Sermons on imitating the saints: showing 811-825 of 34,608

Wheat And Weeds And Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2023

God's leniency toward us sinners should convince us of His power and our need to imitate Him by forgiving those who damage us.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2023 Who in the universe is mightier than God? Right, that’s a silly question. God is the mightiest. But how does He show His power, beyond just keeping every atom and molecule in existence? God’s power is manifest in His justice, which is imprinted into our consciences. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Catholic

Walking In Love: Transformed By Christ's Example Ephesians 5:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 25, 2024

Today we delve into the transformative power of God's Word, particularly focusing on Ephesians 5:1-2. These verses call us to imitate Christ and walk in love as He did. Let us explore together how we can be transformed by following His example of love.

Walking in Love: Transformed by Christ's Example Ephesians 5:1-2 Introduction: Today we delve into the transformative power of God's Word, particularly focusing on Ephesians 5:1-2. These verses call us to imitate Christ and walk in love as He did. Let us explore together how we can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 John 3:2, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:48, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 15:12, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Political Execution Of The Nazarine

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 22, 2005

A reflection on the intensity of the suffereing of the Savior and the need to imitate the repentant sinner and accept Jesus today.

Good Friday, new 2005 We who are parents know that there is nothing more excruciating; nothing that makes us feels so powerless as the cries of a child in pain. Many years ago when I was doing a pastoral residency in Cincinnati Ohio, I was visiting a patient on the pediatric unit. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:29-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 3, 2008

42nd in a series from Ephesians. We are to imitate the love of God as demonstrated by Jesus.

At the 2006 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, Steve Bridges appeared alongside of President George Bush. You’re probably asking, “Who is Steve Bridges?” I could tell you who he is, but instead, let’s watch and see. [Clip from White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner showing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like Jesus

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2008

This one is a challenge to young people to follow and to imitate Jesus starting while they are still young.

Covenant Youth Mission April 1995 Being Like Jesus Mark 3:1-6 Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Evil Embedded In The Structures Of Society Leads To Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2015

The sacrifice of Christ needs to be imitated by the Christian, by loving service and working to put down evil.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course Joy of the Gospel There is an innate drive in every human, once he has discovered the existence of a transcendent reality, a creative Being who can impact his life, to offer something to that Being. In pagan societies, where the forces of nature, or economics, or ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Walk In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2018

The command to imitate God in Ephesians 5:15-17 teaches us to walk in wisdom.

Scripture Two weeks I began a sermon series in Ephesians 5:1-21 called, “Be Imitators of God.” In his letter to the Ephesian Christians, the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:1a, “Therefore be imitators of God.” That is Paul’s overall command for this section of Scripture. He then gave three ways ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is A Disciple, Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 27, 2020

A disciple imitates the example of Jesus and follows the instructions of Jesus regardless of the interruptions from the world.

What is a disciple, Part One Mark 6:1-43 If nothing else, this has been a season where we’ve had to learn some new definitions. There are words and phrases that were absolutely meaningless two months ago, and now they are part of our everyday vocabulary. For example: social distancing. If you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Smell? Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 1, 2007

We try to imitate society from look to yes even smell. Celebrities scents is a billion dollar industry, but did you know Christ wants us to imitate his scent. Not a body odor but something way better.

Key: Imitation is Everything Pastor Ryan Akers Part 2- How Do You Smell? Me- Always the friend never the boyfriend- someone told me to get some colgne that would make me smell nice and girls would be attracted to that. Wore too much and sister asked what that smell was. You- We try to do a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being Led Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 2, 2019

The author of Hebrews commands the congregation to remember, imitate, have confidence in and submit to godly leaders. The godly leaders who should be imitated are those who have a consistency in their relationship with Jesus, are biblically wise, and who equip the church to be distinct.

Message Hebrews 13:7-17 Being Led When you read through your Bible, especially the New Testament, you will regularly come across headings. The purpose of the headings is to give guidance on the different sections of Scripture that part of the same topic or section. The technical term for this is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Dove On Distant Oaks Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 7, 2022

Fleeing for his life because the king was determined to kill him, David fled from one dangerous situation only to enter into another dangerous situation. Where does a child of God go when danger is all around?

For the choir director: according to “A Silent Dove Far Away.” A Miktam of David. When the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be gracious to me, God, for a man is trampling me; he fights and oppresses me all day long. My adversaries trample me all day, for many arrogantly fight against me. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

So You Think You Have It Bad?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 25, 2008

Rather than observe this service on All Saints Sunday in November, we always hold a Memorial Service honoring the memory of all the saints from our Church Family on Memorial Day Sunday in May each year. This sermon was for this occasion in May 2008.

So You Think You Have It Bad? --Job 19:25-27 Today we honor the memory of those who were part of our Church family or recipients of the ministry of our Church that God has called home within the past year. It is a time to remember and honor those who were loyal to God and His Kingdom, but are ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Miracle Of Januarius Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2011

The martyr-bishop Januarius testifies to the truth of the Gospel, and his alleged blood miracle must get the attention of the unbeliever.

19 September 2011 St. Januarius There is a famous passage in the Acts of the Apostles in which the rabbi Gamaliel advises the Sanhedrin to leave the early Christian community alone, because if it is God’s will, they would not be able to destroy it, and if it is not God’s will, it would ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Seven Last Plagues Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 6, 2013

In Chapter 15 of Revelation we see the preparation of the last seven plagues that will be poured upon the world in the great tribulation.

The Seven Last Plagues Revelation 15:1-8 As the tribulation comes to a close John visualizes the kingdom of God to come in all of His glory. In the last several chapters we have studied the workings of the satanic trinity and its influence on the world that will eventually lead to the final ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Priestly People Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009

The final sermon from Zechariah’s Fifth Vision-a statement to all the priests of God-the Born Again children of God-the anointed ones.

God’s people are: A Priestly People EOLS: We have been anointed by God to function as His priests to transmit his love and forgiveness. Introduction: Have you ever known a person who seemed to be the “go to” individual when things went wrong? This person was real, touchable-far from perfect, but ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist