Sermons on Shaped Like Clay:

Second Guessing Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 27, 2019

Now in prison, John is second guessing if Jesus is indeed the Messiah.

Introduction We are going to end our series, “Less is More with God.” But my hope is that over these past few weeks, you got your mind and heart wrapped around that Bible Principle. It is a principle that can be found over and over throughout the Bible. Let’s take a look at a couple of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Having The Eyes Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 11, 2020

IN THIS OUTLINE WE SEE THAT WHEN JESUS WOULD SEE THE NEED HE WOULD BE MOVED NOT WITH PITY BUT WITH COMPASSION. PITY IS NOT COMPASSION, PITY IS AN EMOTION BUT COMPASSION IS THAT PLUS COMPASSION DOES SOMETHING ABOUT THE SITUATION

HAVING THE EYES OF JESUS! (Mat 9:35 KJV) And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21, Luke 10:33, Matthew 9:35

Does Forgiveness Require Repentance

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2016

We are to forgive as Jesus forgave. Did Jesus forgive everyone? How should we respond to people who haven't repented.

Does Forgiveness Require Repentance PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title & Text Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Last week in teaching on this text I made and illustrated the point that if we want God to take care of our big pile of sins He requires us to give Him our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jun 9, 2022

The Day of the Lord will be the fulfillment of all the prophecies that concern The Day of the Lord, which describe the end of history, when the Lord, with wondrous power, will punish evil and fulfill all His promises.

The phrase, “The Day of the Lord” refers to a special day or a period of time when God’s purposes for the world will be fulfilled. Some scholars even believe the day of the Lord will be longer than a period of time — a period when the Lord will reign throughout the world before He cleanses heaven ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5

Spiritual Disciplines

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 27, 2022

This sermon focuses on 4 Myths about the spiritual disciplines and one reality; the reality that spiritual transformation into Christ likeness does not begin with the spiritual disciplines, but it begins with you.

We are continuing on in the series that we are calling Discipleship. We define discipleship as ordinary people learning to live everyday life like Jesus. We decided here at Bellevue Christian Church that there are three primary ways that help facilitate your discipleship here: to gather, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 2:12, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian Church

Actions That God Does Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

God does not have actual physical instruments or characteristics, but performs the functions that describe Him.

A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBER 1. Reverse – don’t say God does the same actions as humans. No! God is Person. We are made in His image: a. Image – internal identification. b. Likeness – outward following the same actions or mannerism. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Leviticus 16:12, Genesis 2:2, Genesis 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Watching You Each Day?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 3, 2023

Today we live in an age when we have cameras every where. We never know who is watching us.

A man is driving to work when he notices the flash of a traffic camera. He figures that his picture had been taken for exceeding the limit, even though he knows that he wasn’t speeding. • Just to be sure, he circles the block and passes the exact same spot, driving even slower this time through. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Good Neighbor, God's Church Is There Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 1, 2023

In Jesus' life and ministry He calls us to be a real neighbor. How about you? Are you a real neighbor?

“I Love This Place” Series “Like a Good Neighbor, God’s Church Is There” Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction: Do any of you know what the “golden rule” is? It a rule of living that Jesus gave us saying that successful living focuses on two things: “Loving God with our all our heart and loving our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers Part 17" The Beginning Of The End" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 5, 2018

Part 17 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 17 “The End of the beginning “ Today in our study of 1 Peter We come to another scripture that if taken out of context Can and has led to all sorts of mis- teachings How many of you have seen street preachers with signs? Saying Repent for the end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ethos #1 Holiness Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

The church is meant to be different from the world. It is meant to exist for others.

We begin a new message series today that we’ve entitled, Ethos, or if you’re from the American South, “Ethas”. This series is about how we become more like Christ and less like the world in which we live. It’s a calling to an alternative lifestyle. Yes. You heard me say alternative lifestyle. Being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be As Perfect As God Is

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Oct 18, 2024

What is being as perfect as God?

In Matthew 5:45-48, Jesus presents a profound challenge to His followers, urging them to strive for a perfection akin to that of God. The passage reads, "For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vision Thing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025

Living for Jesus means seeing him as clearly as possible and longing to be as much like him as possible.

Peter was not big on writing letters. He certainly couldn’t hold a candle to Paul, whose pen never seemed to stop, sending letters all over Asia, explaining, encouraging, correcting. But of course being under house arrest made letter writing the best way to keep in touch with all the churches Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Transfiguration Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 20, 2024

In Jesus's Transfiguration, He reveals who we truly are and who we are to become by the grace of God.

I suspect. Most of us look in a mirror at some point each day. We check our hair, makeup, teeth, and clothes. Mirrors show us what we look like. While it might be important to know what we look like, it’s more important to know who we are. That’s what this holy Feast of the Transfiguration is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

More Of Jesus, Less Of Me Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

True strength is found in humility, surrender, and letting Jesus shine through our lives.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Less Like Me by Zach Williams “A little more like mercy, a little more like grace, a little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith… A little more like Jesus, a little less like me.” That is a powerful prayer put to music. A prayer that I believe every ...read more

Scripture: John 3:29-30, Matthew 5:16, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:3-5, Matthew 8:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

Love that looks like Jesus acts first, sacrifices deeply, and never gives up — it is the antidote to a world filled with hate.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c The last two weeks, we have been walking through a short series called Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, inspired by Zach Williams’ powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 13:7, Ephesians 3:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ