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Interpreting Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

When tempted to ask "why" to God, remember to interpret life in light of some things that you already know to be true just as Joseph did.

November 7, 1999 Genesis 40 ¡§Interpreting Life¡¨ Key verse: ¡§Do not interpretations belong to God?¡¨ Genesis 40:8 INTRODUCTION Yesterday afternoon, our family went up to the mall for a little while, and I was very surprised to see that the Christmas decorations were already up. People ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2002

Certain things either help or hinder our spiritual journey through life.

The Journey of Life Heb. 12:1-3 INTRO.- ILL.- Two preachers were having lunch at a farm during a certain anniversary celebration. The farmer’s wife had fried several chickens and told her family they could have what was left after everyone had gone home. But it was not to be. Those hungry ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 23, 2002

There is life in God’s word.

Introduction A. The Barna research group did a survey that shows that only 18% of "Born-Again" Christians read the Bible everyday. Even worse, only 23% read it at all (Whitney, 32). B. We cannot grow as Christians without a daily dose of God’s word. Paul gives us five reasons why we should read ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002

As Jesus challenges Peter and the rest of the twelve here in this passage, He unfolds the principles of being a disciple - a real follower of His.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 23 “The Life of a Disciple” Luke 9:1-6,10, 18-20, 23-26, 57-62 This morning I want to look Luke chapter nine in the light of what it reveals to us about what it takes to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-62

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 26, 2002

If we wonder whether we’re truly followers of Christ then this is one way God helps us: are our minds set on the things of God, is our failure to obey, something we struggle with, do we relate to God as our father, rather than someone distant and remote?

I keep coming across people who are struggling with whether their faith is real. People whose Christian experience is something like what Paul describes at the end of Romans 7. They struggle to believe that they could be truly God’s children when their life is so full of sin. If you’re one of those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Life On The Rock

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

A look at Peter’s doctrinal exposition on the person and the work of Christ in the life of a believer.

Introduction: My visit to the Rock (Alcatraz)contra THE ROCK CHRIST JESUS. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY I. Build your faith upon the cornerstone of the Church – The Lord Jesus Christ (v. 4, 6) A. It’s a supernatural stone 1. It’s not about buildings for God B. It’s a select stone (v. 4) 1. Stone is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Weeds

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 18, 2002

In an unclear world, Jesus makes things very clear about the fate of weeds and wheat.

LIFE IN THE WEEDS Matthew 13:24-43 It’s important for things to be clear. If I were to say to you, and to anyone who might be interested in attending services at Beautiful Savior – we’re meeting at a hotel. Which hotel? Well, it’s around the interstate. Which interstate? Well, the one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tree Of Life

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 29, 2002

A tree-themed sermon for Rural Life Sunday

The Tree of Life At our youth group last week we were talking, of course, about the retreat and especially the part where the youth were called down to the floor. Angie, Darla, and I told the group that, while that was awesome, there were probably as many, or more, who made ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Russ Sharrock on May 4, 2002

Without a life of holiness we appear no different than the world around us.

I’ve heard many people say so many times that you can’t tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian. Alice’s sister-in-law, Keiko, is a New Age Soka Gakkai Buddhist. She is so serene, so filled with peace and joy, that Alice’s brother, her Mom and Step dad, have all been drawn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Life

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 22, 2002

what is the good Life? Will we know it if we have it?

Years ago, the Saint Petersburg Times, ran clues to a treasure of two hundred dollars that had been buried some where in the Tampa-Saint Petersburg area. Two thousand people showed up in front of the papers offices on the day the final clue was printed. During the next thirty minutes several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

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