Sermons on In The Image Of Its Creator:

Resistance To Commitment

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 27, 2001

Have you ever echoed the words, "I can’t do it!" My mother answered those words, with "Can’t never could!" This sermon deals with why we as Christian sometimes resist commitment in our lives.

Resistance to Commitment Resistance by it’s very definition means to withstand or fight against.. so the question I have is, How hard is it for you to resist? For me sometimes, it’s almost impossible! Here’s what I mean. You’ve already had two pieces of cake, there is only one piece left. You ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:8, Exodus 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Wonderful Life Because It's A Wonderful Christmas

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 22, 2022

What would it be like if like in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, Satan had been able to stop the birth of Jesus or end His life before adulthood?

It’s a Wonderful Life Because It’s a Wonderful Christmas! In 1946, the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life came out and quickly became an American Christmas film classic. The movie was based on a short story by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1843, called The Greatest Gift. In the movie, George Bailey (played ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Methodist

First Sunday Of Lent, Year C--Assume The Power, The Devil Told Him

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 7, 2025

An image or fantasy is presented to me...

Satan tries to drive a wedge between Jesus and his Father. “If you are the Son of God,” Satan begins two his temptations. Same with us, with baptism, “If you are a child of God.” Doubting baptismal identity. Lent is a time of self-appraisal and accountability. When we remember and reflect on our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

God's Adopted Family #2 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

We Bare His image

God’s Adopted Family. 2 We Bare His image. Reading Galatians 3:23-4:7 The thing that separates us from God, is sin. It is a simple fact, that nothing that this tainted with sin is able to approach the Holy "I AM THAT I AM." So when Jesus paid the price for our sins upon the cross, He made the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's About God's Truth, Not Our Own PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's truth found in the Bible, emphasizing its role in providing spiritual freedom and guiding faithful living.

Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to our gathering today. It is a joy, a privilege, and an honor to be here with you, standing on the sacred ground of our shared faith. Together, we are a mosaic of God's children, each of us a unique piece, yet all of us connected by the mortar of His ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Topics: God's Truth, Foundation, Life

Getting Into The Weeds Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 18, 2010

Why does evil exist in the world and what are we to do about it? Jesus tells a good story and has some sober advice as we look at ourselves - are we weeds or wheat?

Today we are going to talk about three parables that give us an idea of the effect of the gospel in the world. Last time we looked at the parable of the sower, which describes how the individual is or is not open to the gospel. Now we turn outward to look at how the gospel spreads. First century ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Is Great Enough To Sanctify (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 6, 2014

There is a negative aspect of holiness/sanctification – putting off. There is a positive aspect of sanctification – putting on.

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Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Holiness

How Majestic Is His Name Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

Our worth as human beings lies not in ourselves but in our majestic creator God.

I’m writing school reports at the moment. It’s something I hate doing. We have a system where you’re expected to write 50-100 words per student so that in the end over all your reports you’ve written tens of thousands of words most of which begin or end with “Johhny needs to be more focused in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Empires In Collision: Christ And Caesar

Contributed by Michael Bird on May 11, 2003

This sermon sets out to examine Mk 12:13-17 not in terms on Church-State relationships but rather by illucidating its socio-religious context and its application for God’s image bearers today.

EMPIRES IN COLLISION: CHRIST AND CAESAR Mark 12:13-17 13 And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. 14 And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone’s opinion. For you are not swayed by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Alive

Contributed by David E. Watters on May 10, 2012

The focus is once again all on God. Heart change can only come from the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives. One of the images in the Bible to describe this change is the image of re-birth – the old dies and something completely new is born in its pla

Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 1 You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3 All of us once lived among them in the passions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Who Am I Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

Who are we as Christians?

Topical March 22nd, 2009 Who Am I? A wise man once told me: there are two kinds of people in this world; the people who liked high school and the people who hated it, and generally the people who hated it did so because of the people who liked it. This statement resonated with my life because I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: *other

It's Off To Work I Go - I Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Work is a significant part of our lives. If I am to see my work the way God wants me to see it, how will I view it? As we nurture a biblical view of work we are not only more successful but also happier.

It’s Off to Work I Go (I) 2Thes. 3:6-15 1-05-03 The holidays are coming to a conclusion. Some people are glad. They are looking forward to letting their children go back to school. Some are sad. They are not looking forward to going back to work. The reality is that almost everyone here will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Entering The Dark Night Of The Soul - And Its Exit

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 5, 2000

The psalmist was downcast in spirit and gave voice to Dejection but after an outpouring of grief it gave way to Reflection on God’s gracious provision, which led him to Restoration in hope in God.

ENTERING THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL - AND ITS EXIT Do you ever feel "in the dumps?" This happens when the "feel good factor" has worn thin. There could be any number of causes that bring this on. "If people don’t feel good, they’re discouraged and discontented. Yes, feelings are important. If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If We Ever Needed Love, It's Now

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 20, 2001

If we ever needed love, If we ever needed hope, If we ever needed Jesus, it’s now.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (Immediately preceding the message the Church Choir sang “If We Ever Needed” by Amy Susan Foster & Jeff Lippencott, arranged by Lori Goss. Pub. by Prism Music. Copyright: Centergy Music & Jeff Lippencott Music) “If we ever needed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It's My Life And My Body!"

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2002

Christians have been caught up in an attitude of don’t tell me what to do. What does the Word of God say about that view.

Quite often, we hear individuals espousing libertarian philosophies of unbridled personal freedom. The pro-abortionists cry out that a woman has a right to her own body and that no one should interfere with what she does to her body, with little regard to the rights of the unborn child and its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist