Sermons on Impacting Lives:

Christ In You: The Hope Of Glory Colossians 1:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024

Colossians 1:27 encapsulates the mystery and the wonder of the Christian life—Christ dwelling within us, the hope of glory. Let us delve into this truth and understand its implications for our lives.

Christ in You: The Hope of Glory Colossians 1:27 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through Scripture to explore the profound truth revealed in Colossians 1:27. This verse encapsulates the mystery and the wonder of the Christian life—Christ dwelling within us, the hope of glory. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 3:4-6, Romans 8:17, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Sunshine

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011

No good comes to you except it comes from God, and only from God comes good.

The title of the message is “Living in the Sunshine”. From shades of night, to flames of light, He, our dear Lord, lifted me. Find the book of James please, chapter one. In just a moment we are going to begin reading in verse seventeen. Now I’ve told you before that the devil ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Living Witness Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 20, 2007

Peter’s purpose is to tell his audience how to respond and stand fast in the Godly loving lifestyle in the midst of suffering and persecution of their faith. Living for God and not your circumstances! Living a life of hope, holiness and love in the mids

Be A Living Witness (1 Peter 2:11-3:12) Be a Witness: Personally (Holiness) (the key Center, Verse 2:12) 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

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

Dust In The Wind

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 26, 2003

Our lives are so brief, and yet so potentially impacting..

“…you are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away…” "I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment’s gone All my dreams, pass before my eyes, a curiosity Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind. Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea All ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Orthodox

Just Plain Crazy

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

Being authentic in describing the Gospel and it's impact on our lives.

"Just Plain Crazy" Matthew 16:21-28 Let me check the mike, because you know I need all the help I can get. It’s like the Lutheran pastor who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn't working so the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Like A Box Of Jell-O

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 11, 2005

Sermon highlighting the impact of attitude upon successful Christian living.

LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF JELL-O Mark 4:26 TEXT: Jesus also said, “Here is another illustration of what the Kingdom of God is like ..." (NLT) PROPOSITION: To motive the unsaved hearer and saved hearer to give his/her life fully to the care of God. INTRODUCTION: Have on display several boxes of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Shaped Hole In All Of Us (We Need God)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon focusing on the impact of God’s presence on our lives.

Matthew 23:13 13 "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to.” “The God-Shaped Hole in all of Us” I’m sure none of you have EVER experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We Investing In Someone Series

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Oct 15, 2004

What are we doing to impact the lives of those around us?

ARE YOU INVESTING IN SOMEONE? Are you an investor? We all invest in something: Stocks, Bonds, CD’s, and Real Estate But, the only thing that you can invest in that will make it to heaven is people! What America needs and what churches need is more people who are investors in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Want To Live Well? Live Wisely.

Contributed by W F on Apr 19, 2004

James shows us that we can live the full life Jesus has promised by recognizing and correcting the unwise choices we may have made in life.

“Live well, live wisely” James 3:13 - 4:10 Date: 18th April 2004 INTRODUCTION Most people want to live a safe, secure and prosperous life. And this is one thing that Jesus promises to give us when we follow him. “….I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Live Lives Worthy Of God's Gospel

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 3, 2007

Pentecost 18(A) - Believers can live lives worthy of God’s gospel because they are united by faith to God and other believers. This unity leads to joyfulness in faithful, godly living.

LIVE LIVES WORTHY OF GOD’S GOSPEL (Outline) September 30, 2007 - PENTECOST 18 - Philippians 1:18b-27 INTRO: Every day you and I and everyone else in this world make choices, value judgments. According to our standards we decide what is important or not important. We judge what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Is It Worth It To Live In And Live Out Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Green on Mar 9, 2006

It is worth it to live in Christ’s presence and live out His presence even if it means persecution.

Scooter…Harley (both on stage). Many of us would like to believe that there is really little difference between a scooter and a Harley. Both of them are shiny, have wheels and handle bars. Both of them can be used for transportation. You can get somewhere on both of them. But let’s be honest. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live And Let Live (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007

Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 1) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Special Note: A singer is used repeatedly throughout the sermon to sing the six verses of “The Servant Song” (Hymn #679 in the Nazarene Hymnal). At the conclusion the congregation read responsive reading ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Live And Let Live (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007

Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 2) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fifth sermon (and sixth week) in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Prior to Advent we looked at four from Chapters 1 & 2 of the book. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Living Right In A World Living Wrong

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 28, 2007

people who chose to live right in their generation

Intro: now that Bradley has preached his first sermon and moved on to the State level, some people say that I better do good today because he is after my job. Some people said he can say more in five minutes than his dad can say in an hour. Fine arts was so much fun yesterday, and seeing all the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God