Sermons on Becoming The One:

How To Become A "Mary Worshiper"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 1, 2004

The Magnificat is an incredible moment of worshiping God. This sermon identifies 6 things we need to do, not to worship Mary, but to worship LIKE Mary.

- Being a “Mary Worshiper” does not mean that we worship Mary, but that we worship like Mary. Becoming a “Mary Worshiper”: 1. “Mary worshipers” focus their eyes up, not in. - v. 46 - “magnifies the Lord.” - while there is certainly a need for reflection and self-examination in worship, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Become Like Christ

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

We are created in his image. We are called Christians- Christ like. How do we do that?

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * February 5, 2006 Definition of discipleship- becoming like Christ I was created to become like Christ. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, -Romans 8:29a (NLT) God doesn’t want me to become a god, he wants me to become godly. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A High Performance Christian

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 4, 2005

This message challenges the believer to be the absolute best that they can be for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Becoming a High Performance Believer John 11:43-44; 12:1-11 I. A High Performance Believer is a Living Witness – Lazarus A. A living witness must be different 1. Different standards 2. Different priorities B. A living witness must be raised from the dead (truly born again) (v. 43) “..even when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Become A Generous Christian?

Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007

5 Life Changing Reasons to Become a Generous Giver

Introduction Key point: We’re often told we "should" do something without being told "why" (i.e. we "should" read our Bible every day and we "should" give to God). This message will give everyone (regardless of their financial circumstances) 5 REASONS "WHY" to faithfully give to God’s work based on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Become A Prodigal

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 20, 2012

Prodigal means: Dissolutely – riotous (Dissolute is used to describe a person lacking restraint) Dictionary Definition: Lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices. Have you ever been a prodigal? (a person that lacks restraint)

Luke 15: 11And he said, "There was a man who had two sons. 12And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between them. 13Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Become Somebody

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 27, 2013

You can become somebody

I. Have you ever heard the saying I know who your parents are? Usually when you hear this statement you probably will say here we go again. Some people may say people say that they are. Maybe you are that person that will deny them, because they are not known for doing something good. II. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: *other

When Blessings Become Curses. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

Giving glory to God is a fundamental aspect of our faith.

Giving glory to God is a fundamental aspect of our faith. When we fail to acknowledge and give thanks to God for His blessings, we risk turning those blessings into curses. We will explore the biblical basis for this truth and the consequences of neglecting to give glory to God. Thanksgiving is a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:2, Deuteronomy 8:17-18

Becoming A Godly Young Person Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is calling young people to be faithful, bold, courageous, and determined like Caleb in the Bible, and to trust in His divine resources as they follow Him in their daily lives.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about what it means to be different. Not just different for the sake of being different, but different in a way that makes a positive impact on the world around us. We're going to look at the story of Caleb in the Bible and see how his faith and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-2

Topics: Communication, Emergency Services, Volunteerism, Crisis Response

Esther Becomes Queen Of Persia PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight God's sovereignty and providence in our lives, even in challenging circumstances, as exemplified in the story of Esther.

Good morning, church family! Today we are diving into the book of Esther, particularly chapter 2. Esther's story is a testament to the sovereignty of God and how He works in mysterious and unexpected ways, even in the most difficult circumstances. As A.W. Tozer aptly put it, "While it looks like ...read more

Topics: Providence, God

God’s Poor One

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 24, 2024

God's Poor One is here to meet the needs of all his poor ones. In His pure act of love, He became a poor and lonely one. In His pure act of love, He became poor so that we could become rich before God. God fills the poor ones with Himself.

God's Poor One is here to meet the needs of all his poor ones. In His pure act of love, He became a poor and lonely one. In His pure act of love, He became poor so that we could become rich before God. God fills the poor ones with Himself. Jesus is God’s poor one. Jesus has a continuous ...read more

It Only Takes One

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 8, 2025

I’ll Go, Send Me!

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. As each day passes, we recognize that we must wear God’s armor, enter the mission field, and hold the line for the freedom defined by Christ. We understand Christ has set us free! This means we are free, indeed. Now we must hold on to that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28, Hebrews 10:1-4, Hebrews 11:14, Hebrews 11:19-25

Denomination: Other

Part I: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 1 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

There are three distinct levels of unity in the Spirit that are evident in the early church. Most of the western church in the 21st century is only familiar with the first or lowest level of unity that Jesus referred to in John 17.

Introduction to Part I What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? Is it an ethereal sixth sense based on feelings or intuition? Is it an intellectual or symbolic type or anthropomorphic construct used to create a theological distinction between Christians and “other” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-45

We Are One

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

This Sermon is about the importance of unity in the church.

Text: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14 Title: We Are One By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that we are living in some amazing times when our horizons are both expanding and contracting. Never before has it been so easy to be in direct contact with people from all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church Is One Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the Church. Perhaps we can get a fresh look at God's words about the Church.

Ephesians 4:1-6 We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the church. Coming without apology from an evangelical and scriptural perspective, still we are seeking to avoid the unproductive tension ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

May They Be One

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jun 15, 2010

To help bring unity among believers

May They Be One Acts 11:1-18 Baptist Churches in America have divided and split off until there are hundreds of Baptist denominations. The Christian faith has some 33,830 denominations. That’s an awful lot of diversity! On the one hand, with that many approaches, there should be something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist