Sermons on Likeness Of Christ:

A Peculiar People: Distinctiveness That Reflects Christ

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 26, 2026

Scripture describes a peculiar people, not withdrawn but faithful, following the Lamb, recognizable by reflecting Christ’s character, carrying truth that always walks alongside mercy together.

There are moments in the life of the church when the conversation feels heavier than usual. Not louder. Not angrier. Just heavier. You hear it in the way we talk about the times we’re living in. In phrases that surface again and again: “Things are accelerating.” “Prophecy is lining up.” “We’re ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5, Matthew 5:13-16, Mark 2:27, Philippians 2:5-8, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Face To Face With Christ My Savior

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 4, 2008

Certainties about the reward of Christ for believers who follow Him

15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness. There is a pop-theology idea floating around these days that teaches Christians can, and should enjoy prosperity in health, wealth and every other area of life. It seems to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Identity - Who I Am In Christ

Contributed by Robert Danz on Jan 20, 2006

Setting the foundation of who we are in Christ verses how the world wants us to find identity.

What is identity? Webster’s says: the distinguishing character or personality of an individual – the source of who we are. Identity is a major part of our society. We strive for it, but we really don’t have a clue of what it is or where to find it. What worldly things do we look for identity in? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ's Love 1) Then 2) Now

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 3, 2010

Has Christ's love changed over the last 2,000 years? The answer might surprise you.

A couple of weeks ago the Journal ran a few pictures of the city of Edmonton from the early 1900’s. As you can imagine, streets that are now paved and clogged with cars were still dirt back then and navigated by horse and carriage and the odd automobile. I enjoy looking at “then and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Staying Connected To The Vine Jesus Christ

Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 14, 2009

Midweek of Easter 5B. Preached 5/14/2009 for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Friendship Home Communion Service, Friendship Home Chapel, Audubon Iowa.

For those of you who either were involved in farming at some point in your life, or enjoy gardening, then the analogy Jesus uses in our Gospel reading for this morning is one that you can really identify with. In it, we have Jesus describing our relationship with Him as that of a branch to a vine. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, John 15:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Carrying The Aroma Of Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

Describes the way we are to impact our community. Expanded outline.

CARRYING THE AROMA OF CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 In verses 12 & 13 of this passage, we find Paul a little down. He’s a little tired. His spirit has been troubled because of having to miss friends and people he cares about. But notice the change in his tone when he gets to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spring Forward - Living Intentionally For Christ

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 9, 2012

We have the promise of eternal life while we live intentionally for God today.

March 11, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Subject: Looking to Eternity Title: Spring Forward – Living the Intentional Christian Life We had a great night with our youth on Thursday evening. It was so good that I really felt the Lord telling me that I needed to continue with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did Jesus Christ Die? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Few shoes are as iconic as Disney’s glass slipper. If you remember, Prince Charming is looking for the mysterious princess and Cinderella’s glass slipper leads him finally to her. For centuries people have read the ancient words of Isaiah 53 and wondered who wears “the glass slipper”?

William Holman Hunt worked on one painting for four years (media note: show Hunt’s photo on screens). On the roof of a house during an extended stay in Jerusalem, Hunt painted Jesus as a young man, working as a carpenter. In the painting, Jesus rises up to stretch, after sawing wood, with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:12

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity & Christ: The Promise Of Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Brothers and sisters of the promise found in Jesus Christ, I greet you warmly. May the grace and peace of Jesus Christ be found among you always. These are trying times. Times are changing.

Brothers and sisters of the promise found in Jesus Christ, I greet you warmly. May the grace and peace of Jesus Christ be found among you always. These are trying times. Times are changing. But God does not change. His truth remains foundational, nothing changes it. God is good. He is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Judgement Seat Of Christ (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 19, 2005

Part 2 in my prophcey series entitled the judgement seat of Christ. Each Christian will stand before God to give an account for there lives either good or bad, I explain the difference and show the 5 crowns we can recieve in Heaven.

Title: The Judgement Seat Of Christ Text: I Cor 3:9-15; II Cor 5:10 and Rom 14:10 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - The Bible teaches that one day all believers will stand and give an account at the Judgement Seat Of Christ. What is the Judgement Seat Of Christ? - It’ the event immediately ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Coming Of Christ And The Last Battle Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 17, 2002

At the second coming: 1. Christ will return with great power. 2. Christ will return with great glory. 3. Christ will return with great people.

Ray Bakke tells a story which happened during World War II: “I knew an old Glasgow professor named MacDonald who, along with a Scottish chaplain, had bailed out of an airplane behind German lines. They were put in a prison camp. A high wire fence separated the Americans from the British, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Methodist

Enjoying Your Spiritual Privilege In Christ Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Third in a series on Ephesians

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Privilege in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3:1-21   Some of you here know that I am a writer. And, some of you know that I write with Josh McDowell. Others know that, because of one or both of those things, I’ve had the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grinch Who Tried To Steal Christ

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

5 signs that will enable you to identify the grinches in your life

Dec. 17, 2000 Matthew 2:1-18 “The Grinch who tried to steal Christ” INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become the most popular Christmas movie of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Utilize Christ's Principles Of Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2001

Guidelines for a growing church that knows how to put mission back in the great commission

How To Utilize Christ’s Principles for Missions Quote: The greatest sin that most Christians make is the sin of omission. Here are some time tested guidelines for helping us avoiding the sin of omitting the great commission in our service to the Lord Jesus. Illustration:It is easy to determine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward Thinking: Living For Christ's Return

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Oct 16, 2006

How can we be people who effectively live for Christ’s return?

This evening, I want to look in the Gospel of Matthew, starting in chapter 24 in verse 36. Tonight, I want us to spend some time contemplating the return of Christ. More specific than that, I want to use our passage in Matthew to help us to be people who live for the return of Christ. So, if ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan