Sermons on Fleeting Lives:

Being Courageous And Removing The Giants From Our Lives

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

2006 VBS Kickoff Sermon

Being Courageous and Removing the Giants in Our Lives VBS Promotion Sermon 2006 Thematic Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Actual Text: 1 Samuel 17:38-51 Courage is defined in many ways through the definition of the Hebrew word “amats”. To be of good courage means to be steadfastly minded and strong willed. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants: What Does It Mean To Live By Faith? Series

Contributed by Ron Dunn on Aug 28, 2006

What does it mean to walk with God? What does it mean to live by faith? What does it mean to step out and trust God in a situation? I think many of us, like that little boy, would like to know what belief is. What do you do when you’re trusting God—do you

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start To The Unfinished Walls Of Our Lives And Ministry

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

HOW AM I DOING IN FINISHING WHAT GOD SET FORTH IN MY LIFE?

New Years Resolutions… most common of which usually relate to health, eating and exercise… #1 is dieting. - Average American gains 5-7 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas o I’ve done my share… in fact, maybe even a little extra so one of you may get a break - We can all appreciate fresh ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Lives Are Better When Built With God At The Center. Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 24, 2006

This book overview sermon is part of a series that was developed to help inspire our church to keep God at the center of our church/individual lives. Nehemiah highlights prayer, scripture, leadership and community--all under the influence and power of te

OUR LIVES ARE BETTER WHEN BUILT WITH GOD AT THE CENTER. Bush—To the tune of 200 billion or more, and years of hard work, “New Orleans will rise again.” Hard to imagine for those still surrounded by acrid, toxic water, surveying neighborhoods that will have to be completely bulldozed ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living And Dying For Jesus: Thoughts For All Saints Day

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon talks about how in baptism we "cross the threshold" into God’s family. We become "saints" by virtue of our connection to Jesus. Many "saints’ past and present have given their life because of their witness to the resurrection of Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name November 5, 2006 Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 All Saints Day, Redeemer Lutheran “Living and Dying for Jesus: thoughts for All Saints Day” I have on my shelf one of those books on Systematic Theology…translated from German into English, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can You Tell If A Seed Is Living Or Dead

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 11, 2006

Revival / Christian Character

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A SEED IS LIVING OR DEAD? 1 Peter 1:23 Take a careful look at your seeds; just by looking, can you tell if the seeds in which you hold in you hand is alive. Or have you cast judgment and deemed these seeds as useless and dead. When you look at a seed, there is something more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Good Enough To Live By, But Not Good Enough To Die By

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Some trust in what they have attained in life...but all of the possessions attained here will not get one into heaven.

 Mark 10:17-22  - 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” 18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Jesus Lived Today—would You Know Him?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

Would Jesus fit in to our changed world? A message that examines this topic.

IF JESUS LIVED TODAY—WOULD YOU KNOW HIM? John 1:10 INTRO: As we just read in the Bible, Jesus was in the world and the world knew Him not. The question is, if Jesus were living in our world today, would we know Him? or would we be as the people in His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10, John 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Christ Part 1: Off With The Old And On With The New Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008

If we are in Christ, we need to leave our old life behind us and embrace new life.

Living in Christ Part 1: Off With the Old and On With the New Text: Eph. 4:17-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: A good set of clothes make all the difference. A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Methodist

How Do I Live In The Face Of Trials And Temptations. Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

So today through this passage we will learn “How do I live my life in the face of trials and temptations. What is that we need to focus on in this life, I love the word of God because it really is a living word, I know that so many of us need to regain ou

How do I live in the face of Trials and Temptations. 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction In this passage of scripture the apostle Peter takes a turn under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Remember: the believers were suffering terrible persecution. They had lost their homes, property, money, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Live A Lion Alert Life? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

The Apostle Peter will show us that there are five things that keep us lion alert.

How Can I Live a “Lion Alert” Life? 1 Peter 5: 5-14 Introduction “In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight.” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Live In God's Economy: What Me Worry? Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 25, 2010

Moth, rust, and burrowing thieves destroy our material possession so we must know how to invest in God's Economy.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Matthew 6:19-34 VERSES 19-21 WHAT NOT TO DO! “Do Not Store Up” could also be translated “stop storing up.” In other words, Christ was calling for a decisive break with the tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Living Lent 1 - The Donkey Reveals A Peacful Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 1, 2010

This Lenten series is based loosely on the facts and stories in the "Living Lent" series written by Donald Neidigk.

Living Lent 1- The Peaceful Savior Matthew 21:1-11 NIV As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Lent 2 - The Dove Reveals An Angry Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 1, 2010

This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

(This sermon is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.) Living Lent II, “The Dove Reveals an Angry Savior” We are in the midst of Lent… the period before Easter where we focus on Christ and prepare for his passion and sacrifice ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bobble-Head Syndrome - Living Up To Your Potential

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2010

God expects His people to be what they say they are without wavering.

March 7, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 4:2-12 Subject: Holiness Title: The Bobble-Head Syndrome I’ve entitled my sermon today “The Bobble – Head Syndrome.” You may wonder where I am going with this and if you’ll bear with me we’ll get there. You know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God