Sermons on Abiding Life:

The Spirit-Controlled Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 27, 2013

In this section, the Apostle Paul challenges the Galatians to walk in the Spirit, and reminds them of what the Spirit can help us do. I am especially indebted to Warren Wiersbe and have used many of his points from his commentary in this lesson.

Introduction: A. This morning I want to begin by showing you something amazing – did you know that I own a magic glove? 1. Here is my magic glove – it is amazing because it can pick things up. a. When I drop something, all I have to do is tell it to pick it up and it does it. b. Do ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Way Of Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2013

This is a sermon for a baptism service in downtown Toronto. The focus is on new life in Christ.

This is a very special day. This day marks that there has been a beginning. Spiritual birth has occurred! There is a clear beginning to the life of a Christ-follower. It’s not physical birth. It is not by being born in a ‘Christian’ country that a person has the right to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bread Of Life (Complete)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013

From the feeding of the 5000 to the breaking of the Bread.

THE BREAD OF LIFE. John 6:1-15; John 6:25-35; John 6:47-69. THE FEEDING OF THE 5,000 (John 6:1-15). It was now nearly a year since Jesus had cleansed the Temple in Jerusalem, and Passover was fast approaching (John 6:4). Jesus and His disciples had tried to withdraw from the throng in Galilee, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35, John 6:1-15, John 6:47-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Its A Wonderful Life

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 14, 2013

The birth of Christ and the Second coming are all about Hope

Every year about this time television stations reach way back in their vaults and grab an old black and white film that I think still speaks to people's lives even today. It's a film we have all probably seen titled It's a Wonderful Life. Its a movie about a man named George Bailey, a guy who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life-Giving Words

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 26, 2013

The passage alludes to God resting on the 7th Day the first day of man's existence on earth was experiencing God's rest ... When you see a sinful man apart from God, he is restless ... now Christ is inviting us for a more permanent rest in Him.

Opening illustration: On November 19, 1863, two well-known men gave speeches at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The featured speaker, Edward Everett, was a former congressman, governor, and president of Harvard University. Considered one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Complete Way Of Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

Being a Christian is not defined by what we do, or what we do not do; but by who we are, and Whose we are.

A COMPLETE WAY OF LIFE. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. Many people labour under the misapprehension that Christianity is negative, emphasising the prohibitions of the Ten Commandments. Yet even the Decalogue has positive commands: “Remember the Sabbath day”; “Honour your father and mother” - along ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life From The Dead Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm.

The Walking Dead Sermon Series (2 of 4) “Life From the Dead” Eph. 2.1-7 October 13, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Pastor Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm. 1 If you stick a corpse with a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Abundant Life?

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jan 7, 2014

Explores John 10:1-11 and the meaning and application of the Abundant Life in Jesus. How eternal life begins in the present and continues throughout eternity.

TITLE: Life is for Living TEXT: John 10:1-11 INTRO: When a university student asked Billy Graham, "What is the greatest surprise you have found about life?" He answered, "The brevity of it." Life is, indeed, short and for some people it is filled with regret. Someone did a survey and came up with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Food That Gives Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: How many times do you eat and drink? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that JESUS is complete food: food and drink for all of us. IV. TEXT: John 6:35 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jes

I. EXORDIUM: How many times do you eat and drink? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that JESUS is complete food: food and drink for all of us. IV. TEXT: John 6:35 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Abundant Life

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

We were designed to live an Abundant Life - and overcoming Life - adn examples to the world around us

Living The Abundant Life Can you hear me now? John 10:9-10 (NKJV) I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-10

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 1, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Will you be resurrected too? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if we have JESUS, we have both: life here on earth and resurrected life with Him. IV. TEXT: John 11:25-26 (New Living Translation

I. EXORDIUM: Will you be resurrected too? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if we have JESUS, we have both: life here on earth and resurrected life with Him. IV. TEXT: John 11:25-26 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jesus told her, “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2012

What would the world be like if there was no Christmas and No Jesus? This message was inspired by John Ortberg's message "Who is this Man?"

It’s a Wonderful Life (Begin with Clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” scene where George meets Clarence and wishes he had never been born” It’s a Wonderful Life has consistently been ranked in the top 100 movies of all times, it has been called the number one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Doing Life Together

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 13, 2012

This thought came to me- “It’s nice to think that as I teach or preach that every person will get it and grow together, but that wasn’t Jesus’ way, nor the apostles way. Why would we be any different?”

Doing Life Together James 1:22NKJ There is the story of William Pitt, 1759-1806, British statesman and Prime Minister from 1783-1801, who once sought to expedite a crucial agreement in Parliament for the movement of the British fleet to defend against the French. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Difference In Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2012

1. God wants to give us a contented life (vs. 11-13). 2. God wants to give us a charitable life (vs. 10 & 13-18). 4. God wants to give us a confident life (vs. 13, 19 & 23).

The Divine Difference in Life Philippians 4:10-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 14, 2012 *One of the most famous trials in American history was the Scopes Monkey trial in 1925. A teacher in Tennessee was charged with the crime of teaching evolution. And the trial drew ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Life Began

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 24, 2012

Most of us here have heard this story read time and time again. I believe it should be shared with our friends and families all over the world. But as I have read thru this passage the past few weeks…God brought several things to my attention… First…th

Video… Social Network Christmas Slide #1 Welcome…Coffee Please stand… with me as we read from…Luke 2:1-20 “ In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20