Sermons on Image Likeness:

Living Out Our Faith

Contributed by Risa Owens on Nov 17, 2022

Living out our faith is a morsel God gave me in the midnight hours to share.

When we least expect it, we are living out our faith. many times, we make faith harder than it really is. Faith is as we all know the substance of things hope for but not yet seen, Hebrews 11:1. For many that can be the hardest thing yet for others it seems to be just a passing tiny storm in their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

The Preeminence Of Christ (Col. 1:15–19) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:15–19

The Preeminence of Christ “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made By God

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024

The scriptures encourage us to view our bodies the way God does as fearfully and wonderfully made, to live our lives aligned with the way God created us to live and glorify Him with our bodies.

Have you ever thought about how, why, and to what degree we as human beings place value on things, whether the object is a person, idea, behavior, piece of art, other? There is something called the Value Theory which basically states that we place a value on something based on how “good” it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Man?

Contributed by Ahmed Adebisi Otunba on Apr 24, 2019

Man is express image of his creator, God.

What is Man? Heb 1:2-4 David asked a challenging question in Psalm 8:4 which he answered in Psalm 8:5-6, while revealing the position of man in God's creation, to the best of the knowledge of his time but the writer of the book of Hebrews gave true account of the original man God created (Heb ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is What Repentance Looks Like

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 17, 2023

They turned to God. That's the key, isn't it! Turn to God! That is what repentance looks like. Most of us probably think that we have done a pretty good job of putting the Lord first in our lives. And I hope that is true. Still, there are three things that we do need to remember:

Alba 10-15-2023 THIS IS WHAT REPENTANCE LOOKS LIKE I Thessalonians 1:9-10 In Acts chapter two, the apostle Peter on the Day of Pentecost was preaching about Jesus, and he concluded his sermon with these words: 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Acts 2:36-39, Isaiah 44:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abominable Sin Of Idolatry

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

God’s contempt of idolatry among other sins is on top of His list. His hatred against the worship and service of false gods and idols is no secret. In the first two of Ten Commandments, we are given a direct command from God not to put anything before Him

Intro: God’s contempt of idolatry among other sins is on top of His list. His hatred against the worship and service of false gods and idols is no secret. In the first two of Ten Commandments, we are given a direct command from God not to put anything before Him. I. WHAT IDOLATRY DOES TO GOD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: *other

"The Fashion That Never Goes Out Of Style"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 21, 2002

A life dedicated to God is truly beautiful.

Romans 12:1-8 “The Fashion that Never Goes Out of Style ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We, as Americans spend millions upon millions of dollars trying to make our bodies beautiful and, if not beautiful, at least presentable. Diet foods, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Just Like Your Father

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Let’s take one more look at the subject of love. And in doing that, there are 3 things I want you to see: 1. The Magnificence of God’s Love. 2. The Mediocrity of Man’s Love. 3. The Maturity of Christian Love.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I’m convinced that if there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into practice, it is love. In fact, so important is love that Jesus devoted a whole section of the Sermon on the Mount to it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I?

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

To understand relationships, you first have to understand yourself. So today we’re going to answer the questions, who are we and what does it mean to be made in God’s image?

Who am I? Genesis 1:26-28 Do you know what is one of the most amazing statements made in Scripture? We’re made in the image of God. That’s a pretty incredible thing to say and it’s key for our relationships. To understand relationships, you first have to understand yourself. So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Song Of Life

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 3, 2017

Compares a song to the Chriatian life

From ancient times, God’s people have been a singing people. There are 150 hymns in the Bible – we call them Psalms. The Israelites sang them in times of anxiety and lamentation, in times of joy and celebration, in times of victory and praise. The Psalmist urges us, “Sing a new song to the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is The Sky Blue?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 15, 2020

Jesus answers his adversaries difficult question with a creative answer.

Why Is The Sky Blue? Matthew 22: 15 - 22 Intro: Anyone who has interacted with children knows they can ask a lot of difficult questions. Examples: Why do leaves change different colors? / If shampoo comes in so many colors, why is the lather on your head always white? / If the No 2 pencil is so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just Like Jesus And Mary Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2014

We need to understand what it means for the Word to become flesh, and dwell among us.

Seventh Day in the Christmas Octave (December 31) Thirteen Days of Christmas Every so often you’ll find a columnist or author complaining or inferring that God has no sense of humor, or that the Church is too serious. Today’s readings, on this last day of the year, prove that to be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Heaven’s High Standard

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 10, 2010

Matthew shows us Jesus as the preacher of the kingdom of heaven. He shows us just how high heavens standards are and how to properly understand the law. Be perfect, like your Father! That’s the whole point.

Matthew seems to have been written to a Jewish community under fire for their faith. He talks about the kingdom of heaven in ways that suggest how hard it is to enter. The beatitudes begin and end with words that describe hardship and persecution. Why? Probably because that is what those were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom For A Wretch Like Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007

John Newton was a sinner. He didn’t deserve to be saved. It was only because of the Amazing Grace of Jesus he had a prayer.

OPEN: In 1776 the great patriot Thomas Paine, wrote the following words about freedom: “What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; ’tis dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Like A Mom Does

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 10, 2010

God’s love and care for us is reflected in the heart of a mother.

Loving Like a Mom Does Intro: The more I read and study the Bible, the more I find that deals with every area of our lives. God is the one who created motherhood, so it is not surprising that the Bible covers some of the struggles that moms face. In addition to all the references in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God