Sermons on Life Questions:

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

A Life Of Impact

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

Living the life God planned for you, fulfilling the purpose you were created for, reaching those He created you to reach and radically impacting eternity for Him.

Impact. One second before you die...? What would you have to do to be remembered 10 years after you die? 50 years after? 100 years after? 1000 years after? Would you like to live that kind of life? How many of you want to: Live a meaningful life? Live a life of impact? Change this world for good? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 5, 2009

There is a Gospel call, a promise to believers, of a saving faith. It is a Heavenly gift, a gift of eternal life.

The Bread of Life Modified December 6, 2008 John 6:33-58 Monte T. Brown November 30, 1997 Sunday Morning Randall Road Introduction: There is a Gospel call, a promise to believers, of a saving faith. It is a Heavenly gift, a gift ...read more

Scripture: John 6:33-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Life

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 8, 2009

The death of a child is not a waste for he is a blessing from the Lord, a reward from him (This is the message I preached in a funeral service for a young boy who died of a lingering sickness).

Honestly, I find it hard to speak in a funeral service. I am aware that words are not enough to fully comfort the family. I’m at a loss for words because I have kids also. I find the task harder because tonight we are holding a funeral service for an 8-year-old boy, Justyn [Name changed to protect ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Life

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Oct 31, 2008

How do you live up to the golden rule?

- How can humans be commanded to love? - It’s not about affection but compassion - Jesus lead a compassionate life (friend of sinners and tax-collectors) and was prosecuted for that - Teacher to the Pharisees - 12-year-old in the temple - Golden Rule: "He who has the gold, makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Congregational

Life To The Extreme Series

Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008

Tired of the hamster wheel? This is how to get off the wheel and start living according to His will!

Life to the Extreme (Clip) Ken Hannah snowboards off cliffs, flies 40 feet straight up on a bicycle, and jumps out of airplanes on a snowboard. Someone once asked him how he learned to do all those incredible things. He answered, “I’m an extreme person. When I was 6 years old I rode my bike ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 10:9-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus For The If In Life

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 12, 2008

If you need a friend,If you heart is broken,If the doctor said I’m sorry. Jesus for the IF in life.

“IF” “Jesus for the IF in LIFe” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Chronicles 7:13-14 “If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

A Life Of Trust Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

Trust begins in recognizing that we have been entrusted as managers of God’s resources.

A Life of Trust Brad Bailey – November 16, 2008 (Portions of the following were not shared due to time… but the notes have been maintained as a resource.) Continuing series… entitled Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times. I imagine each of us can sense something of the uncertainty in the air. • As I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Trust Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Explores how to remain focused in a time of financial uncertainty.

Continuing series… entitled Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times. I imagine each of us can sense something of the uncertainty in the air. • As I watch the now global drama of economic news, I see our sense of security being shaken loose.. • As I watch the value of homes and savings drop ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Life Series

Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 22, 2009

New Life in the Kingdom means abandoning ourselves to God in expectation of the impossible

Matthew 9:18-31 18 While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples. 20 Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Life 101

Contributed by West Garner on Jun 29, 2009

Stepping out into life can be a scarry thing but God has a couple of principles that we can use to make life great.

Preached at a Service for High School Seniors. Ill--In the summers we always played basketball @ YMCA. One game playing Ebenezer BC. 2 minutes left in last quarter. Score tied. They go down make basket. We come back and make basket. They call a timeout with 30 seconds to go. Out of time out EBC ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cycles Of Life

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jun 30, 2009

It’s not over until God says it’s over. Our job will change as we travel through our life.

Luke 13:6-9 6 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ’For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

This Is Your Life Series

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Jul 7, 2009

Paul defends his apostleship and the gospel with his testimony.

“This Is Your Life” Galatians 1:11-24 This Is Your Life, which was broadcast from 1952 to 1961, is one of the best remembered television series from the 1950s. The format of This is Your Life was based on the rather simple principle--guests were surprised with a presentation of their past life in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009

Christian freedom means walking in the Spirit. Christian freedom is not liberty to indulge in one’s fallen nature or the flesh. To help us recognize when we are walking in the flesh a partial listing of some of the expressions of our fallen nature are giv

Galatians 5:19-21 FLESH CONTROLLED LIFE / LIFE IN THE FLESH (Mt. 15:19; Mark 7:21-23; Col. 3:5-9) Christian freedom means walking in the Spirit. Christian freedom is not liberty to indulge in one’s fallen nature, or flesh. In order for believers to recognize when they are walking in the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Baptist