Sermons on After His Likeness:

Keeping The Sabbath

Contributed by Pete Nachtigall on Aug 23, 2003

A mandate that truly benefits the Church

The Sabbath The Sabbath is first mentioned in Genesis 2:1-3. God rested from His work. Was God tired? I don’t believe that He was tired. He made a conscious decision to cease His labor. So why did He institute this? The Law, OT, and the Sabbath Exodus 20:8-11 The big ten. Vs 8 – “Sabbath” means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Christ The Way

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 24, 2001

Jesus Christ is the one and only way to heaven.

Title: “Jesus Christ The Way” Scripture: John 14:5-14 Introduction: Today many say that it does not matter what you believe as long as you are sincere. They say that all religions have some good in them and they all lead to heaven at last. But Jesus said, “No one comes to the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores the tension between the accomplishments of the faithful and their character and discovers that Jesus fills the gap between righteousness and our character.

Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-12 SICC 9/22/02 CONFLICT INTRODUCTION The image of chapter 11 is a great one. The saints of old cheering us on so that we finish the race. If life is a race, it is a steeplechase not a track meet. Maybe even an extreme steeplechase. There are moving obstructions we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 21, 2003

The "who" "what" and "why" of thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Colossian 1:12-17 Intro. -I have heard that there is now a movement to change Thanksgiving Day from a day of giving thanks to a day of mourning. -We should not be surprised as we live in ageneration of ungrateful people. Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Five Smooth Stones For Five Wrongful Motives"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 24, 2007

What was the genuine motive of David as he saw the “cause” to come against Goliath? In this message we will unveil five wrongful motives before sharing the one pure motive of David’s heart.

Title of the message: “Five Smooth Stones for Five Wrong Motives,” Key Verse: (Psa 25:2 KJV) O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. For this study, I wanted to find a text that best describes the emotions and the situation that would bring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

3 Principals Of Marriage

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Oct 30, 2006

Just as their exist marriage between a man and a woman, the Bible teaches there is a marriage covenant between man and God.

(3 Principals to Marriage) Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Eph 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, Eph 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kneeling On Holy Ground With The Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Stan Willet on Mar 28, 2005

Prayer of Jesus

JOHN 17: 1 – 5 (Part 1) “KNEELING ON HOLY GROUND WITH THE GREAT HIGH PRIEST“ IF YOUR BIBLE - has words of Christ in red, you see a lot of red here - the whole chapter is spoken by Christ - spoken by Him in prayer THIS IS - a prayer often confused with Matthew 6 ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Be God

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Let Go and Let God is sage advice for any Christian. Our strength comes not from controlling God, but from allowing God to be who God is, powerful, wise, loving, and forgiving.

Psalm 23 “Let God Be God” INTRODUCTION Role playing—the art of acting out a different player in life than ourselves—has been used for years to enable people to see life from a different perspective. In Psalm 23 the writer takes on a very different perspective. He views the world and his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pleasure Of The Lord

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 13, 2010

There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure

Intro: There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure in a thing, neither should His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: *other

The Crucifixion Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 1, 2010

The Lord on the cross just for you and i.

THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST John 19:16Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. 17And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Somebody

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 4, 2007

People everywhere want to know where and how to fit in, the enemy will want you to believe that you do not belong or fit anywhere. Is this outline we can identify who we are, and know our place in the Family of God.

I am Somebody I Corinthians 15:10 1. I am set free **John 8:32 says… And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. **II Corinthians 3:17 says…. Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. ~Adam Clarks Commentary says… No man is truly free: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

The enemy loves to stir up and cause chaos in an attempt to get us off track. Imagine the chaos at the trial of Jesus.

“Chaos” = complete disorder and confusion Synonyms – disorganization, mayhem, pandemonium, havoc, turmoil, commotion, disruption, mess, lawlessness Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4 The enemy delights in bringing chaos and confusion to our lives. Our God ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Do When You Get A New Pastor?

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

A message given to a church in anticipation of getting a new pastor.

What do you do when you get a new pastor? I recommend that you play it SAFE. Now let me explain what I mean by safe I want you to write this down. Support him Affirm him Follow him Engage him Eph 4:11 I. Support him. A. 1Tim. 5:17-18 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 1, 2009

Consider what it means and what it accomplishes when we wrestle with God.

Have you wrestled with God lately? What do I mean by wrestling with God? There are times in our lives when we will wrestle with issues concerning our behavior or God’s will for our lives. We will wrestle with God when we are considering His will. We will wrestle with God when we are struggling with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32, Genesis 32:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009

Many people are doing things that are displeasing to God. Few are pleasing Him. Pleasing Him is the most profitable thing a man can do.

"Pleasing God" 1 Thessalonians 4:1 "Bible Passage" Many people are doing things that are displeasing to God. Few are pleasing Him. Pleasing Him is the most profitable thing a man can do. I. Those Who Are Not Pleasing God. A. They that live for themselves. 1. In Romans 15:1-3, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God