Sermons on To Be Like Jesus:

Responding To Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013

The Parable of the Soils

Responding to Jesus Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 25, 2012 *** READ Mark 4:1-3a Jesus is teaching by the lake again. Because the crowds are so large, his pulpit is a boat, while the crowd stands and sits at the water’s edge. Not only is he safe from being crushed, but the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do You See? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 2, 2004

Are your eyes open? Nothing opens eyes like a good question. Jesus questions have a way of both exposing and healing blindness. Watch what he does in this passage...

Mark 8:11-26 Do You See Anything? This year you are studying: Questions Jesus Asked from Mark’s gospel. Did you know that in Mark 8 in the NKJV, there are at least 16 questions asked by Jesus. You could have gotten your entire Summer Series from just this chapter! *** 1. How many loaves do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Determined To Disbelieve Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006

Jesus healed a paralytic man. The miracle was witnessed by a group of scribes who immediately began criticizing Him. They were determined to disbelieve. Unfortunately, there are still people like that in the world today.

DETERMINED TO DISBELIEVE 1. Matthew 9:2-8 (NKJV) Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, "Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you." 3 And at once some of the scribes said within themselves, "This Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Leaven

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

Jesus spoke another parable to them, He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three pecks of flour until it was all leavened.”

Jesus spoke another parable to them, He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three pecks of flour until it was all leavened.” We need to thank God in these days of deception we are not left to any human opinions or authority, nor are the meaning of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Holiness

The Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it”

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it” (Matthew 13:45,46). The popular and current interpretation of this parable claims Christianity is like a man who earnestly desires and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Holiness

"Much More Than A Miracle" Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 10, 2008

Coughs and colds are not diseases. Just like these symptoms, miracles are not everything. They point us to something greater than them. Find out what are those more greater than miracles.

Coughs and colds are not diseases. Just like these symptoms,miracles are not everything. They point us to something greater than them. Find out what are those things which are more greater than miracles. I-FORGIVENESS: v.2 Matthew’s narrative of this healing moved Jesus to do the miracle because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Baptist Series

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus baptizes in the Holy Spirit.

Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Jesus the Baptist; Date: 6 December 09 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The Baptist One man – more than anyone else – prepared people for the dawn of God’s kingdom and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Act Like A Christian Just Be One! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2009

Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. We pull out our church clothes, our chur

Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions of being a Christian? Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Wise Discretion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us act circumspectly in our speech, action and relationships by reminding us to be more like Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Remember, Jesus Christ and constantly keep Him in mind as risen from the dead." (2 Tim. 2:8 - Amplifie

How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Wise Discretion Illustration:Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see what we believe. Augustine. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us act circumspectly in our speech, action and relationships by reminding us to be more like Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does A New Testament Church Look Like

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 9, 2011

Here are 16 essential characteristics of a healthy and biblically sound church.

WHAT DOES A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH LOOK LIKE? By Owen Carey and Eric Hanson Within Christian circles, many people have some idea of what a New Testament Church is. There is a widespread problem, however, of incomplete understanding of this. We tend to not see the whole picture that is laid out for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risen Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2025

I can only imagine what it could have been like to meet Jesus in His resurrected state but one day I will meet him.

Video Transition – song “I can only Imagine.” Video trailer for the movie! The rest of the story is about the song. I watched this movie Monday night and remembered watching it in a movie theater and it is bringing tears to my eyes as I keep watching. The back story on this song is amazing. Bart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-19, Romans 6:4, John 11:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Season To See Jesus Face To Face On A Daily Basis

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 1, 2025

In the Old Testament, there was one Moses who met God face to face on a daily basis. However, in these last days, God will raise many people like Moses who will meet and see God’s face on a daily basis.

“And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days” Joel ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Come And See #1: Jesus Is... The Word Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 23, 2012

In the Gospel of John, we are invited to “come and see” what Jesus is like. John reveals Jesus to us through His seven “I am” claims, seven miracles, and seven sermons.

COME AND SEE #1: JESUS IS… THE WORD JOKE: A hunter walking through the jungle found a huge dead elephant with a pigmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked: "Did you kill that?" The pigmy said, "Yes." The hunter asked, "How could a little guy like you kill a huge beast like that?" "I killed ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

Jesus Practioners

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

The Practicing (serving) Church is a: Philanthropic Church, Proclaiming Church,Persecuted Church, Protected Church, Praising Church, Praying Church, and aPowerful Church

(Excerpt from Peter Marshall—"Were you there") ("The [afternoon sun was sliding into its gentle decline] over the City of David. Already pilgrims, and visitors pouring in through [the north and south gates of the Temple; elbowing their way past those milling around in the grand court yards and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-32, Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

"Do Not Be Idle” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2019

Jesus is coming don't be like some of those folks in Thessalonica they were idle.

“Do Not Be Idle” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 1. Jesus is coming - am I ready?" • It’s the most important question that must be answered • The answer is either yes I am, I am not sure, an absolute no. • To be ready, of course, requires salvation. Do I know Jesus Christ as my personal Savior? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Methodist