Sermons on God Given Life:

Life In Paradox

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 3, 2006

An evangelistic call to die to self

April 2, 2006 Fifth Sunday in the Season of Lent Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Abundant Life

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

The “abundant life” does not consist of an abundance of possessions Luke 12:15. But is a life characterized by Grace, Love, Good Works, Hope, Suffering and Comfort, and a Promise for Eternal Life.

Abundant Life 02/21/10 PM Text: John 10:10b I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. Introduction The “abundant life” does not consist of an abundance of possessions Luke 12:15 Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 26, 2021

If you want to love life, love people.

Evangelist, Larry Moyer, tells the story of a warden, who asked a prisoner on death row what he would like to eat for his last meal. The prisoner replied, “I would like to have a huge piece of watermelon.” The warden said, “You must be kidding? This is December. Watermelons have not been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Ephesians 2:14-15, Psalm 34:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Blessed Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

In this third verse of the first chapter John spells out most fully the actions that lead to the blessed life. The three things you can do with this book that leads to blessings are: You can read it; you can hear it, and you can keep it.

The famous medical missionary Dr. Grenfell of Labrador once came to John Hopkins Hospital in America looking for a head nurse to go back to Labrador with him. He made this appeal: "If you want to have the time of your life, come with me and run a hospital next summer for the orphans of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

A Successful Life

Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008

Jesus’ description of a successful life is different than that of most folks.

Bishop Will Willimon is the resident bishop for the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. But before he was elected bishop in 2004, he was dean of the chapel at Duke University – one of the most prestigious universities in America. He tells this story from his days at Duke about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Transformed Life

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 20, 2004

This is the seventh in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with the hallmarks of a transformed life in Christ.

The Transformed Life Ephesians 4:17-32 As we continue to look at Paul¡¦s message concerning the early church and it¡¦s ministry, tonight we move on to a difficult and much maligned subject. The transformed life. Jesus makes it clear that Salvation is about Change ¡V it is not a magic incantation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: *other

A Better Life

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Ecclesiastes 7

HONOR IS BETTER THAN LUXURY (7:1) "A GOOD NAME IS BETTER THAN PRECIOUS OINTMENT” Here the Preacher is extolling the value of a good reputation. YOUR DEATHDAY IS BETTER THAN YOUR BIRTHDAY (7:1b) "THE DAY OF DEATH THAN THE DAY OF ONE'S BIRTH" The day of one's death ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Service

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 13, 2003

A Sermon for Ascension Day - and life after death!

My friend Ron, who is the Vicar of Sixpenny Handley, is a story teller like I am. Some years ago, in the week before Ascension Day, he told us this story.. "I was a little lad at School, and, at the start of the year in my new Class my teacher was giving jobs out to the boys and girls. "Mary, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Life Is Sacred Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To stress the sanctity of life.

The 10 Commandments #6: Life is Sacred Text: Exodus 20:13 Thesis: To stress the sanctity of life. Introduction: (1) In 1992, the annual homicide numbers in the U.S. were around 23,760. Today, the numbers are continuing to grow. (2) In a Houston double murder in 1993, 6 young men, ranging in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Problem

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 21, 2016

The Christian's life work may be compared to the solution of a problem in mathematics

Sermon Life's Problem Philippians 2:12-13 The Christian's life work may be compared to the solution of a problem in mathematics I. Addition II Peter 1:5-6 a. Faith b. Virtue c. Knowledge - John 17:3 d. Temperance - A God Controlled life e. Patience - That will enable one to continue to the end. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-6, Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Stinks.....

Contributed by Michael Treston on Nov 22, 2000

Answering the ultimate question

Since the beginning of time people have pondered the ultimate question THE MEANING OF LIFE: WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Today many people of come to the conclusion that life stinks? Just think about life a moment about life. What is it? For the average person it’s about 70 years of living, For some ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Life Is For Living Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 11, 2024

“The life I now live . . . .” Galatians 2:20 Are you enjoying life or enduring life? Are you living or just existing?

1. The Secret to Living - In Galatians 2:20, the Apostle Paul shared the secret to living. He described how his new life in Christ was a direct result of what happened to him on the Cross. The cross changed everything for Paul. He was not the same anymore! What Paul described about the cross is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013

Everything is transformed in our lives because of the cross of Christ. The old life is dead and gone. We are now living a new life.

Colossians 3:1-11 “New Life” INTRODUCTION The tale of “The Ugly Duckling” begins, when a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as a homely little creature and suffers much verbal and physical abuse ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Promise Of Life

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001

As Jesus’ body hung lifeless on the cross on that Friday afternoon, "the promise of life" that He would rise again was a greater reality than anyone then imagined. "The Promise of Life" is still available today!

"The Promise of Life" Matthew 27:57-66 INTRODUCTION Jesus was dead! Those who hated Jesus and sought to destroy Him were relieved--they thought they were rid of Him. But even after Jesus died on Friday, there lingered the promise of Jesus that He would rise again on the third day! This promise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 17, 2017

What is life for the Christian?

Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Just as Christ had no will of His own, but lived to fulfill the will of the Father we are to have no will or life of our own but to fulfill the will of Christ since we have His mind. Having His mind we should have His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist