Sermons on Christlike Living:

Christianity And Service

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Aug 30, 2020

The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times

The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times and to some extent the postmodern folks of today who neither think much about science or of religion. Yet this story is also the story of our time and of ordinary folks who are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

When Women Quit Looking In The Mirror

Contributed by John Gaston on May 8, 2019

Some women gave up their mirrors so the bronze Laver could be built. What remarkable women, what a remarkable sacrifice, what a remarkable change of heart; abandoning the outward image of Eve to develop the inner image of Jesus.

WHEN WOMEN QUIT LOOKING IN THE MIRROR Ex. 38:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THEY CAUGHT A MERMAID 1. Three guys were out fishing one day when, out of the blue, they caught a mermaid who said she’d grant each of them a wish if they’d set her free. 2. “Okay,” said the first guy, “double my IQ.” The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 38:8, 1 Peter 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2013

When we are told to get rid of the things from the old life, God gives us a new wardrobe to wear!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is hard to make changes in our lives isn’t it? Sometimes it takes some dramatic issues to get us to want to make some substantive changes in life. • When we are a new creation in Christ, everything changes. • Last week we examined What Not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ At The Center Of Our Relationships PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

The sermon calls us to embody Christ’s selfless love in everyday actions, making His love visible through unity, humility, forgiveness, and patient care for one another.

Good morning, dear friends. If your week felt hurried and your heart feels thin, you’re in the right place. Take a breath. Set your shoulders down. Imagine the Savior kneeling with a towel at His waist, looking into the eyes of people who would soon scatter, and speaking a command as tender as it ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Ephesians 4:2-3, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Topics: Christlike Love, Relationships

Rise Up! It’s Time To Move!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 30, 2021

After a year off for Covid, God is signaling the Church that it's time to get moving again; we've been camped in one spot too long. The trumpet is sounding, "Rise up! It's time to move!"

RISE UP! IT’S TIME TO MOVE! Numb. 10:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An Ohio businessman abandoned his broken-down car during a torrential downpour in Louisiana. He stood in the pouring rain; most cars had pulled over. It rained harder. 2. Suddenly he saw a slow-moving car creeping, ghostlike, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Citizen Of Zion: A Portrait Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 24, 2025

This sermon poses the question of who can dwell in God's presence, describes the perfect moral character required, and reveals that Jesus Christ is the only one who fulfills this standard, making Him our only way to be welcomed by God.

Introduction: The Question of Proximity My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is a deep and universal longing planted in the human heart. It is the longing for a true home. Not just a house with a roof and walls, but a place of perfect belonging, of safety, of stability, and of peace. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Three Marks Of A Transformed Life"

Contributed by Jamie Page on Dec 14, 2011

A message from Romans 12:1-3 to challenge the believer to pursue the transformed life. The three marks of the transformed life include willing surrender to God, renewed thinking in God, and servant ministry for God.

Three Marks of a Transformed Life February 6, 2011 I. Introduction: A. Storms to Transformation? (crises/storms the leading means of spiritual growth) B. Why use “marks of” and not “steps to” when talking about transformation? 1. “Steps to” infers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Complete What He’s Started In You

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 28, 2023

Many Christians can't see the working of God in their life. We know it’s a good work because a GOOD GOD began it! He’s set out the good plan He has in mind for us -- He’s creating, developing, training, pruning, purging, & building us up.

GOD WILL COMPLETE WHAT HE’S STARTED IN YOU Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNCHANGED? 1. A parable is told of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church one Sunday to hear their duck preacher. The duck preacher spoke eloquently of how God had given the ducks wings with which to fly. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 22, 2021

It is normal for living things to grow.

It is normal for living things to grow. • We plant seeds and expect plants to spring up and grow, producing fruit, nuts, vegetables, herbs, grains, lawns or flowers. • We have children and, though sometimes it seems it happens too quickly, they grow and become independent of the old folks. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

Did the world see Jesus in you this past week? If so, how did the world respond? If not, why not? Did you see Jesus in the world this week? How did you respond?

This week, I’d kinda gonna begin where we left off last week. This isn’t a second part of a series, simply a quick tie-in. John 21:9 “Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.” John 21:12 “Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12, Psalm 51:10-12

Don't Wear The Clothes

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015

Standing for the truth while maintaining Christlikeness

Some Notes for “Don’t Wear the Clothes” April 12, 2015/ Eric J. Hanson Scriptures: Psalm 2 II Timothy 3:10-14 Review earlier message on overseas “Hard Persecution” Here is a quick update on some of this in the last 2 months. In the U.S., we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hungering And Thirsting Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 6, 2022

Looking at how the beatitudes can help us live Christ-like lives.

Hungering and Thirsting Matthew 5:1-6 August 7, 2022 Have you ever been hungry? I mean really, really hungry. So hungry you’d even consider eating the least liked food on your menu. For me that would be eating celery. I don’t think I could ever learn to like it, but I suppose it’s better than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Be A Spiritual Packrat

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 22, 2020

Here are practical steps on how to cooperate with Jesus and the Holy Spirit in changing your life to be more Kingdom centered. We must unclutter our lives and make changes that will reduce the obstacles to our transformation.

DON’T BE A SPIRITUAL PACKRAT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jerome Dasso of Georgetown, Texas was visiting the great naval academy of Annapolis (in Rochester, New York). He saw several freshmen crawling around the main courtyard on their hands and knees with pencils and clip boards. He asked his tour ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22, James 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In Joy Sermon V: Why Quarrel When There Is So Much To Rejoice About Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy if we quarrel and worry a lot less, pray a lot more, cultivate right thinking for right doing so as to live in peace with God, others and ourselves.

WHY QUARREL WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH TO REJOICE ABOUT Do you remember the last time you had a quarrel with someone close to you? If you don’t remember, that may be a good thing as long as you don’t claim that you’ve never had such a quarrel. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

#4. The 4th And 5th Arrow Of Concecration And Christlikeness Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004

Part 4 and 5 of a six part series called; The seven arrows of obedience. Concecration and Christlikeness is essential in obeying our Lord.

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, God’s own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." I Peter 2:9, AMPLIFIED VERSION Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational