Sermons on Made In Human Likeness:

Serve Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2013

In the account of the expression of Christ’s love, the washing of the disciples’ feet, we see 1) Service Stated (John 13:1), 2) Service Spurned (John 13:2), 3) Service Shown (John 13:3–11), and 4) Service Shared (John 13:12-17).

If there is one reaction that people are having to the recent Roman Catholic pope it is his history and focus on service. Many questions are arising on his Maundy Thursday washing of feet. Some are welcoming the efforts with a sense of new found enthusiasm. Others see the new pope as abandoning the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Other

Faith Like A Child

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Oct 6, 2015

Childlikeness is an essential element in the Christian life...

Childlikeness is an essential element in the Christian life...Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. (Psa.131:2) • Children are teachable A teachable spirit is a humble spirit; a willingness to learn; able to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Is Like A Garden

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

Church is a Growing Place

When this building was first constructed, it was called Garden Methodist Church. The name was changed to First United Methodist Church when Garden Church and Redeemer Church merged in 1975. But on this day, when we dedicate our memorial walkway, I want to look back a bit and then look forward. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Peace Like A River

Contributed by Mathew Philip on May 4, 2020

God sends peace like a river in the middle of chaos and confusion

"Though the waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake, there is a river" (Psalm 46:3). Psalm 46 is said to be the favorite Psalm of Martin Luther, the great reformer of the 15th century. This psalm inspired him to write the well known hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:12

Denomination: Other

Think Like A Farmer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 1, 2019

5 Things farmer’s don’t forget.

Think Like A Farmer. (5 Things farmer’s don’t forget). 2 Corinthians 9:6-10NASB This morning, I want you to think like a farmer. 1. The first thing you’ll learn about farming is you’ll never see a farmer who refuses to plant seeds, sitting around expecting a harvest. About this farmer: This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suddenly Like A Thief Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 8, 2020

If we can’t show the fruits of God’s investment at the end of our lives, just what good have we done ourselves, our God or our neighbor?

Thirty-third Sunday in Course 2020 “Suddenly, Like a Thief in the Night” Most of us have probably noticed over the last two or three decades that TV comedies, and even some dramas, most often have a brilliant and comely female lead and a bumbling, even stupid male co-star. That’s not a new idea. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, Proverbs 31:10-31, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

"Some Like It Hot!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

The Body of Christ has found itself crying out for an awakening, shaken, for Revival, but in order to experience Revival we must dismiss that it only comes as an arranged event.

Intro: I like to call this message “Some Like it Hot!” It is from these passages that I find instruction for Revival. These instructions themselves are not direct, but form in a type or an allegory. The Body of Christ has found itself crying out for an awakening, shaken, for Revival, but in order ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6, Acts 27:9-14

Prayer Like Abraham

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 13, 2016

No matter what, do not compromise prayer! Chuck everything else to be consistent with God in prayer! Then God would testify Himself about you!

Abraham prayed! Genesis 20:7 "Now therefore, restore the man's wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not restore her, know that you shall surely die, you and all who are yours." It was ‘Parent’s meeting day’ at our Abide School, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Like Geese

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

communities, like Canadian geese, are there to support each other

Fall is here – you can see the leaves turning and there is a nip in the air. But I also know Fall is here because I have seen. . . and heard the honking of a gaggle of Canadian geese beginning their migration south. I am sure most of you have noticed that Canadian geese fly in a ‘V’ formation. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Love Like Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 13, 2018

Jesus loves no matter the situation, whether He is suffering or not and we need to love in the same manner

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LOVE LIKE JESUS John 15:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

Denomination: Charismatic

With Wings Like Eagles

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2017

A look at 11 species of Birds and how they resemble less-than-perfect Christians. Then see 5 characteristics of Eagles, God's example of believers, and how we need to be like them. The Holy Spirit is our wind!

WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES Isaiah 40:28-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A nursery school teacher was delivering a station wagon full of kids home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties. 2. "They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People Are Like Sheep? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 25, 2017

Like sheep, people have many needs.

Our Scripture of the week is Isaiah 53:6 … We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Why are people like sheep?? Sheep are dumb and people are like sheep. However, let us note that sheep are not so dumb that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking Christ Like

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

walk like JESUS

Walking Christ Like Illus: During a trial, in a small Missouri town, the local prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand. The witness was a proper well-dressed elderly lady, the Grandmother type, well spoken, and poised. She was sworn in, asked if she would tell the truth, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk Like A Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2021

Enoch walked with God... what did that mean, and what can it mean to us?

(Pretended to read from a Children’s Book from a stool onstage – this was for our “Children’s Stories” Series) You know your mommy and daddy love you very much and they try to teach you how to grow up to be a young man they can be proud of. Well, back in the Old Testament there was a daddy who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shine Like Stars

Contributed by Larry Hale on Sep 5, 2022

God wants his church to be a strong, unified family with the common goal of reaching lost souls and disciplining new BELIEVERS by being the light of CHRIST to everyone we encounter.

Shine Like Stars – August 28, 2022 – Larry Hale, Sr. Pastor Glenvale Church of God, Marysville PA Philippians 2:12-18 NIV This year’s theme for Camp Yolijwa was “Shine Like Stars”. The name for the theme came from Philippians chapter 2 verses 14 and 15. This morning I would like dig a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40, Philippians 2:12-18