Sermons on Christ Like Behavior:

Be Like Water Series

Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on Feb 27, 2010

God has the power to teach us with things said by non-Christians. You just need to have the heart to see God in all things.

Be like water. The Bruce Lee parable. Sermon by: Pastor Johnathan Bloch Firestonee Park Baptist Church, Akron Ohio. Bruce Lee, the Martial Artist, Philosopher and the ultimate Asian Icon, had many wise words to illustrate the philosophies of Jeet Kune Do, the martial arts style he founded. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender To God Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Aug 15, 2018

The first in our three-part series dealing with what a Christian should look like and how a Christian should act, if he or she wishes to be CHRIST-LIKE.

Ravi Zacharias tells the amazing story of a young Christian, Hien Pham, whom he met in Vietnam who served as an interpreter with the American forces. Shortly after Vietnam fell, Hien was imprisoned on accusations of helping the Americans. His jailers tried to indoctrinate him against ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, John 3:30-31

Denomination: *other

Do Everything Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2020

We all struggle with a "dual nature." We sort of like Bannon/The Hulk from the movies and comic books. It doesn't take much to move us away from Christ-likeness to self-interest and rebellion.

You can listen to this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2134049 Do Everything  Intro: • Jekyll & Hyde, The Hulk o Book cover o Jekyll/Hyde illustration o Bannon/Hulk o Bannon/Hulk meld • Stories like these illuminate the struggle in all of us. Good vs. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Philippians 2-The Heart Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jul 5, 2017

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Jesus Christ.

Title: Philippians 2-The Heart of Christ Date: 7/9/17 Place: BLCC Text: Philippians 2.5-11 CT: In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Jesus Christ. [Screen 1] In his sermon titled "Think Hard, Stay Humble," Francis Chan told the following story about a man named Vaughn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Like Father, Like Son Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 17, 2015

Jesus explains the Divine Essentials of the Eternal Father/Son Relationship which he has always had with His Father as part of the Godhead, the Triune God.

“Like Father, Like Son” John 5:19-24 In a healthy family relationship, a father has a special relationship with his son. A son receives the special love which a father naturally gives to his son. Today we examine four essential truths concerning the eternal relationship between God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Connected, Like It Or Not

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 9, 2009

Baptist Heritage Sunday: broad as we are, we can stay together if we live out our understanding of soul competence and if we focus on missions and evangelism.

I want to introduce you to the least exclusive club in the world. A club so open that anybody can get in, whether they qualify or not, although the club says it has high standards for membership. It is a club so broad in its social standings that it has included the lowest of the low and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Christian B's: Belief, Behavior, Belonging PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our unique creation by God, our role as His masterpiece, and our belonging to the Body of Christ, shaping our identity and mission.

Good morning, family of faith. It is a joy to be with you today, united in spirit and in truth, as we gather to reflect upon the beauty of God's Word. As we begin, we are reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "I have a great need for Christ; I have a great Christ for my need." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14

Topics: Identity, God

What God Expects

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

God expects us to behave like the Redeemed of the Lord, not like a bunch of sinners.

What God Expects August 30, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God expects us to behave like the Redeemed of the Lord, not like a bunch of sinners. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Supplemental Passage: (Micah 6:8 NASB) He has told you, O man, what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Think Ye Of Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 12, 2013

What do you think of our Lord?

WHAT THINK YE OF JESUS CHRIST? Matthew 22:41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 22:42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. The best way to find out the truth is to ask a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:42

Denomination: Baptist

What's He Like? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2006

Have you seen Jesus lately? Mark’s amazing witness reveals a complex Messiah. Jesus in our world is both comforting and disturbing.

Read or quote Mark 6. It is tempting in this study to jump to Matthew and Luke for a broader perspective on these events recorded in Mark. I have purposely resisted doing that so far, so that Mark can tell the gospel to us himself and we can see Jesus with his witness. What happens when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 8, 2004

Being imitators of God will cause us to travel certain paths in life. The path of Love, Truth, Forgiveness, and Obedience.

Intro: There seem to be many imitators today. But for the most part the imitations are cheap imitations. They are just surface cover ups as a way to make a living or to cheat people. From Wal-Mart you have Great Value In branson and many other towns you have the famous people imitators But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Jesus

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

We are taught to be like Christ.

LUKE 10:30-37 "JUST LIKE JESUS" A) This is one of the most familiar parables that Jesus taught called "The Good Samaritan." * The interpretation is evident! * Christ was trying to get across to a certain Jewish lawyer the truth about neighborly kindness! * His main teaching in this story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

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

Bold Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 10, 2003

A look at the boldness of Jesus and how we can imitate Him.

17, August 2003 Dakota Community Church Bold Like Jesus Week 2: Imitate Christ Series Hebrews 12:2-3 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Mennonite