Podcasts about imitators of god

The Christian family should represent Christ's obedience to His Father and His leadership of His people Linkshttps://arriolabiblechurch.org/https://www.facebook.com/ABCinCortez/Worship Services10:00 am : Sunday School – All Ages11:00 am : Sunday Service Location15998 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323On the corner of Hwy. 491 and County Road S

Ephesians 5:1-21; John 8:1-12

8-18-2024 Imitators of God: Husbands Love your Wives Ephesians 5:25-33 Linkshttps://arriolabiblechurch.org/https://www.facebook.com/ABCinCortez/Worship Services10:00 am : Sunday School – All Ages11:00 am : Sunday Service Location15998 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323On the corner of Hwy. 491 and County Road S

Scripture Passage Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Worship Video Worship Audio Sermon Script St. Paul wrote in his letter to the Ephesians, Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children... (Ephesians 5:1) Be imitators of God. What does this mean? We often think of imitation as copying or mimicking someone. But when Paul says be imitators, he means […] The post Be Imitators of God appeared first on St Timothy Presbyterian Church.

Be Imitators of GodEphesians 5:1-2 "Be imitators of God in everything you do, for then you will represent your father as his beloved sons and daughters. And continue to walk surrendered to the extravagant love of Christ, for he surrendered his life as a sacrifice for us. His great love for us was pleasing to God like an aroma of adoration – a sweet, healing fragrance.”I was looking back over Ephesians this morning. I reviewed Chapters 5 & 6 and decided I couldn't move on yet as there are several things I want to talk about. I may have talked about them before; I am unsure, but even if I did, they are worth repeating. Every time in the past, I have repeated a scripture because the Holy Spirit revealed something new about it, so hopefully, these next few days will be the same.I love today's verse because it reminds us to be imitators of God in all that we do. It reminds us that because everyone knows that we are Christians, then they will be watching what we do to see how “Christians” act. We essentially represent Christians to those we know—especially those who are not Christians. Our actions matter, and so do our attitudes and words. I had a friend who stayed away from attending church for a long time because she didn't like how those at her church acted. She said on Sunday, they would come to the service and praise the Lord, then sit around and talk about the latest gossip. This did not give her a good picture of what we should do as Christians.She is not alone, and neither are the people sitting around gossiping. We all fall short of the call to live a holy life. That doesn't mean we can stop trying, though. This verse is a good reminder of our call. We should be trying to imitate God in all we do. What is the best way to imitate God? What is the simplest way to imitate God? To love our neighbors as we love Him. I think we can all agree that we love God. Now, we just have to figure out how to love those around us and those we meet, and we will be all set.Loving our neighbor is not easy. People are difficult. They aren't always nice, and they are sometimes downright mean for no reason. Jesus encountered these people, too. He had people that hated Him for no good reason. They hated Him for who He was and what He stood for. It wasn't anything He did; they didn't like who He was. We can't change who we are, and God wouldn't want us to. You will encounter people who don't like you simply because of who you are, which is ok. You don't have to try to be friends with this person, yet we are called to love them. Can you show love in your interactions with them?When I wrote that, I got this overwhelming feeling in my stomach that we all need to hear that today. There may be people that we don't like. There may be people who drive us crazy, like we talked about the other day—those who get under our skin like no other. I really feel like the Lord is calling us to love them more today.I feel like He is asking us how we could interact with them more lovingly. He is asking us to stop venting about them to others. Stop complaining about them. Stop focusing on how much they annoy us or make our lives harder. I feel as though the Lord is calling us to bring that to Him instead of to others. He is asking us to think about how we can love them more. How can we be an imitation of Christ to them? Think about this, you may be the only interaction with Christ they ever have.I was praying with someone the other day, and she asked what prayer requests I had. I told her I prayed that my boys would each have an intimate encounter with Jesus. She said she used to pray this for her children, too, and the Holy Spirit told her one day that she was that encounter with Jesus for her kids. They are encountering Jesus through her. I thought this was a beautiful reminder to pay attention to our actions as they may be the only encounter those we meet have with Jesus. Are we being good representations of Jesus? How could we work on this so we can do better? How can we spread love to all we meet and interact with?The verse says, “And continue to walk surrendered to the extravagant love of Christ, for he surrendered his life as a sacrifice for us. His great love for us was pleasing to God like an aroma of adoration – a sweet, healing fragrance.” This is great because it reminds us of how much Jesus loved us. He loved us so much that He gave his life for us. God is not asking us to give our lives to those we meet. He is not asking for that kind of sacrifice, but he is asking for sacrificial love. A love that cost us something. Maybe that something is getting over what we want to be there for someone else. Maybe that means we need to forgive someone for something. Maybe that means we need to stop getting so defensive when those who irritate us talk to us. Maybe we need to stop taking offense so easily. I think God was talking to me for those last two. I have been defensive and taking offense a lot lately, and that is not what God wants. What about you?I can't tell you what God is calling you to. Well, He is calling us all to holiness. I don't know where you are struggling with that. That call to holiness is a call to love God and to love others. Sit with the Lord today for a bit and ask Him how He would like you to love others more. Ask Him where you are struggling and how He wants to help you change that. We must do it with God; we can't do it alone. Just sitting and asking Him how we can change will make Him happy. Just admitting we are struggling with loving some people is a big first step. God doesn't ever expect us to change things on our own. He just wants us to come to Him, admit we need to change, and then ask Him to help us. It sounds simple because it is simple. God is constantly calling us to Him. When we come, He answers our prayers.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today. Lord, we love you, and we want to come to you. We want to be good imitators of you, please help us. We want to be your face to all we meet, and we really struggle with this. We struggle to love the unloveable. Please ask Jesus to show us how. Please give us the strength to overcome our weaknesses and to love others as we love you. Help us on our path to holiness, Lord. Show each one of us where we are struggling, and then help us change. We love you, Lord, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus's holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. I look forward to meeting you again tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day, and may the grace and favor of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you!Today's Word from the Lord was received in March 2024 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “For the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Rely on me.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

All Christians should strive to be imitators of God. We should desire to live a more Christ-like life. How can we do this? Saint Paul gives us the answer, and… The post Be Imitators Of God first appeared on Broken Door Ministries. The post Be Imitators Of God appeared first on Broken Door Ministries.

The Rev. Jacob Davis preaches a sermon on Ephesians 4, in which Paul exalts Christians to live lives characterized by love. How is such a thing possible? By the example and finished work of Jesus Christ.

8-11-2024 Imitators of God: Submit in Love Ephesians 5:22-24  Linkshttps://arriolabiblechurch.org/https://www.facebook.com/ABCinCortez/Worship Services10:00 am : Sunday School – All Ages11:00 am : Sunday Service Location15998 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323On the corner of Hwy. 491 and County Road S

Sermon by Rev. Ken Walsh Passages found in: Ephesians 4: 25-5:2 (NRSV) John 6: 41-51

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8-4-2024 Ephesians 5:18-21 "Imitators of God: Filled with the Spirit" Linkshttps://arriolabiblechurch.org/https://www.facebook.com/ABCinCortez/Worship Services10:00 am : Sunday School – All Ages11:00 am : Sunday Service Location15998 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323On the corner of Hwy. 491 and County Road S

Is it possible to "imitate God?" What does that even mean? And if it's actually possible, what does it look like? How would our lives be different if we mirrored the character of God in our daily walk. From Ephesians 5, Jeff begins unpacking this command in this week's episode.

7-14-2024 Imitators of God: Children of Light Ephesians 5:9-14 Linkshttps://arriolabiblechurch.org/https://www.facebook.com/ABCinCortez/Worship Services10:00 am : Sunday School – All Ages11:00 am : Sunday Service Location15998 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323On the corner of Hwy. 491 and County Road S

7-7-2024 Imitators of God: Children of the Light Ephesians 5:3-8  Linkshttps://arriolabiblechurch.org/https://www.facebook.com/ABCinCortez/Worship Services10:00 am : Sunday School – All Ages11:00 am : Sunday Service Location15998 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323On the corner of Hwy. 491 and County Road S

Join us as Pastor Duane continues his series on the Book of Ephesians.

6-30-2024 Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1-2 Linkshttps://arriolabiblechurch.org/https://www.facebook.com/ABCinCortez/Worship Services10:00 am : Sunday School – All Ages11:00 am : Sunday Service Location15998 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323On the corner of Hwy. 491 and County Road S

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Redeemer Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Be Imitators of God Subtitle: Ephesians Speaker: Dr. Michael A. Johnson Broadcaster: Grace Redeemer Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/23/2024 Bible: Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Length: 41 min.

This Sunday we had such a wonderful time at The Main Event, celebrating all of the Fathers, and blessing them on Father's Day! I shared a message on being, "Imitators of God"––focusing on representing our heavenly Father, just like Jesus did, through the Word of God, and His Spirit!  

In this devotional message titled "Imitators of God", we are taught steps to become like our Father.Aired on Radio HCI Today via the RadioKing app.

Ephesians 5:1-20 encourages believers to imitate God by living in love, avoiding darkness, and embracing the light of righteousness. Becoming an imitator of God includes growing in inner confidence and Warmth

We are called not only to know the Lord but to walk with Him and to live a life that reflects and represents God to the world. As image bearers, we have been created to be like God, to be imitators, of our Father in heaven. In Christ, we have been called and adopted into God's family. As God's children, we are called to show our love for God and others in the same way God loves us. To be imitators of God is to be imitators of Christ.

We are called not only to know the Lord but to walk with Him and to live a life that reflects and represents God to the world. As image bearers, we have been created to be like God, to be imitators, of our Father in heaven. In Christ, we have been called and adopted into God's family. As God's children, we are called to show our love for God and others in the same way God loves us. To be imitators of God is to be imitators of Christ.

an expository sermon on Ephesians 4:25-27, 29-5:2 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 5, 2024

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Imitators Of God, Pt.3 Subtitle: Studies In Ephesians Speaker: Richard Warmack Broadcaster: Grace Baptist Church Event: Sunday School Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: Ephesians 5:3-7 Length: 50 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Imitators Of God, Pt.3 Subtitle: Studies In Ephesians Speaker: Richard Warmack Broadcaster: Grace Baptist Church Event: Sunday School Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: Ephesians 5:3-7 Length: 50 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Imitators Of God, Pt.3 Subtitle: Studies In Ephesians Speaker: Richard Warmack Broadcaster: Grace Baptist Church Event: Sunday School Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: Ephesians 5:3-7 Length: 50 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Imitators Of God, Pt.2 Subtitle: Studies In Ephesians Speaker: Richard Warmack Broadcaster: Grace Baptist Church Event: Sunday School Date: 4/21/2024 Bible: Ephesians 5:2 Length: 46 min.

Passage: Ephesians 5:1-21 Sermon Notes: Sermon in a Sentence: You are God's beloved children, so finish strong by walking in love. Point 1: Walk in love (v. 1-6) Point 2: Walk in the light (v. 7-14) Point 3: Walk in wisdom (v. 15-21) To give please visit: https://www.thanhlechurch.org/give Join TLC on our social media for updates! YouTube: https://wearetruelove.com/TrueLoveCom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueLoveCommunityMinistry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TrueLoveComunity

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Imitators Of God, Pt.1 Subtitle: Studies In Ephesians Speaker: Richard Warmack Broadcaster: Grace Baptist Church Event: Sunday School Date: 4/14/2024 Bible: Ephesians 5:1 Length: 46 min.

In this episode of the Teach Them Diligently podcast, which is the first in a series about Parenting Towards Your Goals, hosts David and Leslie Nunnery delve into the topic of parenting toward the ultimate goal of bringing children to Jesus Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 5:1-20, they explore the concept of being imitators of God and how this influences every aspect of family life. From modeling worship to cultivating friendships, Leslie and David offer practical insights for nurturing a Christ-centered home environment. Join them as they unpack key principles for intentional parenting and discipleship, guiding listeners on the path to raising children who walk in the footsteps of their Savior.  Key Takeaways:Introduction to the mission of parenting towards the goal of bringing children to Jesus Christ. Exploring Ephesians 5:1-20 as a framework for understanding parenting goals biblically and practically. Emphasizing the importance of parents being role models and creating a Christ-centered atmosphere at home. Discussing strategies for nurturing children's faith, including involvement in church, family worship, and open discussions about God's work in their lives. Highlighting the significance of monitoring children's friendships and influences, both within and outside the home. Providing actionable steps for parents to cultivate a lifestyle of intentional discipleship and imitation of God's love.  Additional Resources:Teach Them Diligently Events in Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, MO.   Heart School Book  Heart School Parenting Intensive Application TTD365 Membership    

Ephesians • Week 20 • Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Time:  Am I using it wisely or wasting it away? Key Scripture: Ephesians 5:1, 15-16 - Paul gives the command: “Be imitators of God, as beloved children.”  5:1    Imitator = a follower;  a person who copies the behavior or actions of another.  To mimic.   - Paul gives the command:  “Be careful how you walk.”  5:15   - Not as unwise men (foolish), but as wise (skilled, expert)   - Making the most of your time.  5:16   - Paul gives the reason why:  “because the days are evil.”   - Evil (wicked, bad) (full of labor, hardship, and annoyance)   There are Five Areas of how we spend our TIME  1. Spiritual 2. Relational 3. Educational 4. Financial (Occupation) 5. Physical (Health, Recreation)

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From Eden to Eternity, the Bible tells one big story of redemption. And this year we're walking through God's divine story chronologically. Today we are journeying through Ephesians 4–6 and exploring God's sovereign plan as the events of Scripture unfold and point to Jesus. Today, you can follow along with us in Eden to Eternity: The Chronological Story of Scripture Study Vol. 4, on page 174. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for the Eden to Eternity bundle and for more beautiful products that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Subscribe to the Daily Grace Podcast on iTunes or Spotify. And, read the Bible in a year with us in the Bible App. Click here for a transcript of this episode