Sermons on Centering Life On God:

The Friends And Family Of God

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 21, 2023

Crucifixion Friday was the darkest day in history. Resurrection Sunday was the brightest. Between the two, the friends and family of Jesus waited.

THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF JESUS Introduction A. “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” B. That is not true of one family—God’s family (Matt 12:46-50). C. But we can choose God’s family only because of his previous choice (Matt 12:17-19; 2 Thess 2:13-14; Gal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's House Guest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

God welcomes those who live with integrity, truth, and faithfulness, offering stability and belonging to all who let His grace shape their daily lives.

Good morning, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us arrived with sunshine in our step, others with a storm in our chest. Some of us feel strong; others feel threadbare. All of us are seen, known, and welcomed by the God who meets us right where we are and loves us too much to leave us ...read more

Topics: Life Patterns, Godliness

How To Get The Most Out Of Life

Contributed by Randall Terrill on Nov 17, 2000

How to honor Christ in difficult circumstances

How To Get The Most Out Of Life I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Introduction: 1. The Rule of St. Benedict (The Love of Christ must come before all else) 2. Three admonitions to help us I. Be Joyful Always 1. Things that steal our joy 2. Things that bring us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God, Mary Was Pro-Life!

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

Mary could have claimed all of the top five reasons given by women who are pregnant to justify their getting an abortion. Thank God that Mary was pro-life

Thank God, Mary Was Pro-Life! Each year, it is my custom to review the latest data on abortion in our Nation. I do so with the yearning to find some stats that give me a little bit of encouragement, a reason to have hope that our Society is coming to its moral and ethical senses by adopting a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lay Down Your Life

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Dec 19, 2000

This sermon is about what it truly means to "lay down your life," and to live for Jesus.

Lay Down Your Life Meridian Church of God Seventh Day December 16th, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… As we begin, I want us to take a moment and think about love, and what it entails. Often times, in love, a rhetoric comes around, I have heard it in “love songs” and other places. “I’d die for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Navigating Life In A World Of Change

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

> I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life

Last week we considered the subtle settling of our expectations. > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life To help us realize just how much change we live is… consider the foolowing changes over just the past 11 years.. 100 YEARS ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival And The 'normal Christian Life'

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 19, 2004

If God were to offer you a blank cheque/(check)- what would you write on it? Revival? What should we be expecting for and asking God for? (written after a ’word’ was given to our city that was almost like a ’blank cheque’ from God.)

“Revival and the ‘Normal Christian Life’”. Acts 2:32-47 WBC 21/3/4am INTRODUCTION: “measuring you for blessing” I guess there are 23 main reasons for me tackling this subject, this morning: 1) My introduction back to faith in 1982 - lots of us came to faith at the same time in B/S - 40 of us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Beyond Life's Pain Series

Contributed by David Haun on May 23, 2004

Each of us has times when pain attacks us. It may be physical or emotional, but it crashes against us like an avalanche. This sermon suggests how to move beyond the pain that comes.

Moving Beyond Life’s Pain Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, May 23, 2004 Introduction All of us face times in our lives when we feel pain and hurt. We wish it never would happen. We wish we might move from birth to the grave free from all discomfort. However, that just doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, Hebrews 5:7-9, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Ways In The Wilderness Of Life

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 22, 2005

When we try to live life in our own power, it only leads to a wilderness of complaining, moaning and groaning. However, as we allow God to have control supernatural results happen. People see us from a distance and say man they are really getting it don

Intro: Many years ago A.J. Gordon went to the World’s Fair. From a distance he saw a man pumping water with one of those old hand pumps. The water was pouring out and he said as he looked, "That man is really pumping water." But when he got closer, he discovered that it was a wooden man connected ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Calm The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002

Everyone at one time or another has gone through some type of storm. Over the years I have found that no one is immune from the storms of life. Jesus said ye shall have tribulation.

THE WAY TO CALM THE STORMS OF LIFE TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33. No matter where you turn in the Word of God, you will find that He is instructing and teaching you about life. Jesus His son used parables and miracles to help as we walk down life’s road. Miracles can be Divided into two categories. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Blessed Life

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 10, 2002

This message seeks to answer the question of living in the blessings of God, a desire that perhaps lies within all who acknowledge God’s existence.

(Elab) = Elaborate Micah 6:6-8 6 With what shall I come before the LORD, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? 7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Drives Your Life? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 31, 2003

Many things drive people’s lives, but does the right thing drive yours? In this sermon, given by Jean Leprohon, we are directed to what God wants to drive us.

What drives your life? – Purpose Driven Life #3- delivered by Jean Leprohon What is it that guides your life? What is the agent in your life, which has a certain control on your reactions? 1. Certain people are driven by guilt. Gen 4:12 the guilt of Cain has made him a wandering man... Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's First In Your Life?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

The ancient prophet Haggai teaches us about how to fulfill Jesus’ first great commandment.

Who’s First in Your Life? The prophet Isaiah declared, as recorded in Isaiah 6: “In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims; each one had six wings; with two he covered his face, and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-10, Matthew 22:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lay Down Your Life

Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 6, 2002

What does it mean to "Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, all of your soul, all of your mind, and all of your strength"?

LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE Mark 12: 28 - 31 In the gospel according to Mark, chapter 12, verse 30 Jesus says, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." If you think about it that is a lot of loving. All of your heart. There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Manage Life Choices

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 14, 2002

Life is a smorgesboard of choices...how do I know what is right for me?

How To Manage Life Choices The college faculty were in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite health." The Dean thought for a minute, then replied ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal