODEL OF INTERCESSORY PRAYER. Exodus 32:7-14. Even as Moses finished his business with the LORD in the mount, the LORD disowned His covenant people, telling Moses to get down “for your people which you brought up out of the land of Egypt have corrupted themselves” (Exodus 32:7). The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Model Of Advancing Together Series

Contributed by Kevin Evans Tay on Aug 28, 2025

Lessons from Priscilla and Aquila's ministry.

• Blessed Sunday to all of you. • How are you all doing? Hope you all have a wonderful week. • Are you ready of the Word? Eveready like the Berean we’ve learnt from Acts 17. • So far for the past few months, I think I’ve shared from Acts 14 to Acts 18. • That covers part of Paul’s first missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Motivate, Model, Mentor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of motivating fellow believers, modeling Christ-like behavior, and mentoring others in their faith journey.

Introduction Greetings, beloved in Christ! Today, we will dive into the scripture to explore three power-packed themes: motivating senior saints, modeling Christ-like behavior, and mentoring others in faith. These themes are drawn from Acts 17:14, Philippians 2:22, and 2 Timothy 1:3-4. In Acts, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:14, Philippians 2:22, 2 Timothy 1:3-4

Topics: Encourage, Motivate, Mentor

A Role Model For Believers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon explores how to choose righteousness through studying, practicing, and communicating God's Word, drawing inspiration from the life of Ezra.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a joy to gather together, isn't it? To share in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. As we open our hearts and minds to the Scripture today, we are reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Topics: Practicing, God's Word

Two

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Jul 2, 2009

A sermon from a series entitled, "Five" focusing on the five things the pastors of Sun Valley want for their congregation members. This message relates the joy and necessity of sharing your faith.

Today, we are in our second week in a series we creatively called five. And we are talking about five things that we as pastors at Sun Valley want not from you, but for you. Five things that if they were true of your life, would take your experience of God, your perspective on life and I believe, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Baptist