Sermons on Joy Of Life:

A Rut Stuck Life

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 11, 2015

People live lives digging spiritual ruts, stuck in them. and lving in them. This sermon looks at whta those lives look like and how to get out of that rut stuck life.

I was 18 when I attempted to get my drivers license for the first time. It was a day that will live in my memory forever. The day before had been a rainy day. The police officer climbed into my car as I began my driving test. Going down a two-lane highway behind the station, I was instructed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12, 1 Timothy 1:19, 2 Samuel 11:1-27, Psalm 51:12, James 4:10, 1 Timothy 4:15, Hebrews 12:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

A Life-Changing Guarantee

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Nov 21, 2007

God offers us a guarantee. His love, protection and guidance is seen in the Scriptures. It is a guarantee that will absolutely change lives.

A Life-changing Guarantee Open: What good is the Bible? Do we really need it? How useful is it for us today...some 4000 years later. Illus. Nowadays when you buy an appliance, anything electronic...they offer you a guarantee. So if you scratch it, drop it, immerse it...it’s covered and will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Life Giver Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 28, 2024

Today, we will explore the biblical truth of Jesus as the Life-Giver and how this truth can transform our lives.

John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." In a world filled with darkness, despair, and death, Jesus Christ stands out as the Life-Giver. He is the one who brings light, hope, and eternal life to all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:15, John 14:6

A Life Worth Living Is A Life Worth Working At. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

If the world, can’t see God’s demonstrated in our daily life, Through our behavior, then God hasn’t been seen.

We are quickly coming to the end of the first of Paul’s Letters to the Thessalonians. • But there is still one message that He wants to make clear. • That message is to make sure that these new converts live a life that pleases God. • So Paul is giving them some final instructions. • Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

What Will Be Beyond This Life?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2004

Heaven or Hell are the only choices

What will be beyond this life? MT. 25:32-34, 41, 46 When we look at life here we might wonder is this all there is. The bible is very clear in letting us know that this not the end of our lives but there is an after life. In the very beginning God created Adam and Eve to live forever for they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Navigating Life's Whitewater

Contributed by Judah Thomas on Oct 21, 2003

We all go through tough times (whitewater) in life. How do you handle the trouble that comes?

In the boat of life, have you ever felt like all of the big waves were coming straight at you? Maybe, in a matter of moments, your world was turned upside down. You’ve suddenly gone from calm to chaos, from peace to perplexity. · The pink slip comes. · The doctor calls. · The divorce papers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:2, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To A Life Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

We are on a journey that began the day we received Jesus into our hearts and that will continue until the day we arrive in Heaven. This pilgrimage is, at times, a wonderful thing. At other times, it is difficult. Yet all the time, it is a pilgrimage that

Theme: The Commitment to a Life of Faith Text: Genesis 12: 4-9 Introduction A. Last week we have learned that out of Abram’s miserable spiritual condition God called him to live his life in faith. This gives us the truth that indeed, no one is beyond the touch of God. He is able to come where we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Life Returns Series

Contributed by Glen Schlecht on Dec 19, 2005

Explore how life returns in Narnia, including Aslan, statues, and creation, and make a direct connection to how Jesus brings us back to life today.

¡§Life Returns¡¨ Eph2:1-10, Matt.11:1-6, 12-18-05, Advent 4, Narnia 4 Children¡¦s message: Well kids, we¡¦re almost there ¡V Christmas is coming next weekend! That also means that we¡¦re on the last part of our story, ¡§The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.¡¨ Watch the screen for the pictures as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Day In The Life Of A Legalist

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002

An article on leagalism excerpts taken from a Book by Jack Stewart, The Legalist A must read!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEGALIST "I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel;" Galatians 1:6 Have you ever swam in the ocean and been so distracted with the waves that you forgot to keep your eyes on the shore? It doesn’t take ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Seasons Of Life

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 7, 2013

Relating the seasons to how God works in our lives. It is the key to understanding how God works.

Title: Understanding the Seasons of Life Theme: Showing the seasons of life and how we should react to them. Text: Psalms 1:1-3, Ecc 3:1 Introduction Psalms 1:1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Experiencing The Resurrected Life Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 12, 2012

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central message of Christianity. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we too can experience resurrection power in our lives today.

EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTED LIFE HOW IMPORTANT IS THE RESURRECTION? “But tell me this – since we preach that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying there will be no resurrection of the dead? For if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Sermon On The Crumbs Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 9, 2023

A crumb is defined as a small fragment of bread, cake or biscuit.

Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese-American writer, poet and widely considered philosopher once remarked: “All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind.” Matthew 15:27 confirms: She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” A crumb is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:8, Proverbs 22:9, James 2:15-17, Luke 6:21

Vanity Or Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2014

Herod Antipas was the embodiment of Quoheleth's maxim: nothing is new under the sun. But he had a chance to ask for living waters.

Thursday of the 25th Week in Course 2014 Evangelium Gaudii St. Luke had an informant who had been in the court of Herod Antipas, the old rake and serial killer who had a morbid interest in ghosts, and a flirtation with Judaism and St. John, the cousin of Jesus. Luke records that he liked to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Life In The Spirit Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 21, 2006

Jesus promised to continue with his Church: he is really present in Word and SAcrament and in the life of the Church through the indwelling Spirit.

SACRAMENTAL LIFE OR LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST Matthew 28:18-20 The word sacrament comes into English from a Latin word meaning oath. Christians, in using this word, are saying in this act we acknowledge God is keeping his promise. In the English Church (Anglican) Tradition, there are 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Door To Abundant Life.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013

Contrary to what some might say or believe, there is only one door to abundant life, and that door is Jesus.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning October 23rd, 2011 Let us pray Welcome... This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Are you glad to be in the house of God one more time? Are you glad that you are still alive despite what you might have gone ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God