Sermons on Finding Fulfillment In Life:

Live The Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001

We are called to live in the life giving power of Jesus because we have been justified by faith.

Live the Life Romans 5:1-11 June 1998 Introduction Some 70 percent of Americans believe that "most churches and synagogues today are not effective in helping people find meaning in life, "George H. Gallup Jr., America’s leading pollster and a committed Christian, reports in the recently published ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

True To Life

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 31, 2005

We can be effective for God.

TRUE TO LIFE Acts 5:17-33 S: Obedience C: Obedience to God as priority. Pr: WE CAN BE EFFECTIVE FOR GOD. TS: We will find in Acts 5:17-33 how the early church took the truth about Jesus and aligned their lives to match it. Type: Narrative, Inductive PA: How is the change to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of A Fool

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

Some people are fools according to God’s Word.

LUKE 12:16-21 “THE LIFE OF A FOOL” A) Some people are fools ... There is no doubt at all in my mind! * I’m certain that I have met a few! * However, I don’t go around calling everybody I meet a fool! * I don’t know enough about them! * The only person I know who has the knowledge and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Emotional Life

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

So oftentimes, emotions function like the lights on our dashboard. When the engine light comes on, something needs to be paid attention to.

Today I want to talk about our emotional life. Maybe this is an area for you that seems out-of-control for you. Or perhaps the opposite: you feel a bit dead, almost feeling-less. Recently Time magazine even ran an article about how to handle your emotions during tough economic times. I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35

Denomination: Vineyard

A Blameless Life Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2013

How to live a blameless life 1- Focus on the Lord 2- Have nothing to do with evil 3- Cast away pride

INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little daughter who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” In her childish way she replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” I think we’re all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life As It Really Is Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 27, 2016

Jesus met the demon possessed men and healed them. The demons begged leave to enter the swine. The citizens of the region begged Jesus to leave the area.

Introduction A. A husband and wife were at a party chatting with some friends when the subject of marriage counseling came up. "Oh, we'll never need that. My husband and I have a great relationship," the wife explained. "He was a communications major in college and I majored in theater arts." "He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy Life Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022

This sermon focuses on the three primary sections of chapter 9 where Solomon addresses the certainty of death, the unpredictability of life, and the suggested solution: Enjoy life.

Let’s read through todays passage - Ecclesiastes 9:1-12. If you were following along in the text, you might have noticed that these passages can be broken down by three areas. The first area deals with the certainty of death. The last section deals with the unpredictability of life. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3, Romans 3:23, Ecclesiastes 9:1-12, John 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian Church

The Worthwhile Life

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2002

Too many Christians live mediocre lives. But they don’t have to. We have within us the ability to make a difference in our everyday lives.

OPEN: "We rarely use the word ’cure,’" said the psychiatrist to his patient. "But after 5 years of therapy it is my pleasure to pronounce you completely cured." To his surprise an unhappy look came over the woman’s face. "What’s wrong?" he asked. "I thought you’d be thrilled." "Oh, it’s fine ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Game Of Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 19, 2013

A sermon based on Luke 16:19-31 focused on stewardship (Material adapted from J.C. Ryle at: http://www.biblebb.com/files/ryle/pract13.htm)

HoHum: A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. In conclusion, the teacher asked her students the question: "Now, which man would you rather be, Lazarus or the rich man?" One little boy’s hand shot up immediately and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Facts Of Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes; this is part two of two part sermon; part one in the morning is Says the Teacher Everything is Meaningless (Outline and material adapted from Derek Kidner's book, The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecc.)

HoHum: “In the beginning, God created the earth, and he looked upon it in his cosmic loneliness. And God said, "Let Us make living creatures out of mud, so the mud can see what We have done." And God created every living creature that now moveth, and one was man. Mud as man alone could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 2, 2021

Knowing Jesus as the Resurrection and the Life means having the hope and security that Jesus has always been there for us to give us a comprehensive answer for our pain, confusion, grief and disappointment. Jesus is there even when it doesn’t feel like it.

Message John 11:25 I Am The Resurrection and the Life In John 11 we read about a man called Lazarus who is dying – so Martha and Mary send a message to Jesus. By this time in His ministry Jesus has given sight to the blind, healed lepers, and removed demons from the possessed. He has even raised ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Bread Of Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus as the 'bread of life', satisfying our spiritual hunger, and urges us to turn away from false idols and teachings.

Bread and hunger are everyday occurrences for people around the world. Jesus uses these commonplace and ordinary things to explain the extraordinary Kingdom of God. He reveals to those gathered to Him that HE is in fact the bread of life. Prayer: “Lord thank you for sending the true bread, your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Bread Of Life, Kingdom Of God, Spiritual Hunger

A Life Of Praise

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004

This is a newsletter devotional that I wrote for our church

A Life of Praise Psalm 103:1-6 Introduction There is a relatively new group in Christian music named Casting Crowns and one of their more popular songs is called Life of Praise. Here is the chorus For you are awesome, God of the Nations, lion of Judah, Rock of the ages, Alpha, Omega. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2005

Psalm 24 reveals the meaning of life or God’s plan for man.

INTRO.- ILL.- Did you hear about one man’s quest to visit 1,000 bars in a year? Dan Freeman (retired computer consultant and Brooklynite) set out Jan. 1 to visit 1,000 bars in a single year. Barely five months later, the Don Quixote of drink is halfway to completing his boozy impossible dream. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012

A look at the life of Paul, the apostle. From The Story, a 32 week journey through the Bible, inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

The Story - 30 May 15, 2011 You may not have known this, but there was time when two of the most famous men in history lived in the same city — the apostle Paul and the emperor Nero. Their lives actually overlapped for a short period of time. Of course, nobody took notice of Paul, he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist