Sermons on Countercultural Living:

Do You Want To Live Forever? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2005

Eternal life is only found in Jesus

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • What do you want out of life? Do you want fast cars, a big bank account, and a vacation home somewhere? • Is there anything wrong with wanting these things? • Is our goal to get to heaven when our life is over or are we just sailing through life without giving our eternal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self Pity: An Enemy Of Joyous Living

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005

A message to encourage us not to become trapped in a life described by self pity.

Self Pity: An Enemy of Joyous Living Luke 15:25-32 I. We See the Curse of Self Pity (v. 28-30) A. Self Pity destroys our happiness. “..but he became angry and would not go in….” v. 28 • The older brother was angry and would not go in. B. Self pity will destroy our usefulness for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005

Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Godly Life In A Godless World Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 16, 2005

Joseph was stuck as a slave, then a prisoner in Egypt. He could have claimed God had forgotten him, but Joseph remained faithful and a man of character on the inside and outside. It gives us many lessons on how to live our lives in Christ.

The story of Joseph reminds me of someone else later on in the Old Testament - Daniel. Like Joseph, Daniel was carried off to a foreign land but because of his God given talent and integrity, he was given broad trust and responsibility. Also like Joseph, that character got him enemies who sought to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sin And The Effect That It Has On Our Lives?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

There are people out there that seem to think that if they are born again and commit sin they will be automatically forgiven if they commit sin. Then on the other hand there are people out there that feel that if they are born again and commit a sin th

Sin and the effect that it has on our lives? Sunday February 25, 2001 I want to use as a text this morning 1st John 3:6 1 John 3:6 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Now I want to read that same verse in the New Living Translation. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Light Of Eternity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

A deeper study into our Christian life

Living in the light of Eternity Part 1 August 12, 2001 Romans 6:16-23 We’re here this morning because we love God, we love the souls of men and women. We’re putting every bit of our strength to see God’s kingdom go forward. We want to see the Church of God blossom forth in all of her glory and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Light Of Eternity Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

Living in these times of worldly pleasure

Living in the Light of Eternity Part 2 As we continue on this morning with Part 2 of this series, It would be wonderful if I could tell you that the devil give up when you turned your life to God. He admits defeat and he gives up. I’d like to tell you that but I can’t. I can tell you that you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Light Of Eternity Part 3

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

Let God look deep into your heart

LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY Part 3 I say it costs much to break from the destiny that’s arranged for us. See this woman that took this little babe when she got him among the bull rushes in that little cradle. Brother, she had something in mind. There was an arrangement made for that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

How Young People Should Live

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is TO TEACH the hearers HOW YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD LIVE for God.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD REMEMBER TOMORROW THAT GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN THE CHOICES THEY’VE MADE TODAY. REFERENCES: Eccl 11:9-12:1 (MSG) You who young, make the most of your youth. Relish your youthful ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trade In "Powerless Living" For "Connection With God" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Tired of living on your own strength? This is a sermon on worship -- our connection to God that allows His power to fill us. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade in “Powerless Living” for “Connection With God.” Worship is our connection to God. John 4:23 "But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 "God is Spirit, and those who worship ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Teaches How To Live Thankfully

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005

Thanksgiving Day(Soll) - Jesus teaches believers how to live thankfully by declaring: Do not worry about this world and seek first the kingdom of God.

THANKSGIVING DAY - November 24, 2005 - MATTHEW 6:25-34 INTRO: What is Thanksgiving? Sadly, for too many Thanksgiving is considered as a great day for food, football, family and early Friday morning sales. Fact is it has become a forgot-ten day of the true meaning of thankful living. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Strong Foundations For Fruitful Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 5, 2001

This sermon is the foundation principles of christian living that a beleiver must follow in order to live a fruitful Christian life.

STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING OUTLINE 1.CASE-STUDY 2.CROSS 3.CONSOLATION 4.COMPARISON 5.CONFIDENCE 6.CHALLENGE 7.CHOICE THE MESSAGE STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING 1.CASE-STUDY James 5:10 I Corinthians 10:1-12 II Peter 2:1-22 Jude 1:1-25 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discover The Christ Who Changes Lives Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2006

Repentance and Baptism are not religous motions through which we much pass in order to escape judgment. They are life changing events.

Luke 3:1-18 “Discover the Christ Who Changes Lives” INTRODUCTION Some people remember a mere six years ago, when the world faced the prospect of entering the new millennium. It was a fearful and stressful time. We didn’t know what would happen. People were making dire predictions, like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Live Life To The Fullest Measure

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Principles that believers can follow to live life to the fullest measure.

How To Live Life To The Fullest Measure John 14:6 I. Have a day by day – step by step – relationship with God. John 5:17,19,20 - Jesus followed the Father’s plan step by step – day by day. - Over and over in scripture we see God deal with people one step at a time. - Abraham – Genesis 12:1-5 - ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are There So Many Fruitless Lives

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 18, 2012

We must keep bearing fruit while there is time.

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY FRUITLESS LIVES Romans 6: 20For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. Why are our fruit barring years behind us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-21

Denomination: Baptist