Sermons on Authentic Living:

Sacrificial Generosity Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sacrificial Generosity

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sacrificial Generosity Luke 20:45-21:4 June 13, 2010 How we see and use our money is so central to our existence, our lives revolve around it. We get paid with money, we buy things with money, we make decisions based upon money, our standard of living is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible: Pick It Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2017

To be authentic we need a guide -- the word of God.

1. We are seeking authenticity – last week we considered the danger of hypocrisy. How are we to be real? 2. A Bible Like Mom’s In her book Parenting with Scripture, Kara Durbin wrote, “When I was little, I wanted a Bible just like my mom’s, and I was thrilled when I received one as a present. As I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Perspective

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective 9:28-36 In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle we face in ministry – healing the sick, delivering the oppressed, stopping storms, and providing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Affliction Of Affluence Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence Luke 12:1-12 Covetousness and greed can manifest itself in seemingly harmless acts as when children fight over their toys to the death of Wal-Mart employee last year on the day after Thanksgiving when an out-of-control crowd of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Affliction Of Affluence

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence Luke 12:13-21 Covetousness and greed can manifest itself in seemingly harmless acts as when children fight over their toys to the death of Wal-Mart employee last year on the day after Thanksgiving when an out-of-control crowd of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have A Counterfeit Faith?

Contributed by Dylan Potter on Aug 22, 2003

Authentic faith always bears good fruit!

“Do You Have A Counterfeit Faith?” Counterfeit faith has four characteristics 1. No compassion 2. No conviction 3. No confidence 4. No courage No Compassion What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Who Died And Made You Boss? Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 4, 2002

An authentic biblical community submits to the authority of Jesus.

His Name is Jesus – Part 1 March 3, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community submits to the authority of Jesus. INTRODUCTION A. When I was a kid, we had a way of putting someone in their place if they got a little bossy. Let’s say on the playground at recess a big game of kickball is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Nature of the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Nature of the Kingdom Luke 17:20-21 December 6, 2009 In the next three weeks, I want to share about the King and the kingdom. This week I want to talk about the nature of the Kingdom, next week I want to share about the second coming of the king, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Fathe Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father Luke 15:11-32 August 23, 2009 Merriam-Webster online Dictionary defines ‘prodigal’ as, 1: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure: lavish <a prodigal feast> <prodigal outlays for her clothes>; and 2: recklessly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit-Filled Living In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 6, 2008

Genuine followers of Christ are those whose lives show evidence of being guided and directed by the Holy Spirit.

Spirit-Filled Living In Christ Text: Eph. 5:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his article ’Celebrating God in Authentic Worship’, pastor Glenn Wagner (Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC) points out: "I believe that one of the most evangelistic tools the church possesses, one desperately needed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of Tragedies Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Tragedies

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Effective Prayer

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Effective Prayer Luke 18:1-8 January 24, 2009 Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. Most of us would agree that taking the life of the unborn is an injustice just like taking the life of one who is handicapped or even taking the life an older person because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006

Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Week Too Live

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 13, 2010

Following Mark on Jesus last week. Sunday–Demonstration, Monday—Authority, Tuesday-Conflict. Wednesday-Silence, Thursday-Preparation, Friday-Suffering

- If you had one week to live, what would you do? - Some Answers I would go skydiving, rocky mountain climbin, 2.7 seconds on a bull named fu- man-chu. I would love deeper, and spoke sweeter. This is how i live i hope that someday you get the chance to live like you were dyin. Really i would do all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-19

Denomination: Baptist