Sermons on Christ Likeness:

Second Guessing Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 27, 2019

Now in prison, John is second guessing if Jesus is indeed the Messiah.

Introduction We are going to end our series, “Less is More with God.” But my hope is that over these past few weeks, you got your mind and heart wrapped around that Bible Principle. It is a principle that can be found over and over throughout the Bible. Let’s take a look at a couple of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 27, 2022

This sermon focuses on 4 Myths about the spiritual disciplines and one reality; the reality that spiritual transformation into Christ likeness does not begin with the spiritual disciplines, but it begins with you.

We are continuing on in the series that we are calling Discipleship. We define discipleship as ordinary people learning to live everyday life like Jesus. We decided here at Bellevue Christian Church that there are three primary ways that help facilitate your discipleship here: to gather, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 2:12, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian Church

Does Forgiveness Require Repentance

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2016

We are to forgive as Jesus forgave. Did Jesus forgive everyone? How should we respond to people who haven't repented.

Does Forgiveness Require Repentance PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title & Text Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Last week in teaching on this text I made and illustrated the point that if we want God to take care of our big pile of sins He requires us to give Him our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Kind Of A Christian Are You?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016

There are as many as seven different kinds of Christians That come to my mind, sometimes I am tempted to believe there are 57 varieties.,, There is the:

WHAT KIND OF A CHRISTIAN ARE YOU? Acts 11:26 INTRODUCTION: There are as many as seven different kinds of Christians That come to my mind, sometimes I am tempted to believe there are 57 varieties.,, There is the: I. UNFED CHRISTIAN - HE WON'T EAT A. He cannot say as Jeremiah, Jer. l5:16 Thy words ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Watching You Each Day?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 3, 2023

Today we live in an age when we have cameras every where. We never know who is watching us.

A man is driving to work when he notices the flash of a traffic camera. He figures that his picture had been taken for exceeding the limit, even though he knows that he wasn’t speeding. • Just to be sure, he circles the block and passes the exact same spot, driving even slower this time through. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Thing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025

Living for Jesus means seeing him as clearly as possible and longing to be as much like him as possible.

Peter was not big on writing letters. He certainly couldn’t hold a candle to Paul, whose pen never seemed to stop, sending letters all over Asia, explaining, encouraging, correcting. But of course being under house arrest made letter writing the best way to keep in touch with all the churches Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Behave Like A Christian

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 15, 2022

Christians not only need to “look good,” we need to “be good.” We need to behave like a Christian in a world that is looking for authentic faith.

Alba 5-15-2022 BEHAVE LIKE A CHRISTIAN Romans 12:9-21 A lady was soaking up the sun’s rays on a Florida beach when a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, came up to her and asked her, “Do you believe in God?” She was surprised by the question but replied, “Why, yes, I do.” Then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Father, Like Son Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Do people see you and see godliness? As we mature, those of us who claim Christ as Savior, should see our lives continually transformed into a life that is more Christ-like. How can we see that and what does it look like?

Like Father, Like Son Ephesians 5:1-20 Slide Intro I am sure most of us have heard the phrase, Like Father, Like Son. It’s a great saying when your kids do something positive, but not so great when they don’t. For the Christian, those who have trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smelling Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 15, 2010

God gives unity as a fruit of Christ-likeness.

Scripture Introduction A young man in our church in Omaha described a really godly person as, “smelling like Jesus.” We should not take that too literally since a first century Jewish man, with few baths and no Right Guard, probably did not smell fresh and clean! But hopefully you get the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Be Like Christ

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

To become like Christ, there are 3 requirements: I. CONCERN FOR OTHERS (1-5) II. GENUINE HUMILITY (5-8a) III. COMMITMENT TO OBEY (8b)

TO BE LIKE CHRIST CGC Ministry (Central Gospel Church) Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction There is a true story about a man who hired somebody to record all the life of Hudson Taylor especially the negative sides. The hired man kept on following Hudson Taylor daily to record everything with him ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Like Christ

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 17, 2005

To be like Christ is to be a servant !

To Be Like Christ Mark 10:42-45 These words of Jesus are spoken in response to a request made by James & John. I. The Ambitious Request. V.35-37 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> Be like Mike ... Michael Jordan //

Luke 2:41->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Life of Christ Series <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

We have so many heros, but we need only one.

Luke 2:41->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Life of Christ Series <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Christ

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

What does it mean to be a man of God and what has love got to do with it?

“Be Like Christ” Ephesians 5:25 1. Love is first and foremost a CHOICE. Deuteronomy 7:6-8; John 15:16 2. Love is manifested in one’s COMMITMENT to the other. Romans 5:6, 8; 1 Peter 1:18-20; John 1:29; Revelation 13:8 3. Love means one COMMUNICATES with the other. John 3:16; 8:24, 40 4. Love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Like Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Aug 13, 2013

Let’s make Christ’s life as our pattern.

TO BE LIKE CHRIST Philippians 2:1-2:11 Philippians 2:1-14 (NIV) Imitating Christ’s Humility 1.Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2. then make my joy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist