Sermons on Fulfilling Life:

Jesus, The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 7, 2007

This is a Resurrection Sunday/Easter message based upon the account of Jesus raising Lazrus from the dead. It centers in on His promise to Martha, and to all believers, in John 11:25-26.

Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life --John 11:17-27 Today is the holiest, most inspiring, reassuring, and joyous day in the Church year and for all human history. Regrettably for centuries our Western culture has secularized and obscured its true meaning and significance. As Christians it is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Beauty Of New Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2007

And it is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ of that first Easter morning that we receive the presence of God’s love in our hearts. While the Cross reflects God’s love to us… the resurrection makes God’s love real to us… As He hung on the Cross he said,

The Beauty of New Life John 20: 1-18 (Year C Easter Sunday) Introduction A couple of years ago I heard a story of a boy named Jeremy. He was born with a twisted body, a slow mind and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. One Sunday morning in early ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

A Healthy Spiritual Life

Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Apr 7, 2007

Maintaining your Christian walk involves four key activities: time with other Christians, worship, study and service.

In today’s fast paced world many of us find it hard to remember to brush our teeth, let alone spend time improving our relationship with God. Most times we get to the end of the week promising ourselves, and God, that we will do better next week only to repeat the process again come Monday ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living The Sweet Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 9, 2007

There are plenty of doors for us to choose from, with only one leading to the sweet life.

Living The Sweet Life John 10:9-11 April 8, 2007 Easter Sunday Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Today there will be enough Peeps ate that if all lined up end to end, they would circle the planet. (That’s a lot of marshmellow!) 1 In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Your Life As A Light"

Contributed by Terry Brooks on Apr 10, 2007

This sermon helps the hearer develop their relationship with God in order to be a light shining in this dark world.

“Your Life as a Light” Matthew 5:14-16 Begin by playing “Waiting for the Light to Shine” from “Big River” Big River is my most favorite musical. In this story, Huck Finn is making his way through life and waiting for the “Light” to shine that will tell him what life is all about. Just as Huck is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Powerful Christian Life

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 23, 2007

The five most powerful things in the life of a Christian.

1 Corinthians 2:1-5 1. The power of believing- Mark 9: 23 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief ” The word believing means it’s ongoing It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life's Greatest Challenge

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 23, 2007

Graduation sermon challenging the graduates to keep Christ in their lives as they pursue their education and careers.

CHALLENGE FOR THE CLASS OF 2007 A. Today is a SPECIAL DAY. We will be honoring our High School Graduates. 1. We frequently arrive at some PIVOTAL MOMENT in our lives when we say, “THIS IS IT! This is what I was WORKING for! This is the MOMENT I have WAITED for!” GRADUATION is such a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 27, 2004

What would it have been like if Jesus had never been born?

(Showed Clip of “Clarence” trying to convince George Bailey he’d really had a wonderful life. Used scene where they were drying their clothes out after George “saved” Clarence from drowning) OPEN: A Sunday school teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Combinations In Life

Contributed by Jesher Mark Santos on Jan 7, 2005

There are 3 COMBINATIONS in life: 1. Combination of Practical and Spiritual, 2. Combination of Failure and Success, and 3. Combination of Punishment and Reward.

3 COMBINATIONS IN LIFE Matthew 25:14-30 Life has 3 different combinations. A Christian must understand these things in order to become more successful in life. HERE ARE THE 3 COMBINATIONS IN LIFE. I. LIFE IS A COMBINATION OF PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL - Make business (explain) - The talents given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Life With No Regrets

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005

This morning on this First Sunday of 2005, I want to encourage you, challenge you to be like the Apostle Paul... Live Life with No Regrets.... Live your life for Christ 100%.

“Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Mastering Success For Life!

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005

We are in for an amazing journey to find the keys to mastering success for our lives! This sermon will also challenge churches on the importance to being successful!

Mastering Success For Life! Jeremiah 29:11 We are in for an amazing journey to find the keys to mastering success for our lives! Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book…continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed.” NLT Rarely ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Every Life Is Precious

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2005

A Sanctity of Life message

“EVERY LIFE IS PRECIOUS” Gen. 1:26-28 INTRO – Aren’t you thankful to be alive today? To be able to breath, eat, laugh, play, relax, work, worship – to be able to live is a wonderful gift from God. Isn’t it wonderful to be able to watch a beautiful sunset, to eat your favorite dessert, to go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Life Is Sacred

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 23, 2005

A sermon for "Sanctity Of Human Life"

Why Life Is Sacred Gen 1:26-2:22 Today is “Sanctity of Human Life Day “. This is the day set aside to remind us of the sacredness of life ! I believe that all of us would agree that our nation needs to be reminded of this. It has been said that nothing shows ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2005

It’s so easy to lose our focus on Jesus Christ which causes us to spend time in a far country just like the prodigal son. Only when we realize where we are, repent, and return to the Father can we enjoy life to the full.

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-5; Luke 15 INTRODUCTION: A. Is there some thing, or some one, other than God that has your attention right now? 1. This is an every day battle for every Christian–staying focuses on Jesus Christ 2. I suppose that that is why the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 30, 2005

The life that pleases God: 1. "Bear Fruits" 2. "Keeps on Growing" 3. "Endures Forever" 4. "Live Gratefully"

THE LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? If you are like most people, that simple question may leave you tongue-tied. It’s likely that you never thought about the question in such simple form. But, if you were pressed for an answer, you would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational