Sermons on Glad Life:

The Life Of A Follower Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tyler Thigpen on Sep 17, 2003

In a series of 7 sermons on "the marks of a disciple," this sermon aims to teach the audience from Luke 9:23 what it means to follow Jesus.

The marks of a disciple: part II 08.17.03 Identify: • Someone to follow me (sitting close to back or middle) band of brothers video – the qualities of a leader We are in a series called the marks of a disciple… last week – learner • if there are things in this book that you do not know, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#4- The Victory In Life Series

Contributed by David Mains on Sep 22, 2003

Fourth in David Mains’ series on John. Everyone responds to their conversion experience differently. Some lift their arms like Rocky Balboa climbing the stairs to the strains of “Gonna Fly Now!” Others weep like Mary who tearfully went to the tomb loo

In 1976 the news story of the year was the death of China’s leader Mao Zedong. In the Montreal, Olympics that year fourteen year old and 86 pound Nadia Comaneci of Romania scored seven perfect 10’s. Then there was a major uprising in Soweto, South Africa, when police fired on a peaceful march of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is A Temporary Assignment Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003

This life is not forever. However, it is important- very important, in light of where we’re going.

Life is a Temporary Assignment Purpose Driven Life #6 Cornwall September 6, 2003 We don’t want it to be, but life on earth is a temporary assignment, and this brings some perspective to what we do and how we live that might be different from what we have if we think we’ll go on forever. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17, Philippians 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of A Good Man

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 16, 2003

This sermon was for a member’s homegoing celebration. Mr. Roosevelt Cook had a long bout with illness and he died recently. I choose to not do lengthy sermons for occasions such as this. But I did encourage the family and community to strive for peacef

27 September 2003 Funeral Services for Mr. Roosevelt Cook at Saint John A. M. E. Zion Church, Georgiana, AL., Pastor Harold O’N. Simpson, Officiate and Eulogist “For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a considerable number was added to the Lord” (Acts 11.24). The Life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24

Denomination: Methodist

The Let Down Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Changing Wake

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

As a boat travels through the water it leaves a wake. As you go through life, what is left in your wake?

A Life Changing Wake Acts 5:14-16 I want you to thank about about a boat traveling down the river. Behind the boat is a wake that moves outwards. Any vessel following the boat is affected by it’s wake. As you and I travel through life, we also leave a wake. Some of us leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Needle's Eye

Contributed by James May on Nov 2, 2003

If we are to have eternal life we must learn that we are going to live in "eye of the needle", constantly allowing Jesus to cleanse us and remove the burdens, while surrendering completely to his will.

LIFE IN THE NEEDLE’S EYE Luke 18:18-30, "And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Renewed Life In Christ

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2003

New life in Christ is a blessed life that glorifies God.

<PRE> New life in Christ is an exciting life and a soul-refreshing experience, which cannot be ignored. It is living by the grace of God and walking in the path of faith. It’s not a life of fantasy but reality. <PRE> The dramatic effects of being in Christ are far beyond ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway To A Healthy Life

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2003

Health is an important issue for anyone. Paul lays out important directions for moving towards that healthy life.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC November 9, 2003 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2For ye know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Life With Purpose Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 12, 2004

Introduction to The purpose driven life series. This is Pastor Gomez?own sermon notes on the topic with some quoats from Rick Warrens book, "The purpose Driven Life".

Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, ?Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations? Living with a purpose (What on earth am I here for?) Rick Warren, the author of the forty days of purpose begins ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Will Cease To Be A Struggle Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Second in a series on popular illusions; and for Independence Day. Life will not cease to be a struggle if justice is not fully realized, feelings are not fully expressed, and wrong decisions are not fully reversed.

What kind of a retirement party was this? He had worked so long, he had struggled with so many things, and now, here, at the end, it seemed there was still unfinished business. His worries were not behind him, nor were all the issues settled. And why not? Had he no right to expect that now life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Calling And Completion

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2004

Fulfillment in life can be found through focus on Christ and defining His calling for your life.

Introduction: The elusive experience of completion Throughout my teenage years I had a Golden Retriever dog named Genny… tennis ball was her life focus… and when she retrieved it… retuned… proud… wagging… her calling was complete. Birthday party for her.. a friend brought an entire box of tennis ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Eternal Life

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

The reality of the Resurrection has deep transforming impact on our lives.

Max Lucado, in his book, “Six Hours One Friday,” tells the story of a missionary in Brazil who discovered a tribe of Indians in a remote part of the jungle. They lived near a large river. The tribe was in need of medical attention. A contagious disease was ravaging the population. People were dying ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope That Changes Life

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Easter is a living message of hope from the other side of the grave.

An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mail address, he did his best to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, John 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insight To A Great Life

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 7, 2004

A look at some attributes of a successful servant Use it as a jump off. Outline

“Insight To A Great Life” Phil. 3:13-14 7-8-2004 PM. Paul was one of the Greatest Christians of his time and of the Bible. His life was transparent before man. He hid nothing of his life, and he had a way to touch lives. Four Fold Secret to Success I. He Never Ran Out of Goals. a. Always have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist