Sermons on Image Bearer:

God Is Foundational Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 18, 2016

The triune God is foundational for developing an understanding of man. On the individual level there is a corresponding image and likeness to the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

5. Triune God is Foundational “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ … He made us accepted in the Beloved … you were sealed with the Holy Spirit” (Eph 1:3-14). The triune God is the context of the message of the Bible. It is the first context. The second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Formations: Secrets Of The Secret Place

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking and Scripture meditation – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #2: SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE KEY TEXT: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2). THE BIG IDEA: As we spend ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Mystery Of The Mark Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

One of the most familiar of images of Revelation is that in which the 144,000 Jews are sealed- - - 12,000 from each tribe.

The Mystery of the Mark of God Giant Mysteries Series May 18, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A One of the most familiar of images of Revelation is that in which the 144,000 Jews are sealed- - - 12,000 from each tribe. 1 Revelation 7:2-3 (NASB) 2 And I saw another ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Eighth Commandment Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

You are made in the image of Me, and if a person would steal from you, he/she would steal from Me.

EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not steal” (Ex. 20:15). “To the rich young ruler, ‘I said . . . you shall not steal” (Matthew 19:18). “I wrote through Paul, “You know the commandment, ‘You shall not steal’” (Rom. 13:9). A. INTRODUCTION: HOW TO GET STUFF 1. How do I want you to get STUFF ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Romans 13:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Breath Of God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 27, 2025

Humanity is the crowning achievement of God’s creative work — created in God’s image and animated by God’s breath

TITLE: THE BREATH OF GOD SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 2:7 Today, I invite you to pause with me and consider something so ordinary, so constant, that we rarely notice it — our breath. Each of us takes about 20,000 breaths every single day, most without a thought. Our bodies are designed -- • To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For The Mind And Understanding Intrusive Thoughts From A Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 22, 2025

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary thoughts, images, or urges that invade our minds, often causing distress, anxiety, or discomfort.

As Christians, we are constantly engaged in a spiritual battle for our minds. The enemy seeks to infiltrate our thoughts, planting seeds of doubt, fear, and anxiety. One of the most insidious tactics used by the enemy is the introduction of intrusive thoughts. These unwanted, disturbing thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Ephesians 6:12

Patiently Waiting For Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 17, 2003

We might ache for the redemption of creation, but James calls us to wait patiently.

James 5:7-12 Patiently waiting for Christ’s Return What are you going to do when Spring finally comes? – tell your neighbour What are you going to do when Christ finally comes? – tell your neighbour Revelation 21 The New Jerusalem 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: *other

Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 4, 2002

Cities of Refuge - a picture of Christ

Study 15 Cities of Refuge Introduction I wonder did any of you ever get into a fight in your childhood days? Most kids have a skirmish or two when they are growing up and I have to say, growing up in Belfast, I was no exception. I remember one occasion when I was coming home from school after ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loved Deeply Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Fourth in a series from Philippians focusing on loving others because we are loved.

We recently began a new series of messages drawn out of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. He wrote to this church that he established some 10 years prior to this writing. Paul wrote the letter from a prison in Rome along with Ephesians and Colossians known as the “Prison Epistles ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Parables Of Lostness Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 17, 2023

Jesus is the answer to all our lostness no matter what kind we may find ourselves in.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Parables of Lostness LUKE 15:1-32 #justJesus INTRODUCTION NARRATIVE 1: “Taken” In 2008, an action movie came out that spurred 2 more movies after it and all because of one speech. 7 sentences is the crux of one movie and allowed them to make two more after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yield Not To Temptation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

Resisting temptation requires recognizing its deceptive nature, relying on God’s strength and wisdom, and trusting His grace to overcome sin’s destructive pull.

If you’ve ever stood in front of the pantry at midnight, telling yourself, “Just a nibble,” you know something about the tug of temptation. It doesn’t always stride into the room; it sidles. It winks. It whispers. It promises comfort, relief, maybe a little spark of excitement. Everyone knows that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Topics: Lust, Temptation

Render To Caesar What Is Caesar's

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2014

Seemingly a Catch 22 position, yet Jesus wonderfully side steps the controversary. By using the Gk word "apodote" Jesus challenges us even today: "The coin bore Caesar's image: give it back to him. You bear God's image: so give yourself back to Him."

Sermon: Render to Caesar what is Caesars’s Story: A man came to an Anglican Church and asked to see the Vicar. “Vicar,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Vicar said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Hands That Shed Innocent Blood

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 30, 2020

God’s image is debased and his wrath justly incited every time a person(innocent blood) made in God’s image is unjustly destroyed. Approximately, there are 200.000 abortions per day worldwide (WHO).What blood could be more innocent than the blood of an unborn child?

HANDS THAT SHED INNOCENT BLOOD God’s image is debased and his wrath is justly incited every time a person (innocent blood) made in God’s image is unjustly destroyed. Approximately, there are 200,000 abortions per day worldwide (WHO). What blood could ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 19:10, Genesis 4:1-8, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting The Marriage Puzzle Together Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007

This is the second message in our series "Desperate Households." Our goal is to help us live more God-honoring lives in our homes.

Introduction This is the second message in our series “Desperate Households.” Our goal is to help us live more God-honoring lives in our homes. To do this, today we’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-24. As I begin, I’m going to ask you to listen carefully. What I’m going to share in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Warning Lights Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018

Message 14 in our Galatians Series dealing with the signs of a fleshly life.

Chico Alliance Church “Warning Lights” INTRODUCTION The year is well underway! What does this year hold? Growth, grief, glee, gloom, gratitude, grumbling? Christ promised to give us abundant life in Him. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance