Sermons on Likeness:

Living With Child-Like Purpose

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001

In becoming like little children, we can live with a purpose that will endure.

Live With a Child-like Purpose Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we discovered Jesus confronting his disciples about their approach to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It seems they were developing a worldly approach, which creeps into our thinking dressed as religion. They thought, you might recall, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Voted Least Likely To Succeed Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001

Our Future is determined by the greatness of our prayers and the One who answers them.

Intro Intro Johnny Cash is often known simply as “The Man in Black.” His deep voice and craggy face are well suited for tough-guy songs like “Folsom Prison Blues” and “I Walk the Line.” But there is a song he did a number of years ago that doesn’t fit that mold at all. Oh, it starts out that way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sing Like You Are Supposed To

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We sing to the Lord!

SING LIKE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO Ephesians 5:19 S: Music Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE SING TO THE LORD! ?: How? KW: Expressions TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, and specifically Ephesians 5:19, three expressions of how we sing to the Lord. The ____ expression of how we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Your Father

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Let’s take one more look at the subject of love. And in doing that, there are 3 things I want you to see: 1. The Magnificence of God’s Love. 2. The Mediocrity of Man’s Love. 3. The Maturity of Christian Love.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I’m convinced that if there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into practice, it is love. In fact, so important is love that Jesus devoted a whole section of the Sermon on the Mount to it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Like Paul For The Church

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001

Paul gives us a strong example of how to pray for the church.

Praying Like Paul For The Church Colossians 1:9-11 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Now Act Like It! Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Having spelled out the benefits of salvation, Peter calls on the Church to act like the special people they are.

Now Act like It! Text: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 Introduction The Owner’s Manual of my car gives special instructions for the type of fuel & oil and how to operate my vehicle Now I can operate my car without following the guidelines in the owners manual but I do so at my own peril. The Bible is the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will The After Life Be Like?

Contributed by Eddie Perry on Feb 2, 2002

An outline of what the bible says about heaven.

WHAT WILL THE AFTER LIFE BE LIKE? I. A Place of Purity A. Nature pure Rev 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. Rev 22:1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002

This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-35, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Place Like Home!

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

A good homecoming sermon to illustrate the point that their truly is no place like home as seen through the eyes of the prodigal son in Luke chapter fifteen.

Today we celebrate homecoming. For many of you it is a coming home. I am happy and ecstatic that I have the opportunity today to share with you a little from my heart. I want to share with you what I feel homecoming is really about. So my title for today’s sermon is, “There’s no place like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

"Thinking Like Jesus Does”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Kingdom Of God Like?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus taught.

How many of you like mustard on your sandwich? How many of you like it on a grilled cheese sandwich? Mustard is one of those things that you either like or you don’t. Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is God Really Like? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

Like the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son, God regrets your rebellion but loves you so much he will let you walk out of fellowship with him. But He is also a God who runs to you when you return and restores you when you repent.

What is God Really Like? Luke 15:11-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?” There is something worse than being an atheist - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Being Victorious Like Nehemiah

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 24, 2000

A sermon that looks at some of the things that pave the way to the victory Nehemiah experiences.

Victory - This morning on the overhead screen you can see the New Zealand Athlete of the century winning a victory in a running race. Victory is something that is greatly sought after in so many fields of human endevour. Recently the American Political machinery has almost ground to a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is Like Going To School

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 16, 2004

Life is like going to school. 1- We go to school to learn. 2- We have many teachers. 3- We hope to graduate.

INTRO.- You are slow to learn. Some of us are slow learners, but learn we must. Life is a learning process. School is a matter of learning. ILL.- Pete walked up to his teacher’s desk, holding a report card with a big red F. He said, "If I were you I would change this while you still can." ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Like A Baseball Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2004

1- We’re on a team, so be a team player. 2- We have a coach, so listen to him. 3- We may get hurt, so what? Play anyway.

INTRO.- Everyone should have a goal in life. Goals give motivation to our lives whether it’s the game of baseball or the Christian life. ILL.- A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat: "I’m the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ