Sermons on intentional living: showing 286-300 of 187,873

Does It Matter What You Do As Long As Your Intentions Are Good?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2008

The latest meltdown on Wall Street illustrates that to be just, your intentions AND your actions must correspond to the good.

Tuesday of 25th week in course 23 Sept 2008 Proverbs 21: 1-6 “Market meltdown. . .wild roller-coaster ride. . .investor lack of confidence. . .flight to safety. . .historic market swing.” Today we read Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. Did the people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Be Intentional #7-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 3, 2003

Second message on prayer, within larger series on being intentional.

Be Intentional #7 – How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 2) Matthew 7:7-12 March 2, 2003 Introduction During last week’s message, I went through a scenario of God using a computerized answering service to handle all our prayers. It was humorous, and I used it to point out that God has no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Intentional #6-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 22, 2003

First in a two-part series on prayer.

Be Intentional #6 - How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 1) Philippians 4:6-7 February 23, 2002 Introduction Today we are beginning a 2-part series on prayer. I assume that all of you understand that prayer is extremely important. But too often we don’t really think on why it’s so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Grateful Living Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE GLAD AND WE ARE GRATEFUL BECAUSE HE IS GOD AND HE IS GOOD

THE GRATEFUL LIVING (the name of our Praise Group -- as opposed to the Grateful Dead) BIG IDEA: WE ARE GLAD AND WE ARE GRATEFUL BECAUSE HE IS GOD AND HE IS GOOD INTRODUCTION: A Psalm for Thanksgiving; How do you spend Thanksgiving? What type of thankful tone do you bring with you to worship God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Living Hope

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. I have a confession to make. There are times that I wonder if I am really saved. 2. I believe that God did call me to be His child. When I first knew this, I could not read enough, worship enough, or talk enough about Him. The joy and excitement of a new found love. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live For Eternity

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a.

Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a. LIVE IN HOPE BECAUSE OUR FOCUS MUST BE ON ETERNITY :13 b. LIVE IN HOLINESS BECAUSE THAT IS THE STANDARD FOR ETERNITY 14-16 c. LIVE IN FEAR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Living Word

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LIVING WORD -- Living For Eternity Requires Feeding On The Living And Abiding Word of God In Order To Aggressively Love One Another (1:22 - 2:3) -- Proper Exercise and Diet are keys to Good Health 1.

THE LIVING WORD -- Living For Eternity Requires Feeding On The Living And Abiding Word of God In Order To Aggressively Love One Another (1:22 - 2:3) -- Proper Exercise and Diet are keys to Good Health 1. PROPER EXERCISE -- Aggressive Love Should Be the New Lifestyle of Those Who Have Experienced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dying To Live

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. As we begin our tenth study in this series, let us review what we have learned so far. a. 1:1 - 1:15 - Paul's greetings and person introduction b. 1:16-17 - Paul declares the general theme of his epistle. (1) He borrows it from Habakkuk 2:4. (2) Translated literally, it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Godly Living

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

Preparation for Godly Living (think on these things) vs.

Preparation for Godly Living (think on these things) vs. 8 A. Romans 12:2 QUOTE B. True ö Îuncoveredâ C. Honest ö Îhonorableâ D. Just ö Îequitableâ E. Pure ö Îclean or modestâ F. Lovely ö Îacceptable, lovableâ G. Good report ö Îwell spoken ofâ H. Virtuous ö Îexcellenceâ I. Praiseworthy ö ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Live In Love

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

A look at the christian virture of love.

Live in Love Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 1, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

Series: Hope In The Darkness (Study In 1 Peter) [#1] LIVING IN HOPE 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction: 1 Peter 1:1-2 1. In A.D. 64, Nero burned Rome and guess who he blamed? Christians. Christians were being severely persecuted. They were being fed to lions, beheaded, crucified, burned, etc¡K ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Church

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Feb 3, 2003

This sermons draws out the similarities between a human body and the Body of Christ (the Church).

The Church is a living body . . . the body of Christ. Upon close examination, we find that the Church shares many characteristics with the physical human body. I. A BODY IS UNITED. A. The members of a healthy body work together to accomplish things. 1. The brain sends commands to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Living

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 4, 2003

Jesus’ determination to go to Jerusalem became a springboard to helping His followers count the cost of their preconceived notions. What is lost when we live by our preconceived notions? 3 costs of living with preconceived notions of Jesus’ Kingdom.

THE COST OF LIVING w/Preconceived notions—Luke 9:51-56 Preconceived ideas.... American Indians—Lost land England’s 1st attempt at colonizing America—Lost Colony Blacks in Africa—Lost freedom Southerners in civil War—Lost productivity Vietnam—Lost victory Twin Towers—Lost security Took Bible & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-55

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 7, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

LIVING IN HOLINESS 1 Peter 1:13-21 Introduction: 1. Christians were scattered all over the world because of persecution; but Peter told them to live in hope because there was coming a day that they would be in Heaven. 2. The fact that believers have eternal life in Heaven to look forward to is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21, 1 Peter 1:13, Luke 1:74

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Grace

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Aug 20, 2002

Seven areas on how we can live by God’s Grace

COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN AUGUST 18, 2002 KJV SERMON TITLE: Living By Grace “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Pastor addressing the church: I want you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Baptist