Sermons on Life Problems:

The Surrendered Life

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 4, 2004

The Surrendered Life is what God requires. Anything else falls short. If we expect victory we must surrender.

THE SURRENDERED LIFE Text: Galatians 2 : 20 The word surrender conjures up many pictures. We think of Japan’s surrender at the end of WW II. Maybe we picture the celebrations in Times Square. To some it may be the image of Saddam Hussein and his spider-hole. And to others just a simple wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Good Life Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 6, 2004

Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God”Get God’s view of a good life.

“Good Life” Message in “extreme makeover” series Happy Mother’s Day! Ah the good life… Mothers, actually, all of us dream of the good life, don’t we? Our culture is big on it, especially now powered by the popular “Extreme Makeover” TV series and all its clones. And it seems, as our culture ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The River Of Life

Contributed by Stan Simonik on May 14, 2004

The Word of Christ that saves, comforts, and guides, is the River of Life soothing a spiritually parched life like a river in the desert.

Dear people of God, what is it about rivers that we human beings are so attracted to? Actually any body of water. It is no secret that waterfront property is much more expensive than other land. In spite of potential floods and the ever-present mosquitoes, people are willing to pay premium price ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Life And Light

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

How do we live "in the light"? We live in the light by renouncing sin as our way of life; by confessing our sin to God; and by believing and trusting our God who is faithful and just.

LIGHT AND DARK - A STUDY OF CONTRAST Do you know what’s significant about tomorrow? No. It’s not my birthday. Tomorrow is the winter solstice. Tomorrow is the day that has the least number of hours of daylight of any day this year! It’s enough to make you want to stay in bed. When you stop and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Certainty Of Life

Contributed by Eugene Andrus on Feb 27, 2003

Through the journey of Elijah, we see our journey into heaven.

Sermon: 2Kings 2 :1-12a When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. … So the two of them walked on. 7Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Of Service

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 7, 2003

Death of Mr. Rogers reminds us that service with a Christ-like humble attitude always wins in a world of putdowns!

A Life of service Philippians 2:19-30 One night a teenage girl brought her new boyfriend home to meet her parents. They were just appalled at his appearance- leather jacket, motorcycle boots, tattoos, pierced nose and ears. Later, the parents pulled their daughter aside and confessed their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Crucified Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2003

In order to understand the crucified life, we must: 1. Understand who God is. 2. Understand who we are. 3. Decide whose life we are going to live.

There is a wonderful story of St. Francis of Assisi and one of his student monks. “One day Saint Francis and Brother Leo were walking down the road. Noticing that Leo was depressed, Francis turned and asked: ‘Leo, do you know what it means to be pure of heart?’ ‘Of course. It means to have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

Life Of Samson

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

What can we learn from Samson?

NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF SAMSON The circumstances of his birth. 1. Israel had done evil in the sight of God and were under the domination of the Philistines for 40 years. 2. This was a usual cycle for Israel. a. Sin b. Servitude c. Sorrow d. Salvation The family of Samson 1. Manoah was the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get The Life

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

Do you want real life?

This passage is a comparison of the life that the devil has to offer, verses “The” life that Jesus wants us to have. Thief  His main purpose is to steal. (Our joy, our life in Christ, our salvation)  He will kill and destroy in the process of stealing these things.  A ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Floods Of Life

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Sep 16, 2001

The need to focus on God when life seems out of focus.

THE FLOODS OF LIFE Scripture: Isaiah 59:19 Earlier this week the eyes of the world were turned to America. The full colour pictures in newspapers and on television and the Internet were unbelievable. Large Boeing aircraft operated by American Airlines and United Airlines flew directly into the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:12-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Life Of Dependance

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Sep 23, 2001

Our life dependance on Jesus

TITLE: The Life of Dependence PROPOSITION: The Christian life is one of constant dependence on the Lord. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE: Why must the Christian life be one of constant dependence? TRANSITIONAL SENTENCE: There are several areas of our lives which must be lived in dependence on someone or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Breath Of Life

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

Air from the spiritual realm of God when you breathe this air you are in two worlds--this world and the Kingdom Of God.

"The Breath of Life" ------------------------------------------------------- Gene 2:7 And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. John 20:22 And when he had said this, he breathed on [them], and saith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, John 20:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Radiant Life Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

Every believer is called to a lifestyle that produces "good works" and "glorifies" our Heavenly Father.

Characteristics of Christianity pt 3: A Radiant Life “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 “Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 “Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 6:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Faith

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 20, 2002

In each of John’s miracles he gives us a glimpse of what the Christian life is like. Here we see that the Christian life is the life of faith.

Introduction Each of John’s miracles give us a glimpse of what the Christian life is to be like. In his first miracle Jesus shows us the Christian life is the better life(John 2:10). Here in his second miracle we discover that the Christian life is the life of faith. In our passasge we see three ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life In Christ

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

In Christ we have resurrection life, eternal life, and the abundant life.

Life in Christ Reading: John 5:19-24 Intro: John 11:1 -This is the story of the raising of Lazarus -Review Story -Jesus asked, “do you believe this?” -I am asking you today…do you believe this? Jesus gives us life I. Jesus gives us Resurrection life. A. In our sin we were ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist