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  • Dan Cale avatar

    The Next Best Thing Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007
     | 1,945 views

    This sermon series asks the question - Do we really look like Jesus? Are we disciples or are we just tagging along? Are we becoming imitators of God?

    The Next Best Thing Eight Secrets to Imitating Christ Pt 3 Ephesians 5 A couple of weeks ago we began this series looking at Paul’s challenge to the church to be Imitators of Christ. The question that we posed last week and will continue to pose during this series is “Are you the next best thing ...read more

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    Can The Contemporary Church Be Salvaged?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2014
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    We shall either live as followers of Christ or as enemies of the cross of Christ. There is no in between.

    “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Appointed As High Priest By God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 25, 2013
     | 1,949 views

    To show that we are like CHRIST in this world.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a son of GOD? Are you GOD's priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like CHRIST in this world. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:5 (Amplified Bible) 5:5 So too Christ (the Messiah) did not exalt Himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living A Successful Christian Life

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014
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    By the world's standards the men and women in Hebrews 11 were anything but successes but in God's eyes they succeeded. Based on their testimony, the opening of Hebrews 12 tells us what it will take for us to live successful Christian lives.

    Living a Successful Christian Life Hebrews 12:1-3 What comes to your mind when you hear the term "a successful Christian"? How you answer is dependent on your definition of success. Many consider success to be power, prosperity, and prestige. The most common definition of success given is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thru Serving! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2019
     | 4,651 views

    Joy comes to those who serve others – It’s what happens when we imitate Jesus and do what he showed us to do!

    Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confront Them With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2018
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    In this passage, we are told of yet another way in which we are to imitate God—we are to be “light.” Once the believers were “darkness,” but now they were “light in the Lord.”

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/8/17 Lesson 22: Confront them with the Gospel (Ephesians 5:8-14) Ephesians 5:8-14 (KJV) 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow In Kingdom Character Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023
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    If you want to grow in kingdom character then you must pray for it, pray persistently for it, pray in faith for it, and imitate God's love.

    Throughout the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus has been teaching his disciples the principles for kingdom living. He began with the beatitudes, which describes the characteristics of someone who is truly born again, and they’re progression toward godliness. They come to the Lord poor in spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking In Love Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 14, 2019
     | 6,234 views

    We continue to explore what "Putting on the New Man" entails. We, as children and imitators of God, should walk in love. But that gets complicated as we encounter sin in our lives.

    Over the Last few weeks and through the next couple of weeks, we have been looking at our lives in Christ. What does it look like? How are we support to act? Much of the new Testament, especially the writings of Paul, John and Peter, deal with the process of sanctification – the process of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts/Generosity: Show Me You Care Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 7, 2018
     | 7,610 views

    A gift given in love always shows value .A gift given in love should always be received lovingly. A gift given in love imitates the Ultimate Gift-Giver

    Gifts/Generosity: Show Me You Care Matthew 26:6-16. 1. A gift given in love always shows value. “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Winston S. Churchill 2. A gift given in love should always be received lovingly 3. A gift given in love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Holy... Mission Impossible?

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 22, 2017
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     | 22,800 views

    Be Holy… How is this even possible? I have a difficult time just being a decent husband and father. How am I supposed to be as holy as God Himself? I’m just human. I make mistakes. Why am I being commanded to do something that seems to be impossible?

    Please turn in your Bibles to 1 Peter 1:13-22… [READ] Our key verses this morning are verses 15-16… “15 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” Be Holy… How is this even possible? I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon, A Role Model

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 12, 2011
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     | 6,153 views

    May your encounter with God lead you to an altar that produces peace and a life of victory. Look carefully at the life of Gideon and you may want to imitate his example.

    Gideon--a hero role model Judges 6:11-24 Hebrews 11:32-34 32 ¶ And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: (KJV) 32 ¶ ¿Qué más diré? Me faltaría el tiempo para contar de ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Restoring The Church In The Likeness Of Christ

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 23, 2007
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     | 4,890 views

    Having grown up in "The Restoration Movement", our emphasis has been restoring today’s chuch in the likeness of the early church. We should be imitating Christ, not the church.

    RESTORING THE CHURCH INTO THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST! A. Modern Day Parable: ILLUSTRATION: Around the turn of the last century, there was a man who lived alone with his 5 year-old son. The boy’s mother died shortly after giving birth. The boy was greatly ADMIRED by his father. He was especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Not About You Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2022
     | 3,150 views

    If you want to find real meaning in life, sure, go ahead and enjoy your liberty in Christ, but seek the good of others above yourself. And in so doing, seek the glory of God.

    “The world is peppered with people who can coax small seeds of inspiration into richly flowering ideas that put humankind on a better path. “And then there's that guy in Des Moines.” So began an Associated Press report a few years ago on October 15, 2017. The Iowa State Patrol made his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Christ-Like Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 26, 2014
     | 8,876 views

    One of the clearest statements contained within Scripture, regarding the purpose and goal of Christian faith, is this passage: “Imitate God… in everything you do. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.”

    WAC2BL: Christlike Scripture Text: Ephesians 5.1-2, NLT INTRODUCTION When we listen to a passage - like Ephesians 5 - …we should imagine ourselves sitting in someone’s living-room ~ …or sitting on the back-porch of a friend’s house ~ …and listening to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Second Childhood

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2016
     | 7,101 views

    What qualities of a child does the Lord want us to imitate? (Outline from Bob Russell in Lookout Magazine February 25, 2001 called "Becoming Childlike" pg. 14)

    HoHum: A lady was cleaning her house and singing Gospel songs as she worked. She began singing, "Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king..." Her little son was in the next room and began singing along with Mom. Something was a little off, however, so Mom stopped to listen. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ