Sermons on Life Happens:

Doctrine And The Christian Life

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 20, 2003

In this article, I want to look at what the Bible itself says about doctrine, and present a balanced look at the vital role that Bible doctrine plays in the Christian life.

Jesus answered them and said "My doctrine is not mine, but His that sent me." (John 7:16) But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. (Titus 2:1) Mention the word "doctrine" among church circles, and you will get a variety of different responses. On one hand, there are those who treat ...read more

Scripture: John 7:16, Titus 2:1

Denomination: Charismatic

In Christ, True Life

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Christianity is not about the rules, but about the one who rules us.

Title: In Christ True Life Text: Roman 7:14-25 Introduction: Describe mount Everest or something insurmountable to us. -- 29,035 (8850m) ‒ Does Christianity ever seem that way to you? To young people. ‒ So many rules. ‒ So many boundaries. ‒ So IMPOSSIBLE to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Full Christian Life

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

In order to be right with God, we must be right with our brethren. In order to be right with our brethren, we must be right with God. Therefore, we need to love one another.

Intro: 1. “I am somebody” (1 Cor 1 - God made nobodies sombodies) 2. That is the thought for our text (Mt 5:3, 10) a. Jesus went up on the mountain b. Expounds on the torah for the kingdom 3. Exod 21-23 - Just like the covenant code, relationships are prominent 4. Jesus explanation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Women In My Life

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 11, 2003

This Sermon is about celebrating the strength of Godly women in our lives.

"The Women In My Life" by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Exodus 1:15-2:10 “What makes you so strong?” is the title of a book written by Jeremiah Wright. It is the question posed to the black woman. “What makes you so strong, black woman?” He like others wonder ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A Life Of Worship

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

What does it mean tolgive God your reasonable service of Worship.

Living the Life of Worship Genesis 22:1-14 Background. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God. At this time Abraham was approximately 115 years old and his beloved son of promise Isaac was between 15 and 17 years old Today¡¦s text centers around a worship service and is birthed out of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Survive Life

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 19, 2004

Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thin

Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Changing Wake

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

As a boat travels through the water it leaves a wake. As you go through life, what is left in your wake?

A Life Changing Wake Acts 5:14-16 I want you to thank about about a boat traveling down the river. Behind the boat is a wake that moves outwards. Any vessel following the boat is affected by it’s wake. As you and I travel through life, we also leave a wake. Some of us leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Needle's Eye

Contributed by James May on Nov 2, 2003

If we are to have eternal life we must learn that we are going to live in "eye of the needle", constantly allowing Jesus to cleanse us and remove the burdens, while surrendering completely to his will.

LIFE IN THE NEEDLE’S EYE Luke 18:18-30, "And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Renewed Life In Christ

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2003

New life in Christ is a blessed life that glorifies God.

<PRE> New life in Christ is an exciting life and a soul-refreshing experience, which cannot be ignored. It is living by the grace of God and walking in the path of faith. It’s not a life of fantasy but reality. <PRE> The dramatic effects of being in Christ are far beyond ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Life At The Wood Pile"

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

"The call to discipleship is a call to follow Jesus in the way of the cross.¡¨

The young husband was a troubled and he was going to a psychiatrist about the problem. The doctor told him, "You don¡¦t have to let your wife bully you! Go home and show her you¡¦re the boss! The young man got home, slammed the door, shook his fist in his wife¡¦s face, and growled, "From now on, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Withstanding Life's Storms

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on May 26, 2004

There are three components to understand that will help us withstand life’s storms: Everyone is hit by storms, Everyone has the same instructions, and Everyone who acts withstands.

Withstanding Life’s Storms There are three components to understand to help us withstanding life’s storms: Everyone is hit by storms 25, 27 Everyone has the same instructions 24, 26 Everyone who acts withstands 24, 26 Introduction: Children can be embarrassingly frank. A minister once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Christmas Message: Discover the 5 great wonders of serving God!

I. The Wonder of It All A. Wonder = to marvel at, or be in awe of. B. Serving the Lord and experiencing the joy and blessings of being in His presence is a great wonder! There are very few words to describe, if any, the joys of serving the Lord! (I’m not really sure how I lived before serving ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

The Sanctity Of Unborn Life

Contributed by Scott Cox on Jan 24, 2002

A Scriptural view of the unborn.

Introduction: This past summer the nation was clamouring over fetal tissue cell research. As I pondered the question I turned to the Scriptures to see what the Word of God really had to say about unborn life. I believe the Lord led me to this passage of Scripture in Jeremiah. Jeremiah is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

A New Lease On Life

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 29, 2002

I Corinthians 15:58 tells us to keep on striving forward in our work for Christ--yet, verses 1-57 give us the ammo to accomplish this command--read why we should be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding....

GET A NEW LEASE ON LIFE IN 2002 I Corinthians 15:58 Introduction: 1. Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: a. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters 1-6). b. Instruction—The Corinthian church was full of questions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry In Daily Life

Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002

Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran