Sermons on Jesus Gives Life:

Reckless Obedience

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand when you can climb?

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2007

In response to Virginia Tech: we have choices -- to choose to live in the here and now; to choose to give life to our children by contradicting this violent culture; and to choose life eternal for ourselves.

“I had no choice.” Of all the things we heard this past week from the deeply disturbed mind of Cho Seung Hui, that stands out for me as key: “I had no choice.” Cho Seung Hui felt trapped and cornered. He felt driven to do this terrible thing. In his mind, every victim was to blame – they were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up On Prayer Or On The Return Of Jesus!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 20, 2010

God will answer our prayers. Jesus will return - but both often seem to be taking such a long time! This short talk encourages us not to give up on prayer, nor to give up on the return of Jesus.

On 10th May 2003, through the post I received six letters concerning my claim for Tax Credits - much to my annoyance, since I made my application quite some time before. Back in 2003 the Tax Credit Office were singled out for a lot of criticism, and every day there seemed to be a story of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 19, 2015

Those who belong to Christ are identified with Him not only in words, but they should live like Him in their deeds. We should have a desire to surrender and offer ourselves as His servant first, and from that springs life in the Spirit.

Life in the Spirit Galatians, Part 11 Galatians 5:13-26 Introduction - Lots of scripture this week; almost an old fashioned bible drill for us -- RE: Scripture testifies to scripture, and so I want us to clearly see that today - Recap: - It’s because of freedom that Christ set us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We True Diciples Of Jesus, True Followers? #2

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

There is a difference between a believer and a follower.

ARE WE TRUE DICIPLES OF JESUS, TRUE FOLLOWERS? MATTHEW 4:18-25 18And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

From Living To Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2015

Will we accept the sacrifice of Christ as sufficient ... or will you continue doing life yourself? Easter is about the glory of the Father revealed in the Son, and we either accept that or turn away from it.

From Living to Life 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 9 1 Peter 3:13-22 Introduction - Leading up to this AMAZING day we have covered three main points: -- Three encouragements from Peter to the church on living fully for Christ ∆ - First, why is our testimony so important? - v2:21, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Love To Get Love

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2002

"Love One Another" is repeated again and again throughout the pages of the New Testament. Why dwell so heavily on this command when it would seem there is so much more to learn about God?

OPEN: "That’s marvelous, having a lion and monkey in the same cage," said the visitor to a small zoo. "How do they get along?" "Okay, usually," answered the zookeeper. "Occasionally they have a disagreement, and we have to get a new monkey." APPLY: Now, why do they need to get a new monkey? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Fulfills God' Promise Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

Since Jesus became flesh and lived among us for a while, he gives us the power to overcome the struggles of this life.

Jesus Fulfills God’s Promise Hebrews 9 INTRODUCTION: There are things that we struggle with. How do we deal with them? How do we change? I. Description of first tabernacle & ministry that took place there.(1-8) A. Everything about it was pomp & circumstance – meaningful, but only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Life Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2019

When God saved you, He gave you a new life, not a new law. As you yield to that life, you obey His law. Keep your mind centered on the things of the Lord and seek to please God in all things.

(25) The Blessing of Life Romans 8:1–11 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mud Puddles, Dandelions, And Dreams

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2006

In life we must make the most out of the best, and the least out of the worse. Life is sad when we can not dream any more.

MUD PUDDLES AND DANDELIONS AND DREAMS GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF LOVE AND TRUTH. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. There is nothing sadder in life than a person that has lost their dreaming ability. I. GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF TRUTH AND LOVE TODAY. TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mighty Acts Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 14, 2018

Shows how much Christ did for you I.

MIGHTY ACTS OF JESUS CHRIST (1) He is the life giver. John 5: 21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. (2) He is the liberator. John 8: 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Of Multiplication

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 5, 2011

In John 10:10, this kind of life is referred to in the Greek as zoe life. Zoe life is life on a higher dimension. It is eternal, victorious, powerful and rich. To have the God-kind of life, you must abide in the anointing. Learning to utilize the anoi

Title: The Anointing of Multiplication Text: John 10:10 Most of us here today are not truly living the abundant life that God wants us to live. Most of us are barely surviving. It is a shame and a tragedy that very few Christians have experienced the abundant life that Jesus came to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Death That Gave Me Life

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

At the cross, God’s perfect justice and infinite mercy met—Jesus took our place so that His death could give us life.

Where God’s justice met His mercy — and grace rewrote my story. --- Introduction — Justice on the Playground When I was a kid, my teacher kept a jar of candy on her desk. Every Friday she’d give each of us one piece. One day, I got there first, and a classmate took two pieces. The rest of us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7, Romans 3:10-13, Isaiah 53:4-6, Luke 23:13-42, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples To Not Find The Will Of God Through Consensus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There is a treasure you can own That’s greater than a crown or throne; This treasure is a conscience clear That brings the sweetest peace and cheer

Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples to Not Find the Will of God Through Consensus (Mark 8:33-37) Illustration: The much-loved children’s story Pinocchio is about a wooden puppet whose nose grows long when he tells a lie. His friend Jiminy Cricket chirps, "Let your conscience be your guide." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Our Pattern Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE PATTERN FOR BOTH HUMBLING OURSELVES AND BEING EXALTED BY GOD IS JESUS CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THE PATTERN FOR BOTH HUMBLING OURSELVES AND BEING EXALTED BY GOD IS JESUS CHRIST 1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time." Otherwise, if we try to exalt ourselves, God must come along and humble us. Remember the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible