Sermons on Life On Earth Is A Path:

The Promise Of Life

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001

As Jesus’ body hung lifeless on the cross on that Friday afternoon, "the promise of life" that He would rise again was a greater reality than anyone then imagined. "The Promise of Life" is still available today!

"The Promise of Life" Matthew 27:57-66 INTRODUCTION Jesus was dead! Those who hated Jesus and sought to destroy Him were relieved--they thought they were rid of Him. But even after Jesus died on Friday, there lingered the promise of Jesus that He would rise again on the third day! This promise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling With Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

Life’s struggles lessen as we listen to God ourselves and meet the needs God’s people experience.

Struggling With Setbacks Jonah refused God’s first request to follow Him. Instead, Jonah experienced: From the book of Jonah): Shock at God’s request (1:1-3) Anger/Guilt (1:2) Bargaining (1:3, 6, 12; 2:9 - "vow") Depression (1:12; 2:4, 5, 7) Hostility (4:1-3) Only temporary acceptance of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cheating Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

Far too many people are living without hope or vitality and thus they are cheating life

Cheating Life John 11 November 16, 1997 Morning Service 1. The aspect of Dead air: A. The best part of radio: The playing of record and D.J., the challenge of radio was to avoid dead air B. Why do we focus so much on the concept of death? What is it about death that seems to fascinate? 2. Break ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Life

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

This message challenges us to take a look at our life and see its worth.

Scripture: James 4:14 Title: “What Is Life?” Introduction: Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer.  Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as the flowers of the field.  We each have our own ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Champions In Life

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

THE BATTLE FOR YOUR LIFE RAGES. WILL YOU BE A WINNER OR LOSER.

Title: Champions in Life Text: I Cor. 9:24 & 25 Intro: The life that we live is a daily battle. It has been said that it is o.k. To lose a battle as long as you win the war. But in the war for my soul I am not satisfied to bearley make it, I want to be successful without a question. When I get to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resolutions For Life

Contributed by Chris Oswald on Jan 2, 2002

A message dealing with biblical resolutions

There are a lot of resolutions I would like to make...I need to lose some weight, stop drinking so much espresso, even keep my office cleaner. I am starting to realize that with issues of personal purity and devotion to the Lord, I need to see the forest from the trees. It seems to me that if I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:3, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Cycles Of Life

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002

one of a series on Acts

Cycles of life Some people worry about what they feed their puppy. Puppy Chow is strange thing for people to worry about in my opinion. To me it’s a bit silly - I guess I’m just not into pets like some people. Americans spend billions of dollars a year on food for dogs! And Purina gets its cut ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Measure Of A Life Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 1 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship responsibilities.

Part 1 - THE MEASURE OF A LIFE Introduction: Stewardship is about much more than money. In fact, money is really a very small part of our stewardship. Stewardship is about how we live our lives. Christian stewardship is the management of your life for God. How then do you measure the success of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24, Luke 12:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Worthwhile Life

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2002

Too many Christians live mediocre lives. But they don’t have to. We have within us the ability to make a difference in our everyday lives.

OPEN: "We rarely use the word ’cure,’" said the psychiatrist to his patient. "But after 5 years of therapy it is my pleasure to pronounce you completely cured." To his surprise an unhappy look came over the woman’s face. "What’s wrong?" he asked. "I thought you’d be thrilled." "Oh, it’s fine ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of The Lost

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 9, 2002

Do we really consider the life of the lost?

“THE LIFE OF THE LOST” By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 4:1-30 There are two perspectives of life I believe Christians are prone to ignore or are simply too detached from. The troubling life of the lost and the blessings and spiritual resources that are available to us in our painful (common to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 10, 2002

Even though we accept Christ and have faith, we still encounter storms.

A little background might be helpful in understanding our Gospel lesson this morning. Everywhere Jesus went multitudes of people have been following Him. Now remember, Jesus just suffered the loss of John the Baptist, His disciples had just returned from the mission trip He had sent them on. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

The Scars Of Life Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 19, 2002

We all have scars on our bodies, and each scar has a memory that reminds us that moment when the scar was received. When Jesus looks at his hands, he sees his scars. What do those scars mean to Jesus? Love.

The Scars Of Life The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh We have been studying the Gospel of John since the Second Sunday of Eastertide. We have moved through this Gospel, studied its miracles, signs and teachings. We now come to the last two Sundays of this Gospel. This morning we turn our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life Of Accomplishment

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 22, 2002

I don’t think we serve a second rate God that is happy with our leftovers. If really believe that there is none like God, then there should be nothing like the commitments and sacrifices we are willing to make to please Him.

Introduction — Cathy Rigby was a member of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team during the 1972 Olympics held in Munich, Germany. As the reigning United States champion she had only one goal in mind— to win a gold medal. Prior to the Olympics she had trained longer and harder than she ever had before. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Saver

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

God is the giver of life

The Life Saver 1Kings 17:7-24 Introduction: I remember the commercials from the 70’s where someone would lose a game or mess up something important, and a person nearby would offer them a Life Saver candy to cheer them up. Well, whenever I feel the need to be lifted up, I need look no further than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Life Abundantly"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 24, 2002

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter Jesus’ I am saying, I am the door of the sheep

Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10:1-10 "Life Abundantly" 1 ¶ "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber; 2 but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens; the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran