Sermons on God Is For Life:

Leaving A Legacy: Walking With God

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 18, 2008

Only 145 words are written about Encoh in the Bible. In these few words volumes are written about leaving a legacy by walking with God.

Intro: Genesis is a book of beginnings. Here in the fifth chapter of Genesis it is called the book of generations of Adam (5.1). However, as you take a stroll down the verses of chapter five it is more like taking a walk through the cemetery. Again and again we read and he died, and he died, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Obey God Or Obey Sin

Contributed by David Leach on May 20, 2015

Obeying God results in righteousness, holiness and eternal life

Obeying God results in righteousness, holiness and eternal life Rom 6:16-22 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin into death (that is, current separation from the life of God, and on the road to permanent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God Prefers Losers

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Who did God use?

Why God Prefers Losers 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 7 For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? 8 You are already full! You are already rich! You have reigned as kings without ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Aug 15, 2022

FULFILMENT the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted. "winning the championship was the fulfilment of a childhood dream" the meeting of a requirement, condition PURPOSE the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

These seven strategies can help you reveal or find your purpose so you can begin living a more meaningful life. *Giving your life to christ Donate your time, Money, or Talent. to God Surround Yourself With Positive People. ... Start Conversations With New People. ... Explore Your Interest ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

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

The Fight Of Your Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A message about the spiritual battle that we all face.

THE FIGHT OF YOUR LIFE TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 10:3-5 2 Corinthians 1:8 10 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 But we had the sentence of death ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Invest Your Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 15, 2010

Believe that you have something that is unique, that you must contribute for His cause, through faith, and be rewarded.

Big Idea: Believe that you have SOMETHING that is UNIQUE, that you can CONTRIBUTE for His cause, through FAITH, and be REWARDED. If you were asked at the end of your life, “Was it worthwhile?” how would you answer it? • How do you really measure whether your life is worthwhile ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Saying 'yes' To Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 19, 2010

Saying ‘Yes’ to life basically boils down to asking, “What can I do with the life God has given me?” And then, living into it!!!

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 “Saying ‘Yes’ to Life” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN An author writes, “When my oldest son, Nathan, was a teenager, he told me that he had decided to become a stockbroker, a millionaire by age 30, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009

Many people don’t have life they don’t even know what life is/ They don’t understand life they live there lives very pessimistically: John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, an

Jesus The meaning of live Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma John 11:1-26 I want to tell you: Jesus is the only reason we live. Jesus came so that we might have life. John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Toughest Questions

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

The answers to life’s toughest questions can be found in one simple verse of scripture, "In the beginning God!"

LIFE’S TOUGHEST QUESTIONS GENESIS 1:1 1. Illus. of my kid’s questions • “Why is grass green? Why is the sky blue? Why do ant bites hurt?” • As they got a little older, “Why is that lady so fat? What’s wrong with that man’s face?” 2. All of us are born with a questioning nature. As children, our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Long Learning

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 4, 2013

As disciples of our Rabbi, we have a never-ending source of material to learn and live.

1. [Warm Fuzzies Teardrop is Ron and Bonnie Probst's 8' Boa Constrictor. He swallowed a heating pad, cord, heating unit and all. The vet who removed it during the 2.5 hour surgery said that the snake apparently mistook it for food. "It was warm and fuzzy and had some hard objects inside it ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Switchbacks On The Road Of Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 22, 2011

God weaves our lives through many turns on the upward call.

Children’s Sermon Freight trains cannot climb very steep hills. In fact, 4% would be near the absolute limit of any freight train. (Show as 4 cm lift on meter ruler.) Steepest road in the United States? Canton Avenue, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a grade of 37%, meaning that for every ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Without A Compass Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 14, 2015

During the times of the judges, Israel has lost sense of who God is and what His will is. They do not know the meaning and purpose of life. We need a compass in life, and that compass is God.

Judges 17:1-13 Life Without A Compass ES 13 Sep 15 1706 Do you know where North is? Which direction is North? How can you tell? • If we are not sure, can we decide where North is? Can we all just agree to pick one direction and call it North? • Can we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Properly Aligned Life

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 9, 2019

God has a plan for every life. Many times we miss that plan by aspiring to be something different than what we were created for. This message encourages us to "Stay In Our Lane."

Luke 7:1-23 I. HUMILITY A. Others may try to boost you. - Luke 7:4-5 1. Be Thankful, Be a Reflector B. Don’t believe your own press - Luke 7:6-7 1. In fact… Don’t even read your own press 2. Stay focused on pleasing God and ministering to others II. UNDERSTANDING AUTHORITY A. The centurion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-23, Psalm 33:12, Matthew 5:16, Mark 4:40, Luke 12:28, Mark 8:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Living The Resurrection Life

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

Jesus came to this world to die, not to live, and in His death, He fulfilled every promise of God.

In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican