Sermons on Celebrate Life Day:

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. The life of Paul provides us with great insight into dealing with the thorns of life.

THE THORNS OF LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 Introduction: God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Job from Satan’s assault. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life Interrupted

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 18, 2007

This sermon is a lesson about the importance of life’s interruptions.

It happened only a few weeks ago. After my normal shift on the graveyard I had gone home to rest. Some time in the middle of my sleep Storm came and woke me up. In her hand she held the phone. “It’s the police,” is all she said. A thousand questions went through my mind. “Did I do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: *other

A Habit For Life

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

As another year is about to begin, and many resolutions are being made, let daily bible reading be one of the top resolutions on your list

A Habit For Life 12/27/08 AM Reading: Psalm 119:1-10 Introduction: It is almost the end of another year; New Years Day will be this Thursday which for many of us means New Years resolutions are in order. And that idea, the desire to make this coming year better then the one now ending, the desire ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of An Encourager

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2012

Message given on Girl Scout Sunday to be an enocurager and to mirror the example of Christ to others.

The life of an encourager Romans chapter 12:1-12:8 Introduction- Romans chapter 12:1-8 We are honored to have with us this morning the Girls Scouts. We have a Daisy troop and a Brownie Troop. Girl Scout Sunday was started so that the place where the Girls worship would honor and recognize them. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Facts Of Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes; this is part two of two part sermon; part one in the morning is Says the Teacher Everything is Meaningless (Outline and material adapted from Derek Kidner's book, The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecc.)

HoHum: “In the beginning, God created the earth, and he looked upon it in his cosmic loneliness. And God said, "Let Us make living creatures out of mud, so the mud can see what We have done." And God created every living creature that now moveth, and one was man. Mud as man alone could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bread Of Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus as the 'bread of life', satisfying our spiritual hunger, and urges us to turn away from false idols and teachings.

Bread and hunger are everyday occurrences for people around the world. Jesus uses these commonplace and ordinary things to explain the extraordinary Kingdom of God. He reveals to those gathered to Him that HE is in fact the bread of life. Prayer: “Lord thank you for sending the true bread, your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Bread Of Life, Kingdom Of God, Spiritual Hunger

Life In Egypt

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 22, 2009

❶ Sorrowful Setting ❷ Spiteful Service ❸ Successful Sob

- There was a famine in the land of Canaan - Plenty in Egypt - Water & Pasture for your flocks - Come & settle Genesis 47:4-6KJV 4 They said moreover unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; for the famine is sore in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Single Life Series

Contributed by Rob Roy on Feb 7, 2021

God has a special place for Single Christians who serve.

There is a lot of pressure in our society to be married, like that is the ultimate goal to have a fulfilling life. A boy and a girl are dressed up to be the flower girl and ring bearer, even though little ones seldom do this well at weddings and either steal the show, or cry or don’t do what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:10-12

Death To Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

God is a God of RESTORATION; He has imparted a spirit of FEARLESSNESS and DELIVERED us from imminent death. He has given us the assurance of Life and Life Abundant and Life Eternal.

Illustration: God revived me when I was working in the Middle East. Until then, I was just a lukewarm and laid-back Christian. I saw the great need for the Gospel of Christ to be proclaimed to the lost souls there. They had no idea that they were perishing and there was only one way out – Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is A Miracle

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jan 28, 2025

This message came out during the pandemic when I was quarantined for three long weeks in a Hong Kong hotel. God taught me much about Himself and myself during this time that I would like to share.

I thank God to be alive to share my story with you. I believe that every life is a Miracle created by God for a special purpose. And it is only as you begin to discover this purpose will your life be truly satisfying. I thank God for bringing me to Uzbekistan to meet some of the most wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Oct 23, 2000

Finding contentment in the midst of a discontent world is possible only in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

- A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local cop walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop... "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us... today’s haircut is free." The cop said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiastes 5:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Victory Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 20, 2007

It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be victory.

THE BIG IDEA: It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be VICTORY. Think about how absurd Christianity sounded back when it was brand new (in the first century): Christians worship a man who was executed as a criminal and who they claim came back to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Life Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 25, 2010

Paul writes a magnificent letter to his beloved church. He gives them plenty of love and inspiriation. His theme is JOY. Jesus first, Others second and ourselves last. The Joy of the Ministry can be a 2nd title.

THE JOY OF LIFE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, minister. 9/26/10 TEX: PHILIPPIANS 1:1-30 INTRODUCTION: Picture a great friend or relative that you are very fond of. Hold that in your mind. Picture the person that has led you to the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Life In The Blender Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

Much of family life is spent in the blender. How do we keep our familes intact during the chop and mix cycles.

Much of life is lived out in the Blender. We find ourselves whirling through the days at differing speeds depending upon what it will take to conform us into the likeness of Christ. As the old saying goes, the apple does not fall far from the tree, God has entrusted us as parents to assure that ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Successful Life

Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008

Jesus’ description of a successful life is different than that of most folks.

Bishop Will Willimon is the resident bishop for the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. But before he was elected bishop in 2004, he was dean of the chapel at Duke University – one of the most prestigious universities in America. He tells this story from his days at Duke about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist