Sermons on Balanced Life:

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

The second in a series of messages called "A Classic Christmas." This sermon uses a short video clip from "It’s a Wonderful Life" and seeks to show people that a life in Christ really is terrific.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS IT REALLY IS A WONDERFUL LIFE 1 John 5:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. The older I get the more amazed I am about how the mind works 1. First of all, I am amazed by the important things that I forget 2. Secondly, I am amazed by the trivial things that I seem to remember. ILL> ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prosperous Course Of Life

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Dec 31, 2003

How to have a prosperous course of life.

Years ago, 2004 was just a part of our thoughts and vision, now it’s an important part of our course of life. We praise and thank God for everything. He made all things beautiful and wonderful for His honor and glory. New Year’s Day is a remarkable day of hope, freedom and thanksgiving. It has ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Our Life:

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Reflecting our lives

THE REVELATION OF OUR LIFE: A TIME THAT IS TO COME “Hab 2:3 “For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” INTRO: Have you ever had a “Déjà vu”? When all of a sudden you say: ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Living A Holy Life”

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

How to live a Holy Life.

“LIVING A HOLY LIFE” 1 Pe 1:13-16 “13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

1 of 4 of a Christmas series based on popular movies of the season. This message is based on Isaiah 9:6. Powerpoint Graphics available. Email me and I’ll send them.

Classic Christmas It Really is a Wonderful Life December 3, 2006 Everyone has seen Jimmy Stewart in “It’s a wonderful life”. I think that this movie is probably one of the most loved Christmas movies of all time. The one line that stands out more than any other is when “Clarence (the angel) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slowing Life Down Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2007

Second in a series dealing with Stress in your life from Psalm 23. This sermon deals with God’s antidote for Busyness.

How to Deal With Busyness Today we are continuing our series Stressbusters. We are going through the 23rd Psalm and looking at seven ways we can relieve stress in our lives. Last week we looked at the problem of worry and found God’s Antidote for Worry. Today we are going to be looking at God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 25, 2007

Everyone is looking for what makes life worthwhile. But a Life Worth Living is only found in Christ.

Introduction I. One of the things that a good writer or speaker will do at the opening of his work is attempt to capture your mind. A. Now you may not agree with this assessment, and that is OK, but someone once told me, 1. “Pastor. The best part of your message is your introduction.” 2. At ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Twists And Turns Of Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 4:1-12

Text: Ruth 4:1-12 Title: The Twists and Turns of Life Date/Place: LSCC, 6/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell a story about getting lost here in Maine B. Background to passage: Recount the entire book of Ruth. We have just come from the threshing floor incident. Anticipation builds as we wait ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living An Intentional Life

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

An intentional life has purpose, discipline and vision. With these words in mind let’s begin exploring what it means to live an intentional life.

Living an Intentional Life Psalms 139:16 NLT You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. This week we are starting a new series titled, “Living an Intentional Life”. During this series, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Guard On Duty Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series Week 2: Life Guard on Duty This message stresses the importance of warning those we see falling into sin, and our responsibility to heed the warnings that God sends to us.

RIP TIDE 2. Life Guard On Duty As we continue in our message series RIP TIDE, this evening we are talking about Life Guard on Duty. Last week we heard God’s warning to us about the Rip Tide of sin and the pull it has in our life. He tells us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of A Long Life Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that the older a person gets the more he falls in love with the psalm. I think I know why!

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series The Blessings of A Long Life Psalm 23 Introduction: The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of The Uncertainties Of Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Feb 18, 2007

This sermon deals with the problem of suffering and pain.

The book of Ecclesiastes deals with the toughest questions in life including the problems associated with suffering and evil. Chapter 8:14 says "Here’s something that happens all the time and makes no sense at all: Good people get what’s coming to the wicked, and bad people get what’s coming to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things brings certain characteristics to the Christian Life.

The Supremacy of Christ: The Nature of the Christian Life Text: Colossians 1:9-14 I. Introduction Illustration: Farmer called to preach. Sitting under a tree sees letters P and C in the clouds. Decides it means “Preach Christ.” Sells farm and equipment goes to preach. He was horrible. After a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Future Of Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Feb 25, 2007

This sermon deals with the urgency of living life today by taking advantage of our window of opportunity.

What does the future hold for us? One day many years ago, when I was in one of my philosophical modes, I pondered the thought of time. I realized that the past was gone and the future was waiting and that I was trapped in this moment of time! I can’t speed it up and I can’t slow it down. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 25, 2007

A sermon for thanksgiving day, based on Deuteronomy 26:1-11 highlighting 4 areas of our lives we can thank God for.

(a story of being thankful for something positive) Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet. Many people enjoy reading The Jungle Book. Kipling, unlike many older writers was able to enjoy his success and his money. Apparently one day a journalist approached him and said, "Mr. Kipling, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran