Sermons on Lay Down Your Life:

Dealing With Life's Dilemmas

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

There are sometimes tough choices that we have to make in life.

Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". Does your life resemble Satan or Jesus?

Series: Are You Real? [#6] LOOK IN THE MIRROR 1 John 2:15-17 Introduction: “When you look at your spiritual life, who do you resemble more, Satan or God”? 1 John 2:15-17 (NIV) “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014

The writer of Hebrews makes the intangibility of faith a practical thing.Faith is what allows us to understand what God does, to see what others cannot see. As a result, faith enables us to do what others cannot do.

Hebrews Series “The Life That Pleases God” Heb. 11.4-7 July 9,2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The writer of Hebrews makes the intangablity of faith a practical thing. 1 “By faith we understand . . .” (Heb. 11.3). Hebrews 11:3 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Life Of Service

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 14, 2019

This sermon is part of our discipleship series on Building up God's House. It is how we build up God's house by building a life of service. Building a Life of Service

Building God’s House Building a Life of Service Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!qZl0kCKK!rnlPLITIrUjsJzfaoshXw3TPBnhVvWSZT57aylYUJeA Thinking about our series on discipleship, and of our need to build up the house of God in each one of us (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19), there is an aspect that may seem ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Think Bigger! - Genesis 17 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

It’s the comments that he made about the games that really influenced me quite a bit in how I perceived myself and what that did for me.

When I was growing up I grew up in a Christian home with parents who really had it together. I’m really grateful. My dad every evening before we went to bed he would play game with us. I remember playing games with my dad as a preschooler, elementary, even early teenager, we were playing games ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Transformed For Life Into Heaven” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2006

# 5 in a series on Eternity: What Awaits after death. This sermon talks about the new physcial body believers will have for all eternity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 5 “Transformed For Life Into Heaven” 1 Corinthians 15:35-52 In 1 Corinthians 15:35 the Apostle Paul asks two questions that concern us all. “But someone will say, “How are the dead raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-52

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Christian Life

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2002

Living a Christian life is a wonderful thing. It doesn’t stop at baptism. That is only the beginning. We can’t turn away from God after baptism or act as if you have it all taken care of now, there are things we need to do. We have been enlisted into

Theme: Christian Living Text: Col. 3:1-4 Prop: Every Christian needs to maintain Christian living daily. Trans: How do we go about daily Christian living? Intro: Last week and only one other time since I have been here have I preached on the subject of baptism. And the reason I preached on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bread Of Life (Complete)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013

From the feeding of the 5000 to the breaking of the Bread.

THE BREAD OF LIFE. John 6:1-15; John 6:25-35; John 6:47-69. THE FEEDING OF THE 5,000 (John 6:1-15). It was now nearly a year since Jesus had cleansed the Temple in Jerusalem, and Passover was fast approaching (John 6:4). Jesus and His disciples had tried to withdraw from the throng in Galilee, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35, John 6:1-15, John 6:47-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Action - Life Lessons From The Life Of Rahab Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on May 31, 2019

Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read about Rahab and the role she plays to help the Israelites conquer a city. Rahab is a Canaanite.

Hebrews 11:30 – 31 These two verses talk about an unusual event and an unusual person. In verse 30, the walls of Jericho, a fortified city, fell because of faith. In verse 31, Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31, Joshua 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life God Blesses

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on May 22, 2012

"The Life God Blesses" is an exposition of the prayer of Jabez recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. It celebrates the fact that God is still in the blessing business. The outline of the message argues that the life God typically blesses is marked by (1) purit

THE LIFE GOD BLESSES 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 In the year 2000, BRUCE WILKINSON of WALK THROUGH THE BIBLE MINISTRIES turned the obscure character in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 into an international phenomenon with his little book, The Prayer of Jabez. Not only did it become a runaway hit and a longtime New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Church Life Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 27, 2007

This 8 part series with application questions after each part deals with what it really entails to be a genuine contributing part of the Lord’s church in any local setting. Timeless Truths.

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE An Equipping Course UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE Lesson 1: THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE Since you have received Jesus Christ, you need to learn all you can about Him and His people, the Church. There are two ways of understanding the Church. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Add To Your Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

The first thing I want us to do is Learn how to Add. If we learn how to add God will do the multiplying.

Add to your faith! 2 Peter 1:1-11 NIV 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise Of Resurrection And Life Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 21, 2015

Jesus proclaims His fifth I AM statement, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life" and explains the meaning of his declaration.

The Promise of Resurrection and Life John 11:1-27 The time Jesus spent beyond the Jordan was short-lived and Jesus moves back into the area of Jerusalem in John 11, his death on the cross only days away. The rejection and hatred toward Jesus would not dim the unmistakable witness of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Live The Wise Life

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 25, 2005

PENTECOST 14(B) - Live the wise life by being filled with God’s Spirit and by being filled with thankfulness.

LIVE THE WISE LIFE Ephesians 5:15-20 - August 21 2005 - Pentecost 14 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: In our society many people want to live the good life. They want to have a full life. The fact is as you cross into Nebraska, the state declares: "Nebraska -- the good life." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Jonah In Your Boat

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 23, 2004

When you refuse to be at where God wants you to be, you are looking for trouble.

THE JONAH IN YOUR BOAT By Dr D.K. Olukoya Beloved, this week we shall be looking at a very serious message entitled, “The Jonah in Your boat”. It reveals the story of Jonah showing that men do not always want to do the will of God; a great tragedy indeed Jonah 1:1-17 says “ Now the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Isaiah 55:8

Denomination: Pentecostal