Sermons on Life Before God:

This Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 24, 2001

The sermon gets to the point of what God intended life to really be and specifically what did Jesus mean when He said that He came that we may have life and have it to the fullest.

Personal Questions… This is Your Life? John 10:10 March 11, 2001 Intro: A. An associate pastor tells the story of Mac… Mac was a hard-driving, though businessman in his 70’s. He had been a church member for many years. But one Wednesday night as he heard the associate share his testimony, he ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is God Doing When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 6, 2000

This is the second sermon in a series of messages based on Job. This series is called, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

What is God doing when life takes a turn for the worse? I believe the answer is found in what many scholars believe is the oldest book of the Bible: the book of Job. This book records the story of a man named Job whose life took a turn for the worse. Remember? He lost his finances, children, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants: Hearing God When You're Hurting Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006

In Facing the Giants, both Grant and Brooke Taylor wrestled with depression at some point. Grant couldn’t seem to get ahead as a coach, and he felt inadequate as a husband when it came to having children. Brooke wrestled with God’s faithfulness and her de

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Transcendence Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2013

A sermon on the transcendence of God based on John 4:24. A lot of this is comparing God's spirituality to human spirituality (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 5)

HoHum: "Most middle class Americans tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship. As a result, their meanings and values are distorted. Their relationships disintegrate faster than they can keep them in repair and their lifestyles resemble a cast of characters in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Better Life

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 18, 2005

We Americans have made it our goal to seek "The Good Life". We do that by earning and spending. But God would rather give us "The Better Life" that comes from earning and giving.

One of the main things I think that we and all other people in America are searching for is the good life. Am I right? I mean, we all want to have a good home, a good car or two, good vacations, good children, good friends, good food, and so on. Who wouldn’t want such a good life? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 9: God On Trial Before The Governor Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 3, 2023

Here God shows us... 1. The silence of our Savior (vs. 11-14). 2. The innocence of our Savior (vs. 15-18, 20-23). 3. The influence over the governor (vs. 18-24). 4. The indifference of the unbelievers (vs. 24-25). 5. The deliverance of our Savior (vs. 26).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 9: God on Trial before the Governor The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:11-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Matthew 27:1-2 tells us that "When morning came (the day of the cross), all the chief priests and elders of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Not Always Fair, But God Is Always Faithful

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 26, 2017

Deals wwith God being God in all places and times

“Life Is Not Always Fair, But God Is Always Faithful!” 1 Kings 20:23-28 David P. Nolte If a child doesn’t get the birthday gift that had been requested, he or she may cross their arms, stick out the lower lip and proclaim for all to hear, “It’s’ NOT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Normal Christian Life Is A Life Of Supernatural Joy Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002

The absence of supernatural joy in a christians life means the kingdom of God is not in full manifestation.

Ps 132:9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy. Isa 55: 12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: Ps 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 1) - Discovering His Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

“Go to God Himself, and ask for the calling of God; for as certainly as He has a plan or calling for you, He will somehow guide you into it.”

DISCOVERING HIS WILL FOR YOUR LIFE (Section 1 –His Will) I. A PLANNED LIFE “Go to God Himself, and ask for the calling of God; for as certainly as He has a plan or calling for you, He will somehow guide you into it.” Horace Bushnell A. Every Life Is A Plan of God 1. Does God have an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Hebrews 11:8, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having Everlasting Life

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

Unless we deal with the sins in our lives, we will be spiritually separated from God.

WHEN IT COMES TO THE LOVE OF GOD, SHOWN TO US THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS ONCE SAID, "I SAW A RIVER OVER WHICH EVERY SOUL MUST PASS TO REACH THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, AND THE NAME OF THE RIVER WAS SUFFERING¡KAND I SAW THE BOAT WHICH CARRIES SOULS ACROSS THAT RIVER, AND THE NAME OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Life For A Look At The Saviour

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Life For A Look At The Saviour

Numbers 21 : 1-9 Life For A Look At The Saviour I. The Sinful People 5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread. A. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Same God Will Do It Again

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 22, 2025

If God did it before, He can do it again

As in the days of your coming out of the land of Egypt, I will show them marvelous things. Church, there is one truth the enemy cannot erase, one testimony hell cannot silence, it is this: The God who brought you out before, will bring you out again. The same God who carried you through the last ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Has Control Of Your Life? Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 1, 2014

In almost every home, there is a television with a remote control. Whoever holds the remote control has control over what is watched. In life, we have a spiritual remote control. Whoever's hands we put the remote in controls our life? Who has your remote?

Introduction: Background of the book of Ruth: Many think the book was written by Samuel which places it before the times of the Kings. Samuel died before David came to the throne in Israel. It is the only book solely about a woman! Ruth is 1 of the 4 women mentioned in the Genealogy of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Balanced Life

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 27, 2025

This message examines how Satan tempted Jesus and how Jesus used the Word of God to stop him in his tracks. Jesus' temptation is a lesson for how we too should respond when we face temptations.

A Balanced Life Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; John 9:39; Second Corinthians 4:3-4 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is “A Balanced Life.” So far this year I have stood before you and talked about getting our thoughts in line with the Word of God and then acting on those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, John 9:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctity Of Life - Prolife

Contributed by James Cloud on Apr 4, 2010

This deals with the early church's views on abortion and the sanctity of life. Abortion is not a new issue for the church and this present the orthodox viewpoint regarding this controversial topic.

Sanctity of Life Sermon Fr. James Cloud Many of you may not know, but approximatelyfour years ago I joined the Order of Holy Innocents under the Anglican Priests for Life. This sermon's focus has always been a topic close to my heart and something with which I know is very close to the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5-6

Denomination: Anglican