Sermons on Life Questions:

“are You The Teacher…and Do Not Understand?” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2015

Questions Jesus asked - Jesus and Nicodemus. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: A Man Named Nicodemus: • His Career. • His Faith. • His Make-up (Character). A Discourse With Jesus. • Authority. • Content. • Explanation. • Illustration. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Greek philosopher Socrates was said to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Introduction To Romans Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 1, 2024

Introductory comments on the letter of Paul the apostle to the church at Rome.

Preface. It is hard to raise children in an audio-visual age, where adults have less and less control over what enters their children’s mind. Bombarded by internet, videos, tv, even school lessons. It is equally hard to teach God’s people. So many want entertainment, the big screen, slick ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Great Questions Of Jesus Iv: "who Do You Say I Am?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 7, 2019

With so many voices of the secular kind vying for a following of the naïve kind, it's high time Christians vocally reassert Who Jesus Is and what kind of kingdom His is inasmuch as people do in fact choose sides.

FOUR GREAT QUESTIONS OF JESUS IV A Series of Devotional Sermons Fourth Great Question: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:29

Living Life On Purpose

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004

A sermon that was developed by reading some of the Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren.

Living With Purpose, Not Many Are Doing It. Pastor Glenn Newton June 29th, 2003 Jer. 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. NIV Prov. 13:7 “A pretentious , showy life is an empty life; a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 13:7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Life That God Blesses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

I am talking about a life of true blessing, a life marked by prosperity more important than wealth or fame, and a life of eternal significance which God loves to give to those who will walk by faith.

The Life God Blesses I am convinced of this - “God loves to bless His children!” What do I mean by that? Let me borrow words from Gordon MacDonald who writes – “God desires to pour out on people gracious and uncommon gifts: gifts might include personal affirmation, intimate relationship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Life Is Troubling

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 5, 2015

Disasters and personal tragedies may be concern for doubt, but they may also be cause for trusting God.

Title: When Life is Troubling Text: Job 1:1 and 2:1-10 Thesis: Disasters and personal tragedies may be cause for doubt, but they may also be cause for trusting God.. The story of an innocent religious person who endures grievous suffering and emerges from that experience scathed, but with his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Chief Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiastes 1

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Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Hope That Brings Life

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This message is for those who struggle with the moral decay of our nation. It is intended to remind us that we are not to conform to the world; but rather, we are to stand firm in the laws and statutes of the New Jerusalem.

St. Augustine wrote a book entitled the City of God, in which he discussed our identity with the holy city.(1) Throughout the Old and New Testaments, both Jews and Christians identified themselves with Jerusalem. Wherever they journeyed or resided, they did not consider themselves citizens of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Am I My Brother's Keeper? Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Mar 28, 2018

God approached Cain with the question, "Where is your brother?". This question was for Cain to be brought back to the truth of his situation! Cain’s response was a lie and he knew it. “I don’t know” and "Am I My Brother's Keeper"? Do we tell these lies?

This morning we will be continuing the series I’m calling “Questions” • We are looking at several famous questions that were asked in the Bible and what we can learn from them. • Last week we discussed one of the very first questions in the Bible, “Did God Really Say…?” • Just like us, once Satan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God No Matter What

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 6, 2020

Prayers of lament can lead us to praise the Lord.

• Why does God seem so far away? • When will this shelter-in-place end? • Why did I lose my job? • Why did He take away my loved one? • Why doesn’t God stop this virus? • Why do I worry so much when I know I should be worshipping? Please turn to the Book of Habakkuk. The best way to find this ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Hope Series

Contributed by Rich Mccaskill on Jul 21, 2020

In our confusing and broken world, we can still have hope because of Jesus.

My own journey of hopelessness began when I was 15. As much as I wanted to believe in God, I could not. I could relate to Tolstoy who recounts an "old Eastern fable about a traveler who was taken by surprise in the steppes by a raging wild beast. Trying to save himself from the beast, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24-25, Isaiah 7:14, Romans 8:18-24

Outreach - Finding An Approach That Fits

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 20, 2012

God wants to use all of us to reach out to the lost, but there are many approaches to outreach that we can employ.

Introduction: A. For every task that we face, there are many approaches or methods that we might employ. 1. Some methods are certainly better than others. 2. What is true with most things is also true with evangelism. 3. As you know, this week we have been involved in an outreach training seminar ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Mysterious Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 6 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: When I was a kid one of my favorite shows was “Unsolved Mysteries,” cue the creepy, mysterious music! It was always my hope that one day I would be able to “solve,” a mystery. Then came my big chance, one of the episodes featured a case that was set in my home ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Daily Christian Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2008

Part 1 of 4 in the series Power for Living. The next four weeks you will get acquainted with the eighth chapter of the book of Romans which will give us a picture of what our daily lives are to look like if we claim to be Christ-followers.

The Daily Christian Life Power for Living Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers July 29, 2007 Good morning. I hope you have come with Bibles this morning. My goal today and for the next four weeks is to get you really well acquainted with the eighth chapter of the book of Romans because it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living A Life Of Victory Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

God teaches us that living in victory requires 2 things: believing God’s promises and behaving God’s commands.

Strategy for Living in Victory LOGO: The strategy for living in victory is to believe God’s Covenants and behave God’s Commands. TEXT: Joshua 1:1-9 HOOK: Because of my sordid professional background, I like to read interesting and unusual legal cases. I read recently of a story where a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist