Sermons on Futility Of Life:

The Divine Purpose For The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

The Secret Place Of Intimacy

Throughout the years of my life as a Christian I have experienced an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity and have continued in desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of His glory. But it hasn’t exactly been a ‘walk in the park’! Along with every other ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14, Amos 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To Overcoming Life's Troubles

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 8, 2006

Having an eternal perspective will radically alter your values and desires (a sermon given on our Senior Sunday).

Since today is Senior’s Sunday, I thought I’d share with you the Top Ten Signs You’re Getting Older. You know you’re getting older when… • Ten, you’ve got too much room in the house and not enough room in the medicine cabinet. • Nine, your little black book contains only names ending in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Investing Your Life In People Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006

This final lesson in the series is designed to motivate us to realize that the soul-saving business is the most important business in the world.

A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that we have been addressing this fall. 1. We are going to spend a few moments thinking about Jesus’ famous last words, but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other famous last words. 2. Here are the Top 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Allows Giants In Life

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006

Why do we come up against giants in life? This sermon talks about giants and the purpose they serve in our spiritual lives.

I stand before you today a hair under 6 feet 1 inch. Among the men, I am the shortest in my family. My father stands 6 feet 2 inches, my grandfather 6 feet 4 inches (before he started shrinking). My brothers stand 6 feet 3 inches and 6 feet 7 ½ inches. My oldest brother Jay is the tallest. Jay ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Holiness

Getting A Life Sentence For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

If people will summarize your entire life in a single sentence, try to influence that sentence. You and I are the authors of our own “Life Sentences.” The next step for most of will be to decide to live life on purpose.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will think about questions designed to help them begin to write their Life Sentences on purpose. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: With a single sentence, your friends and family will summarize your entire life. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Essencials For The Life Of The Church

Contributed by Miguel Pinell on Dec 18, 2006

Acts 4:23-33 reveals to us five essencials for the life of the church

Essencials for the life of the church. Acts 4:23-33 I. (v.24) They raised their voice... First essencial is PRAYER. - Prayer plays a very important role in the life of a healthy growing church. - It was thru praye that the early church was able to overcome persecution. - It was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful (Abundant) Life Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 26, 2006

Fulfillment is a gift of Christ that we receive when we quit the sins that don’t satisfy our souls.

Intro: In this scene Georges perspective on life is all different. Having seen life as it would have been without him, George realizes that life at all is a gift to be cherished. He has pleaded with God that he be allowed to live again and God has answered his prayer with a yes. [scene 27, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginnings Of A Great Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Basic Tips to having a dynamic prayer life.

The Beginnings of a Great Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-8 How many of you have heard the name George Mueller. George was known for a number of things in his lifetime. One of the greatest accomplishments of his life was the formation of an orphanage in Bristol, England. One day as George looked down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Life Altering Gift

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 3, 2007

Thanks to the Sermont Central Contributor for the "G.I.F.T." format. God’s gift of faith is a life altering gift.

God’s Gift is Imputed I. When you open your gifts on Christmas morning, remember the word “Imputed.” II. Think of the word “Imputed” as meaning, A. Not given according to your own merits, but rather according to someone else’s. B. In other words, I’m not getting a gift I deserve, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Adjusting My Life To God Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon thirteen in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

We have spoken about the fact that when we sense the direction of God and have received his invitation to join Him in what He wants to do through us, we come to a “crisis of belief.” Do I really believe that God can do through me what He is calling me to do? Once we have settled that questions ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Runs Dry Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2006

We must trust and obey.

WHEN LIFE RUNS DRY I Kings 17 S: Sovereignty of God C: Trust Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST TRUST AND OBEY. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 17 how Elijah was able to move forward in the midst of difficult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Anything For Me? Life As A Single Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

How to deal with singleness.

Sunday after Sunday in many churches, especially during series on the home, singles walk away wondering, “Is there anything for me?” Since most adults in the church are married, it is easy for singles to be left out and feel left out. This is unfortunate because singles make up a large section of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood Will Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

At the Last Supper, Jesus showed us how being a servant changes our lives

Servanthood will Change your Life What would Jesus do if he came to our town? Who would he see? What plans would he have? What exposure would he get---or seek? What things would he complain about? What things would he strive to change? I hope we get a frame of mind for anwerig this by how ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Hand In Creating Life

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

This is a message on the Sanctity of Human Life.

GOD’S HAND IN CREATING LIFE Ecclesiastes 11:5 INTRO: Throughout the Old Testament, the development of a child in the womb is described as God’s creative act of making a new person. The means by which a single cell becomes a baby is one of the great unsolved mysteries of biology. Although we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

Given For The Life Fo The World Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

He was given - for a purpose...

Given, for the Life of the World 1 Kings 19:4-8 Eph 4:30-5:2 John 6:41-51 Aug 27 P12 † In Jesus’ Name † For you, there is grace, and mercy and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction – a need for more…. A very famous Russian pastor, two months before he would be ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran