Sermons on Men Like Joseph:

Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 16, 2004

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose.

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose. Intro: When the wife of missionary Adoniram Judson told him that a newspaper article likened him to some of the apostles, Judson replied, "I do not want to be like a Paul...or any mere man. I want to be like Christ...I want to follow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

He's Just God Like That

Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Nov 5, 2004

This sermon talks about how God shows up right on time even in our desperate situations.

10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. 11 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

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

Don't Be Like The Chameleon

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 6, 2002

The chameleon is an unclean creature. Christians should avoid its characteristic of changing opinions to suite our environment.

THE CHAMELEON When the new nation of Israel was getting ready to go into the land that God had promised them, their leader, Moses, gave them instructions on how they should live as God’s people. God wanted them to prosper, but for this to happen, they had to avoid certain animals that could harm ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

What The Christian Life Is To Be Like.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 6, 2002

Each of the seven miracles recorded in John represent a characteristic of the Christian life.

Introduction. In John 20:30-31 we discover why John picked seven particular miraculous signs out of the countless number Jesus performed. These were picked that" you may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son Of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name". The purpose of this sermon is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feel Like Giving Up?

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 19, 2006

Sometimes we all feel like throwing in the towel and giving up.

Ready to Give Up? Nehemiah 4: 6-14 02/19/06 Every once in a while in life, we all reach a point where we are just ready to throw in the towel and give up. We’re tired, frustrated, and exhausted and feel like there’s no use in continuing to try. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, health related ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14, John 6:41-51, Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

Just Like My Dad

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 24, 2005

This is a sermon that teaches us how God deals with us when we sin.

Just like my Dad Hebrews 12:5-11 I know that many of you have heard me say that I was on drugs when I was young. I was drug to church every time the doors were open. And that is only one of my many memories that I thank God for. I can remember mom telling me to get her a switch. We all knew what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: *other

What Change Loks Like Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

Think about the one thing in yourself that you would most like to see changed before you get too old. Or better, what would those closest to you say that they would like to see changed in your life?

About 30 years ago, I started to see poems and prayers pop up on my mom’s refrigerator. They read something like this: “Lord, don’t me become a mean old woman. Help me become sweeter and sweeter as I grow older and older.” I called her yesterday and asked her about those poems and prayers. My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was Just Like Us

Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005

A look at why Jesus became flesh and blood to save all humanity.

JESUS WAS JUST LIKE US Hebrews 2:5-18 Key Verse and Theme: “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayers Rising Like Incense!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 17, 2005

Your prayers come before God like sweet smelling incense! This is a short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly.

[NOTE: You may find it helpful to place a wooden cross on a table, perhaps in the centre of the room, and to burn a small amount of incense near to the foot of the cross. The incense rising around the cross can provide a wonderful visual and ’nazal’ illustration. The nurses at the care home said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

"The Kingdom Of God Is Like..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 16, 2006

A sermon about living under the reign of God.

“The Kingdom of God is Like…” Mark 4:26-34 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 By: Rev. Ken Sauer www.parkview-umc.org Last week I spoke briefly about Jesus meeting with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a seeker. And Jesus told Nicodemus: “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

What's It Like Crossing Over? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 20, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, what’s it like crossing over?

Introduction When British actor Robert Morley died, he asked that his credit cards be buried with him. After his funeral, the London Times’ letters pages were filled with reader’s opinions of what they might take with them. A Mr Evans wrote: "I’ll take a fire extinguisher." Miss Tanner said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: *other

Just Like You And I Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Liked Change

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Examining Naaman’s life and his desire for God to do a miracle in his life

Note three aspects of Naaman’s life: 1. BEFORE the change (v. 1-13) A. We must admit that there’s a problem (v. 1-4) B. We must go to the right person (v. 5-7) C. We must have faith (v. 7) D. We must understand that the way to change may surprise us (v. 8-12) E. We must learn that little things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Unity Looks Like Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 28, 2007

We’re to be united as believers in order to accomplish God’s mission. But being united doesn’t necessarily mean being unanimous on everythig.

-->Sir Francis Drake once expressed this prayer: “Disturb us, Lord, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little, when we arrive safely because we have sailed too closely to the shore. Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly, to venture on wilder seas where storms will show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist