Sermons on Devil Is Like A Roaring Lion:

Are We Telling It Like It Really Is?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Here is my adaptation of a sermon contributed by Tim Zingale, Sermon Central, Sept. 2007, "The Rabbit". The focus of my adaptation is the declining vitality of the universal Christian church resulting from having lost sight of Christ, the cornerstone of God's redemptive church.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) One day, a young disciple of Christ who wanted to become everything that God had in mind for him visited the home of an elderly Christian seeking his advice. He had heard that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: United Methodist

If Every Christian In This Church Was Like You…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2022

As a child many of us can remember playing games.

Such games as: • Pin the donkey tail • Hide and Seek • Treasure hunt • Simon says • Spin the Bottle And many more… Illus: A certain fellow in this church by the name of ________________use to love to play spin the bottle. You know how it is played. Boys and girls sit in a circle and they take a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Heaven Be Like? Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

What happens to me at death?

“Heaven will not be that unlike our life on this earth.” –Harry Ironside A. What Is The Basis To Determine What We Will Be Like In Heaven? 1. You will have some characteristics like Jesus on Earth, but remember He is God and you are human. 2. You will have some characteristics like Adam and Eve, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Heaven Be Like? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

You will be able to do “exceedingly, abundantly, above” what you are now able to do.

1. Will I be able to do everything in Heaven? a. The curse and limitation of the fall will be removed. You will not be unlike Adam and Eve in the Garden. Heaven is likened unto a garden (Rev. 21:23 – 22:6). b. You will be able to do “exceedingly, abundantly, above” what you are now able to do. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:3, Revelation 5:13, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Not Like Us

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

I was watching an American Gospel production and it showed a bible opened to Ps. 50:21 focusing on the words, "you thought I was altogether like you". Thinking God is like us puts human thinking and reasoning into the mind of God. But God is not like us.

GOD'S NOT LIKE US I was watching a trailer for an American Gospel production about how the gospel had become watered down in America and how some churches are conforming to please the masses. At one point it cut to a shot of a bible opened up to Ps. 50:21 focusing on the words, "you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:21, Numbers 23:19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:6-9, Isaiah 40:13-14, Romans 11:33-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like Us (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 22, 2019

We all make mistakes. None of us are perfect and that includes those in the bible. Those great men and women of faith did some remarkable things but they had their flaws too. Today we'll look at Abraham and Joshua and see how they are just like us.

JUST LIKE US (part two) Recap: Last week we looked at the fact that although we all make mistakes it isn't easy to admit it. Sometimes we make the mistake of looking at celebrities in an elevated way that portrays them as larger than life and almost too perfect. Therefore we conclude that they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8, Genesis 12:10-13, Genesis 13:1-2, Genesis 20:1-16, Joshua 7:6-11, Joshua 9:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like Us (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 25, 2019

Last week we looked at Abraham. Abraham believed God and he trusted God to lead him even though he didn't know where God was sending him. But we saw that he had his moments of weakness too. Today we'll look at Samson and see how he is just like us.

JUST LIKE US (part three) Recap: Last week we looked at Abraham. Abraham was a man who believed God and he trusted God to lead him even though he didn't know where God was sending him. He loved God and was willing to obey God when he was told to sacrifice his son Isaac. But we saw that he had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:19-20, Judges 15:18-20, Judges 16:1-5, Judges 16:15-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A True Conversion Looks Like

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 23, 2025

A lot of people like to have the title of Christian. Now I use the word title because they want it in name only.

A lot of people like to have the title of Christian. Now I use the word title because they want it in name only. Know that to be a Christian you must meet this simple criterion: being a Christian refers to a person who follows or belongs to a religion based on the worship of one God and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 6:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"soar Like An Eagle!"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 24, 2025

Vision is defined as the ability to think about or place the future, plan the future with imagination and wisdom. It is also defined as an idea or a mental image of something.

Soar like an Eagle! Isaiah 40:28-31 This passage is one of two passages of scripture that I call my life verses. Now in case you don’t know what that means, life verses are verses God has used to speak directly to your heart, and they become a theme for your life. So, Denise and I are now entering ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount: What The Believer Is Like

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 8, 2025

Series

Title: Living as Disciples in a Fallen World Script: Mt. 5:13-20 Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 2-9-25 Intro: Indianapolis pastor Davey Blackburn knows what means to live as a disciple in a fallen world. "I cannot thank you enough for the unbelievable outpouring of love that you have shared with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Live Like Worldly People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 10, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the call to holiness and separation, and providing practical guidance on how to live a life that is pleasing to God.

As believers, we are often tempted to conform to the patterns and values of the world around us. However, the Bible teaches us that we are called to live a life that is distinct from the world, a life that is characterized by holiness, righteousness, and separation from the sinful values and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 4:4

You Can Be Like John The Baptist

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 7, 2024

Why was John the Baptist important to the Gospel narrative? Today's followers can be just like him.

You Can Be Like John the Baptist Luke 1:67-80 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people, 69 And has raised up a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: United Methodist

Playing No Favorites--Like God Does Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2023

Jesus tells us today not just to forgive our enemies, something we heard earlier in the Gospel, but to wish them well, to do good to them, and, yes, to love them.

Saturday of the First Week of Lent 2023 One of the worst heresies of the past two thousand years, an opinion that keeps coming back with almost predictable regularity, is the error first heard in early times from Marcion. The idea is that the God of the OT was a harsh, vindictive judge, almost ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:16-19, Psalm 119:1-2, Psalm 119:4-5, Psalm 119:7-8, Matthew 5:43-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Surrender Sounds Like Victory To Me

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 3, 2025

How to let go and hold on at the same time.

The Need of Surrender When Surrender sounds like Victory" *the word surrender is not in the Bible, but "yield" is. It is the KJV word equivalent. Ephesians 2:8,9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Carrying The Presence Of God Like The Ark Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

To carry the presence of God like the Ark means to live a life set apart for God’s glory.

CARRYING THE PRESENCE OF GOD LIKE THE ARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:11-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 25:22, Numbers 4:5-15, Psalm 16:11, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Hebrews 10:19-22 INTRODUCTION: The Ark of the Covenant was the physical representation of God's presence among His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God