Sermons on Because He Lives:

Living Giving Or Grasping Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ gave himself for you, you must give of yourself for Him!

I. Practice Scriptural Giving! Deut. 14 A. Know all you have is from God. 1. He owns everything. 2. He owns your life and soul. B. Develop a habit of giving to God. 1. Giving is commanded for our benefit. 2. Giving must be done with the right spirit. 3. Giving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Living In Victory?

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 20, 2007

Some Christians never live in victory because we never fully comprehend the total victory of Jesus and our ability by faith to appropriate all He has done for us. This sermon looks at this subject and reveals Jesus’ total triumph over sin and His ability

ARE YOU LIVING IN VICTORY? Are you living in victory Hosea 4:6 says “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” Some Christians never live in victory because we never fully comprehend the total victory of Jesus and our ability by faith to appropriate all He has done for us. This sermon looks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wherever He Wants Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Living a life that follows God’s will is God’s purpose. God’s will is always attached to purpose. Our responsibility is to go wherever he wants.

Wherever He Wants Assorted Texts Just before Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of ministers urged him to grant immediate freedom to all slaves. “It is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence in that matter,” Lincoln wrote. “And if I can learn what it is, I will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Courageously Or Cowardly? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ courageously died for you, you must courageously live for Him.

I. Respond to your circumstances correctly! Ch 11-13 A. Complaining People 1. The people despised God’s provision (11:1-15). 2. God displayed mercy but judges (11:16-20). B. Faithless Leaders 1. Sent to help Moses accomplish the will of God (13:21-25). 2. Returned to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2017

Let’s live like we’re dying…because we are. But let’s also live like we’re going to live forever…because we will…either in heaven or in hell.

Living in Light of Eternity Mark 12:18-27 October 7-8, 2017 Rev. Brian Bill As we consider the massacre that took place in Las Vegas this past week, many emotions rise to the surface and numerous questions remain unanswered. Here are some that come to mind. • It bothers us that a motive for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

He Has A Plan For Us Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jul 4, 2009

God’s purpose for our lives

Many islands in the Pacific Ocean appear to be tiny points of land that rise only a few thousand feet above sea level. Yet the foundations of those peaks extend for miles underwater. In fact, if measured from their base, some would tower above the Himalayas. In a similar way, the salvation that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

He Will Go With Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

This sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of trusting in God's guidance and presence in our lives, even amidst uncertainty and challenges, as illustrated in Exodus 33:12-23.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. I'm so glad to see each one of you here today, ready to delve into God's Word together. Our sermon today is inspired by a powerful passage from Exodus 33:12-23. This passage speaks volumes about how God's presence is our guide, His guidance our strength, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Topics: Seeking God, Leading Church

My Cup Runs Over Lesson 10

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Relationship is key to understanding Psalm 23

A. RELATIONSHIP IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 1. The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment. a. Possession. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. Sacrifice. “The good shepherd giveth His life” (John 10:11). c. Transforms. “He restoreth my soul” (Ps. 23:3). d. Care. “Calleth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Live Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 29, 2004

Because Christ has died and we have died with him, sin no longer has the power to do us in. But, if we open the door, sin can still hurt us.

During this period of time leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, we are focusing on the book of Romans. Romans is the longest, the deepest, the most penetrating explanation of what the death and resurrection of Jesus means for God’s people. So, it is fitting that we take a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

A Living Hope

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 15, 2024

Peter reminds us that we are not home! It is easy to forget who we are in Jesus and where we are going because of Jesus. This passage serves as a reminder of Who’s we are and where we are going.

1 Peter 1:3-7 “A Living Hope” September 15, 2024 In the first verse of this chapter, Peter addresses his letter to “the strangers scattered”. He is writing to Jewish believers who have been forced to leave their homeland and have found themselves dispersed into other parts of the world. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Day - He Is Risen

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2023

Why do you seek the living among the dead? HE is not here, HE IS RISEN! Buddha, Confucius, Muhammed are all dead. JESUS is ALIVE and IS THE-VICTORIOUS-ONE.

2023.04.09.Sermon Notes.Resurrection Day, Easter Sunday William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures Referenced: Luke 24:1-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-28; Colossians 1:18; Romans 8:29; Deuteronomy 26:8-11; Luke 24:44-49; Romans 3:10; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; John 3:16; John 1:12; Romans 8:10; John 11:25-26 BIG ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-28, Colossians 1:18, Romans 8:29, Deuteronomy 26:8-11, Luke 24:44-49, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, John 1:12, Romans 8:10, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With Purpose

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 28, 2023

What can we learn from young Daniel? We know he "purposed in his heart," but what does that mean? And how can we do what he did?

It all happened so fast. Before the boy realized what was going on, he had been ripped out of his home. His family could not stop the soldiers from taking him. He had been chosen as one of the prime suspects to be taken to Babylon to stand before the king. With tears in his ears, the boy watches as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

He's Coming Back Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 29, 2020

Are you ready for Jesus to return? Do you want Him to return? It's important for us all to live like He'd return today... because one day you'll be right. He'll return.

Several years ago Johnny Carson had Billy Graham as a guest on his show. At one point in the conversation and Johnny said, "You know what Billy, I bet if Jesus ever came back to earth, we'd do him in again!" Graham leaned forward in his seat, and said, “In the Bible we read that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ethical Living Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2013

Christ has called us to treat others the way He treats us.

Ethical Living Text: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Introduction 1. A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world. Albert Camus 2. Ethics are the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group. 3. To put it in relatable terms, Christian ethics deals with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

Living Thankful

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 5, 2015

We should be thankful because when we are in Jesus, we are presented to a just and righteous God without blemish. Paul reminds the church of Corinth (and us as well) that living for Christ is a matter of thankfulness.

Living Thankful 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Introduction - This evening, we are going to take a short break from our normal pattern - Thankfulness is a calling that each of us has for one purpose: To remember -- In the good times and the bad, God calls us to live lives of thankfulness -- To remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational