Sermons on Common Life:

The Divine Purpose For The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

The Secret Place Of Intimacy

Throughout the years of my life as a Christian I have experienced an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity and have continued in desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of His glory. But it hasn’t exactly been a ‘walk in the park’! Along with every other ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14, Amos 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To Overcoming Life's Troubles

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 8, 2006

Having an eternal perspective will radically alter your values and desires (a sermon given on our Senior Sunday).

Since today is Senior’s Sunday, I thought I’d share with you the Top Ten Signs You’re Getting Older. You know you’re getting older when… • Ten, you’ve got too much room in the house and not enough room in the medicine cabinet. • Nine, your little black book contains only names ending in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Allows Giants In Life

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006

Why do we come up against giants in life? This sermon talks about giants and the purpose they serve in our spiritual lives.

I stand before you today a hair under 6 feet 1 inch. Among the men, I am the shortest in my family. My father stands 6 feet 2 inches, my grandfather 6 feet 4 inches (before he started shrinking). My brothers stand 6 feet 3 inches and 6 feet 7 ½ inches. My oldest brother Jay is the tallest. Jay ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Holiness

Getting A Life Sentence For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

If people will summarize your entire life in a single sentence, try to influence that sentence. You and I are the authors of our own “Life Sentences.” The next step for most of will be to decide to live life on purpose.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will think about questions designed to help them begin to write their Life Sentences on purpose. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: With a single sentence, your friends and family will summarize your entire life. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Essencials For The Life Of The Church

Contributed by Miguel Pinell on Dec 18, 2006

Acts 4:23-33 reveals to us five essencials for the life of the church

Essencials for the life of the church. Acts 4:23-33 I. (v.24) They raised their voice... First essencial is PRAYER. - Prayer plays a very important role in the life of a healthy growing church. - It was thru praye that the early church was able to overcome persecution. - It was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful (Abundant) Life Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 26, 2006

Fulfillment is a gift of Christ that we receive when we quit the sins that don’t satisfy our souls.

Intro: In this scene Georges perspective on life is all different. Having seen life as it would have been without him, George realizes that life at all is a gift to be cherished. He has pleaded with God that he be allowed to live again and God has answered his prayer with a yes. [scene 27, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Worst Experience Of My Life! Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2007

With a new baby, comes a new experience. Saints dealing with New Converts.

The worst experience of my life A new born baby! Anyone with children can relate. New babies can be a handful. (And then some!) Let’s review some of the aspects of New Babies! New Babies • Dirty dippers • When you change them they poop again • Crying – It’s not like the can tell you what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life-Changing Experiences In God

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 19, 2007

Knowing the changes you have in Christ Jesus.

Life-Changing Experiences in God 2 Cor. 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 1. God is the center of our existence: A. We exist for a purpose a. Serve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Love Life? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:9-12

Text: 1 Peter 3:9-12 Title: Do you want to love life? Date/Place: LSCC, 11/20/05, AM A. Opening illustration: The boxer Muhammad Ali was known as “the champ,” arguably the most famous athlete of his generation. He was on top, and his entourage of trainers and various helpers shared the adulation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life In Three Words

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jan 31, 2007

There are three words that define a Christian’s life no matter their particular testimony: repentance... belief... baptism

INTRODUCTION When Jesus Christ comes into a person¡¦s life, conversion brings changes that may be sudden or gradual. Sometimes, the winds of conversion blow through a person’s life -- mowing down their sins and rebuilding a life of faith in what seem like mere moments. That was definitely the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of A Spirit Led Life Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Feb 4, 2007

There is a story about Walter P. Chrysler. At the time he was a master mechanic on a railroad. He was 35 years old and he bought his first automobile with borrowed money. It was a $5,000.00, four-door Locomobile. The car was delivered to his hometown in I

THE EVIDENCE OF A SPIRIT LED LIFE Acts 8:26-40 There is a story about Walter P. Chrysler. At the time he was a master mechanic on a railroad. He was 35 years old and he bought his first automobile with borrowed money. It was a $5,000.00, four-door ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Job

Contributed by Dennis Cortes on Jan 2, 2004

From the life of Job we can learn valuable lessons on how to deal with suffering in our own lives.

LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF JOB "Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful."(James 5:11) 1. THE MAN JOB. A. Job was a holy man. (Job 1:5, 8; ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by William Dority on Jan 6, 2004

This message is to show how we need to have Jesus as the Bread of Life if we are to have eternal life.

I am the Bread of Life John 6:1-66 Focus John 6:35-40 Intro: Exodus 3:13-14 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-66

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Life Worth?

Contributed by Wade Lewis on Jan 6, 2004

This sermon asks believers to take stock of the value of their lives in relation to the coming judgement of believers when Christ returns.

TEXT: II Corinthians 5:9-10 TITLE: What is your life worth? Theme: The believer’s final reckoning with the Lord. Proposition: Even though the believers security is final upon death, our lives will still be judged at the judgment seat of Christ. Interrogative: How much would Christ say that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Pursuing In Life?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 12, 2004

We need to find that life under the sun will not satify

Comments received by the Forest Service on registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips: "A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call." "Escalators would help on steep uphill sections." ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:13-15, Ecclesiastes 2:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan