Sermons on Brief Life:

Pursuing A Life That Matters

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 19, 2005

Its a challenge to live a life with impact.

This morning, I am challenging you to join us in a journey. A pursuit actually. Pursuing a life that matters. A life of impact. Life is full of decisions. Do you agree? But, do you know that the decisions that matter in life are not always earth-shaking? It’s our day to day decisions that either ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Book Of Life

Contributed by Edward Tatro on Jul 31, 2005

Dedication of your lives to Christ!

The Great Book of Life My family please take a moment and pray with me. Oh Lord, cleanse the thoughts of my mind and anoint my lips and heart that I may teach Your Word to your Will. Amen. Here Ye the Word of God to all who truly turn to Him; “Come unto me all ye who are heavy laden and I will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Anglican

Sound Advice For Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2005

We all need advice for life, but the best advice comes from the Word of God.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, “Good advice is what your own kids disregard but save to give to their kids.” Isn’t this the truth? “Now listen, you kids, my daddy always said…” I may not have done what daddy always said, but now I know he was right and I’m going to tell my kids. ILL.- Someone ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live The Wise Life

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 25, 2005

PENTECOST 14(B) - Live the wise life by being filled with God’s Spirit and by being filled with thankfulness.

LIVE THE WISE LIFE Ephesians 5:15-20 - August 21 2005 - Pentecost 14 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: In our society many people want to live the good life. They want to have a full life. The fact is as you cross into Nebraska, the state declares: "Nebraska -- the good life." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

The miracle of the storm teaches us that we can overcome the storms of life.

Over Coming Life’s Storms Miracles # 16 Matthew 8:23-27 I. The Situation they were in. A. They were following Jesus B. They were in a boat. ( A tight place with nowhere to run) II. The storm that came while they were following Jesus. A. It was a sudden storm. (No Warning) B. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The God Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2005

Each of us need do be shown and encouraged how to live the God Pleasing Life thereby finding favor with men and seeing many saved.

THE GOD PLEASING LIFE Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the best known phrases in Christendom is from the Westminster Catechism “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him for ever!” 1. What a wonderful thought, isn’t it 2. It is a thought John Piper really brings to light in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Battling Life's Trials...

Contributed by Robert Cox on Feb 28, 2007

Have you ever had "one of those days?"

ACTS 16:16Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Constant Triumph

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Mar 1, 2007

God’s will for our lives is for us to live in constant victory. Choose to live ahead of your contemporaries. Choose to live above your circumstances. Choose to live beyond your capabilities.

INTRODUCTION: Paul gave us the reason for thanksgiving.God’s will for our lives is for us to live in constant victory. In spite of this and other scriptures, why is it still a difficult task to convince many of us that God wants us to constantly live a victorious life? I. CHOOSE TO A LIFE OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of The Purpose Of Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon searches the mystery of the purpose of life and finds the answer in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Intro: Show the 1980’s commercial “Where’s the beef?” One of the funniest catchphrases of recent years is from an old Wendy’s commercial. King Solomon looks at life and says similarly “Where’s the beef?” Many people ask this same question about life. They find themselves sandwiched between birth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Contentment In Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon explores the research of Solomon on the secret to contentment in life.

Intro: Why is there so few people in the world who are content with life?... so few people who are satisfied with their life. Philippians 4:11-12 Paul wrote that he had learned the secret to contentment. Typical logical deduction would assume that the more a man has, the more content he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Planned And Purposeful Life Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 9, 2007

God’s great goal for man is for man to be found in Christ. The first in a series on the book of ephesians. If we are to have a planned and purposeful life we must recognize God’s undeniable plan, Rely on our available resources, and React to our reasona

Intro: Have you ever thought that if we are only a simple chance combination of molecules that life is without plan or purpose? There are actually people in the world that believe we happened here by chance. I like use this illustration to tell them different. Take all the pieces of a car throw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist