Sermons on We Shall Be Like Him:

To Know Him Series

Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 28, 2001

TO PRESS TOWARDS THE FULNESS OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE REALIZATION THAT WE HAVE NOT YET APPREHENDED IT.

“ THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” Text : Phillipians 3: 7- 14 Main focus of our sermon tonight will be in verse 10 “That I may know him”. Paul knew and valued the knowledge of The Lord Jesus Christ. But through this knowledge of him brought a greater desire to increase, in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"We Have Taken Him Off The Cross"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 15, 2015

WE do not desire a cross because it means we suffer. The Christ on the cross is an image of suffering, image of surrender, an image of servant hood, and the cross of Christ is an image of sufficiency.

“We have taken him off the cross?” Mark 8:34 Most pictures we see of the cross of Christ is the cross is displayed as empty. 1. Image 1 of Isenhiem Altar piece The cross of Christ is an image of suffering • The Isenheim Altarpiece is an image of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Methodist

Buried With Him, Raised With Him

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 11, 2019

If you had a chance to rewrite your obituary, what would you say? This sermon looks at what it means to put to death the old self and to walk in the newness of life.

Well, it is the week after Labor Day, so I’m going to take a cue from Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby, and start talking about Christmas! How many of you have a favorite Christmas movie? Call out your favorite. Did anyone say A Christmas Carol? You have a lot of versions to choose from if that’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasingly Serve Him Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2021

The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a Farmer. These three professionals are involved in their field of work with an interest and involvement. They had done their duties pleasingly.

Theme: Pleasingly Serve HIM Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Introduction: The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a Farmer. These three professionals are involved in their field of work with an interest and involvement. They had done their duties ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Like Father, Like Son Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Dec 28, 2007

These words further elevate Jesus beyond mere good human recognition into the highest company of all – the Godhead. If we are answering the question ‘Who is Jesus?’ we are faced with choosing whether we start with an explanation of his humanity or his di

AIM: To elevate our perspective of JESUS so that any sense of flagging faith is renewed by a fresh understanding of the importance and significance of JESUS. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, probably 2nd generation, whose parents had embraced ‘Christ’ as Messiah and so these people had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Complete In Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Being filled with the Spirit is a fundamental part of our Christian faith, and we are called to live out of the abundance of the Spirit's power in us, not just to the point of being filled, but to the point of overflow.

Good morning, church family! Today we're going to dive deep into Colossians 2:9-10 where Paul talks about the richness and fullness of the Spirit. It's a message that's not just about being filled, but being filled to the point of overflow. A.W. Tozer once said, "The Spirit-filled life is not a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Topics: His Spirit, Lack Nothing

You Shall Be My Witnesses

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 16, 2005

Too often we ask God why don’t I have this or that, why is this happening, why, why, why. Instead we should be asking what God can you do through me? God answers with the voice like many waters, You Shall Be My Witnesses.

Vance Havner a very practical down home preacher said, “One day of green pastures and still waters is followed by dark valleys and miry swamps and a thousand whys lie unanswered, tabled for the future.” When it comes to unanswered whys from God we all too often ask more whys instead of what! In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Know Him To Glorify Him Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Mar 22, 2022

Scripture very clearly enunciates our purpose in the creation of God. If only the people, the crown creation can understand, there would be peace and joy everywhere.

As much as the excitement people show in the beginning in knowing the Lord, it is not seen in the latter days. The Scripture commands us to grow along with the Word and the Lord, which is neglected to a greater extent. In this outline sermon, I would like to give two reasons why people are lacking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:21, 1 John 3:6, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust Him

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 7, 2005

The way is often perilous and hard. We can’t see what lies ahead, feeling helpless and alone. God wants you to trust even when you don’t understand, when the future’s uncertain, and you cannot go on. Trust Him.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. TRUST HIM PROVERBS 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Will It Ever Stop? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 29, 2018

This is the third in a series, as we look at the lessons we learn from storms. In this case the multiple storms that Paul found himself in his way to Rome

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that it seemed that whenever Dad and I were chatting that our conversations often drifted to storms that we had been in together when we were at sea. And the reason, of course, is that the storms are more memorable than the nice days at sea, not necessarily more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Know Him Is To Love Him

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

1 John 5

TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM (1 JOHN 5) Here some quotes from the internet: “I love God, but …I cuss a little!” ---have road rage ---stand on the couch at club …will smack somebody” Here’smore: “I love God, but I can’t stand the church.” “I love God, but some of His children get on my nerves.” “I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Reasons To Come To Jesus

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 15, 2018

TO SEE HIM IS TO IS TO WORSHIP HIM. JOHN 12:20..........saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. To see what He has done for us. Hebrews 2:9 (KJV) But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and ho

FOUR REASONS TO COME TO JESUS I. TO SEE HIM IS TO IS TO WORSHIP HIM. JOHN 12:20..........saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. To see what He has done for us. Hebrews 2:9 (KJV) But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and ho II. TO ...read more

The Right Attitude - To Be More Like Him - Matthew 10.24-42 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 3, 2025

JESUS teaches the disciples that following HIM and taking the message to the world would not be easy. Some will receive it, others won’t. But they would soon learn the LORD provides, and to lean on JESUS. Our Desire is to be more like HIM and Carry forth HIS Message of TRUTH to our world.

2025.04.06 Sermon Notes. THE RIGHT ATTITUDE - TO BE MORE LIKE HIM - MATTHEW 10.24-42 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 10:24-42, Matthew 9:34, Romans 8:29, Psalms 17:15, 1John 2:6, 1John 3:2, John 15:20-21, 1 Peter 4:14, Romans 1:16, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 12:51-53, Luke 14:27, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42, Matthew 9:34, Romans 8:29, Psalm 17:15, 1 John 2:6, 1 John 3:2, John 15:20-21, 1 Peter 4:14, Romans 1:16, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 12:51-53, Luke 14:27, Mark 10:21-22, Mark 9:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Look Like We Have Been With Jesus?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 18, 2014

This message tells us that we can change our lives and be better people by embracing the creeds and deeds of Christ.

While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, 2much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead. 3So they arrested them and put them in custody until the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 18, 2019

Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us.

At the Movies: Identity Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us. Identity attributes of the Christ-follower: 1. We are favored v.3 2. We are chosen v.4 3. We are adopted vv.5-6 4. We are redeemed v.7-8 5. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist