Sermons on authentic life: showing 196-210 of 192,331

The Unspoken Essentials Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2010

If we are to meet the challenge of reaching this culture, we need to be authentic people who possess at least 3 essentials.

Meeting The Challenge “The Unspoken Essentials” Colossians 3:1-17 * Let’s begin this morning with repeating our 5 core beliefs. While some might know these, mom told me that ‘repetition was the mother of learning.’ (say) * Turn your attention to #5, “The Local Church is the hope of the world.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Open Up Your Hearts! The Gift Of Authentic Christian Love

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 18, 2024

In a divided world, the call to open our hearts to authentic Christian love is crucial. Through unity in the church, strong family bonds, and a deep connection with God, we can reflect Christ's love powerfully.

Open Up Your Hearts! The Gift of Authentic Christian Love 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 Introduction: Brothers and sisters in Christ, I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to speak with you today. We gather here, not just as individuals, but as a family bound by the love of Jesus Christ. In a world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Ephesians 4:1-6, Acts 2:42-47, John 13:35, Colossians 3:13-14, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:38-39, James 4:8, Luke 5:16, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, 1 Corinthians 12:25  (view more)  (view less)

Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief And Loss Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011

Part 5 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message looks at how the acknowledgement of grief and loss is ultimately part of spiritual and emotional health. Dave also warns that those who decide to begin living authentically will often be res

Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief and Loss Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church November 7, 2010 David Flowers 1 John 3:18-20 (MSG) 18 My dear children, let's not just talk about love; let's practice real love. 19 This is the only way we'll know we're living truly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Live Until You Die, Die Until You Live

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 23, 2009

We admire those who pursue life goals as long as they can; but our calling is to die to self. It will mean a change of values and of attitudes, but it will give us true life.

I’m pretty sure that we can make a case for living until we die. It would not take a lot of effort to convince one another that we can approach life with gusto, squeezing every ounce of juice out. There’s a strong compulsion in us to extract all the value and the vitality we can get out from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Changing Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2012

A life that can change lives is a life that has been reconciled to God in Christ, and who has reconciled relationships with others.

2 Corinthians 6:1-13 “A Life Changing Life” INTRODUCTION FOXY LADY: Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired beauty, 80's, slim, 5'4' (used to be 5'6'), searching for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing companion. Matching white shoes and belt a plus. BEATLES OR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

This Life...that Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 3, 2010

We can live the new life in Christ by continually working at three changes: in our thinking (our minds), in our doing (our bodies), and in our being (our spirit).

THAT LIFE...THIS LIFE August 1, 2010 Colossians 3:1-17 (NRSV) 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life: An Unexamined Life Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

Walking with God should be easier than we make it. Should be like breathing... a basic block of life! Breathe in the things of God, breathe out ministry. Simple... but profound. It starts by examining your life...

Life: The Unexamined Life Galatians 6: 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life That Really Is Life

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 30, 2019

Genuine and joyful life cannot be found in the pursuit of wealth and possessions. It can only be found within the true source of life: God and the kingdom of eternal light.

September 29, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Lk. 16:19-31; I Tim. 6:6-19 The Life that Really Is Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You can’t take it with you. There was a rich Texas oil man, and he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

He Is Risen

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discussing why the Resurrection is so critical to our faith.

He is Risen Luke 24:1-12 This morning I want to talk with you about the greatest event in all of history - the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. We understand that not everybody believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ - but for us it is a really big deal. Here’s why . . . at our church we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

1 Thessalonians Chapter 2

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009

This is an exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2.

The moment is now. Decision time. Will you obey God? That is the choice that we face on a daily basis. Will I obey Gods word today, or will I go about life on my own? We should be asking ourselves that question every single morning when we roll out of bed. Obedience starts with the understanding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wax Apples And The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Jul 16, 2015

This message is about taking inventory of our spiritual fruit to be sure that it's authentic and not just something that we put on display for others to see.

Wax Apples & The Fruit of the Spirit Pastor Steve Evans Washington Assembly March 1, 2015 Introduction I want to share with you a very honest message, but a message that I trust will cause you to draw closer in your walk with the Lord. I must say that I came about this message in a most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk The Talk "Get Rid Of 5 Deadly Sins"

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Aug 27, 2018

Christians sins are silent to us. We deceive ourselves into impurity.

“Walk the Talk” #3 (Get Rid of 5 Deadly Sins) S-2 A realignment with God, and His sacredness, and majesty! Sometimes we must get rid of things as a part of the alignment. S-3 I Peter 2:1-3 S-4 Getting Rid of 5 Deadly Sins 1. Malice: deliberate ill-will 2. Deceit: The intentional misleading or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

What Will I Have To Do?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 16, 2015

What do we have to do if we want to be more than average in our Christian Walk

What Do I have to Do? – Gospels During the four years that I was in Bible College I had several opportunities to have Dr. Bill Burbury as my Professor, and in some of his classes Dr. Burbury offered what he called “Mark by Contract.” When you went to your first class Dr. Burbury ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Victims Of Unrisen Expectations

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010

We fail to experience a vital faith because we do not expect anything new, we operate out of preconceived notions, or we wait for authority figures to validate us.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, March 5, 1989 Anyone who works in an office or who has had to do either writing or typing knows that you do not proofread your own work. You just do not proofread your own work. Why not? Because the tendency is to see what we want to see, and what we ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-52

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Real"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2013

A sermon about authenticity.

Luke 18:9-14 "Be Real" So, who are you, really? I'm not talking about the person who appears to have everything perfectly under control, or the persona who has been created, layer-by-layer, through the painful, embarrassing or shameful experiences of life... ...the protective shield we build ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist