Sermons on Life Happens:

From Death To Life; And From Life To Death Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 19, 2021

Jesus performed a great miracle in raising Lazarus from the dead; The result of this miracle was a plan to put Jesus to death.

FROM DEATH TO LIFE, AND LIFE TO DEATH JOHN 11:45-53 GREENMOUNT AND O’LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST AUGUST 01, 2021 Phillip’s Residence August 07, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/kQn7VZTbao4 INTRODUCTION: This morning’s message deals with Jesus raising Lazarus back to life. Because ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 5:25, John 5:28, John 12:10, John 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Aren't Always, As They Seem

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 23, 2012

Realize that if God put something down in your heart, a desire that He gave you, At that very moment, He started working behind the scenes to make it happen and has never quit working on it either.

Things aren’t as though they seem “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28, NIV) No matter what you may be facing, no matter what trial you may be going through,  God has a plan to turn ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why, God, Why?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Revelation 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 31, 2002

Everyone experiences storms in their life so how should we respond.

In this passage we have several truths about the storms of life. 1. Between here and the other side are storms. 2. Those who get to the other side have come through storms(see 2 Cor.11:23-28) 3. Those who come through storms successfully are better able to help others.(v53-57) a. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

Being a Christian, living a Christian life is not something which occurs spontaneously or automatically. It doesn’t just happen. We don’t just sit back and do nothing about it.

The book of Colossians, or the letter to the churches in Colosse and the surrounding areas, was written by Paul about 30 years after the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Paul’s words were written while he was in prison in Rome, awaiting trial. Tradition tells us that Paul would be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Changing Our Name

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Oct 30, 2010

God changed Abram's name when he made the covenant with him. In the Bible, changing of names often indicates something significant happening in a person's life. When we let God into our life, things are different. God wants to enter into covenant relation

Changing our Name Do ya’ll remember the show “let’s make a deal”? That was kinda fun, seeing who would wind up with the best deal from what they traded. They all traded hoping to get something better in exchange. How many of us try to make a deal with God in much the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Forward In Faith: What Do You Have Faith That God Will Do In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

Jesus says in Matthew 9:29 “Because of your faith, it will happen.” It is important for all of to learn how to really live by faith.

We are continuing in our theme of Moving Forward in Faith. As usual I am going to start with a question: What are you expecting God to do in your life? The fact is, we tend to get what we expect out of life. We tend to see what we expect to see. We tend to hear what we expect to hear. We tend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saul's Big Flip Flop Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 16, 2004

Nothing can explain what happened to Saul of Tarsus short of God’s intervention in his life. Has that ever happened to you?

The experience of Saul of Tarsus has to be the most ironic and dramatic change story in the New Testament. Here’s a man with a clean conscience, doing the unconscionable. Here’s a man with high religious standards performing terrorist acts. Here’s a man who hates Jesus, but wants to please ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving In Nain

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A thanksgiving sermon. What happens when the Lord of Life encounters a procession of death on the outskirts of the village of Nain? A worship service is waiting to happen.

Intro: The Spring of the Year. I. Two Crowds a. A Jubiliant Crowd 1. A crowd which had traveled all day with Jesus 2. A crowd which had witnessed a miraculous healing 3. A crowd that was asking the question, who is this Jesus? 4. Like the feeling you get when you pass an overturned mini-van and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Intimacy & Agony Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 23, 2012

How do you handle impending doom? You know, those times when something bad is happening and it's about to get much worse? Jesus faced the ultimate in impending doom in the Garden of Gethsemane. How He handled it is a model for us in times of difficulty.

The stage has been set, the lights have dimmed. The players have taken their places and learned their lines. All the blocking is complete and the production of Jesus’ crucifixion is ready to begin. From Chapter 14 verse 12 the action is nearly non-stop leading to the betrayal, arrest, trial, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Quiet Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2015

Psalm 46 is a song of hope and assurance sung as a result of tragedy. No matter what happens in our lives, God is...

Henry David Thoreau once said every writer's duty was to give “first and last, a simple and sincere account of their own life.” Most songwriters take that philosophy to heart, too. That’s certainly true with Taylor Swift. Almost all her songs have to do with break-ups with former ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Comeback Kid

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 16, 2003

Life is not a game and the only true "comeback" happened 2000+ years ago.

The Comeback Kid The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 straight points on two TD passes and a scoring run. The Bills scored a 41-38 victory over the Houston Oilers on Jan. 3, 1993, a game they had trailed 35-3 in the third ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon demonstrates that the abundant life really can only happen in Christ.

FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN 1. If we could interview anyone… - I wouldn’t have chosen Paul b/c intimidation. Now I see him as a man who loved J. - Tell us about yourself, Paul? - Can you tell us your favorite HS story? - What were some of your toughest times? - How would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

"I'm A Lemon"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 13, 2011

This lesson shows that nothing happens in life by coincidence. Everything is ordained by the Lord.

Have you had a car that was a ”lemon” or one that turned into a” lemon”? Most of you know there are some cars that just seem to have problems and then there are others that all you have to do is put gas and oil in them and they go for 200,000 miles. But usually when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Steal, Kill, Destroy

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

Jesus, the Great Shepherd, wants to give you true life

Steal Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Eleventh Edition) Steal 1: to take the property of another wrongfully and especially as a habitual or regular practice 2: to come or go secretly, unobtrusively, gradually, or unexpectedly Have you ever been stolen from? How did you ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist