Sermons on Balanced Living:

"Expectant Living - The King Is Coming"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 24, 2013

Key Point: When Christians look back to the Cross and remember what Jesus did on the Cross to accomplish eternal salvation for those who believe and then look forward to His return (The Second Coming) it gives us the ability by the power of the Holy Spir

Cornerstone Church February 24, 2013 “Expectant Living – The King is Coming” Titus 2:11-14 “There is a story about a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Should We Live?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 25, 2013

1. Live with the Lord’s hope (vs. 10-13 & 20-25). 2. Live with the Lord’s heart (vs. 22). 3. Live with the Lord’s holiness (vs. 14-19).

How Should We Live? 1 Peter 1:10-25 Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 4, 2012 *Any Christian who is paying attention knows that our society has descended into darkness over the last fifty years. We need to understand that our rational world has been turned upside down by postmodernism, moral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

Great Reasons For Godly Living

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 9, 2013

Christians: We should live Godly lives: 1. Because we are headed to Heaven (vs. 11-12). 2. Because we can bring glory to God (vs. 12). 3. Because we are servants of the Savior (vs. 13-17).

Great Reasons for Godly Living 1 Peter 2:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23, 2012 *When I bump into people I haven’t seen for a while, sometimes they ask: “How’s the world treating you?” -- But as we look at this Scripture tonight, a better question for us is: “How are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Bleeped Out World Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 12, 2013

This sermon deals with the topic of profanity and cursing.

“Living in A Bleeped Out World” James 3:9-10; Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: About 2 months ago I went fishing and put my porta-boat in the garage. The next day something began to stink! I found the culprit a ½ a shrimp that was decomposed. The word Paul uses in Eph. 4:29 NKJ uses ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Living In The End Times? Series

Contributed by Kevin Humphrey on Mar 12, 2013

Jesus first coming was to seek and save the lost, teach and heal. Christ’s second coming is mentioned more than 300 times in the New Testament an average of every 25 verses.The real issue is that He is coming back and we need to be ready.

Joke: "Repent, the End of the World is Nigh!" was preacher Nathaniel Evans constant theme. One day, as he was walking, he came to a big lever in the middle of nowhere, just by the side of the road. 'Pull this to end the world' said the sign on it. Nathaniel saw this as the perfect spot for him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Living God’s Way" Series

Contributed by Cameron Mays on Mar 25, 2013

The implication of God’s grace which is through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, aiding the believer in embracing righteousness & sanctification!!!

Text: Romans 12:1-2 Thought: “Living God’s Way” Theme: Christian Ethics & Conduct Point: Accountability Introduction Our epistle identifies its author as “Paul the Apostle”. A few people from past centuries questioned the Pauline authorship of the Epistle to the Romans, but no one has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Live In A Fallen World

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2013

We live in a fallen world, but we have a RISEN Savior.

1 Corinthians 15:19-26 WE Live in a fallen world but Christ has Risen We live in a fallen world but we have a risen Savior February 2011. While responding to a suspicious person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

Living In A Fallen World... For Now!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 2, 2013

We live in a world that was once a good place but now it is a fallen world infected by evil... but we look forward to a new world that is all good.

Title: Living in a Fallen World… for Now! Text: I Corinthians 15:19-26 Thesis: We live in a world of good and bad but because of Jesus Christ, we look forward to a new world that is all good. (Revelation 21:1-5) Introduction In St. Petersburg, Florida three police officers died tragically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In An Upside Down World Series

Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 4, 2013

Introductory Message to a series on 1 Thessalonians focusing on the foundation of our faith despite the uncertain times in which we live.

LIVING IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD 1 Thessalonians 1:1; Acts 17:1-9 INTRODUCTION How does a person live for Jesus Christ in a society where his faith is constantly under attack—where he can be ostracized or blacklisted for openly professing that he is a Christian?...How can you raise children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Forgiveness In Kingdom Living Series

Contributed by James Snyder on May 6, 2013

Daily forgiveness frees me from the spiritual debris cluttering my life and prohibiting me from clearly seen Christ in my present situation and living in his power.

A brother comes up to me and mentions the fact that my brakes are making a noise and I probably need to get new brake pads. A few days later he pointed out that my front wheel rotors were badly worn and needed to be replaced. What is the proper response to such criticism? “You should not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Give Honor; To Live Well

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 13, 2013

Children obey your parents, gives a 2 part promise – To Live well & have a prosperous life. It comes abut with Honoring your father & Mother

- We honor mom today - It’s tough being a mother Mrs. Monroe lives in Darlington, Maryland. She’s the mother of 8 children. And except for a few interesting experiences, she’s just like any other mother across America. One experience was so unique that John Haggai put it in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Successful Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2013

A study of the book of Psalms 1

Psalm 1 How To Live A Successful Life 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living Under An Open Heaven Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2010

Do you ever feel like you’re prayers are just bouncing off the ceiling? God wants us to live under an open Heaven, where we have free access to His abundant blessings!

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #6: LIVING UNDER AN OPEN HEAVEN (Aug. 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING: Discuss excitement about and vision for the new school year. “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-13

Denomination: *other

Living A God Approved Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 30, 2010

There are many sources that we seek approval from, but our greatest desire should be that God approve our actions, attitudes and words.

LIVING A GOD-APPROVED LIFE GALATIANS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION We might say trying to win approval from others consumes our lives. We do what our bosses require so that they might approve us and therefore give us our paycheck. Children seek approval from their parents. This means a lot to them and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Living For Jesus?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

I am ready to live for Jesus like I should. What should that look like in my life? How do I know if I am doing what I should be doing?

Am I Living for Jesus? Hebrews 10:19-22 Introduction A couple weeks ago on Sunday night, we found out that Jesus did some pretty incredible things for us, when I preached from verses 11-18. There are four of them to be exact. He left the riches of heaven to become the sacrifice for my sins. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Baptist