Sermons on Life Challenges:

The Trials Of Life. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

How to deal with the trials of life.

So far we have looked at the people and the messengers. • We have seen how they have changed and how Paul and his traveling companions have bonded with the Thessalonians • But we have to keep in mind that has been a while since they have been together • The Thessalonians have been living among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Word

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 9, 2006

Discover he importance of Gd’s Word in everyday life.

LIFE IN THE WORD Psalm 119:89-96 Introduction: This morning in the ABC’S class we looked at Bible Basics. Share from interesting facts sheet. Share “THE ANVIL” poem. It can seem at times that the Bible is for Church or for the Super Religious. Honestly, at times it seems as though modern ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life As A Rock

Contributed by Clint Davison on Oct 10, 2006

Peter’s encouragement to live lives distinct from the world around us to God’s glory.

Life as a Rock: 1 Peter 2:4-12 A. Did your Mom ever say, “Behave yourself. Remember you’re a _________ and you never know who might see you.”? Mine did. I hated that…because she was right. You just never know who might be watching. Especially now, as a Christian, and even more so as a future ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 15, 2006

A look at the lifestyle of the Christian

The story goes that: “A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young woman who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, the soldier and the young woman kept eyeing one another; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Methodist

Life And Light

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

How do we live "in the light"? We live in the light by renouncing sin as our way of life; by confessing our sin to God; and by believing and trusting our God who is faithful and just.

LIGHT AND DARK - A STUDY OF CONTRAST Do you know what’s significant about tomorrow? No. It’s not my birthday. Tomorrow is the winter solstice. Tomorrow is the day that has the least number of hours of daylight of any day this year! It’s enough to make you want to stay in bed. When you stop and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crucified Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2003

In order to understand the crucified life, we must: 1. Understand who God is. 2. Understand who we are. 3. Decide whose life we are going to live.

There is a wonderful story of St. Francis of Assisi and one of his student monks. “One day Saint Francis and Brother Leo were walking down the road. Noticing that Leo was depressed, Francis turned and asked: ‘Leo, do you know what it means to be pure of heart?’ ‘Of course. It means to have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Surrendered Life

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 4, 2004

The Surrendered Life is what God requires. Anything else falls short. If we expect victory we must surrender.

THE SURRENDERED LIFE Text: Galatians 2 : 20 The word surrender conjures up many pictures. We think of Japan’s surrender at the end of WW II. Maybe we picture the celebrations in Times Square. To some it may be the image of Saddam Hussein and his spider-hole. And to others just a simple wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

The River Of Life

Contributed by Stan Simonik on May 14, 2004

The Word of Christ that saves, comforts, and guides, is the River of Life soothing a spiritually parched life like a river in the desert.

Dear people of God, what is it about rivers that we human beings are so attracted to? Actually any body of water. It is no secret that waterfront property is much more expensive than other land. In spite of potential floods and the ever-present mosquitoes, people are willing to pay premium price ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

New Life Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Explores the reality, responsibilities, reasons, and rewards of our new life in Christ.

INTRODUCTION About three years ago Bon Jovi had a huge hit song titled “It’s My Life.” Some of the lyrics go like this: This ain’t a song for the broken hearted No silent prayer for the faith departed I ain’t gonna be just a face in the crowd You’re gonna hear my voice when I shout it out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Life Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

"Thou Shalt Not Kill" and how it applies to issues such as murder, abortion, euthanasia, suicide and war.

INTRODUCTION Alexander M. Sanders, Jr. is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. He spoke to the graduating class of the University of South Carolina in 1992. His daughter, Zoe was a member of that class. He told a story about when Zoe was 3 years old. Sanders came home to find a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Life

Contributed by John Harvey on May 20, 2004

We celebrate our life in Jesus with remembering what he has done for us.

Celebrate Life! 05/23/04 Intro: Today we are celebrating the life we have in Jesus by observing communion together. It is through the life and death of Jesus that we are able to have a relationship with God. The Bread Of Life Jesus begins the communion by breaking bread with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of A Life

Contributed by W F on Jul 3, 2006

However murderous your thoughts, intentions or even actions have been there is hope for your future because Jesus is willing to take the rap for your crime.

INTRODUCTION We live in an age where we can pick up any newspaper, or watch any news broadcast and be guaranteed to hear about another persons untimely death. This commandment in Ex 20:13 is as relevant today as it was when God first gave it to Moses on Mount Sinai. The taking of human life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: *other

Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2006

The thorns of life are many, but the grace of God is sufficient in our weakness.

Text: “…a thorn in the flesh was given to me…” (2 Corinthians 12:7) What is a thorn? The American Heritage Dictionary says that a thorn is a modified branch in the form of a sharp, woody spine. It can cause sharp pain, irritation, or discomfort. How many of you have ever been struck by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006

The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan