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Sermon On The Roses Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 17, 2024

Roses are defined as a prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers.

Bruce Mbanzabugabo, a Rwandan-born author and born-again Christian once remarked: “The more you focus on the beauty of roses, the more invisible their thorns become; and an anthophile will never stop loving roses even when their thorns harm him. Therefore, this is how love should be!” Ezekiel 2:6 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 35:1, Song of Songs 2:12

Sermon On The Challenges Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 22, 2021

Amongst the many interpretations, the challenges of life have been defined as "The situation of being faced with something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability."

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light in the Heart” once remarked: “Every challenge you face today makes you stronger tomorrow. The challenge of life is intended to make you better, not bitter.” James 1:2-4 reminds us: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Isaiah 41:13, Philippians 4:13

Sermon On The Philosophy Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2023

Philosophy is defined as the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher once remarked: “How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself and in no instance bypass the discriminations of reason? You have been given the principles that you ought to endorse, and you have endorsed them. What kind of teacher, then, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13, 1 Timothy 6:20, Titus 3:9-10, Acts 17:18

Coming Back From The Dead

Contributed by Jack Pladdys on Apr 10, 2010

Jesus can bring dead things back to life!

Mesage Outline Title: Resurrection Subtitle: Coming Back from the Dead Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8 Subject: Resurrection Theme: God can raise the dead. Proposition: Given the choice between death and life, God chooses life! Main Points: 1) Coincidence is God’s Way of Showing Up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Created And Cherished

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2018

God cherishes what He created

How wonderful to hear a child reading Scripture that speaks of the wonder of God creating that child! Here’s what we’re going to learn today: God cherishes what He created. I was struck by three headlines this past week… • A false alarm warning of a nuclear missile strike in Hawaii sent people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Newness Of Life Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

You can walk in the newness of life because God makes a difference, God makes us distinctive, and God makes us determined.

Sunday, August 31, 2008 “Walking in the Newness of Life” Text: Romans 6:4 We should now be able to proudly proclaim that we are free from the addiction of sin. After our 12 steps in nine weeks program which was designed to break that addiction, every one of us should be able to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Foundational Choice

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

It’s very basic, this choice. And the results of the choice are also very basic, very universal. You will believe that God is and shape your life accordingly, or you will not. And the results of the choice are eternal

Passage: James 4:13-17 Intro: There are two distinctly different ways to view the world. 1. and they produce very different results in a persons life, and in the life of a nation. 2. one view is very common, the other somewhat rare. 3. one view is very safe, the other very dangerous. 4. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Voice Of Abundant Life

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on May 7, 2017

Which life are you living: one of abundance or one of achievement? What keeps you from living the abundant life Jesus intends?

Cattle rustling is a major problem in Uganda. Every day the Ugandan army tries to reunite cattle with their owners. The biggest difficulty lies in proving ownership. BBC News reported how one elderly lady settled the issue: The BBC's Nathan Etungu witnessed the process beginning in a village north ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Other

Sermon On A Tempestuous Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 29, 2021

A tempestuous life is primarily characterized by strong, turbulent or conflicting emotions.

Frederick William Robertson, an English divine once remarked: “In the darkest hour through which a human soul can pass, whatever else is doubtful, this at least is certain. If there be no God and no future state, yet, even then, it is better to be generous than selfish, better to be chaste than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:25, Psalm 34:17-20, Isaiah 25:4

Sermon On Living The Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 30, 2024

Living the life might be regarded as: taking it firmly by the horns, embracing it with an open mind, and performing the constructional intentions of making the most of opportunities, despite the many obstacles or difficulties that consistently present themselves.

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light In The Heart,” once remarked: “Don't let the expectations and opinions of other people affect your decisions. It's your life, not theirs. Do what matters most to you; do what makes you feel alive and happy. Don't let the expectations and ideas of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Psalm 37:4, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 27:1

Standing In Life's Furnace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we should rely on God's strength and remain steadfast in our faith during life's fiery trials, trusting that God will deliver us.

Good morning, Church! There's no denying that life can throw us into some pretty hot furnaces. You know, those fiery trials that seem unbearable? Those times when it feels like the heat is just too much? It's in these moments that our faith, courage, and the power of God are tested. But, as the old ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Topics: Stand

Apostles' Creed: Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

1. What will eternal life with God be like? 2. When does eternal life begin? 3. How do we receive eternal life?

APOSTLES’ CREED: Life Everlasting Our study of the Apostles’ Creed concludes with, “I believe in THE LIFE EVERLASTING. Do you want to live forever? I guess it beats the alternative, but for many people, living forever sounds boring. After a few thousand years, wouldn’t we get tired of doing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Ways Of Life

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

How we approach God’s Word will determine which path we take.

Introduction: The Old Testament book of Psalms is perhaps the best-known and best loved book in all the Bible. The various psalms describe so many emotions from joy and enthusiasm to depression and discouragement. G. Campbell Morgan once raised the question, "Why is it that this book has been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Implications Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the implications of following Jesus

JOHN 13V1-17 THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE All sorts of things have implications for the way we live our lives today. If you are married there are implications – you no longer are self-centred, you no longer just think of yourself but think of two. If you are a parent – there are massive ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

My Life Work Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 10, 2007

20th in a series from Epehsians. Paul helps us understand our life work.

Let me ask you a question this morning: What would you say is your life work? While you’re thinking about the answer to that question, let me share with you how several people answered that question: Bruce Wagman, a San Francisco attorney: I think the animals in society deserve a level of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-9

Denomination: Baptist