Be The Imitator of God | Rev. Mike Jones | Agape Christian Center Union NJ Sept 27th, 2026

Overview

The video is a full church service centered on praise worship and Rev. Mike Jones’ sermon from Ephesians, with a strong theme: “Be an imitator of God.”

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Main Flow & Highlights

Worship and call-and-response

• The service opens with energetic, repetitive worship lines praising Jesus/Jehovah.
• It builds toward congregational participation—shouting “Hallelujah,” clapping, dancing, and lifting hands.
• A recurring emphasis is that God deserves all worship, including worship expressed even at home.

“Praising your path to testimony”

• Rev. Mike frames worship as a spiritual pathway.
• Dancing and praising are presented not only as celebration, but as how people move toward breakthroughs and “divine testimony.”
• Attendees are encouraged to respond out loud—for example: “If that’s you, shout ‘Hallelujah’!”

“Jehovah has the final say”

• A motivational moment prompts the audience: “Who has the last word for you?”
• The consistent answer is: “Jehovah.”
• He emphasizes that letting Jehovah have the final word is life-changing—e.g., “the last word changed my life.”

Transition to teaching (Ephesians 5)

• After extended worship, the sermon clearly pivots to doctrine and life practice.
• Rev. Mike teaches that God is holy and believers are called to holiness and to imitate God.

Holiness, righteousness, and identity

• He argues that Christians must accept who they are as “children/sons of God”—not merely aim for it.
• He ties this identity to the idea that believers are the “temple of the living God.”

Love as action

• Walking in love is stressed as lived behavior, not just emotion.
• Christ’s example is central: believers reflect how Christ loved and gave Himself.

“A sweet aroma” vs. “imitation”

• A standout illustration contrasts God’s expectation:
  • God doesn’t want cheap, fading “imitation.”
  • God desires a genuine “sweet aroma” from believers.
• Holiness is presented as producing a pleasing offering to God.

Sharp boundary-setting

• Rev. Mike strongly warns against:
  • “debauchery,”
  • fornication,
  • impurity,
  • greed,
  • and even “nonsense” and joking that can turn into harmful speech.
• He repeatedly urges believers to stop speaking/acting in ways that don’t match holiness.

Light vs. darkness (with practical imagery)

• Believers are described as “light,” meant to live transparently.
• He warns against darkness and “playing both sides.”
• Imagery includes:
  • being prepared like the wise virgins (keeping oil/life ready),
  • not waiting until spiritual “fuel” runs out,
  • choosing readiness because the timing of Jesus’ return isn’t known.

Gratitude and spiritual discipline

• Gratitude in all situations is a recurring theme.
• He teaches that gratitude produces spiritual return and shares a “secret” in gratitude.
• He discourages complaining or dismissing leaders, encouraging people to thank God for the person even when you don’t see what they’re doing.

Final worship and altar call

• The service ends with a strong healing/prayer emphasis.
• The pastor teaches that worship creates spiritual atmosphere (“nothing happens by chance”).
• He claims the Holy Spirit/healing presence is present and issues a “last call” for those needing healing or prayer to come to the altar.

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Jokes / Memorable Lines (Tonal Standouts)

• The “imitation” analogy: God isn’t looking for imitation perfumes; he wants something real and “expensive” (used for humorous contrast).
• “Don’t be a court jester” / “stop joking”: a direct comedic rebuke used to keep holiness from being treated lightly.
• “Cups were empty / angels poured into empty bowls”: a vivid, slightly theatrical claim meant to motivate people to come empty-handed so they can be filled.

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Key Audience Reactions Encouraged

• Shouting “Hallelujah” repeatedly
• Dancing, clapping, and hand-waving during prompts
• Responding aloud to questions like “Who has the final say?”
• Coming forward for the healing altar call

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Main Personalities (Appearing)

• Rev. Mike Jones (preacher/leader)
• Congregation / worship leaders (participating throughout)