Sermons on Created In The Image Of God:

Re-Creating The Effective Pastoral Minister Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 6, 2015

It is important that those involved in pastoral ministry be focused on their goal, not on their comfort.

Thursday of the third Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Jesus shares with us today an unforgettable phrase: “He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.” The image this summons up is of a shepherd and His flock. Jesus came to gather together the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Catholic

When A Leader Of The Church Creates A Scandal Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2018

The Holy Ghost has the power to sweep up the shards and make from this mess a magnificent mosaic of Christ.

Fourteenth Sunday in Course: Extraordinary Lectionary The Church is in a “time that tries men's souls,” and it is not God who has put us in this trial by fire. A good friend of mine is a convert to the Catholic faith, and recently told me that if she were in the decision phase of that conversion ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24, Psalm 83:10-11, Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Catholic

Who You Are In God’s Eyes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2020

God, through the Apostle Peter, gives us several images of what it means to be a Christian rightly connected to Christ and to each other. Holding onto these images can help us weather the storms of life.

1 Peter 2:2-10 Who You Are in God’s Eyes Happy Mother’s Day, church! If you are able to join us for our 11:00 Zoom call today (that is, Sunday), mothers, we’d like you to show us a picture of you and your kids, maybe when they were young, if you have one handy. Mothers often are the glue that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships Designed By God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 15, 2002

God created man in His image; God made man to share in relationship with one another. As we follow Jesus example as the perfect friend, we can improve our relationships. Discover how useing the acrostic F.R.I.E.N.D.

Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness. . . So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God said, "Let US make man in OUR image." God did not say, “I will make man in my image.” God did not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-22, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Christ, I Am...re-Created For Good Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

We were dead in sin, but we are alive in Christ! It is by grace, through faith (the core of the gospel). But there is more: God re-created us to do good works for his glory.

In Christ, I Am…Re-Created for Good—Ephesians 2:1-10 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Verses 8 and 9 are the gospel in about 30 words, and you would do well to memorize them as a summary of the gospel. You might go through verse 10: (Reread Ephesians 2:8-10.) The gospel is good news. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isaiah 44:6-20 Worshipping False Gods

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 1, 2013

Idolatry don't necessarily mean falling down before an image which common scents tells us is wrong, but today there are a lot of people worshipping any number of things other than the True and living God, to some it's money, to some it's their possessions

Isaiah 44:6-20 WORSHIPPING FALSE GODS 6-1-13 Today I want to talk for a few minuets about "IDOLATRY"-- idolatry don't necessarily mean falling down before an image which common scents tells us is wrong, but today there are a lot of people worshipping ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Chip Off The Old Rock

Contributed by Jason Miller on Jan 25, 2011

People can tell from our appearance, our attitude, and our associations whether or not we have been with Jesus. Can we really be looked at as chips off the old rock?

Chip Off the Old Rock They Had Been with Jesus This Thursday night Dr. David Jeremiah will be in town to give a talk on his new book Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World: What on Earth Should We Do? Part of what he will be talking about is how to live in the times that we’re living in. ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

"Tricky Words, Tricky Questions”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 16, 2020

Taxes, Taxes California is considering a "Wealth and Exit Tax" Religious leaders need Jesus dead. Jesus would have said, "Whose image is on you?" “Are you reflecting God’s character?” if the discussion continued. It did not.

In Jesus Holy Name October 18, 2020 Text: Matthew 21:45,46a, 22:15 Redeemer “Tricky Words, Tricky Questions” Benjamin Franklin has often been quoted as saying, "In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes." Many have figured out ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15, Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Made Of Different Material

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024

Working in the midst of people who respect, admire, appreciate, like and love you is always great; however, the challenge is to survive and serve people who just don’t know you at all, who mock you, despise you and criticize you.

Made of different material Exodus 1:8 “Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt.”(NIV) “New king, to whom Joseph meant nothing”, these words jolted me today! God calls you to work in the midst of people and do good for those who don’t care two hoots about you nor ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being The "You" You Were Created To Be Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 15, 2003

Live up to the promise of your name

Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy: “What’s in a name? The history of the human race is in names. Our objective friends do not understand that, since they move in a world of objects which can be counted and numbered. They reduce the great names of the past to dust and ashes. This they call scientific history. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Mud People

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2016

In this passage Jesus calls us to be His M U D People M.U.D. – 1. People MADE by God 2. UNITED in Jesus 3. Co-partners in the LORD'S DESIGN of Salvation and Healing

Scripture: John 9:1-41 (cf. verses 1-14) Title: The LORD'S MUD People Proposition: M.U.D. – 1. People MADE by God 2. UNITED in Jesus 3. Co-partners in the LORD'S DESIGN (Salvation/Healing) INTRO: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ who came to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Design Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2007

David sensed his value and purpose because he realized he was not an "accident". He was a man created in the image of God.

OPEN: In Robert Wise’s book “Your Churning Place” he tells a story about Burt Lancaster - a famous movie Star who made almost 100 movies between 1939 and 1989. But before he began working in the movies Burt Lancaster was a circus performer - a job he was fortunate to land, considering his less than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Name Of Jesus Creates A Strong Response

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

People can talk about virtually anything, but when you bring up the name of Jesus, it creates such strong response. People are either drawn near or they are repelled. Why? Because the very name of Jesus has power and when His Word is spoken it has authori

I don’t know about you, but Hollywood ticks me off. A relatively small number of directors and producers through TV and movies depict, portray and even promote their view of what America is and how it should be. I wonder if they ever get out of their glass bubble and see how most of us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Man, Husband, And Father God Wants Us To Be.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 13, 2009

Being the man God wants us to be is to first understand what it means to be made in His image and likeness.

“Being the Husband and Father God wants us to be” “In the image and likeness of God” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Gen 1: 26-27 “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Apostolic

What Movies Will You Create In 2025?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025

This message is about the power of our thoughts and how they create movies within our minds that we respond to - spiritually and physically.

What Movies Will You Create in 2025? Scripture: Second Corinthians 10:3-5; Mark 5:25-34 Good morning Strangers Rest! I hope you are excited about what God is going to do in this place in 2025. The title of my message this morning is “What Movies Will You Create in 2025?” Some of you might be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational