Sermons on Life Metaphors:

The Well-Ordered Life. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 23, 2021

A well-ordered life will bring contentment.

The Well-Ordered Life Jeffery Anselmi / General The Book of Proverbs- The Ways of The Wise / Discipline; New Perspective / Proverbs 3:1–2; Proverbs 30:7–9 INTRODUCTION • At times, life can be complicated and confusing. • There are so many choices in life, and to make things more complicated, not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-2, Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through The Events Of Life

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jan 6, 2022

Joseph and the trials that formed him

We don't seek to escape this life by dreaming of heaven. But we do find we can endure this life because of the certainty of heaven. Heaven is eternal. Earth is temporal. Those who fix all their affections of the fleeting things of this world are the real escapists, because they are vainly ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Water Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 15, 2022

The water of life can emulate several different connotations.

Asma Naqi, a Pakistan born female author once remarked: “Through the passage of my life I have learned, that the power of positive association is so much stronger than any amount of negativity in the world. No matter how dark it is, a tiny beam of light is all it takes to kill the darkest of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:1, John 4:14, John 17:3

Emitting The Fragrance Of Life

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

Believers should serve as the aromatherapy of life to the world, emitting the grace-filled fragrance of life in Christ. Those who have received life and salvation in Jesus must be willing to share that life with others in both word and deed.

On March 15, 2005, Philadelphia NBC News Channel 10 published an article with the following headline: “Couple Sells Candles That Smell Like Jesus.” I want to share a small snippet of what the article announced: “Now there’s a candle that lets you experience the scent of Jesus, and they’ve been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Start Fresh Life Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 22, 2022

With our strength, we try everything possible, from reading books, listening to motivational speeches, taking up new resolutions, and so on. If you have been through this and asking questions, "Why my life is without any change?"

For many of us, our life never seems to have experienced any newness, Though we have stepped into a new year, It's been a similar experience each and every year. The expectations and enthusiasm we have at the end of the year slowly disappear as there are no exceptional things happening. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:15, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 3:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Realities Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

The psalmist expressed what many of us have expressed or thought.

He said, “...Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” The Psalmist was not the first, and he certainly was not the last person who wished he had wings as a dove so he could fly away. Illus: We all have felt like the man who went to the bus station and told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Life In Jesus Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

New life in Jesus

Instructions of Christian living Series New Life in Jesus Good Morning everyone, Here we are in the New Year, for some they stayed up to welcome the New Year in with hopes that it would be as good or better than last year, some stayed up to watch 2021 go out and said good riddance, stayed up to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Purpose For Your Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

All of us have things inside of us that could destroy the mission, that threaten to eat up our purpose and our goals and our life.

What are you here for? Is there not a cause? Opening illustration: My wife and I pioneered and were instrumental in reviving the underground church in the Middle East. We served there for 14 years. No news media will ever tell you that the Spirit of God is moving in a powerful way in the Middle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Rapids Of Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Keeping our eyes on the One, who is navigating the rapids brings joy and security. He’s taken lots of others through before.

Opening Illustration: Some years ago, I was enjoying the start of my first whitewater rafting experience—until I heard the roar of the rapids up ahead. My emotions were flooded with feelings of uncertainty, fear, and insecurity at the same time. Riding through the whitewater was a first-rate, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is A Continual Adjustment Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 24, 2024

We have all seen many adjustments take place in our lives. Some fairly easy and some not so easy. If it were not for God and His Word, we would struggle to manage through.

Think with me of some of the changes and adjustments Ann has seen and experienced in her almost 82 years of life. 1. Household duties: Washing, ironing, heating, cooking, and bathing. 2. Transportation 3. Communication: mail, phones, computers 4. Ann has experienced her final adjustment. We, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

We were death but now in Christ we are made alive … we are revived. God revived me by taking me out from my comfort zone and placing me in the Middle East.

Opening illustration: I'm told that Mount Whitney, in the US of America, in the state of California, is the highest spot in the whole of the Continental US. There's not a higher spot or mountain or piece of land - it's 14,495 feet. As you stand on that precipice, you can see from that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On An Odyssey Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 25, 2024

“The Odyssey” is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, a Greek poet.

Bettany Mary Hughes, a British-born historian, author and broadcaster once remarked: “To me that is what the Odyssey is all about, it's about being in the world and unexpected challenges and dangers are thrown at you.” Matthew 5:17 reminds us: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 2:13, John 14:6, Luke 16:17

Jesus Gives Life. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus is the Giver of life, and in Him, we find everything we need to live a fulfilling and purposeful life.

The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the source of eternal life, and through faith in Him, we can experience a rich and fulfilling life, both now and forever. The Gift of Eternal Life Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). He is the only way to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Hebrews 6:19

Full And Abundant Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2024

The thief comes to do what and Jesus comes to do what? (Seedthoughts from Adam Deibert of Sermon Central (#76329) and other material adapted from Daniel McCoy at: https://renew.org/the-devil-comes-to-steal-kill-and-destroy/). Delivered on Mother's Day

HoHum: Four ministers were discussing the pros and cons of various Bible translations and paraphrases. Eventually each stated which version, in his opinion, was the best. The first minister said he used the King James because the Old English style is beautiful and produces the most reverent ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Surrendered Life

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024

As believers, we are to live out the transformation that has taken place on the inside. It is easy to state that one is a believer and follower of Christ; it is an entirely different matter to live in such a way that others can see evidence of the professed relationship with Christ.

Living a Surrendered Life Ephesians 4:25-32 We have discussed much in recent weeks regarding the obligations and responsibilities of believers within the body of Christ. Paul has painted a detailed picture of how the church should look and the witness presented unto a watching world. While the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist