Sermons on Life Metaphors:

The Transformed Life

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013

The Apostle Paul teaches us what a transformed life, how to have it and what it looks like.

THE TRANSFORMED LIFE Acts 9 True saving faith is not faith in the facts but faith in a person, Jesus Christ. And it is not mental ascent or agreement. ... "it is a firm conviction that leads to conduct". Where there is no accompanying conduct... it is just head belief. True belief causes a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Blood

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 4, 2013

You can't live without blood, nor can you live without the work of the blood of Christ in your life

Leviticus 17:11 (AV) 11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: ….. Leviticus 17:14 (AV) 14 For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for the life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all flesh is ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Son Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2013

In verses 17–24 Jesus makes five unmistakable claims to full equality with the Father: He is equal with the Father 1) in His person (John 5:17–18), 2) in His works (John 5:19–20), 3) in His sovereign power (John 5:21), 4) in His judgment (John 5:22), and

In a decision being mostly met with a shrug, the Canadian Museum of Civilization is putting the “Christ” back in history. The museum, like many institutions that study history, some time ago dropped BC (for “before Christ”) and AD (for “anno Domini,” the Latin ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-24

Denomination: Other

Proof Of Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 11, 2013

If we examine ourselves, we can know for sure whether or not we are saved.

Proof of Life March 10, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we examine ourselves, we can know for sure whether or not we are saved. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Introduction: What proves you are living? Your birth certificate? Your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 17, 2013

Memorial Service for Doreen May McMurray

When we lose someone we care about, like the loss of Doreen this week, fond memories return, but with those memories there is the pain of loss. But for Doreen there is no more pain. She no longer needs medical aid nor glasses, dentures or hearing aids. In the “Journey of Life” for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Other

The New Life Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 19, 2013

The result of our confession of sin and God cleansing us from our sin is to proclaim his righteousness through teaching others and worshiping him through our brokenness.

The Psalm that we have been studying during this Lenten season has taken us deep into our hearts, confronted us with the reality of our sin, and given us incredibly beautiful words with which to pray for forgiveness and cleansing. Last week we concentrated on the verses where we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Life Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 31, 2013

An Easter message about how Christ brings life. "why seek the living among the dead?"

Title: Resurrection Life Theme: To show how the resurrection brings life to the church and to people. This is the reason we celebrate Easter (Resurrection Sunday). This is also the reason people put so much life traditions into Easter. (The egg, the bunny, dinner, games, family, etc.) Text: Luke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 24:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Life Of John Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John understood that the most important thing for the children of God, with a feeble breath and the few words he could say, that they were supposed to love each other.

Next week we begin the Gospel of John. I just finished the book of Exodus. And so what I wanted to do by way of transition this week was to introduce you to John – not just the things that he has to say, not just his ideas and his concepts and his theology, as wonderful as that is, but to introduce ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Godly Life Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 15, 2011

Living the godly life. What is it? What will it take? 1- The godly life will center on Christ 2- The godly life will bring on persecution 3- The godly life will rely on scripture

INTRO.- The Godly life is NOT what many people want. I think many people would rather have the world and all of its goodies. ILL.- How would you like to own a 5000 square foot home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, three car garage, etc.? We’re talking $500,000 to $600,000 home. And let’s say you have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Possessor Of Life Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 18, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt3- Possessor of Life Last weeks Challenge -continue- read Acts- turn a verse into a prayer for yourself/church- share verse prayed. Review/Recap Looked at- miracle of Pentecost/birth of- early church. The church had a strong sense of fellowship/unity. The HS unifies people around the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Christian Life

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Oct 23, 2011

The Christian Life

THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Col. 2:6-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. The life of a Christian is the greatest in this world. 2. “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it's been found difficult and not tried.” (G.K. Chesterton, quoted in Swindoll, Hand Me Another Brick, Thomas Nelson, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Or Lust Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2011

When we consider how adultery abounds, how heinous a sin it is, what evil consequence it brings, & how destructive it is to the spiritual life & even physical life (1 Cor. 6:15-20), it is no wonder that the warnings against it are repeated so often.

PROVERBS 6: [24] 25-35 LIFE OR LUST [ Matthew 5:17-30] THE SONG OF THE SIRENS- carried by the wind, skimming the surface of the sea, captured in the sails of the ship-lured many a captain and his sailors to change their charted course. Powerless to resist the sirens' mesmerizing song, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:24-35

Denomination: Baptist

Life Instructions

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 7, 2012

Jesus gives us instructions on how to act in circumstances that we all face in life .

Life’s Instructions Matthew 5:38-41 Intro. One winter day not so long ago a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012

A look at the life of Paul, the apostle. From The Story, a 32 week journey through the Bible, inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

The Story - 30 May 15, 2011 You may not have known this, but there was time when two of the most famous men in history lived in the same city — the apostle Paul and the emperor Nero. Their lives actually overlapped for a short period of time. Of course, nobody took notice of Paul, he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012

Paul tells us what we should do in our life in Christ. 1- We put away the former life 2- We put on the new life 3- We put down the devil

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a New England Patriots’ fan with a really crummy seat. Looking with his binoculars, he spotted an empty seat on the 50-yard line. Thinking to himself "what a waste," so he made his way down to the empty seat. When he arrived at the seat, he asked the man sitting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-32, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ