Sermons on Balanced Living:

Living With Children: The Persistent Liar Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

Lying is one of the most difficult problems to deal with and a major parent-child power struggle - How to deal with Lying Children:

Q: We’re very concerned about our eight-year-old grandson’s lying. He always pleads innocence and wonders plaintively why no one ever believes him. When someone confronts him with some misdeed they saw him do (for example, poking holes in the back door screen), he merely shrugs his shoulders and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With Those We Disagree

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

When we live in community with those that are different then us we show a little taste of heaven to those around us.

The Others: Living With Those We Disagree Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Bottom Line: When we live in community with those that are different then us we show a little taste of heaven to those around us. Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis and I’m the Connections Director here. And it’s great ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2017

We need to revisit the doctrine of Justification bt Faith alone in light of the upcoming 500th anniversary of the Reformation

The Just Shall Live By Faith Romans 1:17 Romans 1:17 is arguably the most influential sentence that has ever been written, even more than the beloved John 3:16. This is because of how this verse transformed Martin Luther’s life and became a central theme to the Reformation of which we are on the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living With One Foot In Eternity Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 24, 2017

In Paul's "to live is Christ, to die is gain," we learn a new boldness, a singlemindedness, and a fearless approach to death when God brings it. We can serve God fully with yearning expectation for the life to come.

Philippians 1:21-26 Living with One Foot in Eternity Over the next four weeks, we’ll look at the tiny New Testament book of Philippians. It’s actually a letter the Apostle Paul wrote around 61 AD to the church in Philippi. Paul wrote from prison in Rome, probably during his first imprisonment, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven, We Are Dying To Live There Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2016

In the midst of all of the persecutions and difficulties of these Christians, there is a blessed relief -- to be with Him for eternity. Our passing from this life is blessed because we Reside in the Lord; Rest from Labors; and will be Rewarded by deeds.

1. Back in 2014, Andy Russell of Tarzana, CA passed away. His three year old grandson, Bobby wanted to know what had happened to his grandfather. His parents told him, "Grandpa was so sick and felt so bad that God did not want him to hurt any more so he sent the angels to get him." Astonished, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing To Live; Ready To Die Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 27, 2016

Our text today will be Luke 12:15-21. This text is one of Christ’s parables about a man described by two phrases.

Preparing to Live; Ready to Die Luke 12:15-21 Introduction: 1. Our text today will be Luke 12:15-21. This text is one of Christ’s parables about a man described by two phrases. • A “rich man.” vs. 16 • A “fool.” vs. 20 2. On this earth, money talks. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Living And Thriving In God's World

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 30, 2016

Paul writes that we must be willing to change and adapt to the world that we live in if we are to be successful in being all that God wants us to be.

Living and Thriving In God's World (are we relevant) 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 (NLT) Intro: A lady was out hitting all the local garage sales when she came across an old needlepoint picture that read, “Prayer Changes Lives.” She bought it, took it home and began to look for just the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Living Free In A Rich Land Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 29, 2016

We Christians in America are to follow the godly examples of the Pilgrims and Israel in Joshua 22!

Before reading Joshua chapter 22 this morning, take a quick look back with me to Joshua 4:12-13…… God called an army, 40000 strong, from the Tribes of Reuben, Gad and Manasseh to fight the Battles in Canaan. Now that the Promised Land was claimed, it was a time of rest and living for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Christ - Becoming A Christian

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 4, 2016

This is message # 1 of a 5 part series, the last 3 of which will be preached by other people and so not show up on this site.

September 4, 2016 Sermon - Part 1 of 5 Part Series: “Living in Christ” We are beginning a 5 part series today on what It means to be in Christ: ”Living in Christ”. I actually wasn’t planning to do this until it dawned on me that the outline for today’s message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live By What You Know

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 28, 2016

If we base our walk with Christ on our feelings then our Christian walk will be as volatile as our emotions. (Up one day… Down the next). We need to learn to "Live By What We Know" not by what we feel!

Live By What You Know Lakewood Church of God| Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | 11-6-2016 Introduction: ¥ If we base our walk with Christ on our feelings then our Christian walk will be as volatile as our emotions. (Up one day… Down the next) ¥ God’s Word is a constant. God is consistent. His promises ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Living For God (Week 1)

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 16, 2017

We are looking at Romans 12:1-2

In the text today we notice that this is Paul telling us that we should offer our bodies as a living sacrifice. Paul wants us to offer our eyes, ears, mouth, hands and feet unto God. Every part of our body should bring honor to God. We should not live as the world does but as the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 24, 2017

To establish that the just shall live by faith and not by the observance or the works of the Law or any man's standards of righteousness. The just shall live by faith - through Jesus Christ. This lesson deals with faith and obedience in ones salvation.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Letter to the Romans 2. The Letter to the Galatians 3. The Letter to the Hebrews Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to discuss the theme: "The Just Shall Live by Faith." This lesson will emphasize that the just shall be declared righteous by their ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:16-17, Galatians 3:11-12, Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me 'living Water'

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 22, 2017

Jesus once again proves that he brings salvation to all people when he meets the Samaritan woman at the well

So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Thanksgiving Vs Thanks-Living

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 24, 2015

This is an anytime sermon on THANKSGIVING. People demand: I DESERVE ... ? Thanksgiving is more about THANKS-LIVING. There is more than the 4th Thursday of Novemeber to being thankful.

THANKS-GIVING IS THE ART OF THANKS-LIVING.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: I was talking with a young lady that was making daily some very poor choices. She was raised in the church and had a sweet experience with Jesus. She had attended youth camp and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Is The Temple Of The Living God! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the Temple of the living God, you can only come into God’s presence through Him.

Christ is the Temple of the Living God! 1 Kings 8 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the Temple of the living God, you can only come into God’s presence through Him. I. Allow Christ to prepare you for His future heavenly temple! 1 Kings 6 A. God is in the process of building His temple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist