Sermons on Act Like Him:

"For Me, Who Him To Death Pursued"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 7, 2004

Drop the fluff and the internet cutsie stories; send a clear message of the need for repentance and the obedience of faith!

(“And Can it Be?” – C. Wesley) “Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brethren, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Orthodox

Discovering What Makes Him So Attractive Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

A Lenten series on the life of Jesus and the qualities in his life that attracted people then and still attracts people today.

A 50-Day Spiritual Adventure: “Celebrating Jesus: Discovering What Makes Him So Attractive To So Many People” TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, February 10, 2002 Does anyone remember who the leader of the United States was in 1899? It was McKinley, an extremely well-loved president. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:23-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will You Do With Jesus? Turn To Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on May 12, 2004

Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response...will it be to turn to him?

What will you do with Jesus? Turn to Him Acts 3:17-22 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response¡K will it be to turn to him? Function: To call hearers to turn their lives away from sin and back towards Him. Sunday mornings at our house are crazy¡Xas you might imagine! I have to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Unless You Become Like A Little Child..."

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jul 29, 2007

With the Church at the perephery of many lives and Baptism no longer the "done thing" it is an act of faith in itself when parents bring young children for baptism.

Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it." I the light of my recent experience as a locum school chaplian I particularly notice about this passage that Jesus speaks here of little children and not anyone old enough to be in year seven or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

Be Like Christ

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

What does it mean to be a man of God and what has love got to do with it?

“Be Like Christ” Ephesians 5:25 1. Love is first and foremost a CHOICE. Deuteronomy 7:6-8; John 15:16 2. Love is manifested in one’s COMMITMENT to the other. Romans 5:6, 8; 1 Peter 1:18-20; John 1:29; Revelation 13:8 3. Love means one COMMUNICATES with the other. John 3:16; 8:24, 40 4. Love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Like The Dew

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Fellowship is likened to the dew of Hermon, representing an incredible miracle.

Like the Dew Montreal/Cornwall August 28, 2004 Hot, clear, and sunny days can be quite a blessing to those in a farming community. Particularly, during haying season, at the end of June and beginning of July, and during harvest, in mid-to-late August and beyond, to have numbers of days like that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like Noah

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 18, 2003

If we are going to win out over the flood of ungodliness of this day we must learn the lessons of Noah

Like Noah we live in the midst of wickedness and evil Pr 30:11-13 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-19, Luke 17:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

We have so many heros, but we need only one.

Luke 2:41->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Life of Christ Series <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> Be like Mike ... Michael Jordan //

Luke 2:41->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Life of Christ Series <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Mountain

Contributed by Marvin Minton on Aug 7, 2007

Trust in God provides many benefits: safety and security, endurance, protection from evil, blessings, and peace.

Like a Mountain Psalm 125:1-5 This psalm is the sixth in the group of fifteen songs of degrees or ascent. Jerusalem is on the mind of the pilgrims as they make their arduous journey to the Holy City for the annual festivals. Jerusalem, build on Mount Zion, has a special place in the hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Is Like . . .

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 26, 2008

Five parables summarize for the Christian our relationship to the Kingdom of God.

Matthew 13: 44 – 52 / The Kingdom of God is like . . . (Part 2) Intro: Have you ever wanted something? I mean really longed for it? Desired, needed, craved, hungered for something so bad that it hurt? I. The first 2 parables deal with growth for seemingly modest or insignificant beginnings. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like A Tree

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 1, 2008

Who reads the Psalms?

Like A Tree – Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Psalm 1 is anonymous. It is one of the “orphan psalms.” The theme is God’s Word and how it is to be loved, pondered, and obeyed by His people. It shows us God’s Word as the great safeguard against the blandishments and philosophies of the unsaved man. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 1:1, Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like A Father

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013

To teach that we need to be like our FATHER GOD in all ways.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like a father to your members? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To teach that we need to be like our FATHER GOD in all ways. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 (Amplified Bible) For you know how, as a father [dealing with] his children, we used to exhort ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise Him Until The Power Comes Down

Contributed by Timothy Deas, Sr. on Sep 14, 2005

This sermon is to inspire believers and give them hope concerning the power of Praise.

This sermon finds Paul and company on their way to prayer. While on their way, they were met by a girl possessed with a spirit of divination, who brought wealth to her masters through her skill. This behavior continued for several days; Paul felt grief within himself and could take this spirit no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

I need to remind myself, from time to time, that He has a reason for everything. Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Imagine, with me for a moment that you are sitting in your favorite chair, watching “wheel of Fortune” and suddenly you hear a loud crashing sound as the battering ram knocks your door off its hinges. In the midst of the confusion you hear voices ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist