Sermons on Countercultural Living:

Living With Lament Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2020

In this last sermon of the series on grief and lament, we explore and engage in how to live with lament. How to employ it with cases of overwhelming grief, and with cases of everyday, minor grief. The sermon ends with two examples of lament prayers.

A. Back in May, during our series about hope, I opened a sermon with a story that I want to use again today as our launching point. 1. One afternoon, a man came home from work to find two young girls from the neighborhood on the steps of his building. 2. Both girls were crying very loudly, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5, Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dying To Live

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 24, 2021

This is from a series on Romans.

Title: “Dying to Live” Script: Romans 6:1-11 Type: Expository/Series Where: GNBC 4-25-21 Intro: "BJ" had a smile that was contagious and a heart that was bigger than he was. The youngest of five brothers, he was a gentle giant at 6’3” at 14 yrs. BJ loved music, but football was his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Living Water

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 22, 2022

There is a man that is bigger and better than the whole men. He does not disappoint and will not fail. He is Jesus Christ - the Living Water

THE LIVING WATER – JOHN 4:4"KJV:And he must needs go through Samaria". 13 – 14"Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, John 7:37-38, Isaiah 44:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Blueprint For Living

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

The Bible is God’s living blueprint that shapes our beliefs, strengthens our character, and equips us to live like Jesus every single day.

INTRODUCTION — TRYING TO NAVIGATE A WORLD WITH NO MAP We live in a world that can run you ragged before breakfast. There are so many decisions to make, so much pressure, so many competing voices yelling their version of “truth” into our ears every day. It is incredibly easy to feel like we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17, Matthew 7:24, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Living Saviour Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

A Living Saviour

Acts 17 v 16 - 21 A Living Saviour The Wait - 16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, The Want - his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. He saw the People, their Pursuit, and their Practice. The Work - The Purpose - 17 Therefore disputed he The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Blueprint For Living

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

The Bible is God’s living blueprint for daily life, revealing Christ, forming character, and equipping believers to walk in truth and love.

I. Introduction — Trying to Navigate a World With No Map We live in a world that can run you ragged before breakfast. There are so many decisions to make, so much pressure, so many competing voices yelling their version of “truth” into our ears every day. It is incredibly easy to feel like we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:22, Matthew 7:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Spirit Living Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Spirit Living

Galatians 6 v 1 - 10 Spirit Living The Faulty The Man - 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, The Method - ye which are spiritual, restore such an one The Manner - in the spirit of meekness; The Meekness - considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. The Faithful The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Living With Satan

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 17, 2025

What is it like living with Satan? Noah endured all the people of the world who followed Satan for many years until the flood. Lot was vexed in his soul living among evil people in Sodom and Gamorrha. Jesus told certain Jews they were the sons of Satan.

What is it like living with Satan? Noah endured all the people of the world who followed Satan for many years until the flood. Lot was vexed in his soul living among evil people in Sodom and Gamorrha. Jesus told certain Jews they were the sons of Satan. Their behaviors imitated the works of Satan. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 8:30-47, Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Life! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2025

If you want to live the good life, protect yourself against envy, prepare yourself for eternity, and prosper yourself spiritually.

Some of my favorite cartoons growing up were the Road Runner cartoons. Take a look at this 30-second excerpt from one of them (show Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote—Free Bird Seed). Do you know? In not one of the 49 Road Runner Cartoons produced does Wile E. Coyote ever get the Road Runner. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 16:13, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Sep 11, 2025

What if your life was designed for something more than comfort or survival? Discover how knowing God leads to knowing your purpose—and how to start living it today

Introduction Last week we asked the question: Are we drifting or are we driven? We saw from Ecclesiastes that drifting through life without God leaves us empty. But Jesus came to give life to the full. Today we’re going to take the next step and ask: What does it mean to live on purpose? Because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Live In Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

To explore surrendering control to God, understanding our life in Christ, and the importance of bearing spiritual fruit.

Good morning, dear congregation. I am filled with joy today as we gather here to delve into the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture. We are here to seek understanding, to find solace, and to discover the divine purpose that our Heavenly Father has planned for us. As we open our hearts and minds ...read more

Topics: Living In Christ

Living In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

Explores the fullness of life in Christ, encouraging believers to pursue their potential, promote fullness, and practice embracing His presence.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand here today, humbled and honored to share the Word of God with you. Our theme today is a three-fold one: Pursuing Potential through Christ, Promoting Fullness in Him, and Practicing Embrace of His Presence. We find ourselves in the book of Philippians, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Topics: Full Potential

Living Stones PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores how to face our past with faithfulness, stand firm in the present with trust, and forge our future with hope through God's guidance. Key

Good morning, dear congregation. There is a warmth that floods our hearts as we gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of God's love. We are here not by coincidence, but by the divine design of our Heavenly Father. And it is in this divine design that we find ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Topics: Faithfulness, Trust

Grateful Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

This sermon emphasizes finding true happiness in gratitude towards God, honoring Him in all circumstances, and holding onto hope through His enduring love and mercy.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a joy to gather together in God's house, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our heads in prayer, and to open our hearts to His Word. Today, we are turning our attention to a Psalm that is a song of joy, a hymn of thanksgiving, a melody of hope. ...read more

Topics: Joy, God

Advice To Live By PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of trusting in God's teachings and thriving in His presence, as guided by Proverbs 3:1-12.

Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather together again, as a family united in faith, to share in the profound wisdom of God's Word. As we open our hearts and minds, let's remember the words of the esteemed Charles Spurgeon who once said, "A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to someone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Topics: Trust, Lord