Sermons on Image Bearer:

Do Not Fear; Only Believe

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2024

God made man and woman in His image, with the plan that they would act and become more and more good, more and more like Himself. That was the divine order.

Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2024 In his great Summa Theologiae, St Thomas Aquinas wrote “the order of the Divine government is wholly directed to good. . .no one acts intending evil.” (ST I Q 104 Art 1) Those words are an appropriate commentary on the words from the post-exile writing Book of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Exodus 16:18, Psalm 30:2-12

Denomination: Catholic

Choosing To Step Up

Contributed by Harold Ihua on Aug 24, 2024

The life of a believer in Christ Jesus, is one of choices. The believer can either choose to step down- be conformed to the world or step up- be transformed into the image of Christ.

The admonition in Romans 12:2 to the believers in Christ Jesus not to be confirmed to the world is a stern warning not to allow the prince of the power of the air ( i.e the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience- demonic spirits) to take hold of their lives and minds. As the prince ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2-3, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:1-2, James 1:21, Ephesians 4:21-32, Galatians 5:1, Romans 8:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gospel, Church And Culture

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 22, 2019

The sermon deals with the intersection of the gospel and 21st century culture

Title: Gospel, Church and Culture (July 21, 2019) 1 Peter 4 (NIV) Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hungry For Healing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2020

Jesus heals our hurts.

Hungry for Healing Acts 5:12-16 Rev. Brian Bill January 18-19, 2020 There’s a lot of hurt and pain in our world, and in our church. Many of you came in today piled with problems and heavy with hurt. I don’t know who first said it, but it’s certainly true: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Shining Like Stars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2025

It’s time to work out what God has worked in you.

Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill February 22-23, 2025 Last Saturday night, I gathered here to give God praise through the music and the message by Pastor Kyle. On Sunday, I traveled to an underground church where I witnessed winsome workers caring for newborns, and trained ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Adam Met Eve Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 6, 2012

A review of God's foundation for marriage in Genesis chapters 2-3.

Unveiled: Foundations of Marriage Genesis 2-3 I first met my wife when she was seriously dating one of my roommates. I was dating a girl in Dallas. You can tell the story gets interesting right away. Fast forward, we both had bad break-ups and lightly dated a few other people. Then, the night ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Set Your Heart To Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015

This is the first in a series of messages on the Attributes of God focusing on first setting our heart to seek Him.

Knowing God Series #1 “Set Your Heart to Seek the Lord” Introduction Early education in America once considered knowing God the chief pursuit of education. One early college declared, “Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to know God and Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Value Of One Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2001

Human life is full of dignity and worth because we are made in the image of God -- Jesus sees the value of every human being and calls us to do the same.

The Value of One Rev. Brian Bill 1/21/01 An elderly man was out walking along the beach early one morning when he noticed a teenager ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked him what he was doing. The student responded by saying that ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship; Beyond Pretending

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

Understanding discipleship as the God initiated, God accomplished process of turning us into what He intended - human beings bearing the image of the God who created us.

Every year the movie industry comes together for a massive celebration and awards ceremony. All of Hollywood looks forward to the night early in the year where they can come together and honor one another for the work that had been done during the previous year. It’s a really a fascinating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Free Methodist

Single-Minded Heart

Contributed by Robert Park on Oct 30, 2003

God does not favor divided heart when it comes to our love for him. Hosea describes in three powerful images of the spiritual state we may be in.

Single-minded Heart Hosea 7:8-12 Last Sunday we studied about the ways to transform our heart so that our thoughts are controlled accordingly. But, unfortunately, we all struggle with symptoms of divided heart. The Bible has some harsh words about that; he is a double-minded man, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

At The Potters House

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012

Reference to God being the potter and mankind being the clay is throughout the Bible. Manking allowing the Lord to mold us and make us into the image of Christ is our choice.

At the Potters House Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:10 Introduction- As we open our Bibles to hear what God has to say through His word this morning, can we stop a minute and pray that the Holy Spirit would anoint and lead and guide us. Ask the Holy Spirit to help us where we are at. You know where ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Human

Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007

When we treat each other like dirt we are denying that God has made them in his image. We are eliminating the spiritual element of their existence.

When the world was six days old God decided that he was ready to pull out the big guns. He rolled up his sleeves and created humanity. He took some dust and breathed on it, and the bible tells us that the dust became man. He called the man of the ground Adam, which was a good name for him, but I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Attractive Christianity

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What will it take to reverse some of the damage we have done to ourselves and the church’s image? I believe it will take Christians really living like Christians.

You know, it’s startling today to realize exactly how people look at Christianity. To much of the world Christians are just a nuisance. We are just a bunch of crazy fanatics who try to impose innumerable rules upon everyone else. We’re just a bunch of do-gooders who always find ways to condemn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:12

Denomination: Holiness

Who Are The Kings From The East? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019

This message seeks to expose and reveal the mysteries of apocalyptic images right before the Second Coming of Christ. it challenges believers to be faithful, focused and unflappable in light of the Return of Christ.

Best life practices, most solid advice, came from my time as a boy Scout … Scout motto is be prepared, and its always worthwhile to observe some timeless codes of conduct, especially practices like: thrifty, clean, brave and reverent, they are go-to principles when the future looks uncertain. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-16

Denomination: Methodist