Sermons on Life In God:

The Life That Counts

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Tonight from this passage of scripture I want us to learn, not how to make our life count from a worldly perspective but from a more important spiritual perspective.

The life that Counts John 15:7-11 Introduction Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 2, 2005

When do we run and when do we stand firm and fight, Paul offers some insight to Timothy.

If you had to write to a young pastor giving him instructions for pastoring his church and for keeping his spiritual life intact what would you say to him? What spiritual and theological truths would you try to impart in order that he would be able to do his job effectively. Would your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discovering Empowered Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work.

Does God want to work with you? How we answer that question likely reflects a lot of how we live our lives. Our actual response can reflect two unfortunate tendencies: • One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life's Greatest Goal

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 9, 2006

This sermon examines the phrase "do it all for the glory of God." (I Cor. 10:31)

What are your life goals? There are many possibilities. We set life goals either consciously or unconsciously. We set goals in areas such as: income, sports, homes, business, exercise family and the like. There are many worthy goals we might consider. Today, I submit to you that there is one goal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

"Your Life As A Light"

Contributed by Terry Brooks on Apr 10, 2007

This sermon helps the hearer develop their relationship with God in order to be a light shining in this dark world.

“Your Life as a Light” Matthew 5:14-16 Begin by playing “Waiting for the Light to Shine” from “Big River” Big River is my most favorite musical. In this story, Huck Finn is making his way through life and waiting for the “Light” to shine that will tell him what life is all about. Just as Huck is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Annointing For Your Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 4, 2007

God knows exactly what you need, and He will come through for His saints.

The anointing for your Life Text: II Kings 13:20-21 20 Then Elisha died, and they buried him. And the raiding bands from Moab invaded the land in the spring of the year. 21 So it was, as they were burying a man, that suddenly they spied a band of raiders; and they put the man in the tomb of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Life Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 5, 2007

For the believer, life is not obtaining the good life, BUT about living the life God ordained for us.

LIVING THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER 1 THESS 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: I am sure that we have all heard about the good life. Living the good life, or having the good life, or getting the good life. Problem with the good life is that good does not necessarily mean the same thing to everyone. For one the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Love

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 16, 2010

As God's dearly loved children,we are to live a life of forgiving and self-giving love.

[If you would like to receive sermons weekly by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] DEARLY LOVED CHILDREN Today is Valentine’s Day. Billions of dollars will be spent this weekend to buy items such as flowers and candy to express romantic love. God has demonstrated His love to us in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Troubling

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 5, 2015

Disasters and personal tragedies may be concern for doubt, but they may also be cause for trusting God.

Title: When Life is Troubling Text: Job 1:1 and 2:1-10 Thesis: Disasters and personal tragedies may be cause for doubt, but they may also be cause for trusting God.. The story of an innocent religious person who endures grievous suffering and emerges from that experience scathed, but with his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Us - Life Together Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2017

Life is designed by God to be lived in the context of “us” or “we” but not in the context of I, me, or mine!

Series: Us tag line: Life Together! Thesis: Life is designed by God to be lived in the context of “us” or “we” but not in the context of I, me, or mine! Introduction: That famous toddler phrase we have all heard as parents and grandparents is what? Let’s say it in unison --- “Mine!” Wouldn't it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Roads Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of choosing the path of righteousness, living in awe of God, and bearing spiritual fruit.

Greetings, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy and anticipation. We are gathered here, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine orchestration of our Heavenly Father. As we open our hearts and minds to His Word today, let us ...read more

Topics: Faithful, Faithless

The Consequences Of A Prayerless Life Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 4, 2025

In the Bible, there are numerous warnings and descriptions of individuals who have turned away from God...

In the Bible, there are numerous warnings and descriptions of individuals who have turned away from God, refusing to acknowledge His sovereignty and majesty. These individuals are often characterized as proud, unbelieving, godless, and immoral. One common trait among them is their lack of prayer or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2, John 3:19

Living A Victorious Life SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

God does not intend for His children to live in defeat, but to experience victory every day.

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are experiences we all encounter in life. However, as children of God, it is not His will for us to walk in defeat but to live daily in victory. In this sermon, we will explore three essential steps to living a victorious life. 1. Negative thoughts ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Topics: Character

Sanctity Of Life

Contributed by James Powell on Sep 6, 2006

We are all precious to Jesus and each human life is worth something.

It is a few minutes before 11 a.m. when Harrison raps on the door of his operating room and walks in. His Fayetteville Women’s Clinic occupies a once-elegant home dating to the 1940s; the first-floor surgery looks like it was a parlor. Thick blue curtains block the windows and paintings of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. In Romans 6 the apostle Paul explained why a Christian wants not to sin, even though Christ has paid the full penalty for all sin. a. In so doing, he refuted the argument for "easy believism." b. KEY VERSE: How shall we who d __ __ __ to sin live any longer in it? (6:2) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13