Sermons on Focused Living:

One Life To Live, Many Lives To Lose Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Lessons from the death of John the Baptist.

• Today's passage, though lengthy, reads like a script from a soap opera. • Though all the sorted details are not specifically mentioned in Luke, they are alluded to as part of the story. • The twisted nature of man without God can be seen clearly in the intoxication of power, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Live Holy Lives

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

A practical look at living holy lives in an unholy world.

HOW DO WE LIVE HOLY LIVES ROMANS 8:11-17 INTRO I. LAST WEEK WE TALKED ABOUT BEING DEAD TO SIN AND ALIVE IN CHRIST JESUS. A. We (I think) were reminded that SIN does not HAVE to reign in our mortal bodies…But it can!!! B. This morning I would like to ask three questions… 1. How is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living As God Has Called Us To Live

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 25, 2011

What does it mean to be a Christian? When we accept Jesus as Savior, how are we to live our lives? God desires to totally and completely transform us from our old nature to His new creation... We have to Bond with Christ, Build up our faith in Him thru Hi

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 21, 2007 Date Preached: September 23, 2007 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) in view of a call Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Bond, Build and Blossom! Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV) Introduction: Do you remember those US Army commercials, “Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Living Hope (A Living Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 5, 2022

We need our Living Hope to withstand and survive the onslaught of this world we live in. These are encouraging words to enlighten our hope to live despite all the suffering and pain.

Intro: In this time of turmoil, trials and many temptations on this world we live in, it seems that we need a kind of hope that will sustain us with God’s strength and survive all these onslaughts. Praise God! Because Jesus is our “Living Hope” Si Hesus and ating Buhay na Pag-Asa. And on this month ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live Life Like You Were Living!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020

We have a heritage, we have a future, we also have a destiny! It’s time we stood up collectively together and reclaimed what has been stolen from under our very nose and is rightfully ours!

Live life like you were living! There are a lot of things that excite people in life. There’s music, sports, money excites a lot of people! What gets you going? Why does society become so excited over man made achievements and events in life? Wining an Oscar, or a Super Bowl ring everyone would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6, Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Artificial People Living Artificial Lives - Message Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2023

Do people live artificial lives because they are artificial, OR they are artificial because they live artificial lives? Olives will never be produced from a fig tree. The world is full of artificial people. What about Christians – are you living an artificial life that does not please God?

ARTIFICIAL PEOPLE LIVING ARTIFICIAL LIVES - MESSAGE [A]. EXPOSING ARTIFICIALITY I have just seen one of these documentaries set in a very exclusive English Hotel rated with 5 stars. It is popular with some of royalty and film stars and other high profile people. It is very expensive with ...read more

Scripture: James 3:11-13, Genesis 1:11-12, Genesis 1:25, James 4:13-14, 2 Timothy 3:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Isaiah 5:20-21, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 7:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Stones--Living In Reference To The Cornerstone Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2023

The Church must always be moving forward into the future, so into the sunrise, with and for Christ.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2023 “The cornerstone is an important part of any masonry foundation. It is the first stone that is set in the construction of the foundation and all other stones are set in reference to this stone.” If you haven’t figured out what the cornerstone of the Church is, please ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Living Sacrifices—transforming Minds, Transforming Lives Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

This passage not only challenges us personally but also lays a foundation for how we function as the Body of Christ, especially in the end times.

Living Sacrifices—Transforming Minds, Transforming Lives November 20, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 12:1-8 Tonight, we’re diving into one of the most powerful passages in Scripture, Romans 12:1-8, which calls us to present ourselves as living sacrifices. As we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past four weeks we have looked at practical living steps we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God, we looked at the quality of life and last week at covetousness. • When we take offense we st

Introduction • For the past four weeks we have looked at practical living steps we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God, we looked at the quality of life and last week at covetousness. • When we take offense we stop the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Lazarus Life

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

If you have been raised with Christ it ought to affect how you look at life.

It happened all too quickly. Several days earlier they had been joking and laughing with one another, preparing for the arrival of a dear friend. Now they stood weeping before a sepulcher feeling all hope was gone. The nightmare hit like a thief in the night. It came without warning, and it came ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

End Zone Living

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jan 29, 2004

A Super Bowl Sunday Sermon on living for God’s eternal purposes.

Welcome to Super Sunday! One Sunday a year all of America and a large part of the world watches football. People will tune into the game today that haven’t watched a game all season. (That almost describes me!) The Super Bowl is the biggest game of the year. It’s the culmination of over five ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Thankfui Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 24, 2008

A Thanksgiving message to help us focus on thankful living by doing acts of kindness and giving encouraging words.

The Power of Thankful Living John 6:1-14 I Thessalonians 5:18 You can experience the Power of Thankful Living when you live your life according to what Paul said in I Thessalonians 5:18, “…in everything give thanks.” Thankful living brings out the best in people. Thankful living leads to a life ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

We Owe ... Others Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 11, 2020

This is part of a three sermon series - We Owe ... This sermon focuses on what We Owe Others - a. A Personal Encounter with God b. To be An Example of Holy Living 3. To Share a Positive Message

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13; John 7:38-39; Luke 19:11-27 Title: We Owe Others Proposition: There are three things that We Owe Others 1. An Encounter with the LORD 2. An Example 3. The Message of Good News* Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! N. T. Wright made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, John 7:38-39, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Coming To The Living Stone Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Firm In Righteous Living Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon will explore the concept of faith as a long-term commitment to righteousness, using teachings from 1 Thessalonians and Matthew, and seeking divine help to overcome life's trials and temptations.

Good to see you all back as we continue our series through the New Testament letter, 1st Thessalonians. As you may remember, the church in Thessalonica was one of the churches established by Paul during his second missionary journey. Like many other Roman cities of the time, Thessalonica is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Topics: Righteous Living, Faithful Commitment, Overcoming Temptations

Sermon Series: 1st Thessalonians