Sermons on Child Like:

'christian' Means 'like Christ'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 18, 2005

Too many church goers think they are Christians because they do not know the real definition of the word "Christian".

We were created by God to worship Him. That is our purpose. God’s plan is for us to worship Him. But, there is something else we are supposed to do, too. We are supposed to be like Christ. If you would take a random poll and ask people in America what they think being a Christian means, most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-23

Denomination: *other

Like A Pack Of Snarling Dogs

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005

An exposition of Psalm 59

Islington Baptist Church September 18, 2005 Text: Psalms 59 Scripture: 1 Samuel 19, 1 Peter 3 Like a pack of snarling dogs This week, by means of the Internet, I spent some time in Australia researching wild dogs. In Australia, wild dogs are a major problem. Every year they slaughter and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Try It You'll Like It

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 8, 2007

In Psalm 34:8 it says “O taste and see that the LORD is good.” Try it you’ll like it. Ever since Thomas was invited to examine the hands and side of Jesus, Christianity has invited others to “Taste and see that the LORD is good.”

Try It You’ll Like It; Psalm 34:1-8 Commercials: Dr. Pepper – Be a Pepper – Be you, do what you do. Mt. Dew – Do the dew. I like some older ones: Life – Hey Mikey he likes it. Alka Seltzer – Plop, fizz, fizz, o what a relief it is. It may bring relief, but it tasted terrible, so they added flavor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Thinking And Living Like Christ

Contributed by Milton Bradford on Mar 12, 2007

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF WE HAD THE MIND OF CHRIST?

THINKING AND LIVING LIKE CHRIST Dale Carnegie has wisely said “that you are not WHAT you think you are, but what you THINK you are…” It is not anything outside of you that make you. It is not seeking to be like somebody or having something material that makes you, but the thinking inside of you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Soaring On Wings Like Eagles Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

preaching the good news

SOARING ON WINGS LIKE EAGLES! Isaiah 40:27-31 Every other month, I send out “Eagle’s Messenger,” a bimonthly newsletter to over 122 e-mail addresses. The recipients of it are friends and missionaries throughout the world. I have entitled it this way because of two reasons: First, as Albanians our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Thinking Like Dirt

Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 29, 2007

God blesses so we can be a blessing. To make us great stewards of what He has already given us dominion over. We have to stop thinking like dirt and start thinking like harvesters

Haggai (1:3 ) Thus speaks the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying, (1:4) It is time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins? (1:5) Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways! (1:6) You have sown much and bring ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian Church

What's It Like Crossing Over? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 20, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, what’s it like crossing over?

Introduction When British actor Robert Morley died, he asked that his credit cards be buried with him. After his funeral, the London Times’ letters pages were filled with reader’s opinions of what they might take with them. A Mr Evans wrote: "I’ll take a fire extinguisher." Miss Tanner said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: *other

"The Kingdom Of God Is Like..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 16, 2006

A sermon about living under the reign of God.

“The Kingdom of God is Like…” Mark 4:26-34 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 By: Rev. Ken Sauer www.parkview-umc.org Last week I spoke briefly about Jesus meeting with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a seeker. And Jesus told Nicodemus: “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

What Love Looks Like Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Aug 9, 2009

We all have ideas of what love is, but Jesus uses an unlikely person by Jewish standards to illustrate what love looks like.

Karl Marx the philosopher, social scientist, historian and revolutionary is without a doubt the most influential socialist thinker to emerge in the 19th century. He gained a reputation as a socialist and seemed to be concerned about the poor and the working class while he himself sought a middle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Shine Like The Stars...forever

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 15, 2008

End Time 2 / Last Judgment(B) - Shine like the stars forever. I. During times of distress. II. At God’s last judgment III. As witnesses of wisdom.

SHINE LIKE THE STARS…FOREVER (Outline) November 9, 2008 -- END TIME 2 / LAST JUDGMENT -- Daniel 12:1-3 INTRO: Scripture defines Christians as people of faith who lead humble, loving lives. Jesus reminded his disciples that humility was important in their lives. “The first will be last ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

"Act Like You Know!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on May 30, 2009

Many of us as Christians say we know we’ve been changed, but we don’t act like we know we’ve been changed in terms of our praise & worship to God.

I. Introduction -Re-read verses 8 & 9 in the text as focal verses. -Present Title of sermon. -At the onset of this message I would submit to you that many of us say we know we’ve been changed by God and we know we’ve been changed, but we don’t really act like we know we’ve been changed. -I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will Our Bodies Be Like? Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

The sermon shares about the nature of the eternal bodies believers receive.

42 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; 43 it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; 44 it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-58

Denomination: Baptist

You Smell Like Hell Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

The last in our series on Jude. In this sermon we discuss how Jude tells his readers how to rescue those who are on the verge of eternity without the Lord.

You Smell Like Hell Text: Jude 22 – 25 By: Ken McKinley Well we are finishing up our study of Jude tonight, and we are going to be looking at verses 20 through 25 so lets go ahead and turn to the book of Jude and read the last few verses there (read). I’ve titled my sermon tonight, “You Smell ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying Like Jesus Prayed Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 6, 2010

This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

Introduction This morning- finish up our series on prayer. The Lord is increasing our awareness of the- importance of prayer, and practice of prayer. Ja 1:22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. Doer- one who performs (puts truth into action in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

What's A Commissioning Look Like? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 6. This chapter reveals a close examination of Isaiah's commission to accept God's calling and GO! The application is that this commissioning is the exact same one that current believers must follow and obey.

What’s a Commissioning Look Like? Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction - If you are taking notes, please write: How? Why? What? - We are going to break Isaiah 6 up into two sections; part 2 will be this evening - Over the past few weeks we have seen Isaiah, a prophet, crying out to the land - He has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational