Sermons on being like god: showing 436-450 of 215,856

The Reward Of Being Faithful To Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 13, 2013

“We pray ‘that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” Colossians 1:9-10.

Theme: The reward of being faithful to Christ Text: Deut. 30:9-14; Col. 1:1-14; Lk. 10:25-37 Today’s gospel reading is about a lawyer who tried to test Jesus by asking the question “what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” The purpose of the question was to give the lawyer an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can These Things Be?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 28, 2010

Salvation comes through Jesus' shed blood. Jesus Loved mankind so much that he gave His life for us.

How Can These Things Be? John 3:16-3:18 1There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Independent Together

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2021

Being independent of this world while being dependent upon God is a Christian's life's goal? This idea is similar to the thoughts which led to the thirteen U.S. colonies declaring their independence from Britain.

Being Independent Together Scripture: John 8:36; Exodus 1:11a; 3:7-8; Romans 12:2 “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36) Today, in the United States, we are celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Independence Day (July 4th), is a U.S. federal ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Amos 3:3, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk Like A Man

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 14, 2018

One of the newest catch phrases in today’s world is “toxic masculinity”. Masculinity only becomes toxic when men do not lead as God intends them to lead.

One of the newest catch phrases in today’s world is “toxic masculinity” , while there is a real application for this phrase, when applied to men who are violent, abusive, overly aggressive and overtly forceful. It is now being applied to all men. Modern society looks at the characteristics of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Surviving The Stretch

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 9, 2017

This sermon looks at how we survive God's stretch and how we can grow and have the victory in the stretch.

Spiritual First Aid “Surviving the Stretch” Life happens in the stretch, so we have to learn how to survive it. All of us have changed over the years, yet that which has made us unique still remains. We have all morphed in one way or another, like the hair on my head turning grey or leaving for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Living Together Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 26, 2006

It is not good for man to be alone! We need one another in order to grow and become more like Jesus. The more we work together and live together, the closer we will become to being like God and the more we will be able to do for Him.

Over the next four weeks, we are going to be spending our time going through our mission statement: Living to grow, serve, worship and share. Each week we are going to look at a different piece of it and the have a small lesson about worship as we sing and participate in the experiential stations ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be A Wise Guy"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 16, 2002

An admonition for believers to pursue God’s wisdom.

Proverbs 3:13-26 November 17, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com “Be a Wise Guy” The Text: Proverbs 3:13-26 The Text Outline: I. The Worth of Wisdom (vv.13-18). A. Wisdom is more precious than material wealth (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living Up To God Standards Of Holiness

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 22, 2020

As a believer in CHRIST JESUS, having been sealed by HIS SPIRIT within us, we know our future. So, we should live our lives with expectation, as ready to meet and greet HIM, ready and together as one BODY. But we must see the difference, know the difference of what it is to “be holy”.

2020.05.24.SERMON.LIVING UP TO GOD’S STANDARD OF HOLINESS PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Thessalonians 5:24 1 Peter 1:15-16 Thursday, 5/21/20 was Ascension Day. Acts 1:6-12 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Light In Darkness

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 13, 2008

Isaiah has a prophecy that helps identify the Messiah, and shows God’s characteristics. This prophecy also is something for us to take notice of, as reflectors of God’s light.

Have you ever visited a maze. Every now and again as a family we seem to end up at one. And over the years I have learnt three things from our visit to a maze. One you don’t want to be in a hurry, being in a hurry will often make the place more frustrating and less enjoyable. Secondly make sure ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Becoming More Like The World Or More Like Christ? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 8, 2024

This sermon explores the reality of God's judgment, the dangers of conforming to the world, and the transformative power of becoming like Christ.

The Bible warns us that we will all stand before God's judgment seat one day. This sermon explores the reality of God's judgment, the dangers of conforming to the world, and the transformative power of becoming like Christ. The Reality of God's Judgment 1. Romans 14:10-12: We will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, Revelation 20:12-15

Being Restored By God As We Serve

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008

God is constantly at working preparing and restoring His servants. This sermon discovers what it means to be a servant of God.

If a friend of yours was to ask you what it means to be a servant of God, how would you respond? In our reading from Isaiah 49 God reveals some of the things about being one of his servants. Interestingly this reading is a prophecy spoken many years before Jesus was born on earth to help people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Who God Created Me To Be Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to know and follow God's will for my life.

A middle-aged farmer wanted to be a preacher for years, but wasn't sure if it was God's will. One day, while he was working in the field, he decided to rest under a tree. As he looked up into the sky he saw that the clouds seemed to form into the letters P and C. As he thought about it, he realized ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Being At The Crossroad Between God And Satan

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 6, 2008

A sermon for Lent 1 that explores what it means to be at the crossroad between God’s way of life and Satan’s promises

We are constantly confronted with crossroads in our life. What happens at these crossroads can have a dramatic effect on our lives. Not just now, but also for many years down the track Each Sunday in Lent we will explore some of these crossroads. Today’s Gospel reading sees Jesus at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

With Wings Like Eagles

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2017

There is a time to wait, and a time to move forward.

WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES. Isaiah 40:21-31. When Isaiah was first commissioned (Isaiah 6:8-9), he saw the LORD ‘high and lifted up’ (Isaiah 6:1). Now at his second commissioning (Isaiah 40:6), he sees the LORD ‘sitting above the circle of the earth’ (Isaiah 40:22). I call this the ‘second ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Like Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 13, 2018

Jesus loves no matter the situation, whether He is suffering or not and we need to love in the same manner

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LOVE LIKE JESUS John 15:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

Denomination: Charismatic