Sermons on Death For Doing Good:

Veterans Of War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2001

In the light of Veteran’s Day, we want to look at a grand old veteran of the faith, Enoch.

VETERANS OF WAR Gen. 5:21-24 INTRO.- In Rom. 13:7 we are admonished to give honor to whom honor is due. Sometimes we wait until someone is gone to give them their due honor. Then it’s too late for them to appreciate our appreciation. ILL.- A Tisket, a Tasket, I’m Comin’ Outta the Casket! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose New Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives 4 reasons why it is wise to choose to live life God’s way.

January 21, 2001 Deuteronomy 30:11-20 “Choose New Life” INTRODUCTION This morning, I made a choice. I chose to heed the warning of the alarm clock and get out of bed. Then, I chose what clothes to put on for the day. I chose what to eat for breakfast or whether or not to eat breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Pleasure Of God

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

God’s pleasure is possibly the most important subject in the world ever!

The Pleasure of God 19th April 1997 • Main text- Ephesians 1:1-14 (New King James) 1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Learn Your Lessons When It Comes To Christian Living”

Contributed by Daniel Schroeder on Dec 29, 2001

History helps us to not repeat the same mistakes. We have learned dozens of lessons after watching others make mistakes. Why should day-to-day Christian living be any different? Paul teaches us about Christian living by using history and God’s promises.

“Learn Your Lessons When It Comes To Christian Living” I. Listen to warnings written in Israel’s history (1-12) II. Look to the Lord to get you out of temptation (13) Dear Friends in Christ, My car has a yellow light that turns on when the gas in my gas tank level gets down low. With another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Safe And Secure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 12, 2001

In the aftermath of 9/11/01 we need to find some safety and security in life.

SAFE AND SECURE Prov. 3:5-6, 24-26 INTRO.- ILL.- A backwoods boy was about to make his first parachute jump. His sergeant reminded him, “Count to ten and pull the first rip cord. If it doesn’t work, then pull the second rip cord for the auxiliary parachute. After you land, our truck will pick ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Race Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 22, 2001

Life is a tough course. Certain factors can help us or hinder us.

THE RACE OF LIFE Heb. 12:1-3 INTRO.- Life is a race, don’t you think? A race against something or someone. ILL.- TOP 10 SIGNS YOU ARE BROKE 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t call ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victorious Living, Too Or Is It Two? Both Will Do. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 8, 2025

The words spoken by Jesus are vital for our living victoriously because we are all vulnerable, but with his word written on our hearts we have victory.

Last week I started a small series, two sermons that are both brought to you by the letter ‘V’. A V twin series. [PP Early twin Harley Davison]. My thinking was to highlight that as we enter 2025 that we know we can be, or more to the point are victorious in Christ Jesus. That we will know our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, Isaiah 40:10-11, Colossians 3:16, Matthew 26:41, Ephesians 6:12, John 8:44, 1 Kings 19:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thriving Or Surviving

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 7, 2001

How to thrive at living & not just survive

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Romans 8:35 through Romans 8:39 (NIV) 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Magic Wand (Or Aleeve Does Not Relieve)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2002

There is no magic wand to cure our pain in life.

NO MAGIC WAND (or "Aleeve does not relieve") Matthew 11:28-29 INTRO.- ILL.- A fellow who owned a pizza place was audited by the IRS. The agent said, "I want to know about all of your travel expenses. For example, you have expenses for six trips to Rome just this year. How do you justify ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Legalism - How It Distorts Our View Of God

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 14, 2004

When there is an undue focus on the "will" of God to the exclusion of the whole "Being" of God we will end up with a distorted perspective of God

• Doctrines can be defined as those things we cannot do without and still be a Christian • Beliefs are those things that make a Christian a Christian o Salvation is through Christ alone, by faith alone through grace alone o The Bible is the Word of God So our focus should be on the essentials of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Living A Life That Is Built To Last Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 23, 2002

Five insights into living a life that’s built to last beyond our lifetime.

I still remember the exact moment when I realized that I was truly an adult. It wasn’t my 18th birthday, or when I moved out of the house a few months later. It wasn’t even my wedding day, which came just two years after my 18th birthday. I first realized I was an adult when I was 26 years old, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Run But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Jul 29, 2006

What happens when you don’t want to do what God wants you to do? The book of Jonah reveals God’s tenacious love and severe mercy to His confused and rebellious servants.

Introduction If you went to the mall and asked 100 people, “What’s the story of Jonah all about?” Most (all?) would answer: “Jonah and the _______” – and they’d be wrong! First, “whale” is never mentioned in the book at all – “great fish” Second, neither this fish nor Jonah is principal ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Knowledge Of God's Will

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Oct 20, 2007

An exploration of how we can know and live God’s will based on Colossians 1:4-14 and Psalm 73.

Have you ever found yourself wondering what God wanted you to do in a particular situation? Have you ever found yourself doing what you thought was right only to see it apparrently go all wrong? Are you growing and learning what it means to do God’s will or do you find it all to confusing? When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Has Work For You To Do

Contributed by Clarence Bolton on Mar 11, 2013

We were saved - not just for heaven, not just to attend church and not to sit in the pew but to do good works.

God Has Work For You To Do Ephesians 2:8-10 8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Failure And Loss

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 16, 2001

How to Handle Failure and Loss - Rom 8:26-31

How to Handle Failure and Loss - Rom. 8:26-31 Have you ever known someone who seemed to enjoy success in nearly every aspect of their life? Many of these folks struggle to handle failure and loss because they have grown too accustom to triumphs. People who are unable to deal with an imperfect set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational