Likeness of Christ by Pastor Ty

Bill IBC Hamilton • November 4, 2025

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Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind - Romans 12:2 — “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Living like Christ begins with a transformed mind. We must reject worldly values and allow the Holy Spirit to reshape our thoughts, desires, and priorities. Daily meditation on Scripture and prayer renews our thinking, aligning us with the heart of Christ.

Walk in Love as Christ Loved - Ephesians 5:2 — “And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us…” Christ’s love was sacrificial, unconditional, and active. To live in His likeness, we must love others not just in word, but in deed. Forgive freely, serve humbly, and love relentlessly—even when it costs us something.

Pursue Holiness in Conduct - 1 Peter 1:15-16 — “But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct…” Holiness isn’t perfection—it’s separation from sin and dedication to God. Christ lived a sinless life, and we are called to reflect that purity. Guard your heart, flee temptation, and let your lifestyle preach louder than your words.

Bear the Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23 — “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…” Stay connected to Christ through worship, fellowship, and obedience, and let His Spirit produce fruit in your life. Remember - Living in the likeness of Christ isn’t a one-time decision—it’s a daily surrender.

Let your life be a mirror that reflects His grace, truth, and glory.

Time is short. Eternity is real. People are dying every day - without Him.

Be like Jesus.

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Hope and Perspective by Pastor Ty In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” we see a great change in the character, George Bailey. What is different about George Bailey's life after Clarence (Angel) shows him what life would have been like without him? In terms of circumstances, absolutely nothing. At this point, for all he knows his life is exactly as it was a few hours before; Clarence did nothing to change that. The Bailey Building and Loan has still lost $8000- it could be forced to close and people could lose their life savings and jobs, rumors of embezzlement – the family ruined – George’s Arrest -Scandal! But George has changed! He has a new Attitude… a new Perspective on what’s really important Family, Friends and his Faith in God. It’s easy to forget in the movie that the real change has nothing to do with money and affection on Christmas Eve. The real change is within his soul. For the first time George Bailey is looking at life with new eyes. Same for a group of shepherds at the first Christmas – they had a change I attitude/perspective in Luke 2 the angels put on a celebration to announce the birth of Jesus. The shepherds went and found the baby Jesus. Their station in life had not changed but their attitude had: The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. (V20) May this Christmas give us a new perspective and a vertical focus all year long.