Sermons on christlikness: showing 916-930 of 5,247

"The Disciple's Honor: Rewards Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

What awaits the faithful disciple when they meet the Lord in eternity?

There is an old saying, "Just one life, will soon be passed; and only what’s done for Christ will last." This is our emphasis today, as we think together about the inevitability of life coming to an end. One day, every Christian here will find their life has come to an end. Also one day, every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hallowing Vessels

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 29, 2009

A Christian is to pursue righteousness, which means giving both to men and to God their due; at faith, which means loyalty and reliability which both come from trust in God; at love, which is the utter determination never to seek anything but the highest

Opening illustration: Many years ago, there was a learned Hebrew professor at Princeton Seminary named Robert Dick Wilson. He could read more than 30 Semitic languages! One time about twelve years after Donald Grey Barnhouse had graduated; he went back to the seminary to preach to the students. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passivity

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009

Many Christians have adopted a passive attitude and approach to spiritual groth.

Passivity John 12:12-14 Part two of Spiritual Warfare A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, Son, what happened?” The little boy responded, “I fell asleep too close to where I got in.” I believe that describes too many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2011

Unforgiveness and biterness will destroy your relationship with God and others.We must reconcile with God so that we can live the life that God intends for us.

The power of reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Introduction- We continue in our series “connecting to God and others.” We have taken a look at God as seen through the Ten Commandments. The first 4 our relationship with God and the other 6 dealing with each other. Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Courageous Character

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 2, 2013

Are you honoring your mother only today by a tiny token or am I honoring her by a lifestyle that warms her heart and provokes thanks to God rather than tears before Him

It is called Mother’s Day, not wife’s or wives’ day for the simple reason that it is the day children honor their mothers, not husbands honoring wives or fathers honoring mothers. It is a day when children reexamine what mothers mean to them. It is a day when children reexamine their relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ - Mindful Of Son Of Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2013

To teach and remind that we need to be mindful of CHRIST in us not of ourselves.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we mindful of CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To teach and remind that we need to be mindful of CHRIST in us not of ourselves. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:6 (Amplified Bible) 2:6 It has been solemnly and earnestly said in a certain place, What is man that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by Darin Gary on May 2, 2012

God truly reveals His will when we begin to think as He thinks and live a pleasing life for the Lord.

Knowing God’s Will (Romans 12:1-2; NKJV) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And, do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Of The Toughest Challenges Of Our Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 5, 2012

Three tough things God asks of us just as much as He did of Abram.

Three Of The Toughest Challenges Of Our Walk Of Faith: - What we’re going to see here is that Abram’s physical journey is a picture of our spiritual journey. - Most of us will not have to move physically to be obedient to Christ (though some will), but we all have to move spiritually to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

“how To Deal With What You Feel” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2014

God calls us to learn to manage our emotions rather than having them manage us.

(READ TEXT) In Paul’s day, folks thought with their hearts & felt with their gut. This is where we get terms like “gut feeling.” So when he says “their god is their stomach,” he’s says the problem is being led by their emotions. “In the end they will be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson About Salt Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

Thank you Pastor John Hamby for the original message. Much of this has remained the same, simply because it spoke to our need so well.

I want to begin looking at our theme for 2014, which is “Learning to be the light.” We’ll start by looking a passage in Matthew 5 and before we look at the idea of being light I believe we need to look at this concept of being salt. Since Jesus added salt to light, here, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Duty Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 27, 2019

We all have a duty in life. Whether it be at work, at home, with our family or in our community. As a Christian, we also have a duty. We need to embrace the calling God has given to each of us and live as only He would have us to live.

A Christian is to walk in a manner different from the rest of the world. Vs. 1 “Walk worthy” If you ever study the life of Alexander, the Great. The great conqueror, you will find he was a very strict man. He believed in firm discipline among his men. While moving across the land, he kept hearing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:17-18, Ephesians 4:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Revolutionary Resolutions Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Paul wrote to the Thessalonians and suggested some vital areas for spiritual progress that are as relevant today as they were then. In fact, if we resolved to carry them out, they would revolutionize our Christian witness in the world.

No one doubts that man has made a great deal of progress in the physical realm. In 1903 when the Wright Brothers flew their heavier than air machine, the whole distance of their first flight was less than the wing spread of a modern B 36. Progress has been obvious. The progress in medicine has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

"Some Finial Reminders”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 26, 2019

Four Things Paul reminds the Church of

“Some Finial Reminders” May 26, 2019 1 Corinthians 15 Last week I was finishing up the book of 1st Corinthians in my daily devotions. It is a good book to study. It deals with a lot of basic theology and elementary spiritual principles and guidelines. Paul concludes his letter to this immature ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Do Not Be Cross About The Cross!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 28, 2017

In this message I am inspired to bring before my readership the different dimensions of the significance of the Cross in a Christian’s life...

DO NOT BE CROSS ABOUT THE CROSS!!! Its quiz time folks!!! Tell me what “furniture” housed in the Solomon’s temple of the Mosaic Law dispensation symbolized the Covenantal relationship between the Almighty and the Jews? Pat yourself on the back, if ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14, Luke 9:23

Denomination: *other

Preaching About Nothing Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 4, 2016

Message five in this exposition of First Timothy urges Pastors not to distort the fundamentals of the faith like godless men and not to demote them in our preaching priorities.as some godly men do.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWN AN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Web Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle MESSAGE 5 PREACHING ABOUT NOTHING C. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-19

Denomination: Baptist