Sermons on Life Before God:

Living Without God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2016

Abner was driven by his own will, his own gains, and his own ambition. Such godless pursuits lead him to a life of vanity and fruitless end.

The author devoted 4 chapters in the beginning of 2 Samuel to the 7½ years before David was made King over all Israel. • And half of this portion has to do with this man Abner, the commander who once served under Saul. • He was only mentioned briefly in 1 Samuel as the son of Ner, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:6-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Grace For Our Illness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

This message is the second in a series of four on “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

GOD’S GRACE FOR OUR ILLNESS Philippians 2:25-30 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: In May 1983, the “Chicago Tribune” ran a story about a young father from North Manchester, Indiana. His name was David Gilmore. He told about the illness of his fifteen-month-old son, Dustin Graham Gilmore, that began ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows Your Case

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jun 16, 2007

No matter what your situation is God knows your case

KNOWING YOUR CASE John 5:1-7 Intro: In the reading of our text we find a man who lying at the pool of Bethesda by reason of his infirmity. We also know by reading that he is at least 38 years old if not older. So he has been in this shape longer than the Lord Jesus has been alive. This story ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Second Sign: Life, Is Life (John 4:43-54) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 21, 2022

Some people need signs before they will "believe." Thankfully, signs are still possible today.

Let's start today by talking about Jesus, and the life that Jesus offers. The gospel of John began like this, John 1:1-5: (1) In the beginning, the Word was, and the Word was turned toward God, and God, the Word was. (2) This one was in the beginning turned toward God. (3) Everything through ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54, Acts 4:28-30

Conquering Obstacles Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

Meet the Lord before facing your enemy.

A. WHAT ABOUT OBSTACLES? (JOHN 5:13- 6:26) 1. Everyone faces obstacles that seem insurmountable. Money, job, family issues, people, health, physical limitations, past failures, lack of courage and faith. 2. The biggest obstacles are usually within not without. a. Sergeant York had to win the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Lessons

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 31, 2019

Trouble teaches you to praise God because He delivers you from trouble; fear God because He provides for you in trouble; and cry out to God because he responds to you in trouble.

Late in the summer of 2004, Bonnie, Charlie, Ivan and Jeanne each decided to enjoy a brief vacation in Florida. Florida welcomes a lot of vacationers to their state every year, but these turned out to be the most unwelcome guests in many years. They caused millions of dollars in damage, and when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Water Of Life, Tree Of Life, Throne Of God And The Lamb Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2019

This section describes what could be called the “New Eden.” What the first Garden of Eden was supposed to be is fulfilled here. What Adam and Eve would have had if they had not fallen is what is given to God’s people. Adam and Eve lost paradise; here, God has remade it.

Tom Lowe 2/5/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.D.3: The Water of Life, Tree of Life, Throne of God and the Lamb (22:1-5) Scripture (Rev. 22:1-5, KJV) 1 Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb, 2 in the middle of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Embracing God’s Light

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2024

Human sinfulness causes many to choose darkness over the Light, to run from God instead of running to Him. Believers should embrace God's Light.

Sermon: Embracing God’s Light Scripture Lesson: John 3:16-21 “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. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Isaiah 60:1-3, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Habit For Life

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

As another year is about to begin, and many resolutions are being made, let daily bible reading be one of the top resolutions on your list

A Habit For Life 12/27/08 AM Reading: Psalm 119:1-10 Introduction: It is almost the end of another year; New Years Day will be this Thursday which for many of us means New Years resolutions are in order. And that idea, the desire to make this coming year better then the one now ending, the desire ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Choices

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

The outcome of our life is determined by the choices we make. The choices that three widows and one man made & how those choices affected their lives.

TITLE: Life's Choices TEXT: Ruth 1:16-17 INTRO: A sign on the door of a classroom reads: "We are not born losers, we are born choosers." The outcome of our lives is determined, not just by what happens to us, but by the choices we make. Everyday we are making choices and building, one brick at a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Choices

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

We can choose or lose. The choices three widows made and the outcome

TITLE: Life's Choices TEXT: Ruth 1:16-17 INTRO: A sign on the door of a classroom reads: "We are not born losers, we are born choosers." The outcome of our lives is determined, not just by what happens to us, but by the choices we make. Everyday we are making choices and building, one brick at a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

See Yourself Standing Before The Seated One

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 8, 2002

sermon on Last Judgment Sunday - standing before God

November 10, 2002 Daniel 7:9-10 “As I looked, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. 10 A river of fire was flowing, coming ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10, Daniel 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Invitation To Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 8, 2018

A sermon about accepting God's Love.

“The Invitation to Life” John 3:16-21 I want you to close your eyes for a moment. Clear your thoughts. Now, think about the person you love more than anyone else in the world. Is it a mother? A father? A grandparent? Is it a son, a daughter, a friend, a husband, a wife? What is it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Start Fresh Life Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 22, 2022

With our strength, we try everything possible, from reading books, listening to motivational speeches, taking up new resolutions, and so on. If you have been through this and asking questions, "Why my life is without any change?"

For many of us, our life never seems to have experienced any newness, Though we have stepped into a new year, It's been a similar experience each and every year. The expectations and enthusiasm we have at the end of the year slowly disappear as there are no exceptional things happening. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:15, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 3:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible