Sermons on Shaped Like Clay:

Loving Like Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 20, 2021

Examines God's concern with how we treat other people, and how we can love them like Jesus

John 13 (2) A New Commandment - Read John 13:34-35 - Pray In Exodus 20 we read: 20 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Kingdom Like?

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

Beyond the self-denial of following Christ, beyond the daily discipline, beyond the cross to be carried, lies the most precious thing, a thing of supreme and unsurpassed beauty: life in the Kingdom, under God and for God and with God!

When you open the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark and Luke, it seems that more often that not, Jesus is speaking in some parable. With colourful language, Jesus places things “side by side,” comparing and contrasting, and drawing out from the picture he paints some truth or teaching. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-52, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Serving Like Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 9, 2019

Jesus’ ministry on earth revolved around serving others. This is why He healed people and taught people and, ultimately, died for people. The night before Jesus dies, He gives His disciples a lesson on service. What can we learn from Jesus' service?

Opening Remarks and Introduction A few weeks ago, we started a new Bible study called The Red Letter Challenge and have followed that study with a matching sermon theme. For the past two weeks we’ve looked at the first two chapters of Being and Forgiving. Tonight, we’ll continue the series with ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15, Mark 10:45, Matthew 22:37-39, Luke 6:43-45, Matthew 25:35-36, 1 Peter 4:8-10, Proverbs 16:2-3, 1 Corinthians 10:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Act Like A King

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

GOD MADE YOU A KING, ACT LIKE ONE

Act Like A King (Rev. 1:5-6) Text: Rev. 1:5-6 5 May kindness and peace be yours from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness. Jesus was the first to conquer death, and he is the ruler of all earthly kings. Christ loves us, and by his blood he set us free from our sins. 6 He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Time Like The Present Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 20, 2020

Every time we hear the story of God’s gift of the Christ child we should should always treasure this in our hearts and ponder the mystery of God being with us in the flesh every day. Maybe then Tiny Tim’s precious prayer will ring true: “God bless us every one,”

As far back as I can remember, I’ve known about Jesus. Everyone one of us here probably grew up hearing about Jesus, am I right? We heard about Him in church, in Sunday School. We listened to sermons about Him. We read about Him in the Bible when we got older. But here’s the thing … even if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 1:51-53

Denomination: United Methodist

What Will Heaven Be Like? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2019

Compared to other world religions, Christianity has very little to say about what heaven will be like. Why would that be and what can we learn from what the Bible DOES say about our eternal home?

A little boy got on the elevator with his father at the Empire State Building. They were going to the observation deck at the top and view the city. As the elevator ascended the boy watched the signs flash as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. The farther up they went, the more ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Family Like Ours

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

We may be tempted to skip over the account of Jesus' ancestry, but it is an important part of the good news of Jesus.

If you had the job of writing up the story of the life of Jesus, one of the decisions you would make would be what to do with the opening paragraph. You know how important the opening is. You want something to grab people’s attention and pull them into reading the whole thing. What would you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-37

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

Soaring Like An Eagle

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020

When we wait on the Lord and make our decisions based on His word, we will mount up like wings of eagles as we serve God.

Soaring like an eagle Isaiah 40:21-31 Good morning/ turn to Isaiah 40:21-31 Did you know that your attitude plays a factor on how much you will gain out of the service? Stinking thinking can destroy you and will distract you from God. If you came in church overwhelmed by what all you have to do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Nazarene

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

With Friends Like These... Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Hearing about their friend Job, three of his closest friends show up: Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. As you’re going to see in the moments to come, if Job and his 3 friends were alive today, Job would surely “unfriend” these 3from his Facebook profile.

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. It’s the story of man named Job, a man whose character was tremendously strong but suffered exceedingly. But one day Satan says to God, “The reason Job follows you is you’re so good to him. Stop blessing him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Heaven Like? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Death is a one-way door to give your entrance into a personal welcome of tremendous joy or the first wave of gloom and regret. Hell is your default destination and getting to Heaven is a choice. For those who follow Jesus Christ, Heaven maybe as near as your next week.

One day an older man was speaking to a student about his future plans. He asked the young man, “Tell me, what are your plans after you graduate from law school?” The young man said, “I would like to get a job with a good firm and start making some money.” The older man said, “Sounds good. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:33, Matthew 5:5, Revelation 21:4, Job 19:26-27, Matthew 6:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Shinning Like Stars

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 9, 2021

Stars shine at night and wisdom like stars brightens the heart of men. Wise men shine on earth but soul winners shine like stars forever.

TEXT: Daniel 12:3; Proverb 11:30 "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever." "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise." WISDOM IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:3, Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven-Like Hospitality Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Why was Jesus so concerned that we have a love for strangers? It was because Jesus came into this world as a stranger, and he knows what it is like to be rejected. He came unto His own and His own received Him not.

Earl M. Finch became one of the most popular bachelors in Hawaii because he had the gift of hospitality. It all started in Hattiesberg, Mississippi when he saw a Japanese soldier reading the menu on the window of a drugstore. He felt the impulse to go over to the G I and say, "Are you hungry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

What Is Heaven Like? Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 11, 2020

Heaven is REAL. Heaven is RIGHT: a right relationship with God, life made right, people made right. A simple message with some deep truths as well.

WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE?—Revelation 21, Isaiah 65:17-25 Read Revelation 21. ***The couple were in their 80’s, in good health, largely due to the efforts of the wife, who carefully controlled their diet, and regularly nagged her husband to watch his weight and exercise. For their 60th anniversary, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27, Isaiah 65:17-25, Exodus 33:18-23, Luke 20:34-36, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Peter 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed