Sermons on christlikness: showing 496-510 of 5,246

Why Me, Lord?

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Jun 10, 2002

Why does God allow so much hurt and pain in the world? What’s His reason? How can bad things work for the good? I have an answer...

Why Me, Lord? Romans 8: 28 – 31 June 9, 2002 You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up in the hospital all broken & bruised and your insurance agent tells you that your accident policy covers falling of the roof… but not hitting the ground… Or, when you call Suicide ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of Msalc

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007

Shares how we discovered our purpose as a church.

“The Purpose of Abundant Life Church” April 29, 2007 For the last six months many of us have studied, in-depth, Rick Warrens “Purpose Driven Church”. I have tremendous respect for Rick and believe him to be a wise man of God. He has a unique way of simplifying and communicating the process of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Path Of Christian Character Development Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

How does one go about developing Christian character?

In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; The pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better view, You will find the ranks are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Privilege, Prospect And Practice

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 8, 2006

The Privilege, Prospect and Practice of the believer in the light of the Coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Privilege, Prospect and Practice As seen in I John 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changed By The Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 14, 2009

I WANNA BE JUST LIKE J.C.

CHANGED BY THE SPIRIT 2 COR 3:12-18 EPH 4:22-24 INTRO: BECOMING CHRISTLIKE 1: DO YOU THINK LIFE SHOULD BE EASY? A) SOME WILL PREACH AND TEACH THAT LIFE SHOULD BE LIVED IN JOY AND HAPPINESS B) OTHERS WILL PREACH AND TEACH THAT LIFE IS TO BE LIVED IN A LOW ESTATE AND SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Other

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Contributed by Rev. Mark Davis on Aug 5, 2004

911 - Sacrifice - Jesus

The Ultimate Sacrifice Friendship John 15:9-17 9"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Living Like Our Lord" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 25, 2016

If we are to live like our Lord, then our lives will be characterized by love.

In this section of Scripture, the key verse is verse 6. John tells us that as followers of Jesus, we should aspire to live like Him. But what does a Christ-like life look like? John says a Christ-like life is characterized by one primary virtue - Love! This shouldn't surprise us at all, since ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow As A Christian

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 3, 2007

Four necessary steps to Grow Spiritually

“How to Grow Spiritually” June 3, 2007 The new couple in church went down to the second row and found a good seat to enjoy the sermon when old Mrs. Smith, who was a charter member of the church, in a demanding tone, said, “EXCUSE me! You are sitting in MY seat! You’ll just have to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Is The Bible An Option?

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 25, 2004

We need the transforming power of the word in our lives, otherwise we are merely good moral people, and not Christians.

God’s Book There was a military officer who happened to stop by an island in the South Pacific. The military officer discovered that the island was inhabited by cannibals. Cannibals are humans who eat other humans. One day he came cross an old tribal chief. He saw the chief reading the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Adventist

How To Measure Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Love is only effective and truly Christian love when it is built on the foundation of all the other virtues. As soon as this is forgotten love becomes sentimental, and is reduced to an emotion, and its power is gone.

Tradition says that John the Apostle of love was carried to the Christian assembly when he was so old he could not walk, and his constant advice was, "Children love one another." When he was asked why he told them one thing all the time he replied that nothing else was needed. On the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

The Perfect Bond Of Unity Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE KEY TO HARMONY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THE KEY TO HARMONY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST IS: - BEING CHRISTLIKE IN OUR CHARACTER AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER - BEING PRODUCTIVE IN MINISTERING THE WORD TO ONE ANOTHER - BEING MOTIVATED BY A DESIRE TO PLEASE HIM IN EVERYTHING (AND BEING THANKFUL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Empathy: Transformed By Compassion Romans 12:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 25, 2024

In Romans 12:15, the apostle Paul exhorts believers to enter into the joys and sorrows of others — to rejoice with the joyful and weep with the sorrowful. This directive embodies the transformative power of empathy rooted in God's love.

The Power of Empathy: Transformed by Compassion Romans 12:15 Romans 12:15 (NLT): "Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep." Introduction: Today, we explore the profound call to empathy and compassion as followers of Christ. In Romans 12:15, the apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Philippians 2:2-4, Job 2:11, John 11:35, Colossians 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Sort Of People Ought You To Be…”

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

By possessing and growing these seven qualities, we will be able to live victoriously in this life and to joyously in the next

“What Sort of People Ought You To Be…” Growing A Christ-Like Character Reading: 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION In our lesson today we are going to consider the final words of the Apostle Peter as they are recorded in Second Peter. This letter is addressed to all the faithful and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Our Church With Love

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Down But Not Out (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 23, 2008

Remember what God does through us in the midst suffering

DOWN BUT NOT OUT (PART 3) 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/17/08 INTRO: STORY OF A MAN NAMED JACK WHO WAS WALKING ALONG A STEEP CLIFF. HE FOUND HIMSELF IN A VERY NARROW PART OF THE PATH AND BEFORE HE REALIZED IT HE WAS SLIDING OVER THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF AND HE FELL. ON THE WAY DOWN HE GRABBED A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist