Sermons on Balanced Living:

Cornerstone Living

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Sometimes the passages that are easy to understand are the scariest.

CORNERSTONE LIVING Text: I Peter 2:1 - 10 Mark Twain is quoted as saying , “Most people are bothered by those passages in the Bible which they cannot understand; but as for me, I always notice that the passages of Scripture which trouble me the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Free

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2011

When God created us, he gave us freedom of choice. We can choose to believe in him or not. To sin or not. There is no gray area. To live in sin is to be a slave to sin. We are free to choose between two masters, but we are not free to manipulate the c

Opening illustration: Play the ‘Finding Freedom’ video A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." We have the privilege to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011

We are on earth to demonstrate God’s glory and goodness to the world by our lives and actions.

Why on earth are we here? What is the purpose of life? Rick Warren, the author of The Purpose-Driven Life, said to TV news personality Bill O’Reilly that this is the key question that he hears over and over again as he goes around the country talking to people about their lives. And my preaching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

4 times in Scripture, the phrase "The Just Shall Live by Faith" is repeated; 3 times in New Testament – each with different emphasis...

Galatians 3:11 Hebrew 2:4: Live by Faith Galatians 2:20 “life” 5 times 1. Sin = Death – Eden &Adam, Ezekiel 18:20 2. Christ = life – John 10:10 to Martha – John 11:25,26 / John 3:16, 5:24, 14:6, 6:41,51 Living process – A process of Faith * Life begins at _____ (40? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Exile

Contributed by John Delozier on Jul 18, 2010

As Christians we are identified by the name of Christ and are citizens of His heavenly kingdom. As our inward spirits pursue Christ, we long for the day when we will see our King face to face, our only desire will be His presence—until then, we live like

As Christians we are identified by the name of Christ and are citizens of His heavenly kingdom. As our inward spirits pursue Christ, we long for the day when we will see our King face to face, our only desire will be His presence—free from distraction, temptation, and sin. Until that day God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live By Faith? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose for this message is to show us the need to live by faith and encourage us to start today.

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON? A SERIES FROM HABAKKUK Live By Faith? Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 INTRODUCTION: A. Let me summarize (quickly) last weeks message: 1. Habakkuk was asking God why He did not do something about all the ungodliness in the land of Judah - He just could not understand ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Water

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 27, 2010

We can learn so much by following Jesus into the water.

Ezekiel 47: 1- 6 Exodus 2: 10 To transgress is like water underneath the world; it cannot be undone or rectified because water is a past occurrence. To transgress against the laws of God, a dilemma that every man must find himself in then he acknowledges it before a Holy God and except his plan ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living For The Return

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 28, 2010

This sermon is a take off from a previous sermon of mine entitled "For the Love of Christ." It discusses the return of Christ and how we must live today for our hope of tomorrow.

WE’VE ALL HEARD ABOUT ··· The return of Jesus Christ, and how He will then take us home with Him. WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG ··· I was afraid of Jesus. My older brother said if I wasn’t careful, Jesus would reach out from the radio and pull me in with Him. THAT’S THE SAME BROTHER ··· Who told me I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

Living For Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2011

What’s our greatest goal and aim in life? What occupies our minds? If we were to sum up what our life is all about in one word, what would that word be? For the apostle Paul, that word was Christ.

Living for Christ Philippians 1:21 What’s our greatest goal and aim in life? What occupies our minds? If we were to sum up what our life is all about in one word, what would that word be? For the apostle Paul, that word was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Colossians 3:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living Water

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 26, 2011

This message explains the living water Jesus was talking about.

Text: “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water” (John 4:10). There are many different kinds of water. There is city water, distilled water, spring water, de-ionized ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Living Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2011

The Living Church" manifested: 1) Spiritual Life (Acts 2:42) & 2) Spiritual Attitudes (Acts 2:43-47a). The result was 3) Spiritual Impact (Acts 2:47b).

A study presented Tuesday at the American Physical Society meeting in Dallas noted a steady rise in the percentage of residents in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland who claim no religious affiliation. The researchers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Other

Living With Honor Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

A children’s sermon on obeying and honoring their parents- also applicable to adults.

Living with Honor [Read “Am I Praying?” & encourage kids to pray at home, school, and everywhere.] Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother"-- which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living With No Regrets Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

You can have a life free from regret as you faithfully serve Jesus from this day forward.

Living with No Regrets Acts 20:13 – 27 Intro: Most of us have some things in our lives that we would change if we could. If we could just snap our fingers and change some things about ourselves, most of us would start snapping. I know there are some things in my past that I am not very proud of. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly, but guided by the purposes of God.

Living on Purpose Acts 28:1-31 Intro: Video clip of Acts 28 & Paul’s life. [44:45] Prop: Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly, but guided by the purposes of God. Interrogative: How does this happen? How can we stay in alignment with God’s purposes? TS: This closing chapter of Acts leaves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God