Sermons on Like Our God:

Giving Makes Me More Like God Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 20, 2008

This is the 6th message in the stewardship series, this is the second one on Tithing. I use Rick Warrens 5 Purposes to connect our members to how their offerings serve God and our ministry.

In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2008 Lent II Redeemer Text: I Timothy 6:18-19 TLB “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 6th in the series: “What Good is my Giving?” On Wednesday evening at our Mid Week Lenten service I shared this illustration. When you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Lutheran

No Place Like Home

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 9, 2022

We would sooner give up everything of human worth, even earthly joy, physical health and wholeness, than lose that gift. For this is our true home: in Zion, with God, and in his house. This is always home for God’s people: to be with Him!

There’s no place like home. You realize that when you’ve been away for a while: maybe on vacation, a business trip, or in the hospital. Home is a refuge. For when we’re at home, we’re surrounded by the familiar. Home is security and comfort. There’s no place like it. But how do we know when we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:4-6, Jeremiah 25:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choosing Our King

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 1, 2012

Our nation is destined for the elections to be held in two days. God chose the next king of Israel even though they had rejected Him. Today the fate of our nation to remain standing or be almost ruined like Israel, depends upon our choice. Will we make a

Opening illustration: An Oriental king once summoned into his presence his three sons and set before them three sealed urns - one of gold, the other of amber, and the third of clay. The king bade his eldest son to choose among these three urns that which appeared to him to contain the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like A Mountain

Contributed by Marvin Minton on Aug 7, 2007

Trust in God provides many benefits: safety and security, endurance, protection from evil, blessings, and peace.

Like a Mountain Psalm 125:1-5 This psalm is the sixth in the group of fifteen songs of degrees or ascent. Jerusalem is on the mind of the pilgrims as they make their arduous journey to the Holy City for the annual festivals. Jerusalem, build on Mount Zion, has a special place in the hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Became Just Like Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores the profound mystery of the incarnation, emphasizing how Jesus shared our human experiences to guide us towards righteous living.

Welcome, dear family in faith, to this gathering of hearts and minds under the divine umbrella of His word. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. We are here to engage with the Word, to allow it to shape us, mold us, and guide ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Topics: Savior, Like Us

Learn To Forgive Like Joseph

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001

By the grace of God Christians can learn to forgive others as Joseph forgave his brothers.

“Do we have to forgive Timothy McVeigh?” That question was discussed on the John Erling show on 740 AM, KRMG. A wide range of answers were given to that question. Some said, “No.” Others said, “Yes.” The host said he didn’t want to forgive him. There was a caller who said that since Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

What Wealth Looks Like Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

Paul’s Description of True Riches

· This morning we considered the first of Paul’s request in Ephesians 3:14-21 1) Intense prayer seen in his posture 2) Based upon the fact of our relationship with God as His children 3) Packed with potential due to the nature of the one prayed to: RICHES of His glory. Paul prays #1 for STRENGTH. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-21

Just Like That

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 3, 2025

God can turn years of stagnation into moments of transformation: suddenly, instantly, and miraculously, just like that!

JUST LIKE THAT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 Key Verse: “And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.” (Acts 3:7) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Mark 10:46-52; John 5:8-9; Psalm 126:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Gracefully: Grace Is Like That Series

Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 15, 2007

This sermon seeks to help us visualize some important truths about Grace. I used it as a "Grace 101" type of message.

NOTE: I preached this sermon for the first time a few years ago. I have tried to track down A SOURCE (even if it wasn’t’ the original source) for the illustrations used "BIG IDEA": Passages like Ephesians 2 and Luke 14 remind us that God freely and continually gives His Saving Grace to anyone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Like You Mean It

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 2, 2008

God has a plan for you to know exactly who you can be in Christ.

February 3, 2008 Evening Worship Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Subject: The Fullness of Christ Title: Living Like You Mean It When our girls were little and played softball I used to help with their teams a little. I never wanted to be one of those coaches who insisted that their kid pitch or play an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Made To Be More Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 6, 2003

Part 4 of this series looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message shows us that we were made to be more like Jesus.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 4 (Made to be More Like Jesus) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Welcome to week number four of the 40 Days of Purpose! For those of you just joining us we have come to the conclusion that a life without a purpose is no life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29, Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Through Days Like These

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 6, 2006

Exposition of Zech. 14

Getting Ready for Days Like These Zech. 14 You need to be prepared for days like these. Paul write to Timothy in : 2 Timothy 3:1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: The NKJV has a note by that word perilous= times of stress. That sound familiar, doesn’t it? Jesus spoke ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like An Inukshuk Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 20, 2010

This is the intro to my summer series on the "Kingdom of Heaven is Like. . ." We are using the Inukshuk as the frame work for the series so this intro sets it up

You see them everywhere now, along the road, in people’s gardens, as jewellery, they are everywhere. Correct me if I’m wrong but most of us never knew what an inukshuk was before the Canadian Heritage commercials. But now most of us know at least “now the people will know we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Acting Like The Older Brother

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Nov 6, 2007

Sure you would go to the Prodigal’s party. Sure after he slept around, left his wife, spent all the money, you would accept him back completely. Or would you really?

ACTING LIKE THE BROTHER THEME: IT IS DIFFICULT TO CELEBRATE WITH THE PRODIGAL. TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 Timothy Johns was the typically successful sales man in the community. He had great people skills and a super personality. He worked for the local insurance agency for the last 20 years. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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