Sermons on Happy Life:

"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

The Life Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

The Son of Man Did Not Come To Be Served, But To Serve.

“You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twilight Zone.” In the third season of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 18, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to emulate Jesus, the Good Shepherd, by living a life of selfless service, sacrifice, and love for others.

Welcome, beloved congregation. We are gathered here today under the banner of the Most High, to delve into the depths of His word, to seek His wisdom, and to find nourishment for our souls. Today, we are blessed with the opportunity to reflect on the words of John 10:11, "I am the good shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Topics: Servant's Mentality

"unless A Kernel Of Wheat Falls To The Ground And Dies..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2024

A sermon about loss and renewal.

“Unless a Kernel of Wheat falls to the Ground and Dies…” John 12:20-33 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, Jesus unveils the pattern of life we all experience as human beings on this earth. It is the pattern of life for all living things. Jesus says, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Scarred For Life

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

Jesus rose from the grave. But he kept his scars. Why? His scars will tell the TRUE story of His sacrifice for us forever and ever. His scars are glorious.

Growing up (and even now), I loved stories, fairy tales, and films with happy endings that stir my soul with a mix of sorrow and joy, bringing tears to my eyes. But like you, I walk out of the theatre or a close the book, take a deep breath, and think, “life isn’t really like that. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Perspectives on the life Christ gives.

INTRODUCTION 1. Suppose I could offer you a life that is guaranteed to give you... a. A "joy" that is greater than any other b. A "blessedness" that is happiness in its fullest measure c. An "assurance" of entering the everlasting kingdom of our Lord d. A ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Life

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 11, 2006

This sermon draws from the wisdom of Solomon to help us discern the real meaning of life.

Before we get started this morning, I’d like to share with you an email a friend sent me this week. Satan called a worldwide convention. In his opening address to his evil angels he said; We can’t keep the Christians from going to church. We can’t keep them from reading their bibles and knowing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Crown Of Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 30, 2007

Real life is promised when we have stood firm in the trials of life.

JAMES 1:12 THE CROWN OF LIFE “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” It is difficult, some might even think it impossible, to expect that Christians can be steadfast in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Now Life

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The Lord's Prayer in chapter 6 is a now prayer. Give us this day our daily bread. All of its petitions are for now. Hallowed be your name-now. Thy kingdom come now. Thy will be done on earth-now.

Marguerite Higgins, Pulitzer Prize winner for international reporting, stood by a marine during the Korean War. It was 42 below zero, and the soldier was weary and covered with frozen mud. She asked him, " If I were God and could grant you anything you wished, what would you most like?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Issues Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

The things in life that will matter eternally.

21, April 2002 Dakota Community Church Issues of Life Introduction: Proverbs 4:20-23 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, and health to all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23, Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Embracing Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 20, 2003

The fear of life is often seen in resisting change and living in denial of the seasons of life. If we try to fight the seasons of life rather than accept them, we will miss the blessings God has for us and we will fail to mature. We need to embrace life

Embracing Life (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15) Intro 1. A major part of who we are and what we do is determined by fear. 2. Fear is not necessarily evil. Legitimate fear of danger, for example, results in restraint: whether driving, playing football, or welding, caution is a virtue. 3. There are fears ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Of Contentment

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011

A man without God is a person who's life is going to be meaningless. God has a plan for your life and until you live it you will not be content.

A life of contentment Ecclesiastes 5:1-5:8 Introduction- Ecclesiastes 5:1-8 Have you ever read the book of Ecclesiastes? Fold the Bible in half, that Psalms, go forward two books, proverbs, then Ecclesiastes. It opens up… meaningless, meaningless, everything is meaningless. Wisdom is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

A Habit For Life

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

As another year is about to begin, and many resolutions are being made, let daily bible reading be one of the top resolutions on your list

A Habit For Life 12/27/08 AM Reading: Psalm 119:1-10 Introduction: It is almost the end of another year; New Years Day will be this Thursday which for many of us means New Years resolutions are in order. And that idea, the desire to make this coming year better then the one now ending, the desire ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Beautiful Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2023

The Third Sunday of the Lent

Life is Beautiful Scripture Matthew 17:1-9 Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Life is beautiful and we all need to experience it. It is the experience of suffering. It is the experience of difficulties. It is the experience of pain. It is the experience of sadness. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

Who Do We Follow?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2014

We may call ourselves Christians, but is Jesus our Shepherd? Are we really following him or merely using his name to excuse following a man, a tradition or our own stubbornness?

Intro: We often hear the 23rd Psalm read or recited at funerals, but did you know that it does not apply to everyone, only to the sheep of the Great Shepherd. Goal: To really understand the most popular of all the Psalms. Plan: We will go through Psalm 23 looking at some important details. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist