Sermons on Giver Of Life:

Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011

There are different kinds of vessels in the house of God. So you will do well to examine what kind of vessel you are. Let me clear one thing before we go deeper into this message: God will not accept any excuse from anyone for not being a useful vessel.

Our message this week, is what I call “The thorns of life.” Genesis 3:17-19 says, “And unto Adam He said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee saying, thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Source Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 3, 2007

“North America is spiritually obese.” (Norm Cheng, Ontario Bible League) The irony is the alarming numbers of people in Canada who have no room for God.

Norm Cheng, this district’s Area Director for Ontario for the Bible League, spoke at the Christian Business Ministries dinner last week. He made a comment in his presentation that perked my ears up. He said, “North America is spiritually obese.” I agree with his comment. We have more forms of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Life On Mars

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 4, 2007

There will always be some kind of opposition when preaching the Gospel and different results, but Paul shows that we should preach it anyway.

Life on Mars Acts 17:15 – 34 I. Introduction Wherever Paul went he preached the Gospel, Athens was no different. He is invited to explain his message at the open forum on Mars’ Hill. II. Main Body A. The Title of his message (Verse 23) 1. The Unknown God a. People Worship anything b. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

Life Together

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 7, 2007

Today, let us celebrate the unity that we share in Christ. Let us abandon pretend unity in favor of living out life together in Christ in genuine Christian community.

Life Together, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Introduction In this life, I’ve found that people are a lot like bouncy balls. We spend all of our years bouncing through this life. We are born and bounce our way into our parent’s arms. Then as toddlers we bounce around playrooms and playgrounds, we bounce ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Christ Life

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Sep 11, 2007

For many years we have walked with a hope in us not realising that we can enter into the fullness of Christ.

The Christ Life Colossians 1:26 – 27 AMP: The mystery of which was hidden for ages and generations [from angels and men], but is now revealed to His holy people (the saints), To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Life On Mars

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Intellect or

“There’s No Life On Mars” I. Introduction The idea that life can or even does exist on Mars has a long history. In 1877 the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli claimed to have seen a planet wide system of channels. A fascination with this planet began and scientists from around the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Respect Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 2, 2008

A look at the 6th commandment, "You shall not murder," with the practical implications of what it means to maintain healthy relationships in a healthy society through respect for all human life.

Respect Life (Exodus 20:13) An attorney was speaking to a woman who had just lost her husband. He said to her, “Your husband did not leave a will, so we need to know the last words he ever said to you.” She replied, “I don’t want to tell you.” The attorney said, “Look, he did not leave a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Life Of Victory Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 20, 2007

It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be victory.

THE BIG IDEA: It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be VICTORY. Think about how absurd Christianity sounded back when it was brand new (in the first century): Christians worship a man who was executed as a criminal and who they claim came back to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 21, 2007

The life line between Paul and God was the Spirit of God and his spirit. In this on-going sanctification process, Paul relied upon the Spirit of God to minister to his spirit, thus the comment in verse nine, whom I serve with my spirit.

Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Life Line 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; When I was just a youngster in the military, I had the occasion, because of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Got Life? Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

Are you living the life God has for you? Or have you still not found what your looking for?

Got Life? Galatians 1:1-5 Introduction: Back in the 1980’s the rock group U2 put out an album called Joshua Tree. One of the songs on that album is confusing, but also a reality for many people. The title of that song is “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” The song speaks of a person ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Life" Time!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 24, 2007

Philip Yancey wrote about trying to explain a life of spiritual ecstasy to a person who spends all day taking care of a cranky, bedwetting Alzheimer’s parent. There’s gotta’ be more to life.

Play a clip of Stacie Orrico’s music video, "More to Life" – fade after second line LIFE. The word conjures up a flood of ideas. Marilyn Meberb pushes the buttons of our first reaction to the word LIFE. “Cornered. Boxed in. On our last leg. In a pickle. Between a rock and a hard place. Sitting on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Life Is A Datebook

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

How Jesus began his ministry provides valuable lessons on how we begin new lives/futures. These lessons offer more than how to begin a new year. They show us the path to a new you!

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life Is Like A Date Book Matthew 3:13-4:11, 17 Introduction: Life is like a date book. I have in my hands two different date books. This one is old and used. Its pages are marked. The corners are bent. More than ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Newness Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Aug 27, 2007

Are you living in this Newness of Life? Has Your relationship with Christ delivered you from the power of sin?

As look at Romans, Chapters 3 through 5 laid the foundation for the doctrine of Grace: Chapter 6 begins to tell us how to LIVE BY GRACE. Her are definite instructions on how to live free from the power of sin. Or as Paul said, “in newness of Life”. I. Notice the QUESTION that Paul raises: vs. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Faith

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012

Without faith our foundation will be too shallow and we will eventually begin to lean off center… and even fall over. This sermon was adapted from a sermon by Jeff Strite

A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Exchanged Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Actual exchanged life portrayed by Barrabas II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD exchanged our life with the LORD JESUS CHRIST IV. TEXT: Luke 23:18-19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition

I. EXORDIUM: Actual exchanged life portrayed by Barrabas II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD exchanged our life with the LORD JESUS CHRIST IV. TEXT: Luke 23:18-19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then a mighty roar rose from the crowd, and with one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal