Sermons on Life Is A Struggle:

The Compassionate Life-Restorer (Come Forth!) Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 20, 2010

Is Jesus calling to your spirit, "COME FORTH"? Don't ignore His call to participate with Him in the promised resurrection from the dead.

Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 Intro John 11 has one major curious feature -- a two-word verse. It's very short -- John 11:35 - "Jesus wept." Yet in this short verse, we see such compassion from the Creator and King of all. All things are subject to Him, and yet He still shows concern for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Life In Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 22, 2010

If we are trying to live our lives under our own steam then we are under legalism. Jesus has set us free from rules and regulations in how we live our life – so we can freely worship Jesus and experience freedom living for him.

Romans “The New Life in Christ” Romans 5:1-8:39 Intro: Paul’s letter to the Church in Rome addresses: 1. Who needs to be a Christian? 2. Why I need to be Christian? 3. How Can I become a Christian? 4. How does a Christian live his/her life? We have already looked to the first ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: A Life-Changing Letter

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

An Overview of Ephesians. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Chapter 1 verse 1-3. • In many ways the Apostle Paul was a spiritual warrior, • If you glance at his New Testament letters, • One of the conclusions you naturally come to; • Is that he spent most of his time fighting one thing or another, • Exposing ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Coping With A Busy And Stress Filled Life

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

coping with a busy and stress filled life. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 10 verses 38-42. Ill: • Outside the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, • Which is Denmark’s Parliament building. • There are three stone figures guarding the entrance. • They represent the earache, the headache, and the stomach ache. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Brethren

Key Words In The Christian Life - Imputation

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Imputation: God credits our account (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Imputation: God credits our account Reading: Romans chapter 4 verses 1-8: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. • If all of our words were put into print, • The result would be this: • A single day’s words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Key Words In The Christian Life - Justification Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Key Words in the Christian Life - Justification. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Justification Reading: Romans chapter 4 verses 1-25 Ill: • Did you know that in the Bible book called Job (oldest of all books in the Bible); • There are more than 300 questions? • But the most important of all those questions is found in Job chapter 9 verse 2; • Job ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

Key Words In The Christian Life - Propitiation Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Key Words in the Christian Life - Propitiation (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Romans chapter 3 verse 25: K.J.B: 25”Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God”; N.I.V: 25”God sacrificed Jesus on the altar of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25

Denomination: Brethren

Key Words In The Christian Life - Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Key Words in the Christian Life - Reconciliation

Key Words in the Christian Life - Reconciliation Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17-21. • One New Year’s Eve at London’s Garrick Club: • British dramatist Frederick Lonsdale; • Was asked by Symour Hicks to be reconciled with a fellow member. • The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

Key Words In The Christian Life - Redemption Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Key Words in the Christian Life - Redemption (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 1 verse 18-21. Ill: • In the 1800’s there was a well known American Baptist preacher; • Called Dr. A. J. Gordon. • One day as he walked down a street in Boston; • He met a boy carrying an old rusty bird cage, • Inside the cage were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Brethren

God’s Purpose For Your Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

The average lifespan is about 25,520 days (Psa. 90:10). In light of this, don’t you think it would be so wise to use those days fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? God has a purpose for you that is greater than your wishes, ambition, occupation or eve

Intro: The average lifespan is about 25,520 days (Psa. 90:10). In light of this, don’t you think it would be so wise to use those days fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? God has a purpose for you that is greater than your wishes, ambition, occupation or even your happiness. The word “purpose” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: *other

Your New Life Part 2 Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Dec 12, 2010

Paul outlines what he expects as evidenve of a regenerated life in Christ.

INTRO: Tonight we conclude our series on Romans 1. The mega-theme: Because of sin the whole human race (Jews and non-Jews) need to be put right with God—Through Jesus Christ 2. Everyone are sinners – believers and non-believer – no difference between them 3. God has made a way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Give His Life

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 20, 2010

Another simple sermon on why Jesus came at Christmas -- to give His life. This sermon is done in list form.

JESUS CAME TO GIVE HIS LIFE 1. JESUS WILL ALWAYS HEAR OUR REQUEST, BUT WILL ALSO ALWAYS DIRECT US TO THE BEST WAY OF FULFILLING THEM. JESUS IS NOT OUR SERVANT BUT OUR SAV IOR AS SUCH, HE HAS ULTIMATE CONTROL OVER HOW HE DESIRES TO ANSWER OUR REQUEST. NOTICE THAT JESUS DID NOT IGNORE THE REQUEST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 21, 2011

On Thursday we will all be gathering together with our family and hopefully we will remember to do more than eat a meal and watch whatever you like to watch on TV or make a mad dash for the mall. The Thanksgiving Holiday gives us the perfect opportunity t

Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life 1-20-11 1 Peter 2:12 reads, 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Psalm 118:1 says, "Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love endures ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus: Rule-Giver Or Life-Giver?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011

Being a follower of Jesus is not about adhering to a set of rules which makes your life dull, boring, and lifeless.

Jesus: Rule-giver or Life-giver? July 10, 2011 John 2:1-11 Intro: I sat down this past week with my Bible, and decided to read the Gospel of John – I planned to read the whole thing and see if I noticed any of our popular conceptions about Jesus being dumped on their heads by the actual, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Two Most Important Questions

Contributed by Randy Wilson on Aug 1, 2011

Of all the questions that have ever been asked, the apostle Paul asked the two most important: Who are You, Lord? and, What do You want me to do?

Message Title: "Life's Two Most Important Questions" Message Text: Acts 9:1-9 Introduction: Questions. Questions. Questions. I have six grandchildren and two of them are twin seven year olds. They have asked every question known to man and have invented some above and beyond. I'm reminded of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist