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Racing To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

We are commanded to follow in the footsteps of the LORD Jesus and that the Christian life is similar to a race which we are running.

“RACING TO BE LIKE JESUS” 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 1. The Motive of the Race is to win the PRIZE which is to be like Jesus. (v. 24) Galatians 2:2; 5:7; Philippians 2:16; 3:14; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Hebrews 12:2; James 1:12; Psalm 19:5; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Jeremiah 12:5; John 6:27; Acts 20:24; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 3, 2005

If we are going to be like Jesus, there are some things we need to work on in life.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Do you remember the commercials that used to air about Michael Jordan, “Be like Mike.” • When Jordan was in his prime, lots of people wanted to be like Mike. • I remember when I was a kid; I wanted to pitch like Tom Seaver who was a pitcher with the NY Mets who later went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Power To Heal

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 6, 2005

Examing four healings that take place in Matthew 9:18-34

You think you have problems Rick Cato tells the story of Mathieu Boya: “Boya was practicing his golf swing in a pasture adjacent to Africa’s Benin Air Base. With one swing of the golf club, Boya set off an unbelievable series of events. The shot, described as ‘a glorious slice,’ hit a bird, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-34

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation In Jesus' Name

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 8, 2005

There is salvation for everyone in Jesus’ Name alone.

Salvation In Jesus’ Name Acts 4:12 INTRO.: Background; the 3rd and 4th chapters of Acts find the Apostle Peter preaching the Gospel before two vastly different audiences. The first is a crowd of worshipers, travelers, merchants, etc. who gathered in the temple area called Solomon’s porch to find ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Creator, Is With Us Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Advent Series

Sermon Preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield at Belleview Church of the Nazarene on November 28, 2004 Title: Advent 1: Jesus the Creator With Us. Text: John 1:1-14 Introduction 1. God is sitting in heaven when a scientist prays to Him and says, "God, we don’t need you anymore…. Science has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus, The Sustainer, Is With Us Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Advent Series

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry Brincefield on Sunday, December 5, 2004 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene Title: Jesus the Sustainer with us. Text: John 6:29-40 Introduction 1. A little boy named Billy was taking to his mother after church… He said, “my Sunday School teacher told me that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:29-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus, The Savior, Is With Us Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Advent Series

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on 12/19/2004 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene Title: Advent 4: Jesus the Savior is with us Text: Luke 2:11; Hosea 13:4-6 Introduction 1. This has been a wonderful Advent season!! We’ve looked at Jesus as Creator… And how He is still taking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Mission And Ours Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Ultimate joy and fulfillment in the Christian life comes from passing the faith on to others. Our text challenges and equips us to do just that.

Jesus’ Mission and Yours Colossians 4:2-6 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: An old legend speculates about what might have happened when Jesus ascended to heaven after his crucifixion and resurrection. The angel Gabriel approached Him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Says No!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 11, 2005

There were times even Jesus said "No" and so should we!

JESUS SAYS NO! Isaiah 53: 4~7 Radio conversation once heard at sea: First Voice: “Change course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision.” Second Voice: “Recommend you change course 15 degrees south to avoid collision”. First Voice: “This is the Captain of a US Navy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

The Church That Jesus Brags On Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 21, 2005

This is the sixth in a seven sermon series on the attitudes of the church mentioned in Revelation and how they can relate to the attitudes of church members.

The Church Jesus Brags On Revelation 3:7-13 I. The Christ of This Church (v. 7-8a) A. His attributes 1. He is holy - He is sinless (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26) - He is worthy of worship (Isaiah 6:3) 2. He is true - He is worthy of saving faith - He is worthy of total trust ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Feeds The 5000

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 25, 2005

We can all make changes - sacrifices if you insist- enabling us to give more to God so that we can better participate in His work.

July 31, 2005 The 11th Sunday after Pentecost Series A Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand All four Gospel writers report this event - each with his unique perspective. Jesus, upon hearing of the fate of John the Baptist at the hands of Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee, withdrew by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"Why Jesus Wept?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 1, 2005

Two reasons, "For the wages of sin is death..." Death brings tears. "The gift of God is eternal life." Faith in Christ brings hope. Unbelief brings even greater tears!

Title: “Why Jesus Wept?” Introduction: When Jesus was told that Lazarus was sick, the disciples did not want Jesus to go to Jerusalem. The text would suggest three reasons they could have used to try to talk Jesus out of making this trip. These same three reasons are excuses people use for not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Picture Gallery

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

The important thing is not to have just one image of Jesus. This would hardly do him justice. It would be the same as our parents showing their friend only one photograph of us.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV, Issue 3, No. 18 Third Sunday of Lent (Year B) March 26, 2000 Readings: * Exodus 20:1-17 * 1 Corinthians 1:18, 22-25 * John 2:13-25 Jesus’ Picture Gallery Baby Pictures One of the first things that new parents want to have is a picture of their baby. Many parents ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Jesus Like

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

. What a man is like stems from his character. And here the Gospels are eloquent. What would I have noticed had I spent time with Christ? What impression would He have made on me? As we walk through these verses in Mark 1 and 2, we will get close eno

What Is Jesus Like Mark 1:35-2:17 What was Jesus like? A very fair question. But how impossibly difficult to answer! One thing, though, is certain. The Jesus who meets us in the pages of the four Gospels is very different from the picture many have of Him. He is nothing like the “gentle Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Was Baptized Too

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 8, 2007

On this “Baptism of Jesus” Sunday we might very well ask what John asked. Why did Jesus need to be baptized? Like John it is also good for us to see our need for baptism by Jesus.

John the Baptist. That name brings powerful images to mind. Camel’s hair clothes held together with a leather belt. Grasshoppers dipped in wild honey for a sweet and crunchy meal. Saying the morally right thing at the socially wrong time. John was the one who called the people who came to hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran