Sermons on Biblical Self Image:

Why Did Jesus Have To Return To Heaven?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2025

Couldn’t Jesus have stayed on earth and God would have done all that?

Ascension Thoughts 2025 Why did Jesus ascend into heaven? Wouldn’t it be better if He remained here on earth. And, besides, Matthew records that He said “Behold, I am with you always, even until the end of days.” We know that when the Church celebrates the Ascension, forty days after Easter, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Catholic

First Bowl: Sores On Those Who Worshiped The Beast And His Image Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2017

These bowls are only poured out on the enemies of God and of Christ, and of His church and people; for no wrath can be poured out upon the saints, not a single drop can fall upon them, because that would not be consistent with God's everlasting love.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/31/17 Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelation Title: First bowl: Sores on those who worshiped the *beast and his image (16:1-2) Revelation 16:1-2 (KJV) 1 Then I heard a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Intercession Of The Spirit For Us And Its Meaning: "Being Transformed Into The Image Of The Lord”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

What I really hope is you and I come to know more the Holy Spirit and to have a more intimate relationship with Him

The Intercession of the Spirit for us and its meaning: “Being transformed into the image of the Lord” Romans 8:26-30 (What I really hope is you and I come to know more the Holy Spirit and to have a more intimate relationship with Him ) 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11, Romans 7:4-6, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

7 Keys To Husbands And Wives - A Biblical Guide To A Happy Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 4, 2010

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE 7 KEYS TO HUSBANDS AND WIVES - A BIBLICAL GUIDE TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE BASED ON FUNDAMENTAL TRUTHS THAT HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF TIME

7 KEYS TO HUSBANDS AND WIVES - A BIBLICAL GUIDE TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE ********************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. FEAR THE LORD AND WALK IN HIS WAYS AND SERVE HIM AS A FAMILY 2. UNDERSTAND THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEN AND ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Build-A-Bear Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 18, 2019

We were created in the image of God. Now many are trying to create God into an image that is comfortable for us.

Build-A-Bear Jesus Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Luke 19:10, Genesis 1:26-27, John 2:15, Matthew 23:16-36, Matthew 11:20-24, John 3:16, Matthew 25:41, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Deborah The Foundation For Female Leadership In The Church?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2021

The story of Deborah is often used to encourage women to seek leadership and teaching roles in the church.

The Bible proclaims that every male and female human being has intrinsic and equal worth and is a reflection of God because they are made in His image. Those who say that the Bible portrays women as subservient to men have never read the Bible or don't know anything about it; otherwise, they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24, Judges 5:1-31, Genesis 3:17, 1 Timothy 2:1-14, Ephesians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disintegration Of The Family As A Unit In Today’s Society : A Biblical Examination Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 27, 2025

The family, ordained by God from Creation (Genesis 2:24), is under unprecedented attack in modern times. As society drifts from biblical foundations, we witness the tragic disintegration of what God designed as the primary institution for nurturing faith, morality, and human flourishing.

I. Historical Context: God’s Design vs. Human Fragmentation Biblical Foundation a. God established the family before governments or churches existed. His design included: - Marriage as a sacred covenant (Malachi 2:14, Matthew 19:6) - Children as blessings to be raised in godly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Serve? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2010

A commitment to do something different in your life in this New Year – a New Beginning – a New Start. I would guess that most New Year’s Resolutions are broken in the first few weeks after the verbal commitment is made. So what do most people state they a

Why serve? New Year’s Resolutions? – A commitment to do something different in your life in this New Year – a New Beginning – a New Start. I would guess that most New Year’s Resolutions are broken in the first few weeks after the verbal commitment is made. So what do most people state they are ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, Man, And Nature

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

Where did we come from? Do our lives matter? Is this all that there is? Our passage answers such questions.

Genesis 1:1-31 God, Man, and Nature 1/10/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction Where did we come from? Do our lives matter? Is this all that there is? Our passage this morning answers such questions. Text God the Creator In the beginning, The beginning of Scripture takes us to the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discovery: Labels Lie Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 20, 2016

Our identity is found only through an understanding of the grace of Jesus Christ

Discovery: Labels Lie Luke 7:36-50 Where do you see yourself in this passage? 1. Too many times we see ourselves like Simon the Pharisee: labeling others 2. Too many times, we see ourselves like the woman: labeled by others 3. Too few times we see ourselves like Jesus: seeing self ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Spirit Beings

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 18, 2020

Man is a Spirit, who as a soul and lives in a body.

On the day that God created man, He created us in His own image and likeness - Genesis 1:26 - 27. And after creating us, He gave us His breath - Genesis 2:7, the breath of life. And we became a living being, complete in body and spirit. After He gave us His breath, He gave us power over every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 8:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jeremiah's Performance Review Series

Contributed by Jim Martin on Nov 20, 2012

In Jeremiah 19 there is the climactic scene where Jeremiah is instructed to smash at the gate of the city in front of the leaders of Jerusalem. The clash of worldviews and the significant emotional cargo of this passage seemed difficult to render to a mod

Jeremiah’s Performance Review by Jim Martin The River Church Community Sunday, November 18th, 2007 The River Church Community ACT I Scene 1 The intro has to set up that the book of Jeremiah and this story arc in the OT are all about God trying to warn his people that if they ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Mirror (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 19, 2009

Some people look at themselves, at their image, as though they were looking into a very tiny mirror. You know the mirror I'm talking about. Every woman seems to have one. I know my mother would always have one buried somewhere inside her purse. Updated January 2020.

The Mirror (Short Homily) James 1:16-27 What image do you see ... when you look in a mirror? Who is that person ... in the reflection? Paul speaks of looking into a darkened mirror: BIBLE "For now we see through a mirror, darkly; but then face to face (Pause) now I know in part; but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Anglican

Their Action Was Just Bull

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2018

The problem with making an image of God is that WE are supposed to be in the image and likeness of God.

Thursday of the 4th Week in Lent 2018 Reformation/Revolution Humans have, from the very beginning, resisted God’s will, even though that will is for our joy and sanctification. God wants us to be so much like Himself that we can be called His adopted children, even now. And He wants as perfect a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14, John 5:31-47

Denomination: Catholic

Fearfully Made

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 8, 2024

The Lord has intricately designed every person

Fearfully Made Psalm 139:1-18 Good morning and happy Mother’s Day. Wives and mothers are such an important part of our lives, so we should take the time to recognize and appreciate them. I want to start this morning by giving you a top-five list of things we should not say to Mom. 5. I bought you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational