Sermons on Mans Image Of God:

Clever Sharing Of The Good News

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2024

Looking at the story of the wasteful servant without trying to be too specific can be helpful to us today.

Friday of the 31st Week in Course 2024 Parables from Jesus struck the listeners as stories that might help them understand God’s kingdom. Often the real challenge is to look at the story as a whole, and ask what general lesson Jesus is trying to help us learn. The parable we just heard is one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-5, Luke 16:1-8, Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Making Of A Great Dad SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Exploring the seven essential qualities that define a godly father

Today, I want to discuss the qualities of a godly father. Fatherhood is a complex role, and there are various types of fathers, including biological fathers, stepfathers, absentee fathers, and even deadbeat dads. However, being a father requires continuous growth and learning to become a godly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Topics: Father's Day, Qualities Of A Good Father

Encountering Jesus: A Personal Transformation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative moment when Thomas personally encounters Jesus. It highlights the profound realizations and changes we can experience when we truly understand who Jesus is.

This sermon is about what happened when Thomas saw Jesus after his resurrection. We can learn from this encounter what we truly have in Jesus. The story begins after Jesus was captured in the Garden of Gethsemane, tortured, and crucified. His body was buried, but then he rose from the dead, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1

Topics: Personal Transformation, Lordship Of Christ

The Goal Of The Ministry

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1.

THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1. Present Suffering should Intensify the Longing for Future Glory (:1-5) a. The context of suffering in the ministry b. The superiority of the resurrection body c. The groaning associated with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

According To Jim: Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Jackie Hill on May 3, 2011

Do you have real faith or just random beliefs? Let's find out...

According to Jim: Genuine Faith James 1:1-18 Genuine Faith vs. Sincere Belief: Faith in God instead of belief in something Absolute truth instead of relative truth Relationship with Jesus instead of religious ritual Focuses on obedience instead of tradition Genuine ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Contender Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

A look at spiritual warfare

1. The ENEMY (v. 10-12) A. He is deceitful (John 8:44). B. He is divisive (Mark 3:25). C. He is destructive (John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8). 2. The EQUIPMENT (v. 13-17) A. Truth B. Righteousness C. The Gospel D. Faith E. Salvation F. The Word of God 3. The EMPOWERMENT (v. 18-20) A. We are to pray in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of The Light Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 10 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Children of the Light Ephesians 5:1-21 I. We Must Keep Away from Darkness "…have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness…" A. Immorality B. Impurity C. Greediness E. Foolishness II. Then We Must Walk in the Light “Live as children of light…” A. Imitate God “Be imitators of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Loneliness Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 3, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness

What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To The Kingdom Part 2

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Getting to the Kingdom part 2

No matter who you are you must follow rules. Everyone must follow the rules set by God. The rules are good for everyone. No one can adjust the rules set by God. The only way you learn the rules is by reading. The only way you can learn the rules is by reading the bible. People can tell you some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: *other

The Bells Of Christmas

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 8, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the bells of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this wonderful Advent Season.

Luke 2:10 “THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION “I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play…” “Ring the bells, ring the bells, let the whole world know, Jesus Christ was born today, many years ago.” “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” “Jingle bells, jingle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

0505 Easter V (Rogation Sunday): A Rash Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on May 20, 2006

Was Jesus’ promise to do anything we ask in His name a rash promise?

Sermon: A Rash Promise Text: John 16:23-33 Occasion: Rogation Sunday (Easter V) Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 21, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Can You Believe It?

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

A narrative sermon, in which Thomas tells of his personal encounter with the risen Christ.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? John 20:19-31 Good morning. My name is Thomas. You may call me Didymus, all my friends do. Where I come from Didymus means “twin” I am very pleased to be with you as you celebrate Easter. Already, it has been quite a celebration. And from what I’ve heard, you all have had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Apathy Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006

7th of 7 in a series on the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

Christ is here with us. Suppose I wasn’t able to make it back from Seattle this morning and we decided to invite Christ to bring us the message this morning. Suppose He physically comes to speak to us. I wonder what He would say to us... Let’s just say He would give us an indication of how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Key To Life

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 10, 2004

You have a friend in the resurrection business – and he is the key to life.

When we lived in Texas and all of our children reached school age, Cheryl decided that she would go back to working outside the home – at least part-time. She easily got a job in an office and I remember that out of her first pay check she bought a Ninetendo game unit for the children. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: *other

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 12, 2003

I have often told the kids: “If you ever get lost in a crowd and separated from us, there is one thing that you must do. You find a mother with children or pushing a stroller and you go ask her to help you find your mother and 99% of the time, you’ll be s

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: I have often told the kids: “If you ever get lost in a crowd and separated from us, there is one thing that you must do. You find a mother with children or pushing a stroller and you go ask her to help you find your mother and 99% of the time, you’ll be safe and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28