Sermons on In Our Image:

Narnia: Not A Tame Lion Series

Contributed by Jack Starr on Jan 8, 2006

God uses reality to shatter our false images of him in order for us to embrace his more amazing truth.

Not A Tame Lion Sermon - 1/8/06 Colossians 1:15-20 Opening My wife has become an addict of home improvement programs and It’s Sunday night. That means that in my home we will be watching a show called Extreme Makeover: Home Edition I actually like it a lot, except when she looks over at me ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Honor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

Encourages honoring God through kingdom building, living a godly life, and heeding His call to follow Him, guided by His Word.

Greetings, beloved congregation. It's a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, united in spirit and purpose as we seek His wisdom and guidance. We are here to honor God, to build His kingdom, and to heed His call. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the renewing of our ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26, Matthew 4:19

Topics: God's Honor, Our Honor

The Greatest Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jan 24, 2012

God created man on the last day of creation with his image. Although we have distorted the image of God, it can be restored through faith in Jesus Christ.

“I want to be pretty.” This is the title of a popular tv program that was airing when we lived in Poland. It was a reality tv show in which in every episode you follow the changes of two women who are the heroes of the program. Each of these women work with a team of specialists for six ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving Others -- And Letting Them Know It Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006

Introductory sermon for a series on loving relationships. By virtue of Creation, we all bear the image of God. To truly love others, we need to see that image.

How many of you know who Steven Curtis Chapman is? Steven Curtis Chapman is a contemporary Christian musician. He’s been around for quite a few years, now, and recently released a CD with songs all centred around love. I want to quite the lyrics from the title song of that CD: We’ve got CDs, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-48

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Adversity?

Contributed by John White on Aug 6, 2018

Exploring possible reasons God may allow adversities to come into our lives

Why Adversity? I Peter 4:12-16 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

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

The Original Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

The Trinity is the Original Community and we need to discover that as people made in God’s image, community is of vital importance.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: The Original Community Genesis 1 and 2 14 September 2003 SUBJECT: The Trinity: The Original Community RESPONSE: Discover that as people made in God’s image community is of vital importance. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Whole Heart Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Jan 16, 2017

How much of our heart do we have to give to God?

OUR WHOLE HEART PT 3 (OUR NEIGHBOR AS OURSELF) MATT 22 VS 34-40 Matthew 22:34-40 (NKJV) 34 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 "Teacher, which is the great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: *other

"Old Clothes, New Clothes"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2012

A sermon about growing into the image of God.

“Old Clothes, New Clothes” Colossians 3:8-17 Researchers at the University of California, San Diego recently came out with a study showing that, supposedly, people and their dogs often look alike. In the study, a panel of judges was able to match 16 out of 25 pure bread dogs with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-17

Denomination: United Methodist

We Are The Trinity

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

three persons and us

WE ARE THE TRINITY Genesis 1:27 Gracious God, bless now the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts. Breathe your Spirit into us and grant that we may hear, and in hearing, be led in the way you want us to go. Amen. Today is Trinity Sunday, the only Sunday in the entire Christian ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Episcopal

Why Humans Still Matter In An Ai World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 1, 2025

Humans still matter in an AI world because only we bear God’s image—capable of love, wisdom, and purpose that no machine can ever replicate.

Introduction Brothers and sisters, we are living in an extraordinary time. Machines can now think, speak, and even create. Artificial Intelligence — or AI — can write stories, diagnose diseases, drive cars, and translate languages. Some even wonder: Will AI replace us? Do humans still matter? But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Been Conformed

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 27, 2021

The body of Christ is to be conformed to the image of Christ

God loves us so much and his desire is for us to be conformed to the image of his Son Jesus Christ. The love that he as for his Son is beyond comparison and we are loved by God the same way that he loves his Son - John 15:9. We were created in the image of God - Genesis 1: 26 - 27. In the process ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transferring Ownership Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2017

We owe the One who owns us.

Many years ago, when Ronald Reagan was President, a little boy wanted $50 very badly and prayed for a whole week. When nothing happened he decided to write God a letter. When the Post Office received the letter addressed to God they forwarded it to the White House. President Reagan was both ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Religion That Looks Good Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the problems that come with living your life to impress others.

A LIFE GOAL: Live your life so that people will say good things at your funeral. - The Pharisees were doing things for an audience of people. - Key phrase is v. 5a – “done for men to see” - Three examples: a. Phylacteries and tassels. - These were things talked about in OT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment Two Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 13, 2009

Worship God with a right heart

The graven images Exodus 20:1-6 “And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist