Sermons on Like A Thief:

Praying Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 8, 2005

Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me...

Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me and like Jeff in the drama I never thought God would really answer it. I was even instructed to repeat this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being Christ-Like Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is a sermon focusing in the purpose driven life.

This morning, as we enjoy the beauty of God’s creation, we will continue our journey toward a life of purpose by examining another of God’s purposes for our lives. And that purpose is: that we were created to become like Christ. Over the next two Sunday services I want to linger here with this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by David Bubb on Apr 11, 2005

This message gives us the job discription of every born again believer

Subject: How To Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: I John 4:10-17 There are many things that I do not think that we comprehend when we read the Bible. In verse 12 it says that no one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, then God dwells in us, and people can get a glimpse of God through ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-17

Denomination: Holiness

He Is Not Like Us.

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

God is not like us, He made us in His image, but we have left His goodness and tried to find our own way.

WE ARE LIKE HIM, BUT HE IS NOT LIKE US! “These things you have done, and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether like you; but I will reprove you, and set them in order before your eyes.” Psalm 50:21 Introduction: God created man in His image. We are His image bearers. We are like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like Mom

Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 26, 2005

A Sermon that shows God’s charcter in a Godly mother.

Just Like Mom! Text: Isaiah 66:10-14 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: 11 That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Job: With Friends Like These Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

Well meaning friends desire to help those who are hurting. In their sincerity, they may actually hinder rather than help.

With Friends like These Job 4-8 Four Different Friends: 1. Eliphaz – became proud as he spoke of his supposed insight to Job’s situation… 4:12-16 He made three incorrect assumptions of Job’s situation: a. Innocent people never suffer. b. Those who are suffering are being punished for their past ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Is Like...

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 23, 2005

Signs of the kingdom are found in some moments of life that seem to be the most insignificant.

The Kingdom of God is Like… Matthew 13:31-32 July 24, 2005 Toni and I like to get away for a couple of days every once in a while, just to get reacquainted with each other. It often happens over our anniversary in the middle of July. We like to go to Chicago to do all the tourist stuff: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 31, 2005

Heaven is a place of 1. Inconceivable blessing. 2. Growth 3. Fellowship 4. There is only one way to heaven.

It was only a nickel, but the owner was able to retire on it. It is one of only five nickels like it, and Ed Lee of Merrimack, New Hampshire, sold the nickel for $4.15 million dollars. It is the second-highest price ever reported paid for a rare coin. Speaking for the coin dealership which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by W F on Aug 5, 2005

A look at some of the benefits Believers will enjoy in the next life and how these effect the way we live today.

What is Heaven Like? “When I get to heaven, I shall see three wonders there: The first wonder will be to see many people there whom I did not expect to see; The second wonder will be to miss many people whom I did expect to see; the third and greatest of all will be to find myself there” (John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: *other

Conformed Into His Likeness

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 13, 2003

To be molded into Christlikeness

Conformed into His Likeness Romans 8:29 Purpose Statement: We are called to be coformed to Christlikeness. “In Discipleship Journal, Carole Mayhall tells of a woman who went to a diet center to lose weight. The director took her to a full length mirror. On it he outlined a figure and told ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

Racing To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

We are commanded to follow in the footsteps of the LORD Jesus and that the Christian life is similar to a race which we are running.

“RACING TO BE LIKE JESUS” 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 1. The Motive of the Race is to win the PRIZE which is to be like Jesus. (v. 24) Galatians 2:2; 5:7; Philippians 2:16; 3:14; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Hebrews 12:2; James 1:12; Psalm 19:5; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Jeremiah 12:5; John 6:27; Acts 20:24; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 3, 2005

If we are going to be like Jesus, there are some things we need to work on in life.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Do you remember the commercials that used to air about Michael Jordan, “Be like Mike.” • When Jordan was in his prime, lots of people wanted to be like Mike. • I remember when I was a kid; I wanted to pitch like Tom Seaver who was a pitcher with the NY Mets who later went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like A Mom Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

The qualities that make a godly mother are also the qualities of godly leaders.

Just Like A Mom 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Moms, this day is for you! We salute you. We honor you. We want every one of you to know that we appreciate you. I trust your husband and children are making this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses Are Like Noses

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006

Excuses are like noses, everybody has one....

Excuses Are Like Noses Exodus 4:1-13 01/22/06 Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if excuses for church related things were used elsewhere, such as at a ball game? Fortunately, someone came up with such a list, a list of church excuses but they are related to a ball game. 1) Every time ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 23, 2006

The sermon encourages us to be good neighbors:Being there for those at Risk, Beware of how you build community, and Daring to Care about Personal Relationships.

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR February 19, 2006 Jay Davis Robison LEVITICUS 19:13-18 Good neighbors a gift guess 1st one I remember was Mr. Kelly Seemed to me to be nicest guy in world We even named him Mr. Greenjeans after neighbor on Capt Kangaroo Were those who when Micki and I first moved into 1st ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13-18

Denomination: Baptist