Sermons on In Our Image:

Man's Extremity Is God's Opportunity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about how God helps a beleiver even in extreme difficulties when it appears as though all hope is lost.

MAN’S EXTREMITY IS GOD’S OPPORTUNITY OUTLINE 1.SIN 2.SICKNESS 3.SORROW 4.SHAME 5.SEARCHING 6.SCARCITY 7.SHOCK THE MESSAGE MAN’S EXTREMITY IS GOD’S OPPORTUNITY 1.SIN When Man is facing destruction because of his sins there is still hope for him in God.The woman caught in adultery was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:5-10, Luke 19:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lamp And Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 25, 2018

The word of God is a Lamp and the Light. Hold it and walk in it, walk with it. There is joy in doing those things for God. God left his precious word to us. Always we should go with it.

The Lamp and the Light – Psalm. 119:105 Introduction: The Word of God is described in plenty of ways with many symbols and signs. Here the Psalmist describes the WORD of GOD as Lamp and the Light. The lamp is fixed and the light is moving. The word of God is stable as well as a leading light in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Methodist

Our Creed

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

It is important to realize that the authority for our faith is from the Lord or our faith, Jesus Christ. Our focus is ultimately not on a creedal system, but upon Christ, whom we follow as our Lord.

Studying the history of creeds is interesting. The earliest creeds arose in reaction to heretics who were teaching heresy concerning the nature of God and Christ. They served to unite the church in sound doctrine against false teaching. When the church and government became fused, resulting in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Our Joy Complete Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2010

Let’s note what John is saying about Jesus who can make our joy complete. 1- He was from the beginning 2- He was seen and touched 3- He was sent for a purpose

INTRO.- ILL.- The University of Notre Dame has a new tip for a catering employee they mistakenly gave a $29,000 gratuity check: Give it back. A lawsuit filed by the Indiana university claims Sara Gaspar used the accidental check to pay bills and buy a new car, MyFOX Chicago reported. Notre Dame ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Obligatoin Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Mar 22, 2007

Paul’s Obligation is ours!

A Journey Through Romans 1 Our Obligation Romans 1:1-17 March 18, 2007 Most of you might not recognize the name Robert the Bruce. His character was in the Mel Gibson’s movie Braveheart!. Robert the Bruce was the Scottish noble whose character is most remembered for betraying Wallace, but he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The God Of Our Creation!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 5, 2011

Praise God: 1. For making us a wonder (Gen 1:26-27 & 2:7). 2. For putting us in His amazing world (Gen 2:8-9). 3. For giving us special work (Gen 2:15). 4. For telling us His perfect will (Gen 2:16-24)

Praise the God of Our Creation! Genesis 1:26-2:24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 16, 2010 *In 2005, Newsweek and Beliefnet asked Americans this question: “Do you believe that God created the universe?” -- Eighty percent of those responding said the universe was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-24

Denomination: Baptist

Our Earthly Dominion Mandate Series

Contributed by Sebastien Richard on Feb 15, 2020

Have you ever wondered what was the most central teaching of Jesus during His earthly ministry? So, what was it? What was Jesus’ main teaching? The most central, repetitive, insistent, and prevalent teaching of Jesus in the Gospels, by far, was about… THE KINGDOM OF GOD!

By Sebastien Richard, Author and Bible teacher, Thriving on Purpose Ministries: https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/ Our earthly dominion mandate Today, we are beginning an important journey together. We believe this journey will: Open your mind Open your eyes Strengthen your faith Boost your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

We Believe In Creation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Civil rights come from the Bible’s creation account where God creates people in the image of God. If you don’t believe in the image of God, where do human rights come from?

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 17, 2012

The first words of the Lord's prayer emphasize our need for a relationship with God and how special that relationship is.

A 4-year-old boy was asked to give the meal blessing before dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and all his aunts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 2 in a series on the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father Luke 11:1-2a Intro. – God’s supreme purpose for prayer, the purpose beyond all other purposes, is to glorify Himself. Although nothing benefits a believer more than prayer, the purpose in praying must first of all be for the sake of God, not self. Prayer is, above all, an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Recovered Our Lost Unity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008

The unity with God that humanity had in the Garden is restored by Christ on the Cross

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 11, 2008 Date Preached: June 15, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey Thru Hebrews Sermon Title: Jesus Recovered Our Lost Unity! Sermon Text: Hebrews 2:10-13 10 For it was fitting, in bringing many sons to glory, that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Redempton...no Afterthought With God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 6, 2003

Man’s sin and it dreadful consequence did not catch God by surprise. When God created Adam, He knew that Adam would sin and that to redeem mankind would necessitate the death of His own dear Son.

OUR REDEMPTION…NO AFTERTHOUGHT WITH GOD "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Capital Distinction

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 4, 2014

Every time God brings His people together is to make them to become what they have not become before. Every time God calls, He called for a Purpose, the first time God called He said, come let us make man in our image. That was the first time God called a meeting.

God is in the process of making people, So He called another meeting and He said it is not good for man to be alone, He said again let us make a help meet for him. So Every time God calls a meeting, it is to make life comfortable for man. . That is why I am persuaded today that God called you to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sir, We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

This message looks at the ways people can see Jesus in us today

PALM SUNDAY 2023 JOHN 12:17–21 NOW THE CROWD THAT WAS WITH HIM WHEN HE CALLED LAZARUS FROM THE TOMB AND RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD CONTINUED TO SPREAD THE WORD. 18 MANY PEOPLE, BECAUSE THEY HAD HEARD THAT HE HAD PERFORMED THIS SIGN, WENT OUT TO MEET HIM. 19 SO THE PHARISEES SAID TO ONE ANOTHER, “SEE, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2010

We have an intimate connection to God when we pray "Our Father."

Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Our Father in Heaven” Introduction There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church