Sermons about To Be Like Jesus

Just Like My Dad

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 24, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 4,326 views

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

Hand-Me Downs

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

based on 146 ratings

| 53,976 views

Jesus has given us some godly clothes that we are supposed to wear at church and all the time. Wearing these clothes will make us look more like Jesus.

June 8, 2003 Colossians 3:12-17 “Hand-me downs” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, my family wasn’t exactly poor, but we weren’t well off either. One of the results of our financial condition was that I rarely got new clothes. New clothes were reserved for Christmas and Easter. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Slaves

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 20, 2022

| 2,846 views

When you look at lives of the apostles Paul, Peter, James and John, what did hey have in common with Jesus? This message looks at what it takes to be like Jesus.

Good evening everyone. You are the blessed of the Lord. I really enjoyed that quiet time. I really enjoyed that quiet time. As I was thinking about the message, I started to think about some of the truths — T-R-U-T-H-S — in scripture that have been destroyed by many in the Church. They have taken ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Matthew 27:6-9, 1 Peter 1:18-20, Philippians 2:1-8, John 5:19, John 5:30 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 705 views

To explore God's love for us, Jesus' obedience to God, and the example set by God for us to follow, emphasizing that God desires us to grow and become more like Jesus.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from 2 Timothy 2:1-12. This scripture is packed with profound life-altering lessons about The Father's Love for His Son, The Son's Obedience to His Father, and The Father's Example for His Son. Christian author, Max ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-12

Topics: Father, Son

A Wedding Banquet Not Just Any Old Party

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 25, 2025

| 153 views

All Christians, by their baptism and faith, put on Jesus Christ. That means that like Jesus, we are prophets, priests and kings or leaders. That imposes a moral code, doesn’t it?

Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2025 (Year C) There are a couple of strange sentences in today’s OT reading that need to be clarified, so you don’t leave church today with question marks on your face. Now we should all leave our Sunday assembly with questions, but they should be queries like “how can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62, 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"How To Tell If You Have A Good Pastor"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 13, 2008

based on 14 ratings

| 8,242 views

The purpose of this sermon is To motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Good Pastors are rare, because they sacrifice life activities for their parishioners by trying to lead like Jesus.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 13 April 2008 Big Idea: Good Pastors are rare because they sacrifice life activities for their parishioners, by trying to lead like Jesus. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Jeremiah 6:16 (CEV) ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Is Patient And Kind Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

| 10,605 views

When I love like Jesus loves I look beyond what a person has been to what he or she can become

Many of you are probably familiar with this quote that has been attributed to Mahatma Gandhi: I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. Although that often repeated statement is attributed to Gandhi, there is actually no evidence that he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace Productive Rest Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

based on 4 ratings

| 847 views

To redeem our time like Jesus, we must embrace the God-designed rhythms of rest that are surprisingly productive for our goals and our souls.

You know how we're always on the go, right? School, homework, sports, clubs, chores, friends, family... it's like we're always running a marathon. But have you ever noticed how Jesus, in the Bible, was always taking time to chill out? Let's look at Mark 6:30-32. The disciples were super busy, just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32, Mark 3:1-4

Topics: Work-Life Balance, Mindful Relaxation, Efficient Breaks, Restorative Sleep

How Does A Mature Disciple Look Like Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 24, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 5,574 views

Be Perfect series presents selected topics from Matthew 5-8 containing Jesus’ call to maturity for those who follow Him.

BE A TELEIOS! (MATURE) Matthew 5:33-48 A mature person is a follower of Christ who through persistent study of the Word, backed up by a completely surrendered life, and transformed by the amazing empowerment of the Holy Spirit, has learned to respond to life’s challenges in ways that are good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying Like Paul For The Church

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001

based on 58 ratings

| 5,494 views

Paul gives us a strong example of how to pray for the church.

Praying Like Paul For The Church Colossians 1:9-11 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Make Me Like Mephibosheth

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 1, 2001

based on 258 ratings

| 8,014 views

It all comes down to GRACE, and this story demonstrates a firsthand example.

ATTENTION: Who’s your hero? Who do you want to be like? Is it an athlete, a politician, a movie star, or a comedian? Everybody in some way wants to be like someone else. Who we choose to be like plays a major part in how we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

To Know A Noah Like Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Sep 28, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 5,442 views

A look at the life of Noah and his qualifications for Hebrews 11

To Know a Noah Like Faith Genesis 6-9 “Everything I need to know I learned from Noah” What can we learn from the life of Noah before, during, and after the call to build the Ark? I. Before the Call’s Inception: A. He stood out among a wicked people (6:5): 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-5, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Voted Least Likely To Succeed Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 5,996 views

Our Future is determined by the greatness of our prayers and the One who answers them.

Intro Intro Johnny Cash is often known simply as “The Man in Black.” His deep voice and craggy face are well suited for tough-guy songs like “Folsom Prison Blues” and “I Walk the Line.” But there is a song he did a number of years ago that doesn’t fit that mold at all. Oh, it starts out that way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Act Like A Believer

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 2,729 views

A backwards look at what Christianity is supposed to look like.

A young pastor was frustrated by how things weren’t “happening” in his church and so he asked one of the deacons what the problem was. “Is it ignorance or is it apathy?” he asked. The deacon responded, “I don’t know, and I don’t care.” Look, we’ve been in the church long enough that we know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like A Shepherd Leads Us

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 4,481 views

Ever think of why we don’t follow God’s leading? I don’t know about you, but I can think of at least 3 or 4 GREAT reasons not to follow God -- but are they good enough?

Psalm 23 has a very clear and comforting image of God leading us as a shepherd leads his flock. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. Which is to say, Since the Lord is my leader, I will not need anything else. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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