Sermons on Likeness:

"We Shall Be Like Him..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 10, 2004

God doesn’t call us to be successful, He calls us to be faithful. We are called to pattern our lives after Him. We need to take inventory of three important areas of our Christian walk. Let’s examine them together!

Introduction It would do us all good to stop and take inventory of our Christian walk. God hasn’t called us to be successful but faithful! In what areas you ask, there are three, let’s examine them together! Main Division I. In Our Love (3:1-2) II. In Our Lives (3:3-11) III. In Our Loyalty ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Don't Happen Like You Expect

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An look at how to respond when things aren’t going the way you think they should.

WHEN THINGS DON’T HAPPEN LIKE YOU EXPECT - 2 Chronicles 32:1-8 Verse 1 says, Sennacherib, king of Assyria came and entered Judah. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t want anyone invading my country. I wouldn’t want people coming in and stomping all over the place, destroying my cities and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life Like Habakkuk (Sermon From 12-27-09) Series

Contributed by Willie Hoffmann on Jun 22, 2010

life of Habakkuk

Have you ever asked yourself the question; Why doesn’t God seem fair? It’s a fair question, I mean we hear things on the news like a drunk driver kills a family of four coming home from a Christmas eve service. Or how a woman can jump from bed to bed and have abortion after abortion ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Friendships By Allowing Christ-Like Character Qualities To Flow

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 23, 2012

84 Christlike Character Qualities that enable us to develop godly friendships.

Developing Friendships By Allowing Christ-like Character Qualities to Flow Through You "Have this attitude in you which was also in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 2:5) 1. Be Accountable without getting hung up on doing things right and forgetting to do right things 2. Be Alert, but do not be quick to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Forgiveness Is Not Like Our Forgiveness-That's A Good Thing!

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 11, 2011

A sermon preached 9/11/2011 for a joint service of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish that speaks of the topic of forgiveness.

Our Gospel reading has quite a parable to it. One that has a lesson that seems so simple and practical, yet, when the rubber meets the road, we find out it’s not so easy. It even seems as if Peter doesn’t quite get it at first. And on this day, 10 years after the terrorist attacks in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking Like Jesus Walked 2 – The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

Rembrandt’s depictions of Jesus were even more controversial in the 17 century. His familiarity with the Jewish community in his native Netherlands moved him to paint Jesus with a Jewish appearance. People were shocked! Jesus looking Jewish?

WALKING LIKE JESUS WALKED 2 – THE REAL JESUS Text: Luke 19:28-44 Introduction 1. Have you heard of the controversial exhibit at the Detroit Institute of art? 2. It is the Rembrandt and the Face of Christ exhibit. 3. Rembrandt’s depictions of Jesus were even more controversial in the 17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Be A Moron (Like Me) And Miss The Banquet!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011

A first-person narrative on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

Your pastor thought of giving me a name like Marsha or Morgan but it’s better that you just remember me as “moron” for that is what Jesus called me and that is what I am. Because of my short-sightedness and sloppy preparation I wound up missing a scrumptious wedding banquet. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

“all Men Are Like Grass.” Cry It Out!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 1, 2011

In the midst of withering in this life God gives us permanence in the Word made flesh.

December 4, 2011 Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All men are like grass, and all their loveliness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8, Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

U Can Build God A House Like Solomon Did

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 29, 2010

Draw a line in the sand, and know this you can build God a house with anything if you’re not ashame

2 Chronicles 2 1 - 6 Solomon was determined to build a house for the name of the Lord; he made a choice and it was hot like that tornado fire the world witnessed during the month of August 2010. Man has chosen to work the same way twice but not with his eyes. It’s time to get over - ourselves; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do I Really Want To Become More Like Jesus?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 1, 2010

This is a tough question! Do I want to become more like Jesus, or do I want God to help me become more the person that I selfishly want to be?

Was Jesus a nice, polite, mild-mannered, good-natured young man who kept himself to himself? Was Jesus middle-of-the-road, all things to all people, politically correct, and softly spoken? Was Jesus the most inoffensive man you could ever wish to meet? I wonder what kind of gentle, meek and mild ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Just Like Dad, Conduits Of The Power Of God, Part 5 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

We are just like our heavenly father who pours his life and power through us. We rule earth as he rules heaven.

Just like dad! Conduits of the power of God Part 5 Review… 1. More battle are lost by lack of prayer, than by anything else. Prayer is a spiritual exercise Prayer is an art to be learned Opening… 1. The best compliment you can give me is the tell me my children are just like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:21

Denomination: Mennonite

"Are You Acting Like A Fool? Ecc. Pt 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2008

Solomon tells us in chapter 10 of his journal that we need to be wise and not a fool like many he has observed throughout his life.

“Are you acting like a fool?” Ecc. - Pt. 11 Opening Illustration: Some people say and do foolish things for example: Here are some twisted facts from various media sources (not true but reported as true): The following information is from the website legendsofamerica.com. On average, 100 people ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'll Go, But I Won't Like It! Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008

3rd in a series on Jonah.

Jonah: God’s Runaway I’ll go but I won’t like it Jonah 3:1-4:4 A young high school football player realized his size and ability would restrict his chances of playing, so he decided to try out as a punter. His team happened to be one that punted the football a bunch, so he figured he’d get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Faithful God, Calling Back A Gomer-Like People Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 20, 2011

God is faithful and desires our faithfulness. Whether this requires reconciliation or not, God passionately pursues us, and we need to do the same for Him, as well!

Texts from Hosea 1-3, Main Text: Hosea 1:1-11 1 The word of the LORD that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the LORD began to speak by Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - The Line Of Adam Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

I remember the first time I heard a sermon on this chapter, and I was wondering, how are we going to stay awake through this one?

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - The Line of Adam” (Genesis 5:1-32) I remember the first time I heard a sermon on this chapter, and I was wondering, how are we going to stay awake through this one? I had glossed over it a few times and really didn’t think it served any purpose except ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32