Sermons on Image Of The Beast:

Wonderfully Made

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013

Life has value because it is God’s creation. You have value not because of what you do, but because of who you belong to, because of who made you.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. TREES by: Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918) THINK that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A tree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaiah 44:6-20 Worshipping False Gods

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 1, 2013

Idolatry don't necessarily mean falling down before an image which common scents tells us is wrong, but today there are a lot of people worshipping any number of things other than the True and living God, to some it's money, to some it's their possessions

Isaiah 44:6-20 WORSHIPPING FALSE GODS 6-1-13 Today I want to talk for a few minuets about "IDOLATRY"-- idolatry don't necessarily mean falling down before an image which common scents tells us is wrong, but today there are a lot of people worshipping ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Second Word: Worship & Serve No Other Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 19, 2010

Freedom to truly live comes only through proper self-control is the message of the 10 Commandments. The purpose of God’s law is deliverance not domination. Obedience does not subjugate; it saves and delivers.

[GOD’S TEN WORDS SERIES] EXODUS 20: 4 - 6 GOD’S SECOND WORD: WORSHIP AND SERVE NO OTHER In New York Harbor the STATUE OF LIBERTY stands with torch held high. She faces the Atlantic Ocean and the old countries beyond, with her back turned toward the country she honors. She holds high the hope ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Self-Sacrificing Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

The image of God is restored in humankind through self-sacrifice--first through the self-sacrifice of God in Christ Jesus, and now as we sacrifice ourselves to our Heavenly Father's will and purpose for our lives.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Self-Sacrificing” Romans 5:6-9 February 27th, 2011 "You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.  Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Real You

Contributed by John Perry on Oct 8, 2011

We live in such an image conscious world today which means that many times what we are seeing when we look at other people is not them but an image of what they want to be. So bearing this in mind - Who is the real you?

Bunbury Sun am 2/10/2011 “The Real you” Intro: *** To Tell the Truth…US TV program that has been going in one form or another since 1956. Four celebrities attempt to correctly identify a contestant with an unusual occupation or experience by asking a series of questions or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovery: Labels Lie Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 20, 2016

Our identity is found only through an understanding of the grace of Jesus Christ

Discovery: Labels Lie Luke 7:36-50 Where do you see yourself in this passage? 1. Too many times we see ourselves like Simon the Pharisee: labeling others 2. Too many times, we see ourselves like the woman: labeled by others 3. Too few times we see ourselves like Jesus: seeing self ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God Series

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on May 21, 2018

What you are believing about God could be killing you.

Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

The Hidden Work That Brings God’s Power

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2013

This encounter makes no sense (why would Matthew just get up and follow this man) unless you know the behind-the-scenes encounters that happened prior. This message unpacks the need for that hidden work in our lives to see God moves powerfully.

WHY DOES MATTHEW FOLLOW A STRANGER? The public commitment was preceded by behind-the-scenes work. - Matthew 9:9. - Matthew 4:18-22; John 1:35-42. - Matthew doesn't follow a stranger. He had a previous relationship with Jesus. This public moment was preceded by behind-the-scenes things. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Prancing Around Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2012

Are you doing your spiritual disciplines for the pat on the back? Giving to the needy, praying, and fasting is to be done in secret not so all can see your spiritual works of righteousness. It’s about giving not getting! It’s about God getting the glory n

Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reproduce Yourself

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Do you know the very first command God gave mankind right after He created them in His image? Be fruitful and multiply. The ultimate goal of Jesus when he came to the earth in the flesh was to save mankind who in a sense fell out of His image through sin.

Do you know the very first command God gave mankind right after He created them in His image? Be fruitful and multiply. The ultimate goal of Jesus when he came to the earth in the flesh was to save mankind who in a sense fell out of His image through sin. He had to be the perfect sacrifice. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

New Race With New Rays Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2019

Accepting resurrected Christ is more than finding a jackpot, that means when we find Christ, we found everything for life. There is No place for a word known as ‘good luck’ when Christ is with us (Phil.4:13). Christ changes our life on earth, everything becomes new (2 Cor.5:17).

Easter Theme: NEW RACE WITH NEW RAYS Text: Mark 16:9-20 Greetings I wish you all Happy Resurrection Day of Christ. This sermon is covering the theme “New Race with New Rays’. God’s Race: God created us as a Holy Race and God’s race without defile. Fallen Race: but the fall of first parents ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Methodist

3. The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Our modern culture is desperate to feel good about itself. But God has provided a true way to feel good about ourselves, to feel good because we are doing good, and to find God's forgiveness when our own efforts fall short.

We are continuing to look at what the Apostle Paul called the whole armor of God. In his letter to the Ephesian Church, chapter 6, he talked about our world as a battle field. And he wasn't picturing the kind of battle like that occurred when we began our attack on Iraq, where our forces ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

3 Putting On The New Self Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

All our lives people tell us who we are, whether out loud by their words, or silently by the way they treat us. A distorted self image leads to a distorted life. Jesus says we are children of God. Put that image on every morning as you start your day.

Every morning we face the world with this momentous decision. “What am I going to wear today?” If you are doing something important in your job you might put on your very best, just that combination that says I am confident, but not too pushy. Something creative, but not weird. Something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

We Are Spirit Beings

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 18, 2020

Man is a Spirit, who as a soul and lives in a body.

On the day that God created man, He created us in His own image and likeness - Genesis 1:26 - 27. And after creating us, He gave us His breath - Genesis 2:7, the breath of life. And we became a living being, complete in body and spirit. After He gave us His breath, He gave us power over every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 8:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Filter (Only God's Beauty)

Contributed by Je Layugan on Jan 6, 2021

Organize our self around the fact that we are created in the Image of God and we inherit His beauty. Begin to seek the beauty of God and you will never have to live a filtered life.

When we can’t find beauty in life, our first response is to use filters. Filters that cause us to intentionally (or unintentionally) commit sins. Before using filters in life; take a moment and think that the world may turn out ugly at times, but there’s one beauty that is absolute. And that is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal