Sermons on In His Own Image:

Without Spot Or Wrinkle Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

The idea of marriage was not first the relationship between a man and a woman, but first between God and His people.In other words, human marriage is created in the image of God’s love for us and not the other way around.

Review – children of God, bride of Christ: Loved, desired, God takes pleasure in us. Valentines day is a few days away. So it is appropriate we cover this subject this week. Marriage, how did it begin? Whose idea was it? I have a rather interesting idea for you...marriage, as one man and one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

Paul is a man who is shaken out of his religious ideas…ultimately centered in his own ego and understanding… and awakened to the reality of what the true and living God is doing.

Today we begin a new series… we begin a journey into the extraordinary life which God seeks to awaken in us. Over the centuries many have written of profound spiritual experiences… and often there can be something to learn from them. But none has been as profound or proved as substantial ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurry Up, God!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 15, 2010

David's prayer is that God will hurry up and deliver him from persecution. However, his life also demonstrated submission to God by not taking matters into his own hands.

Psalm 70 As we begin, I want to advise you that this Psalm is a repetition, almost word for word, of the last part of Psalm 40. This theme was so important to David, he included it in two of his Psalms. VS. 1 Hurry Up, God! When we try to rush God’s Timing it is because we feel an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

#43 Through The Eye Of A Needle (Or Jesus Tells A Joke!) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2021

In Mark 10:17-31, Jesus’ teaching confuses a young rich young ruler, his enemies, the crowd and His own disciples, and then He tells a camel joke.

#43 Through the Eye of a Needle (or Jesus Tells a Joke!) Series: Mark Chuck Sligh April 18, 2021 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 12:13-21 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 10:17. INTRODUCTION Illus. – One time a man was sent to prison, so he was getting to know his new cellmate. Suddenly, down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

“everything Done Right”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Jesus did everything just as the Father wanted including His own baptism. He now enables us by His Spirit to live more and more as the Father desires.

I. A small country church was having a "baptizing" in a river on a cold January day. A. A revival meeting had just concluded. 1. The preacher asked one baptismal candidate, "Is the water cold?" 2. "Naw!" he replied. a. One of the deacons shouted: "Dip him ag'in preacher, he's still lyin'!" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leaving Well. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 23, 2024

Leaving well, we journey with God or take our own path. Only one leads to life. His thoughts are not our thoughts and his ways are not our ways.

So today we have looked at the “Art of Leaving” ...... is back from YWAM and ewill be leaving us again. Why talk about leaving? Because we will be addressing the Exodus of the Hebrew people, the people of Israel from Egypt for a while on coming Sundays. Leaving for you might be a case of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:23, Genesis 4:16, Genesis 11:8, Genesis 12:1, Genesis 19:29, Genesis 35:3, Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:14-15, Proverbs 16:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 32:8, 2 Corinthians 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The God Who Protects From Evil Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025

Throughout the Bible, God reveals Himself as the Protector of His people. He shields them from harm, frustrates the devices of the wicked, and creates a hedge around His own.

THE GOD WHO PROTECTS FROM EVIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17; Proverbs 18:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Psalm 121:7-8; Job 1:10 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that is full of visible and invisible dangers. From spiritual attacks to physical harm, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Nobody's Fool I'm My Own Man

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019

There are also a lot of popular proverbs in our culture today. Let’s see how well you know them.

Proverbs 1:1-10 (NASB) 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity; 4 To ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Vb2: Put Off The Old Man With His Deeds Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 14, 2020

I frequently hear someone say, "Life is changing too fast and it is getting worse." I must agree with them because I believe it is due to the rapid increase of both sensual sins and social sins.

4/2/19 Tom Lowe Lesson VB2: Put Off The Old Man With His Deeds (Colossians 3:8-9) Scripture: Colossians 3:8-9 (NIV) 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And The Tongue

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. A careful follower of his belief. This is a religious person. Religion is translated Religion and Worshipping.

The Christian and the Tongue By Pastor CG 1. The Mark Of Perfection. (James 1:26; 3:1-12; Proverbs 12:18; 13:3; 15:4; 18:8, 21; Luke 6:45; 1 Peter 3:10; Romans 3:13) James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 3) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002

The relationship between husbands and wives pictures the mysterious relationship between Christ and His Chruch. As we share a passionate relationship with Jesus He will make us into a RADIANT AND GLORIOUS CHURCH through righteous living and good works.

A young man was head over heals in love with a young lady. The time they spent together was magical. When they were with each other everything was always perfect; there was never a problem. He decided that the two of them should be married, so he set off in search of the prefect engagement ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No More Used To Be’s

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 29, 2023

God is a progressive God, both in thinking and action! And at times in life it may not seem like we have been created in His image and characteristics! However, God both wanted and created us, to be the same way!

No More Used to Be’s Ephesians 2:4–7, NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Is This?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 16, 2008

Because we are created in the image of God, we must give to God all that we are and have.

Matthew 22: 15 – 22 / Who’s Is This? Intro: A little boy wanted $100 to buy a new toy. He decided to pray to God for a whole week. When nothing happened, he wrote and mailed a letter addressed to God requesting the money. The letter was forwarded to the White House by the Post Office. The ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015

This sermon makes an attempt to define Heaven as it is described in the Holy Bible but all of the words and images are inadequate.

Heaven … what will it be like? Do you want to go to heaven? A SS teacher asked this question to his kindergarten class and all but one boy raised his hand. The teacher asked the boy why he didn’t want to go to heaven. The boy replied that he did want to go to heaven but he thought the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Inheritance Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2019

God has elected all of us for his eternal kingdom. We are His inheritance because He is our Creator, He is our Redeemer and he bought us by His own precious blood.

Psalm 33:1-12 v. 12 Chosen - Inheritance of God Introduction: Last month we have learned the ‘Love of God’. This month we will be meditating the “Election of God” according to the understanding of John Wesley. Wesley felt that the idea of absolute unconditional predestination by divine decree was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Methodist