Sermons on Divine Living:

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 6, 2025

Based on Philippians 1:19-30 - Challenges hearers to realize that we live in joy when we live in Christ.

“TO LIVE IS CHRIST” Phil. 1:19-30 FBCF – 5/4/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – How many of you here today want to have more joy in your life? Seems to be a scarce commodity these days. So many things work against us to steal our joy – stress/anxiety, burdens we carry, uncertainty in our nation/world, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Live By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to live by faith, trusting in God's goodness and strength, even when they cannot see the path ahead clearly.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together today, I want to share a message about living by faith, the power of faith, and the necessity of faith. This message is based on the words of Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:7, where he said, "For we live by faith, not by sight." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Topics: Faith

God Of The Living Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' teachings on resurrection, emphasizing that He is the God of the living, and offers hope for life beyond the grave, using scripture to challenge our understanding and provide comfort in our daily struggles.

Welcome church! I want to begin today’s message by affirming how wonderful and perfect the scriptures are. The Bible is the written word of God and when we read it, listen to it, and put it into practice, our lives will be changed, our minds washed, and our hearts refreshed. Does the Bible answer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Topics: Resurrection, Scripture Understanding, Hope Beyond Death

Live The Commission Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of living out Jesus' commission by following His commands, being guided by the Holy Spirit, and sharing the gift of salvation with the world.

Church, I am glad you are here today! Believe it or not, we are in our final week of this series, “All In”. We have been talking about a command from Jesus the last three weeks from Matthew’s Gospel account, one that hopefully you have gleaned truth and encouragement from. But the command to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-18, Acts 1:8

Topics: Holy Spirit, Commission, Salvation

Sermon Series: All In

Live Ready Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, being prepared for His return, and placing our faith in His work on the cross to live fearlessly through life's ups and downs.

Good morning once again, friends! I’m thankful you decided to join us either in person or online today as we begin a brand-new sermon series. Over the next four weeks we will be talking about how to Live Ready… As we all know, life can throw some pretty wicked curve balls our way. Not to mention, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44, John 16:33

Topics: Saving Relationship, Faith And Trust, Jesus' Return

Sermon Series: Live Ready

Living Sacrifice Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the transformational journey of a Christian, highlighting the sacrifices and constant devotion required, and encourages believers to seek and fulfill God's purpose in their lives.

Well church, we’ve come to the end of our sermon series on the book of Romans. We’ve talked through several key teachings and principles significant in the life of a believer and the health of the local church. The Problem of Sin The Rescue from Sin The Pursuit of Righteousness God Chooses Us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Topics: Living Sacrifice, Transformation, Steadfast Faith

Sermon Series: Romans

Living In Purity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

God invites us to draw near to Him as we are, offering honest hearts and lives, promising His transforming presence and mercy in return.

Friend, you made it. Another week of noise, news, and nagging worries, and here you are—hungry for a word from Heaven. Maybe your heart feels thin. Maybe your prayers feel like paper airplanes tossed into a stiff wind. Maybe a smile covers a soul that feels scattered. Take a breath. The God who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Topics: Purity, Troubled Times

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

To Live Is Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to live for Christ in all circumstances, strive to bring others to Him, and follow John Wesley's philosophy of doing good in the world.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into some pretty deep waters. We'll be exploring what it means to live for Christ in difficult times, the mission of bringing others to Christ, and John Wesley's philosophy of doing good. I think you'll find that these topics are as relevant today as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Topics: Christian Life

Living By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores living a joyful life through embracing God's love and grace, with Christ as the center of our existence.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be here with you today, to share in the love and light of our Lord. As we gather here, let's remember that we are not just in a building, but in the presence of God. We are here to celebrate His love, His grace, and His joy in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20-21

Topics: I Live, Jesus Lives

Thrill Sequence Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on May 5, 2015

Sermon about living for thrill's that make a difference in the world and that have real meaning.

Thrill Sequence, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, thanks for being a part of our Thrill Sequence launch here this week at River Valley Church. For those of you that don't know, we did this two years ago as a multiple part series, and from that a publisher heard about it and turned it into a book. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wayfaring Strangers Part 6" I Want To Live Like That" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 27, 2018

Part 6 of our 1st Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 6 “I want to live like that” 1 Peter 1:13-25 The Christian Group Sidewalk prophets sings a long titled live like that I is a challenge to live a better life for Christ Let me read you just a few lines of it Sometimes I think What will people say of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 28, 2016

We are shown in this passage today that living for God is not impossible. We are not able to just give up and quit (considering all that others have done); rather, we must in today’s day without apology, be willing to live BY FAITH!

By Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 12:3 Intro One of the most common requests preachers get: “How can I know God better?” I firmly believe we know God better through the strengthening of our faith RE: Faith is what we lean on in times of crisis, trauma, or trial This is a very heavy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living The Life You Were Meant To Live

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 19, 2004

God does have a plan for every person He creates. Jeremiah the prophet gave this promise from the Lord: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to propser you andnot to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:

Living the Live You Were Meant to Live Proverbs 16:14 “The Lord has made everything for His own Purpose.” Introduction January 11th Garfield Comic strip – Jim Davis The Garfield comic strip portrays a common Philosophy of Life. Garfield’s owner, “I gotta do something with my life.” Garfield ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Perfect Will Of God

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023

In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul offers us profound insights into aligning our lives with God's divine purpose. Let us turn our attention to Romans 12:1-2, where we will uncover the significance of surrendering ourselves to God and experiencing His perfect will.

I. A Call to Surrender (Romans 12:1) The passage begins with a powerful call to surrender. Paul urges us, by the mercies of God, to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. This call goes beyond mere outward acts of worship. It encompasses our entire being—our thoughts, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal