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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
God’s Expectations May Surprise Us, but They Do Make Sense
Every manufacturer designs his product with the right components, engineered to fulfil the function that the product is created to perform. In essence, the purpose of the product dictates the mechanical and engineering components required to fulfil the manufacturer's intent. This principle ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What does it mean that we are made in the "image" and "likeness" of God? How can we look like Christ in our Christian lives?
When it comes to replicas, there’s nothing that’s been replicated more than expensive watches. There are entire websites that exist simply to sell you a replica Rolex watch. These watches look like the real deal—they even have the Rolex logo—but actually they were made in China and aren’t worth ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27
Denomination: Baptist
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
The Christian worldview regarding life is framed in biblical doctrine
A. Opening illustration: It would be good for us to reflect on our likeness to God more often. It will probably amaze us to realize that when the Creator of the universe wanted to create something “in his image,” something more like himself than all the rest of creation, he made us. This ...read more
It is not just students! Many adults, like Peter Sellers, ponder such questions as "Who am I?", "Why am I here?" & "What is the meaning of my life anyway?"
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised & updated version of a message that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.) TEXT: Psalms 8:1-9; Colossians 2:10; Job 12:10 ILL. Some years ago, Time ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Colossians 2:10, Job 12:10
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Part 4 based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale: Secular humanism believes we can look to human advancement for justice, peace, and the end of suffering. In sharp contrast, Christianity teaches that the only way for us to truly live is to remove ourselves from the equation.
Humanism (also known as progressivism) is based on relativism and the idea that human advancement is the solution to injustice, war, and suffering. Like most worldly reasoning or false teachings in the church, there some truth in this reasoning. The Christian and Biblical world-view that God uses ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 1:21-25
Denomination: Brethren
The body of Christ is to be conformed to the image of Christ
God loves us so much and his desire is for us to be conformed to the image of his Son Jesus Christ. The love that he as for his Son is beyond comparison and we are loved by God the same way that he loves his Son - John 15:9. We were created in the image of God - Genesis 1: 26 - 27. In the process ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:10, Galatians 2:20
Denomination: Pentecostal
You were created in the image of God, a masterpiece made for a purpose. And there is only ONE OF YOU. That means you have a reason to be and a purpose to fulfill.
The Point: YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE. ACT LIKE IT. ME: Good morning, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today. This morning we are starting a BRAND-NEW teaching series called ONE! Series intro/set up: Independence. It's one of the core values of American culture. We are ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 2:3-5
Denomination: Wesleyan
three persons and us
WE ARE THE TRINITY Genesis 1:27 Gracious God, bless now the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts. Breathe your Spirit into us and grant that we may hear, and in hearing, be led in the way you want us to go. Amen. Today is Trinity Sunday, the only Sunday in the entire Christian ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:27
Denomination: Episcopal
Pray for God’s use of them and guide in your life and ministry.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – we were created in God’s image and likeness. “And God said, ‘let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness” (Genesis 1:26). Image is nature, likeness is function. So, we function and react as would God. 2. God’s body parts. Attributed to God – face, heart, ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 Samuel 13:14
This sermon explores our identity in Christ, emphasizing God's intentional creation of each individual and the profound significance of being fearfully and wonderfully made.
Greetings, beloved family of God, and welcome to this blessed gathering. It warms my heart to see all of you here today, united in faith and love for our Lord. Each of you, an integral part of the Body of Christ, is a testament to the beauty of God's creation. Charles Spurgeon once said, "Without ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18
Topics: Reflection Of God, Made In His Image
If I were to ask you, "What is the Kingdom of God?', what would your answer be. Did the Kingdom of God begin with Jesus' appearing on earth? God's Kingdom has to do with God's rule: When did He begin to rule and how?
The Dynamic Coming of the Kingdom of God in Creation (John 6:39-54, Luke 22:22-30) ...read more
Scripture: John 6:39-54
What are some real implications of the New Testament teaching that believers in Jesus Christ are all Princes/Princesses and Priests of God.
PRINCES AND PRIESTS Eric J. Hanson June 13, 2010 Read I Peter 2:9-10. This is written to believers in Jesus. Now read Revelation 5:9-10. This is also written to believers in Jesus. This is a high and lofty concept concerning us on God’s part. He calls us His priests; all of us who are ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10
Going and making disciples. Serving others. Love everyone.
Go. Love. Serve. 1 Peter 2:17 says, “Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, and respect the king.” Romans 12:10 says, “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” When we give honor, we are giving ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17
WE do not desire a cross because it means we suffer. The Christ on the cross is an image of suffering, image of surrender, an image of servant hood, and the cross of Christ is an image of sufficiency.
“We have taken him off the cross?” Mark 8:34 Most pictures we see of the cross of Christ is the cross is displayed as empty. 1. Image 1 of Isenhiem Altar piece The cross of Christ is an image of suffering • The Isenheim Altarpiece is an image of ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:34
Denomination: Methodist
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