Sermons on Life Beyond:

The Doctor Is In. Who's Speaking Into Your Life? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 24, 2013

Lucy is best known in the Peanuts comics for her five cent advice, which is neither helpful or uplifting. Different people spoke into Nehemiah's life and he had to decide who he would listen to.

The Doctor is In I don’t know if Lucy is anyone’s favorite character in the Peanut’s universe. But the reality is that we all either know a Lucy or are a Lucy and if you are a Lucy there is really no way to see that as complimentary. Lucy is not a nice person, she calls ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

How's Your Love Life?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 2, 2013

Is your bedroom a place of joy or duty and reward?

1 Cor 7:3,4 3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. 4 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. 5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - Life Lessons During Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2013

We all face difficult times in life. It is helpful to know what to expect when we face difficult times so we can prepare to respond in a way that will glorify the Lord and be beneficial to us. What can we learn from the story of Ruth so that we can face

Ruth – Life Lessons during difficult times Ruth 1:1 – 4:21 Running from God does not prove beneficial (Ruth 1:1-5) Following God will lead to… Times of Sacrifice Provision of Needs The Hope of Redemption Intro Slide Good Evening/Morning, We are so glad you are here today. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is My Chances Of Inheriting Eternal Life

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 15, 2014

Jesus said we must work the works of God to be saved – what is it exaclty and why am I here?

Do you know that you have a chance to inherit eternal life? Yes you, you actually stand a good chance – Check it out! By grace and through faith the eternal self-existent creator God who loved us more than life itself became a servant to die for our sins. What is Grace? (Grace is unmediated ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Want Eternal Life Then Believe In Jesus

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 5, 2014

There is one idea that Jesus is teaching us here that is life changing for those who believe; here it is: You have an opportunity to live forever because of who Jesus is.

There were five ways people related with Jesus during his three year ministry. The first group of folks ignored him. They didn't believe he was the Son of God. They never considered him to be the Messiah. Jesus was most amazed by these people that they could ignore the miracles he performed and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus

Contributed by James Stophel on May 20, 2014

What is our purpose? To Worship the King of all Kings! But do we really know how to worship Him? Five areas that every Christian needs to be committed to focusing on.

How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus Isaiah 45:22 “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else” Opening: The story is told of a pastor of a large church who had a dream one night that really opened his eyes. He dreamed that he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Baptist

What You Believe Must Determine Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 9, 2014

1. Buried Treasure 2. Where Can I Meet Christ? 3. Treasure Untold 4. Believing Determines Life 5. Treasure Discovered 6. What We Believe Must Determine Life

Buried Treasure found > VIDEO - Published on Feb 26, 2014 CBS morning news - A Northern California couple found $10 million worth of rare coins dating back to the 1800's while hiking on their property. - Think how this changed their lives 1. Buried Treasure - Jesus said the Kingdom of heaven is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Godly Traits Found In Stephens Life Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 28, 2014

THE FOUR GODLY TRAITS FOUND IN STEPHENS LIFE

Stephen or Stephanos means crown THE FOUR GODLY TRAITS FOUND IN STEPHENS LIFE INTRODUCTION STEPHEN WAS ONE OF THE SEVEN DEACONS APPOINTED TO LOOK AFTER THE DAILY DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO THE POOR (acts 6 v1-6).The need arose from a complaint that the widows were not receiving their fair share of ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Life Of Abraham, Part 2: The Egyptian Detour Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014

Abraham hits a speed bump on the road to God's blessing.

The Life of Abraham, Part 2: The Egyptian Detour Genesis 12:10-20 Introduction In the last episode we saw Abram and Sarai on the backside of the wilderness trying to scratch out a meager living and I think wondering about they had understood God correctly. When Moses wrote down this account of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant Is Cut Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014

The first of two covenants between the LORD and Abraham is cut.

The Life of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant is Cut Genesis 15:7-21 Introduction In the last lesson, we came across one of the most important verses in Scripture. Abram that had pleaded with the Lord about having a child and reminding Him of his age. He had already waited a long time for God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014

Do we need to help God out in the fulfillment of His promises to us by taking matters into our own hand?

The Life of Abram, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Genesis 16:1-15 Introduction In the last lesson, Abram asked the LORD for a pledge of his promise of the land. The answer he had gotten seems discouraging, especially for one whose worldview does not extend past this life. For someone with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 13: A Son Is Born! Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 14, 2014

The long awaited bundle of joy finally arrives

The Life of Abraham, Part 13: A Son is Born! Genesis 21:1-7 Introduction In the last lesson, we saw a serious breach of faith in Abraham. He had failed to trust in Yahweh to protect him among the inhabitants of Gerar and rather trusted in his own wisdom. Had not the LORD intervened as his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 15: The Way Of The Philistines Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

How do we live our faith during the long periods of ordinary life between our mountaintop spiritual experiences?

The Life of Abraham, Part 15: The Way of the Philistines Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction In the last lesson we saw the expulsion of Ishmael and his mother from Abraham’s family and their harrowing exodus into the wilderness which nearly proved fatal. As the boy was dying, God heard the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 16: Isaac Is Not The Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

There are a lot of parallels between this passage and the crucifixion of Chriat

The Life of Abraham, Part 16: Isaac is not the Sacrifice Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction In the life of Abraham, the LORD seems to break into Abraham’s life in a most unexpected way. Sometimes when we read the Bible, we get the impression that God spoke to his prophets all the time. We forget that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Life To Live, Many Lives To Lose Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Lessons from the death of John the Baptist.

• Today's passage, though lengthy, reads like a script from a soap opera. • Though all the sorted details are not specifically mentioned in Luke, they are alluded to as part of the story. • The twisted nature of man without God can be seen clearly in the intoxication of power, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:13-29

Denomination: Baptist