Sermons on For Me To Live Is Christ:

Rivers Of Living Water

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, this sermon elaborates on Jesus's passionate invitation for the spiritually thirsty to find satisfaction in Him transforming him into a conduit overflowing with the Holy Spirit's life.

Introduction: A Cry That Cuts Through the Noise Our passage today transports us to a crowded, noisy, and thirsty city: Jerusalem. I want you to truly picture the scene, because the context makes Jesus's words explode with meaning. It was the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles. For a week, ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Only Living God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 25, 2024

As humans, we have an inherent desire to believe in something greater than ourselves,

As humans, we have an inherent desire to believe in something greater than ourselves. However, the danger lies in putting our faith in multiple false gods. When we believe in many false gods, we risk fragmenting our beliefs and values, leading to confusion and spiritual emptiness. In polytheistic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 14:15, 1 Thessalonians 1:9

Live!

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 1, 2004

This is a sermon that I have preached successfully about 40 times in the USA. IT has a very powerful ending and is richly illustrated with stories from Africa where I have lived and served as a pastor for 15 years.

LIVE! Text: Ezekiel 16:4-6 Rev. Gregory L. Fisher Kampala Foursquare Church Introduction I need to being my message today with a small confession. Small, but I think important to today’ s message. I need to confess to you that I am a member of the Mickey Mouse Club generation. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:4-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Living With Hope

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Today we focus on hope. Advent is all about hope. But hope isn’t something we can manufacture. We can’t just try to be more hopeful. Hope doesn’t come with the power of positive thinking. Hope is based on who Christ is and His promises to us!

Living with Hope Intro: Advent is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming of Christ, the time before celebrating the “joy to the world” that God’s incarnation becomes. In advance of a celebratory Christmas season that follows Advent, it is good for us to take time to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

As Christians we have a living hope, made sure by the risen Lord Jesus Christ. His resurrection is the sign that we too will be raised to new life. His Holy Spirit given to us is the guarantee that God’s life is flowing through us and will keep us safe un

I was watching the replay of the Wimbledon final last Monday morning at the gym. Andy Roddick had fought back to be 2 all at the end of the fourth set. At that stage he must have felt like he had a real hope of changing history. Maybe this was the year that Roger Federer could be beaten and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

We Do Not Live To Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2015

It is not just about “God and me,” as some less-than-social Christians might assert. In God’s Kingdom, our behavior affects others and their behavior affects us.

We Do Not Live to Ourselves (I Timothy 6:1-5) 1. Last week I was talking to Phyllis Roussakis….was going to find a Norwegian joke. 2. A Welshman, Scot and Englishman are walking when they come across a lantern and a genie pops out and grants them one wish each. The Scot says: “I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

How many of us tonight are living outside the walls?

Christ is Our Refuge Joshua 20:1-6 INTRODUCTION: During the time of the exodus, God introduced “cities of refuge” for people who mistakenly murdered someone. Anyone who killed someone by accident would run to one of these cities and plead his case before the elders of the city. They would then ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Will Return Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

ARTICLE 13 We believe in the pre-millennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second to reign on the earth a thousand years.

ARTICLE 13 We believe in the pre-millennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second to reign on the earth a thousand years. Intro: The pre-millennial view holds that Christ will return to earth (this return ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Church Of God

It's All About Me Series

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 9, 2010

We live in a "me centered" world and that creeps into the church and I try to make spiritual things about what I want.

Allow me to begin with a little test. (I did an illusion called "What Next" where the dots on a card change and the audience is fooled.) Isn't it true that our eyes play tricks on us and we can be easily deceived? Here are some Bible passages that warn us of this. 2 Corinthians 11:2-4 2I am ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Visit To The Tomb Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

The Christian can rejoice as we envision the empty tomb and the wonderful promise given by our Lord that "because I live, ye shall live also."

A VISIT TO THE TOMB OF CHRIST "He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:6 I. THE PERSON REFERRED TO: THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Isaiah (6:1) said: "I saw the Lord, high and lifted up, and His glory filled the temple." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Really Loves Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024

This sermon explores the profound depth of Jesus' love as revealed in John 3:16, and seeks to understand its impact on our lives.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you all today, to share in the warmth of fellowship, and to bask in the beauty of God's word together. As we come together in this sacred space, we are reminded of the boundless love of our Savior, a love so profound, so vast, it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Unconditional Love, Limitless Love

Are You Living Out Your Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Apr 14, 2007

Part 8 of the colossians series

ARE YOU LIVING OUT YOUR CHRISTIAN LIFE? COL 3:1-11 I. Seek spiritual living A. Set your mind on heavenly things. Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

Living Out Our Faith Thru Citizenship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

We are called by God’s Word to be good citizens for God has placed those in authority over us!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 21, 2007 Date Preached: September 23, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Living Out Our Faith Thru Citizenship! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns In Our Lives

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013

To identify the thorns in our lives and let GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST remove it from us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have thorns in your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To identify the thorns in our lives and let GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST remove it from us. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 27:4 (Amplified Bible) Wrath is not in Me. Would that the briers and thorns [the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal