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What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose?
Sermon for Luke 14:25-33 September 9th 2007 What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose? Today’s gospel reading is quite interesting. It begins with “Now large crowds were traveling with him.” When I read the text for a given week, I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
Denomination: Lutheran
The death of a child is not a waste for he is a blessing from the Lord, a reward from him (This is the message I preached in a funeral service for a young boy who died of a lingering sickness).
Honestly, I find it hard to speak in a funeral service. I am aware that words are not enough to fully comfort the family. I’m at a loss for words because I have kids also. I find the task harder because tonight we are holding a funeral service for an 8-year-old boy, Justyn [Name changed to protect ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 127:3
Denomination: Baptist
Seeing, knowing, and experiencing the kingdom of God requires being born again through the Spirit and placing our full dependence on God for our life.
Have you thought recently about how different your life might be if you were not as independent as you are now; if you had to rely on someone else to do things for you that you normally do for yourself? When I was in fifth grade, a friend of mine had a pretty serious (if not somewhat humorous) ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-17
Denomination: United Methodist
An Easter Sunrise Service meditation on Christ as the light of our lives.
Have you ever experienced total darkness? I’m not talking about our “modern darkness,” which means that the light is coming from something other than the sun. I’m talking about complete blackness. Once, when I was in elementary school, I spent the night in a cave with my ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-5
Solomon, in helping us to live life “under the sun,” provides pieces of wisdom about what’s really necessary for a balanced life. A balanced life means one lived in agreement with godly principles.
Introduction. In 1995, the gray wolf was reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park after a seventy-year hiatus. Scientists expected an ecological ripple effect, but the size and scope of the cascade took them by surprise. Wolves are predators that kill certain species of animals. But they ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Christ calls us to come outside of the norm of everyday life and take our stand with Him...alone.
Life Outside Hebrews 13:10-16 Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born into a family where faith was not much of a concern or topic of conversation, but as a 14 year old, Dietrich Bonhoeffer announced that he was going to be a pastor and theologian. His family was stunned and his older brother tried to ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-16
Let’s leave politics behind and simply see what the Bible says about the pre-born life.
“The Sanctity of Life” Psalm 139:1-6 Now I want to tell you straight up, that this message focuses on the abortion issue. The subject of life and abortion has been active in the public discourse—especially since the recent hearings for the nomination of Judge Alito. There are a lot of opinions—even ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6
Coming through the seasons of life with the grace of God.
Seasons of Life (Ruth 4) Introduction: When I was much younger, I used to marvel at the change of the seasons. My heart was filled with wonder and excitement as the leaves would change various colors in the fall. Joy would fill my heart at the first flakes of snow that fell in the winter. My ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22
Denomination: Church Of God
This sermon focuses on the concept of paradox (i.e.,a person or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature) and how Jesus presents a seemly paradox of life using the Greek words Psyche and Zoe.
If you have your Bibles today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at John 12:20-25. Depending on where you get your news, you probably heard last week of a terrible tragedy. Comedian Robin Williams suddenly passed away by suicide. As we went through the news stories, we ...read more
Scripture: John 12:20-25, John 10:10, John 3:16, Matthew 6:33
Denomination: Christian Church
We can draw from the River of Life now and forevermore.
When I lived in Tyler, I got a call with an unusual request from the man on the other end of the line. He wanted me to pray at the State Water Convention. Well, I had never prayed at a Water Convention before. Evidently, it was a pretty big deal and sure enough it was. When I got to Harvey ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5
The Righteous Life God desires for us requires applying His Word into our lives.
James: Religion That Works “The Righteous Life” February 26, 2006 Introduction: We have been looking at the writing of James, the brother of Jesus. He wrote to Jewish believers who had been scattered from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria because of the persecution against Christians. James has ...read more
Scripture: James 1:19-27
The depressing, secular worldview: Life is tough, and then you die. But there’s a better way of life.
Overcoming Futility--a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “An Uncertain Life” -Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts At times, life is utterly incomprehensible! So is this book. In studying Ecclesiastes, reading various interpretations, I’ve seen how ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18
Denomination: Congregational
Fulfillment In Life Will Only Come When You “Draw Nigh To God” Through The Lord Jesus Christ & Experience The Power Of His Endless Life!
Introduction: 1. Have You Ever Heard Of Living “The Fulfilled Life?” We Probably Have All Heard Of It – Since Just About Everyone Wants It! But What Makes Someone’s Life “Fulfilled”? It All Depends On Your Individual Goals & Desires In Life! Who Do You Think Lives A “Fulfilled Life?” ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-19
An Easter sermon on the light of Christ that over powers all the darkness of this world!
Darkness is a funny thing, isn't it? We have to have darkness; it helps us get better sleep. Sometimes in the midst of a headache or an especially sunny day, we long for a few moments of darkness. Darkness is good for a movie or a haunted house. But then again, too much darkness can be a bad thing ...read more
This sermon aims to explore the transformation that comes from obedience to God, the benefits of a changed life, and the necessity of following Jesus.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. In our walk with God, there are moments when we’re challenged, when we’re called to step out of our comfort zones, to evaluate the lives we lead. Today, we will be diving deep into a passage from 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 that serves as a reminder of the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Topics: Changed, Obedience, Word
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