Sermons on His Life:

The Way To Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Some save their lives only to lose it. Others lose their lives to save it. What a paradoxical message. Yet Jesus said it was necessary.

Mark 8:31-38 The Way to Life Recent report from Vatican to priests: sermons must be short (10 min), pithy and topical. Aren’t you glad I’m not a Catholic because my sermons won’t be short nor topical! Introduction – Heaven An elderly couple passed away and found ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

His Plans Not Our Plans

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

The Temple of the LORD and the dynasty of David.

HIS PLANS, NOT OUR PLANS. 2 Samuel 7:1-16. (The title of this Sermon is based upon Isaiah 55:8-9.) There are three main thrusts in our reading in 2 Samuel today: 1. There is a subtle difference between a good idea and God’s will (2 Samuel 7:1-4); 2. God’s presence cannot be contained in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Life To Commend Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 7, 2012

Always take time to consider how your behavior is honoring or dishonoring God before the world. That’s what matters. You are not your own persons. You are servants of God. That leads us into our next passage, verses 18-25, in which Peter directly addresse

Introduction We continue to step through our minefield of authority. Peter has moved from his encouragement section of his epistle to practical instruction and exhortation. His topic is how Christians are to live in the world, and he approaches the subject in terms of how they are to regard the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David And His Line In The Sand

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jun 9, 2003

It was a cool, brisk morning in the desert area of Shocock in the land of Judah. This would be a very special day filled with much adventure and real danger. The year was 1020 B.C. and the clouds of war were in the air.

It was a cool, brisk morning in the desert area of Shocock in the land of Judah. This would be a very special day filled with much adventure and real danger. The year was 1020 B.C. and the clouds of war were in the air. The battle lines had been formed with the mighty Philistines standing on one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012

Paul tells us what we should do in our life in Christ. 1- We put away the former life 2- We put on the new life 3- We put down the devil

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a New England Patriots’ fan with a really crummy seat. Looking with his binoculars, he spotted an empty seat on the 50-yard line. Thinking to himself "what a waste," so he made his way down to the empty seat. When he arrived at the seat, he asked the man sitting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-32, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life And Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2013

Jesus as the source of life and light.

LIFE AND LIGHT. John 1:4-5. “In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” We have here four propositions: 1. The Word of God is the source of all life. 2. His life illuminates all men. 3. The light appears ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Meets His Brothers Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 8, 2020

And God said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and oppressed four hundred years” (Genesis 15:13).

Joseph meets his brothers. Gen. 42:1-38 And God said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and oppressed four hundred years” (Genesis 15:13). The events of chapter 42 are thus the occasion for the fulfillment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus is manna for the wilderness.

Intro One month in the wilderness and the Israelites are hungry, without food. That wasn’t in the travel brochure when Moses freed us from the Egyptians. Now our feet are tired and our legs weary. Sand and stones irritate in our sandals. Snakes and scorpions infest the ground we walk. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Of Burdens

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 21, 2005

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 A sermon about Jesus caring for us

 6th Sun after Pentecost A Proper 8 Matthew 10:40-42 "A Life of Burdens"    38* and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39* He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it. 40* "He who receives you receives me, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glory Of God In His Love Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

God’s love for us transcends anything we find in this world. His love is completely unconditional.

The Glory of God Series April 27, 2008 The Glory of God in His Love There are many ways in which love can express itself. There are many different feelings that we associate with love. Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of love is its diversity. I love my wife. I love my parents. I love my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2012

Jesus is the Bread of life that strengthens, he is the bread of life that satisfies, he is the bread of life that sustainsus and Jesus is the bread of life that save us.

Jesus makes a claims that He is The Bread of Life 35Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. 1. By saying He is the Bread of life He is saying I am what will Strengthen you in Life The Bread of Life Gives Strength 33For the bread of God is he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 27, 2025

Seeking meaning in earthly pursuits leads to emptiness; they were never designed to be the source of our purpose. "Why am I here?" is fundamentally a theological question, not a worldly one. The answer can only be found by going to the source of life who created us – God.

The purpose of life The Bible repeatedly points out that humanity's natural inclination is to turn away from God's will and follow their own path. This is a central part of the biblical concept of sin. This rejection is a recurring theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23, Proverbs 14:12

The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 25, 2019

If you want to truly live, experience Christ Personally and share Him with others.

One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her little boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?” The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “I can't, Dear,” she said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4, John 10:10, John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prohecies Of His Person (Christ)

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 9, 2011

The truth of our Lord and Master.

PROHECIES OF HIS PERSON (CHRIST) Isaiah 9; 6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist