Sermons on Come In Like Manner:

Devices Of The Devil!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 6, 2014

The devil may not come with two horns with his front teeth jutting out to harass you; he may come in the form of a pretty girl or a well groomed boy.

Evil devices of the devil! Mark 8:33”But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men." Just after a great party with the Lord, would come a dirty trick from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

God is more interested in who you are than He is in what you do. We define ourselves by our jobs, our homes, our wealth, our education, our friends. But these are secondary issues. When you die, you won’t take your career to heaven; but you will take y

Around here we sometimes say that we want to be “Jesus with skin on” to each other. That’s just another way of saying that we want to be Christ-like. And that’s the very reason God chose us. To make us like Jesus. [God] has always known who his chosen ones would be. He had decided to let them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Act Like Men Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2022

To act like men, who are part of the cure, stay awake, stand in the faith, be strong, and do everything with love.

Just a few years ago (January 15, 2019), Gillette launched an ad as part of a campaign to address a range of male misbehaviors. The two-minute spot, entitled “We Believe,” addresses bullying and sexual harassment, leveraging Gillette’s longtime slogan in encouraging men to be the best they can be. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Like A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 21, 2019

Compare current views of being good neighbors with that of the bible.

1. Do you remember when neighbors knew one another? When they might sit on their front porches and talk? When they invited one another over for meals or games? 2. Things have really changed, haven’t they? 3. The Boston Globe ran this story some time back: It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Time Is Coming

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 15, 2009

The return of Christ is nearer today than it was yesterday. Christians must lived prepared every day.

Luke 21: 25 – 36 / The Time Is Coming Intro: In my time with the children a few weeks ago I spoke with them about road signs. As I prepared this message I thought about how we have become a nation of signs: some of them are helpful and some are not. Some signs cause us to pause and ask, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming Clean

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2025

Psalm 32 is a good introduction to the idea of confession. It’s a primer on penitence, the ABC’s of contrition. It teaches us why we should confess our sins, how to do so, and what we get out of it.

We live in a confessional culture. It’s been called the "Urge to Purge." Or even "Psychic Bulimia." I can remember back when Phil Donahue was shocking. But these days the things people have to display to get on Jerry Springer or Sally Jessie Raphael hardly raise an eyebrow in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming Attractions

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 1, 2015

What if we anticipated the second coming of Jesus Christ the way we anticipate the new Star Wars movie?

December 18, 2015 is the date everyone…and I mean everyone…has been waiting on. That’s the date the latest installment of Star Wars will be released. It must be the most anticipated coming attraction of all time. Star Wars: The Force Awakens begins again (or continues, whichever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Methodist

Come Forth

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 10, 2025

Bethany awoke to heartbreak. Lazarus was dead, and Jesus—though sent for—did not come until the fourth day, when hope seemed buried. Yet His delay set the stage for a miracle that would strengthen faith for every generation.

Introduction – Where Is He? The sun was just breaking over the village of Bethany. Birds began to sing as dawn’s first color brushed the courtyards of Mary and Martha’s home. Inside, a woman stood at the window—Martha—her eyes fixed on the road. Where is He? she wondered. He should have been here ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Worship Like A Girl! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 28, 2009

It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

“Like a Girl” Part 4 – Worship Like A Girl I. Introduction One of the greatest insults you could say to a guy is that you throw like a girl, run like a girl but over the next few weeks I want to reevaluate what was once an insult and make it instead a challenge. Fight like a girl. Pray like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shine Like Stars Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2008

How do we shine like stars in the dark sky? – By following Jesus in obedience, living out our salvation, not grumbling and arguing.

GDOP Video first Philippians 2:12-18 April 27, 2008 Shine like Stars You may remember from last week, Paul talked about how our attitude in our relationships with each other should be like Jesus’. He doesn’t grasp at the power that is rightfully his, he serves, and he is obedient to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: *other

A King Is Coming

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Ride on King Jesus. Ride on into our lives. Ride on until judgement run down as waters, and righteous as a mighty stream.

A King Is Coming Luke 19:41-44 The City of Jerusalem, high on Mt Zion, had taken on a festive air. The City was heavy with expectancy. The air was anxious awaiting the coming of Messiah – the deliverance of God. Isaiah had said a king would reign in righteousness – God’s king. Such was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

It Will Come To Pass

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 1, 2012

I heard of a Pastor who asks his congregation a question. He asks, in your time of trials and discouragement, what is your favorite scripture in the Bible that gives you strength and encouragement? A young man said, the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not

It will com e to pass. I heard of a Pastor who asks his congregation a question. He asks, in your time of trials and discouragement, what is your favorite scripture in the Bible that gives you strength and encouragement? A young man said, the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Come To The Waters"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2017

The sermon shares the uses of water in the bible which brought cleansing, forgiveness, deliverance, and provision to people and Christ invites each of us to come to the waters.

Come to The Waters Matthew 3:13-17 1. Consider the Value of Water Water is the most valuable resource on the planet. All living things -- fish, animals, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Longing For The Likeness Of The Lord

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 9, 2007

Paul had a great longing to be like his Lord. We as modern-day Christians should have that same consuming desire to be like Jesus.

LONGING FOR THE LIKENESS OF THE LORD Text: Ps.17: 15; Phil.3: 8, 9 Intro: Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “longing” as a “strong desire; yearning.” It almost goes without saying that everyone has strong desires of one sort or another. And the list of things for which people desire is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Like The Lord?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 7, 2007

Pentecost 8(A) - Who is like the Lord? Our Lord is the Redeemer, our Redeemer and our Lord is the only Rock, our only Rock.

WHO IS LIKE THE LORD? (Outline) July 22, 2007 - PENTECOST 8 - Isaiah 44:6-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Who is the best? Our nation is obsessed with the best. Just look at the many award shows that seem to flood our airwaves. Every occupation tries to award ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran