Sermons on Transformed To His Likeness:

Serving Like Jesus

Contributed by Earie Madius on Oct 12, 2011

What the Bible says about humility

My wife is a lover of McDonald’s curly fries. One day, we were at the drive-thru when I saw a big McDonald billboard with the tagline “I’m lovin’ it.” Sometime later, I googled and found out that years before McDonald Restaurants used the tagline “You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Being Like Christ”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

The more we are like Christ, the more we are living in Him.

I Peter 4:1-11 September 24, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Being Like Christ” Introduction: I. (vs. 1-2) Think Like Christ A. Christ suffered in the flesh 1. Let us arm ourselves with the same mind 2. Let us allow the Lord to work out suffering in our lives B. Christ suffered in the flesh for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live Like A King

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 14, 2007

Make the beattitudes your way of life

Live Like A King Matthew 5:3-48 The Sermon On The mount Is one of the most often preached and professed of all Scripture passages, but is among the least practiced. One reason is that though many say they live by its tenets, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like The Days Of Noah

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 19, 2013

These days, people are behaving just like they did before God sent the flood.

Like the Days of Noah November 17, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: These days, people are behaving just like they did before God sent the flood. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:37-39 Supplemental Passage: Genesis 6:5-8 Introduction: Everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility in faith and reflects on the significance of Jesus's birth and His role as Emmanuel, our Savior.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the unbreakable thread of faith. We gather, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, sharing in the joy and peace that His love brings. We are here to seek comfort, wisdom, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Christmas, Salvation, Emmanuel

Paul Reveals His Compulsions

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 17, 2006

Sometimes when people do evil or even great things we like to try to figure out what motivates them. Paul talks about what motivated him and what he was motivated to do in today’s text. Perhaps we can learn some things from his example.

February 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. What then is my reward? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Publicly Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 6, 2019

When Jesus reinstated Peter, he expected more from Peter but accepted less.

Jesus revealed himself to seven of His disciples who were fishing in the Sea of Tiberias more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee. For most of us a remote lake with a special fishing hole is a comforting scene. The kind of place we might expect to see Jesus or feel his presence. The kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

7 Christlike Qualities

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 14, 2025

1. FAITH 2. FATHERLY LOVE 3. FRUIT 4. FORGIVING NATURE 5. FULFILLING THE COMMISSION 6. FELLOWSHIP 7. FINISH

7 CHRISTLIKE QUALITIES OUTLINE 1. FAITH 2. FATHERLY LOVE 3. FRUIT 4. FORGIVING NATURE 5. FULFILLING THE COMMISSION 6. FELLOWSHIP 7. FINISH *********************** 7 CHRISTLIKE QUALITIES 1. FAITH John 11 : 39 - 45 39 “Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Grasping The Great Prize – Horse Race”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 5, 2020

The disciples jockey for #1. Just like in the Kentucky Derby. Jesus reminds them to be humble, trusting as a little child. People graspe for greatness... So did Adam and Eve,

In Jesus Holy Name September 6, 2020 Text: Matthew 18:3,4,10 Pentecost XIV - Redeemer “Grasping the Great Prize – Horse Race” Yesterday was the Kentucky Derby. It was run at the wrong time of the year, few if any fans in the stand…no famous hats on display. No ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3, Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004

The World looks at us and sees us as one step above the ape. But God says that’s wrong. God says we’re one step below the angels.

OPEN: I read the true story about a 6-year-old who called his mother from his friend Charlie’s house. Apparently, he and his friend had been playing in the living room and tossing around a football… when they broke a lamp. His mother was understandably distraught, and he attempted to comfort her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 9, 2022

We are commanded by God to love everyone.

Love – I Corinthians 13: 1 - 13 Intro: The story is told of Richard Daly who was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955 – 1976). One day, one of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in his office and asked for a pay raise. The mayor replied, “I’m not giving you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012

How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the question what, am I doing wrong?

Introduction When a person comes to church, they hear a lot about how a person should be like Christ, how they should have God-like characteristics. How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting With God! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 13, 2018

We connect with God and seek to follow Him by being humble.

Connecting with God! James 4:6-10 January 14, 2018 I’ve said it before, I don’t make new year’s resolutions. And I still don’t . . . but I’m kinda sorta making an exception, maybe making a little change. Maybe this will become an annual event for me. I’m not sure, we’ll just see how this year ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Oct 21, 2014

who is the Holy Spirit - as we're living in a time of uncertainty about ebola, the mid-term elections, and the economy, who the Holy Spirit

Who is the Holy Spirit, as we're living in a time of uncertainty about the spread of ebola, the mid-term elections, and the economy, Who is the Holy Spirit, (first,second,third), He's: 1. The Comforter. Who is the Holy Spirit, first, he's the Comforter, he's a Comforter in storms, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Party In His Presence: Celebrate His Provision Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 24, 2011

We should be thankful God provides everything we need to accomplish his purposes. God Provides the Panorama God Provides the Plan God Provides the Principal/Principal Players God Provides the Power God Provides the Personnel God Provides the Princip

Series: Stewardship, Message: “Party in His Presence” Topics: Thanks, Temple, Provision Text: 1 Chronicles 28-29 Date: Nov. 20, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath INTRO: The Atheist and the Bear Have you heard the story about the Bear and the Atheist? An atheist was walking through the woods, admiring ...read more

Denomination: Baptist