Sermons on Life Jacket:

Christ Of The Advent

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

Has Christmas got completely lost in all the commercial noise around it as a festival? Is there still a real meaning to Christmas?

Christ of the Advent Main Passage 2 Tim 3: 1-7 It is advent season again. It is time to sing carols, eat Christmas cakes, wear new cloths, decorate homes, put up the stars, and wish people Merry Christmas. It is that time when we are supposed to rejoice in the good news of great joy that was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our New Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 19, 2017

Newness, Celebration, Worship, Heaven, Fulfillment

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS - Our New Song January 1, 2022 Revelation 5:9-14 Introduction: Can I tell you what Sunday mornings are like at my house? I’d love to tell you that it’s a time of complete joy and focused preparation…That I wake up at 6 with a smile on my face, roll ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Spiritual Contrasts

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2017

A look at the spiritual reactions to the birth of the Christ.

Luke 2:1-20 Christmas contrasts It is a time of great rejoicing in the palace, for a prince has just been born. Near the throne there is a lively discussion going on as the king’s advisers are making their suggestions concerning the best way to announce to the wonderful news. They have suggested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Power In Community Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 5, 2018

The community we call "Church" is limitless in its power if we are unified.

January 7, 2018 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:30 Subject: Revive Us – Part 2 Title: Power in Community As we strive to be the church that Jesus has called us to be I think sometimes we struggle with the idea. How in the world can we be that kind of church when we are surrounded by such a wicked ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sad Fate Of Oprah

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 6, 2012

Orpah, who was a Moabite woman, a woman that knew not the True and Living God, such was Ruth also, but Orpah was willing to go with Naomi her mother-in-law back to the land of Bethlehem Judah and once there possible could have become a believer in the Tru

Ruth 1: 1-18 THE SAD FATE OF OPRAH 6-9-12 Ruth 1: 1-18 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Old Paths

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2012

We find Israel in these texts much as we find our country today, listening to all kind of false prophets, all manner of so called Bibles are being used, the sad thing is many people don't want to change, to go back to the OLD PATHS, their happy the way th

Jer. 5: 25 - 31---- 6: 9-19 BACK TO THE OLD PATH 6-16-12 In the message today we find Gods people Israel have become unconcerned and disobedient as to what God say's and wants His people to do, they are sick from their head to the foot, and the so called ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Doctrine Of "God" Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 2, 2012

There are a lot of things that are preached and taught today that are not taught in the Bible, therefore they are man made and much of the time "denominational doctrines or teachings", let me say that if what is being preached or taught is not from th

#1~ GOD BIBLE DOCTRINE 6-9-12 Today Lord willing we'll begin a new study, by Gods grace and help we're going to talk about various Bible doctrines, "Bible doctrine" means "Bible teaching". There are a lot of things that are preached and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Devil's Days Are Numbered

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 10, 2012

The fact that the Devil's days are numbered is a cause for rejoicing, a cause for concern, and a parallel that should spur us to action.

SATAN’S DAYS ARE NUMBERED Rev. 20:1-3,10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An angel was once given a special assignment—to go down to earth and make a list of all the people who had misbehaved. Two months went by. 2. Then one afternoon the angel came flapping wearily through the Pearly Gates ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father's Day -2017

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 18, 2017

7 qualities of a godly Father

Father’s Day -2017 Genesis 18:19 (NIV) “For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so that the LORD will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.” I have been thinking a lot about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Holiness

Be Holy For I Am Holy

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 1, 2017

The New Testament calls upon Christians to be holy, as God is holy. Is that even possible? Does a single sin nullify our holiness irrevocably? What does the phrase mean, and how are we to respond?

BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY Note: I have a presentation in PowerPoint 10 to go with the following sermon. If you are interested in the PowerPoint file I will send it directly, along with the sermon text in a Word 10 docx file with cues for slide changes and animations. Email me at sam@srmccormick.net ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Leviticus 21:6-8, Exodus 19:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7, Isaiah 6:3, Leviticus 11:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 16, 2017

The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (Vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied; “No, I am ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-17

Denomination: Brethren

Oaks Of Shame Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 26, 2016

The sin is the attempt to turn worship away from the practice of giving honor to God to the practice of manipulating God for personal gain.

Isaiah 1:27-31 Oaks of Shame 7/16/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction When I was breaking chapter one into sermon segments, I was hesitant about where to place verses 27 and 28. If you are reading the NIV, you will see how the translators have them set alone. I could have preached only those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is He Still Good To You?

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Jul 18, 2017

Remembering the goodness of God. Not becoming complacent in your worship to God. Don't take credit for what God has done for you.

Is He Still Good To You? Deuteronomy 8:10-11 (NASB) "When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you. Beware that you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping His commandments and His ordinances and His statutes which I am ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-23, Deuteronomy 8:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thankfulness

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 15, 2017

A Sermon that looks at the importance of Giving God the Glory and being thankful.

Psalm 118New International Version (NIV) Psalm 118 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 2 Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-10, Luke 17:15-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Woeful Pronouncement Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 15, 2016

We are given a picture of people who have plunged into the river of wickedness headfirst. Shame is abandoned, unless it is shame in not abandoning restraint.

Isaiah 5:8, 11-12, 18-23 The Woeful Pronouncement 10/22/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction “Woes and Judgments” – that is the heading in my Bible for the remaining part of chapter five. The title is not as inviting as the previous one of “The Song of the Vineyard,” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:8-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed