The Power of Our Example

Introduction Ezekiel 16:44 – “Like mother, like daughter” Romans 15:4 – “whatever things were written before were written for our learning” I Corinthians 10:11 – “they were written four our admonition (learning)” I Peter 2:21 – “leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps”

The Power of Our Example Examples of Great Influence

Examples of Great Influence Ten Spies – Influenced a whole nation by their lack of faith and courage. Numbers 13:25 – 14:10 (32) “they gave the children of Israel a bad report or the land” (1) “all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried” (2) “all the children of Israel complained” (2) “If only we had died in the land of Egypt!” (3) “Would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?” (10) “all the congregation said to stone them with stones”

Examples of Great Influence Joshua – Influence a whole nation by his stance to serve God. Joshua 24:14-24, 31 (15) “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (18) “we also will serve the Lord, for His is our God” (21) “we will serve the Lord” (24) “the Lord our God we will serve, and His voice we will obey” (31) “Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua”

The Power of Our Example Examples of Great Influence Christians are to be Examples

Christians are to be Examples Lights in the World Matthew 5:13-16 (13) “Your are the salt of the earth” (14) “You are the light of the world” Philippians 2:14-16 – “you shine as lights in the world”

Christians are to be Examples We Need to be Careful We are Setting the Right Example Matthew 18:6 – “whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin” Romans 14:21 – “do anything by which your brother stumbles”

Christians are to be Examples Setting the Right Example in All Areas of Our Lives I Timothy 4:12 In Word Titus 2:6-8 – “sound speech that cannot be condemned” Ephesians 4:29 – “let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth”

Christians are to be Examples Setting the Right Example in All Areas of Our Lives I Timothy 4:12 In Word In Conduct Ephesians 4:17-24 – “put off, concerning your former conduct” Philippians 1:27 – “let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ”

Christians are to be Examples Setting the Right Example in All Areas of Our Lives I Timothy 4:12 In Word In Conduct In Love Matthew 22:37-39 – “love the Lord your God… love your neighbor as yourself”

Christians are to be Examples I Timothy 4:12 In Word In Conduct In Love In Spirit Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”

Christians are to be Examples I Timothy 4:12 In Word In Conduct In Love In Spirit In Faith Hebrews 11:6 – “without faith it is impossible to please Him”

Christians are to be Examples I Timothy 4:12 In Word In Conduct In Love In Spirit In Faith In Purity Romans 12:1-2 – “do not be conformed to this world” I Peter 4:3-4 – “they think it strange that you do not run with them”

The Power of Our Example By my example, am I having a good or bad influence on the people around me? Are you following the example of Christ? If not, why not start this morning?