Sermons on Imitation Of God:

The Team Player Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 8, 2019

In imitating Jesus we see a call to community (team).

1. Show Ben Franklin’s "Join, or Die" Political Cartoon (Originally for French and Indian War then for the War for Independence) We have recently celebrated our Independence Day, a lesson from history applies to the Body of Christ. Prior to July 4, 1776, there were only thirteen British ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Does Not Return Evil For Evil

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 9, 2021

You say you abide in Christ, then be imitators of Christ.

Those of you who say you abide in Christ ought to make every effort to walk the path that he walked (1 John 2:6). "Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him" (Ephesians 5:1, GNT). To live as a Christ-follower is the promise we made when we embarked on this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6, Ephesians 5:1, 1 Peter 3:9-10

Denomination: Other

Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2024

3 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-III—Exodus 12:2(:1-13) •God’s people must approach their ‘New Year’ within the confines of His exclusive worldview. Need: For all that this New Year will hold, God’s people should & can approach it with Confidence! Even when we cannot know all that our future ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:2, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Example

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To show what we need to imitate from Paul.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you follow Paul's example? Are you a Pauline believer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what we need to imitate from Paul. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:10 (Amplified Bible) Now you have closely observed and diligently followed my teaching, conduct, purpose ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 21, 2023

In imitating God, the church should pour out lavish generosity and joy in response to any conversion.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever lost something? • Something you needed or valued? • Well, you are not alone! • According to a survey from a few years ago, Americans " spend 2.5 days a year looking for misplaced items.” • The most misplaced items are “TV remotes (45%), phones (33%), car & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Life-Giving Words. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 10, 2025

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to imitate His example in every aspect of our lives, including our speech.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to imitate His example in every aspect of our lives, including our speech. Jesus never spoke idle, deathly, or negative words. Instead, He spoke life-giving words that brought hope, healing, and transformation to those who heard Him. The Importance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Matthew 12:36-37

"Walk This Way"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 1, 2016

Paul says the Thessalonians walked this way Identifiable, Endurance, confidence and continuously.

Walk This Way 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 You can identify people by the way they walk Some peoples walk is very Identifiable: John Wayne Charlie Chaplin their gate Paul says, the Thesslonicians walked this way: 1. Their Faith was Identifiable your faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Four "M's” Of Christmas Part 3 - The Mandate

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 27, 2008

Last of this Christmas series, this one about non-believers imitating the shepherds by checking out the message of the angels, and believers imitating the shepherds by spreading the word about Jesus.

The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 3 - The Mandate Luke 2:8-20 December 28, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction It’s now the Sunday after Christmas, and I had originally intended to give this message last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2010

How could Joseph possibly forgive his brothers? Even his brothers wondered at it. But the key to how Joseph forgave is also the key to how God forgives us... and how we can forgive others.

OPEN: On the night of December 9, 1914, Edison Industries was virtually destroyed by fire. Edison lost two million dollars that night and much of his life’s work went up in flames. He was insured for only $238,000, because the buildings had been made of concrete, at that time thought to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Temple Desecration Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jun 2, 2003

It is a sin to desecrate the Lord’s temple, and we must learn to everything possible to avoid desecrating his holy shrine.

Lessons in Temple Building Lesson #5 - Avoiding Temple Desecration Duct tape is an amazing creation of man. The armed forces created it, used for the waterproofing of equipment. They quickly learned the enormous amount of uses. Even today, a few people have created television shows to create ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Thinking About You.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Nov 21, 2003

God sees what you are going through, He cares about you, and He is thinking about you.

November 2nd, 2003 Let us pray Welcome.....mention Sis. Moss and the fire at her house last Sunday...... Last Sunday we used as our topic...Be mimics of God or Be imitators of God, and we were en-couraged to walk in love; walk as children of light, and walk in wisdom. Today, our topic will be, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2019

What we know about human fathers and what we have experienced as children will affect how eagerly or apprehensively that we approach the concept of the Fatherhood of God. If we had a great human father we gladly embrace the biblical picture of God as our heavenly father.

“The Fatherhood of God” Psalm 27:10 It been noted that it seems that typically on Mother’s Day in our churches we applaud the mother’s and on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2019

What we know about human fathers and what we have experienced as children will affect how eagerly or apprehensively that we approach the concept of the Fatherhood of God. If we had a great human father we gladly embrace the biblical picture of God as our heavenly father.

“The Fatherhood of God” Psalm 27:10 It been noted that it seems that typically on Mother’s Day in our churches we applaud the mother’s and on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist

You Look Like Your Daddy Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 22, 2003

An in-depth look at being made in God’s image.

Who’s Your Daddy Series You Look Like Your Daddy I. Who’s Your Daddy? Romans 8:15-17 “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Psalm 8:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Plan For A Godly Man"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 9, 2008

Qualities of a godly man

“God’s Plan for a Godly Man” Father’s Day – 2008 June 15, 2008 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Holiness