Sermons on Defend Life:

Life's Not Fair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2015

Solomon is troubled by the unfairness of life. But he was the king - why didn't he just legislate away injustice and punish all the wrong-doers and give away some his vast wealth to feed the poor? Why wouldn't that work?

OPEN: Awhile back there was an article that appeared in a Kentucky newspaper which read: "I used to think I was poor. Then they told me I wasn't poor, I was needy. Then they told me it was self-defeating to think of myself as needy, that I was culturally deprived. Then they told me 'deprived' ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Bread Of Life"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2015

Feeding the 5000 reminds us of how God provides in difficult situations.

John 6:1-15 “Bread of life” The story reminds us of how God provides • The feeding took place near the time of Passover. This meal commemorated the freedom from slavery which took place in Egypt. God provided away of escape from bondage • The feeding also ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 21, 2015

Regardless of how impressive or unimpressive our educational background is, there will always be people who will try to find ways to belittle our faith. We may face persecution or ridicule for our faith, but when we do, God will be there to protect us.

The events in Acts 26:24-27:8 occur just after Paul has been arrested for the last time. He had an opportunity to speak to King Herod, King Agrippa and the Roman governor Festus. Festus didn’t know anything about Moses and the prophets. Agrippa and Herod, on the other hand, were familiar with ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Life Of Influence Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 25, 2015

Influence, Lifestyle, Accountability, Transformation

FOLLOW THE LEADER – A Life of Influence 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (pg. 825) August 30, 2015 Introduction: There is a huge difference between love and lust that this world will never grasp...Love always flourishes and grows when “the need and desires of the other person are put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secret Of Life

Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Jul 28, 2016

In Matthew 22 Jesus actually gives us the secret of life that so many search for.

What is the secret of life? Have you ever been asked that question? Or maybe you have asked that question yourself in one of those kind of quiet, contemplative moments in your life. Maybe one crystal clear summer night you were lying on your back on the grass looking up at the millions of stars ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Racing Is Life

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 9, 2016

The Bible uses many sports related images. In this classic text, the writer to the Hebrews explores the image of a race to reflect upon the nature of a disciple's life.

I am a sports fan, and the big news for me most recently is that the New Orleans Saints opened training camp on July 28th, about ten days ago, and they’re first pre-season game is only a mere thirteen days away. Not only that, but I know the local high schools are gearing up for the new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection And Life

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

JESUS IS ALIVE FOREVER

THE RESURRECTION AND LIFE MAIN TEXT: John 11:25 “…I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live”. 1 Corinthians. 15: 13-14—“But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen, and if Christ is not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unhindered Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2016

Paul lived an unhindered life and had an unhindered ministry, but that doesn't mean he didn't have many obstacles and challenges. The secret to Paul being unhindered was his attitude of contentment and commitment.

Introduction: A. How many of you like the story “The Little Engine that Could”? 1. The Little Engine That Could is an illustrated children’s book that was first published in the United States in 1930. 2. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life And Death Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2016

Passover: the blood of the lamb and unleavened bread signify God's sacrifice of the lamb and God's deliverance.

Life and Death” INTRODUCTION Three weeks ago we commemorated the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11. Our activities were not confined to memorializing those who lost their lives on that tragic day. We also acknowledged the profound effect that 9/11 has had on us as individuals and our country ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Choice Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016

Our prayer should be that we live the life that God intends for us and that is best served by making god smart Godly choices in our life.

Life’s choices Matthew 5:1-5:12 This sermon was gleamed out of materials of Rick Warren and the starting of a Celebrate Recovery group at our church. Introduction- I want to begin this morning by saying that we serve a great big God. Those of you who know Christ as Savior also serve a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

A Balanced Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2020

This is the 4th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#4] A BALANCED LIFE John 2:1-11 Introduction: Isn’t it amazing how God works? I had been preparing a sermon about the dangers of tradition versus truth. I was going to tell each of you how the Bible doesn’t forbid drinking alcohol and says to not get drunk. I was going ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mirror Of Life

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2020

What is God saying to you today? Are you listening? We need a spiritual mirror to see life in the light of eternity. Do we often refuse to see where we really are? We often have a distorted vision of spiritual reality.

THE MIRROR OF LIFE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Mirror: reflects images, to see self in a clear, accurate way, gives true representation… WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HONESTLY SEE OURSELVES IN THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY… OUR SPIRITUAL MIRROR! LISTEN? LISTENING IS A LOST ART? WHAT DO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 10:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Highway Of Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 6, 2020

How we need to travel down life's road.

THE HIGHWAY OF LIFE Isaiah 30: 20 And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: 21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Life!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 9, 2020

A narrative sermon on the raising of Lazarus

Intro: My text this morning is John 11 and a funeral scene is described....A beloved brother has died...2 sisters are left to mourn. The two sisters – Mary and Martha have a much loved but very sick brother—They don’t call for the doctor – instead they call for the great physician. But the family ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Designing The Life Series

Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Mar 20, 2020

Every one on this planet, wants to become a significant person. Not every one can be a significant person., An author said: many people who lived on the earth did not leave a trace for the next generations. That they have existed.

Every one on this planet, wants to become a significant person. Not every one can be a significant person., An author said: many people who lived on the earth did not leave a trace for the next generations. That they have existed. Application :- many of us may know their grandfather work ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Other