Sermons on Lifes Lessons:

The Church: From Death To Life

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 12, 2002

Everywhere we hear the Church is dead, but does that mean that we have to bury her?

From everywhere we hear the cry of the world that the Church is dead. People are leaving the Church because there is so little life left in the Church. I think if we can write an obituary about the Church, it will probably be as follows: For many years the Church was in a battle for survival. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Exodus 30:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Elements Of A Holy Life

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

A Message on What God wants from the life a Christian

5 ELEMENTS OF A HOLY LIFE Date: November 24,2001 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: I Peter 1:13-16. Introduction: When you think of a “holy person who do you think about? What makes that person stand out? Holy is defined as “Without sin” Story of disciple now; hearing Ryan’s choices of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Prepare For Life's Changes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet

1. Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet finished victoriously. Theme: Stephen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Type Of Life That Is Worthy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD INSPIRE LOYAL SOLIDARITY (TRUE UNITY) AND SUPERNATURAL CALM AS WE STRIVE TOGETHER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL (WHILE ACCEPTING THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION)

BIG IDEA: THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD INSPIRE LOYAL SOLIDARITY (TRUE UNITY) AND SUPERNATURAL CALM AS WE STRIVE TOGETHER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL (WHILE ACCEPTING THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION) I. (1:27a) THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD BE THE INSPIRATION FOR OUR LIFESTYLE A. General Exhortation ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Key To A Joyful Productive Life

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION 1.

INTRODUCTION 1. I suppose that we all have known Christian who go through life... a. Looking like they were "weaned on a pickle" b. Useless for any good work when things were going rough for them 2. But we have also known Christians who are the opposite... a. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

God's Perfect Will For Your Life

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Oct 18, 2000

The letter known as the Epistle to the Ephesians is one of the most discussed, criticized, and mysterious of all New Testament documents.

The letter known as the Epistle to the Ephesians is one of the most discussed, criticized, and mysterious of all New Testament documents. It was written by Paul the Apostle while in prison in Rome. It was sent out to the churches all over Asia. Two key words in the book of Ephesians are the words ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Confronting The Caves Of Your Life

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 22, 2000

When we recognize God's greatness, our response will be to praise Him even in the face of the adversities of life.

It is easy to appreciate God's greatness during the good times. It is easy to praise God for His greatness when you are prosperous, when you have enough money to buy the things you want. It is easy to appreciate God's greatness when your health is good, when there seems to be no limit to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Essentials Of My Best Life Series

Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 2, 2000

key essentials for living my best life

-Restigouche Valley Church NOTES - 10/22/2000 Living My Best Life - Part 1 Essentials of My Best Life Pastor Bill Jewett October 22,2000 Many of us don't live like we know how live: o We have to learn as we go o We pick up negative ways of coping with life o We get angry at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: *other

How To Find Victory In Life

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Nov 11, 2000

An Easter message to give hope in the midst of unsettled times.

"HOW TO FIND VICTORY IN LIFE" Matthew 28:1-10 (NASB) by Bobby Gilstrap How can you find victory in life when things around you are falling apart? Yesterday morning (4/22/00), INS Agents stormed the house where Elian Gonzalas was staying. That little boy was taken from that house to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living In His Resurrection Life.

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

From the story of Lazarus raising from the dead what do we learn about the resurrection life of jesus ?

(1) INTRODUCTION: (a) The seven miracles in John’s gospel are signs that point to particular spiritual truths about who Jesus is. Here He is the true life giver - Resurrection life. (b) The Living Dead - Lazarus represents those spiritually dead though physically living (especially carnal ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-44

Denomination: *other

Finding Life, When Losing It

Contributed by John Kah on Nov 25, 2000

A funeral sermon drawing upon the story of faith and story of redemption as presented in the book of Ruth.

FUNERAL MESSAGE "Finding Life, When Losing It" Ruth 1:15-16 ____________ is what Boaz in the book of Ruth would call "A woman of excellence." She displayed that "excellence" to many people gathered here in this room this {morning}. She was a loving and faithful wife. A devoted and caring ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

New Life- The Raising Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 26, 2000

The raising of Lazarus - the centrality of belief in Jesus - how far does it go?

Introduction: Belief Do you believe in Jesus? Do you BELIEVE in Jesus? Do you really believe in Jesus? That I think is the compelling question that we’re faced with as we read this passage today. What does it mean for you to believe in Jesus? As an abstract question it’s probably easy enough to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Anglican

Eternal Life: Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

We cannnot afford to be wrong on this subject.

Eternal Life: Fact or Fiction? 03/19/2000 (1John 5:11-13) RPBC a.m. Let Him In A little girl began to learn all of the traditional fairy tales, like Goldilocks and the Three Bears and the Three Little Pigs. Her mother and father taught her the familiar Bible stories as well. The little ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Down Your Life

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Dec 19, 2000

This sermon is about what it truly means to "lay down your life," and to live for Jesus.

Lay Down Your Life Meridian Church of God Seventh Day December 16th, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… As we begin, I want us to take a moment and think about love, and what it entails. Often times, in love, a rhetoric comes around, I have heard it in “love songs” and other places. “I’d die for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turning Your Life Around Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 8, 2001

Wednesday night of revival series focusing on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Turning Your Life Around Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 On Monday night, we began this series of messages centered on the very first part of the theme verse for this week, and we asked the question, “What Does It Mean to Be Called By God’s Name.” And I believe that on that night, by the time we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist