Sermons on Grow After The Likeness Of God:

After The Speeches, The Fireworks And The Parade

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 1, 2002

After the great events on Mt. Carmel,the problems that Israel faced were still present. So it is with us today...after all the festivities have ended...the problems facing our nation still remain for us to resolve.

AFTER THE SPEECHES, THE FIREWORKS AND THE PARADE I Kings 18:20-45 We have just witnessed another anniversary of our country’s Declaration of Independence. By now, the speeches have ceased, the fireworks have been extinguished and the parades have all ended for this year’s occasion. The nation’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-45, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

One Storm After Another.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 14, 2024

Storms come in 3 different ways: 1. Rain; 2. Floods; 3. Wind. Are we prepared for the storms. I give each pesron a ston with MAKE TODAY COUNT on them.

ONE STORM AFTER ANOTHER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I HAVE LITTLE STONES WITH MAKE TODAY COUNT PAINTED ON THEM TO GIVE. THREE KINDS OF STORMS: 1. RAIN: MOISTURE THAT FALLS VISIBLY IN SEPARATE DROPS. 2. FLOODS: overflowing of large amounts of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25, Acts 27:1, Acts 27:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(It Happens After Prayer)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 27, 2020

THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL HAVE FOUND THEMSELVES AT A TURNING POINT AND A TURNING POINT IS a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial results.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV) 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (IT HAPPENS AFTER PRAYER) MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Life After Death In This Life

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 14, 2004

IF YOU LOOSE EVERYTHING, BUT YOU STILL HAVE JESUS, YOU HAVE ENOUGH TO START AGAIN!

THERE IS LIFE AFTER DEATH IN THIS LIFE TEXT – John 11:25-26 – Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? There is life after this life. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Seven Days After Easter

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 10, 2010

Christ appears after he was raised from death.

ONE WEEK AFTER EASTER John 20:26And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. It has been a week since the resurrection, Jesus appeared with his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Happen After The Rapture? Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 27, 2023

After the Rapture

There are going to be 2 different things happening when the Rapture occurs. In Heaven, there is great rejoicing. On earth, there will be chaos that goes beyond our imagination. People will literally be going crazy with fear, grief, guilt, and anger. Many people who call themselves Christians will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Sermon On Living Like Its Heaven On Earth

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2025

"Living like its heaven on earth" is a subjective concept that can identify with the pleasures of a personal trip to a large and comprehensive fairground of life that incorporates every conceivable ride possible.

William Watson Purkey, an American author, park ranger, Senate page boy, and a Gandy dancer once remarked: “You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.” Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 John 3:2-3

The Gaze Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 16, 2002

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7

5th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 10: 24-39 Proper 7 The Gaze of God Today in America, we are also facing another challenge to our relationship to God, the individuality of faith, private faith, which is seen as more important than the body of Christ; the church individual, and the church as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Does The World Hate Us?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 24, 2022

One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Even in the United States we experience backlash against us as Christians.

Alba 9-15-13 (Revised 9-18-2022) WHY DOES THE WORLD HATE US? John 15:18-25 A woman in India watches as her sister is dragged off by Hindu nationalists. She doesn’t know if her sister is alive or dead. A man in a North Korean prison camp is shaken awake after being beaten unconscious; the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Keeps The Family Growing & Going PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

God should be the foundation of our families, and without His guidance and blessing, our efforts to build and protect our families are in vain.

Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to delve into a topic that hits home for all of us, no matter what stage of life we're in: family. Whether you're single, married, a parent, a grandparent, or a child, this message is for you. We're going to talk about the foundation of a healthy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Topics: Healthy Family

Go! And Grow In Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2025

Spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain stagnant in our faith. Instead, He calls us to grow into maturity, becoming more like Christ. This sermon challenges us to move from spiritual infancy to maturity.

Go! And Grow in Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: The Call to Spiritual Growth Life is a journey of growth. From infancy to adulthood, we are meant to mature physically, emotionally, and intellectually. But spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Psalm 95:10, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Ephesians 4:14-15, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

If A Man Dies Will He Live Again?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 19, 2013

This was a funeral sermon for a Fine Christian man who was a leader in the church, and who died of cancer. His widow asked me if I could preach his funeral from Job 14:14 I replaced his name with phrases such as our dear brother.

IF A MAN DIES WILL HE LIVE AGAIN? JOB 14:14 FUNERAL FOR A CHRISTIAN LEADER WHO HAD DIED OF CANCER INTRODUCTION: 1.) Countless centuries ago, a great man of God came to a time when the circumstances and sorrow, pain and suffering of his life brought him to a place where for a time it appeared he ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Rejects Saul (1 Samuel 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2025

Are we deserving of God's rejection like Saul or are we people after God's heart like David? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 15.

What was the ultimate cause of Saul’s failure as king of Israel? Was his obedience to God partial and inconsistent? Did he desire to glorify himself or God? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 15. Was Saul expected to destroy everything that the Amalekites owned? Samuel said to Saul, “I am the one the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like-Minded PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores how to develop a Christlike mind, embodying His love, humility, and selflessness in our actions and attitudes towards others.

Good morning, beloved family of God! It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day filled with promise and potential, a day that our gracious God has given us to grow and to glorify Him. And what better way to do so than to gather here, in this sacred space, to seek His wisdom and guidance? Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

The Next Level Of Faith (Grow Into A Matured Christian)*

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 15, 2019

Seek to develop yourself in the Christian faith so you can be full of the wisdom of God as a matured Christian and apply it

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE NEXT LEVEL OF FAITH (GROW INTO A MATURED CHRISTIAN)* 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 King James Version (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-8

Denomination: Charismatic