Sermons on Life Sentence:

Life's Dimensions

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 15, 2001

An attempt to answer the question posed by James in 4:14, "What is your life?"

Life’s Dimensions James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life Is Short

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Life is short, death is certain and eternity is forever. This story and sermon show our youth how fragile life really is.

Jenny’s Moonlight Ride Jenny was so happy about the house they had found.For once in her life it was the right side of town.She unpacked her things with excitement and ease.As summer flowed through her new room in a breeze.How wonderful it was to have her own room.School would be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

River Of Life

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 21, 2001

We can draw from the River of Life now and forevermore.

When I lived in Tyler, I got a call with an unusual request from the man on the other end of the line. He wanted me to pray at the State Water Convention. Well, I had never prayed at a Water Convention before. Evidently, it was a pretty big deal and sure enough it was. When I got to Harvey ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Trials Of Life

Contributed by Laurence Hill on May 29, 2001

This sermon deals with trials that come because of sin and others that God allows to bring us up to a higher level with him.

The Trials Of Life What is a Trial? The dictionary definition for ’trials and tribulations’ is ’irritations and troubles’. It defines a trial as a ’troublesome or irritating person or thing that one must endure.’ TRIAL — a temptation or an adversity, the enduring of which proves the merit of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Into Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 30, 2001

Just as Memorial Day reminds us of the advantages the deaths of others in armed struggle have brought us, we must take advantage of Christ’s death and the benefits it brings us.

Memorial Day reminds us fallen heroes still speak. Established in 1868 as a day to honor the fallen soldiers of the just concluded Civil War, Memorial Day has grown into a recognition of all our nation’s war dead and the high price of our freedoms. We must make Christ’s death for us count. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Changed Life

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001

This sermon deals with the power of Jesus Christ to change a person’s life, by looking at the conversion of Saul.

A Changed Life! Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the jingle jangle in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom has changed the furniture in the house around? Do you think of the many times you had to change outfits because you couldn’t figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Race Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 22, 2001

Life is a tough course. Certain factors can help us or hinder us.

THE RACE OF LIFE Heb. 12:1-3 INTRO.- Life is a race, don’t you think? A race against something or someone. ILL.- TOP 10 SIGNS YOU ARE BROKE 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t call ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Fountain Of Life

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

How Jesus led the woman at the well to eternal life.

That Fountain of Life Rev. Sean D. Lester Text: John 4: 4-14 Introduction: Put yourself in the place of the Samaritan woman. You are going to the well, you see a stranger sitting next to the well. You assume he is thirsty, and that he needs help getting some water out. What do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Life.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 12, 2007

Message on Christian character traits of conduct, unity and courage.

Phil 1:27 –2:4. “Living the life in 2007 ” . We all make New Year resolutions: hopes – dreams – expectations – what are yours for 2007? Lets be honest it doesn’t always work out – often the unexpected happens. Plans change - we may experience bereavement in 2007 – face ridicule in 2007 – our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Life That Is Restored

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 14, 2007

Comparing Israel’s release from captivity with the soul set free.

Intro: being a writer I always wonder where someone got their inspiration when they wrote a poem, song or sermon. There is a popular song among the youth with these lines, I’m trading my sorrow, I’m trading my pain, I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord. As I was reading Psalms 126–it seems ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs For Life

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 14, 2007

Highlighting the signs of the wedding of cana for our lives

Throughout our life we rely a lot on signs Signs play an essential role in our life They always point to something They point to something far more important than themselves For instance as we drive down the freeway we will see a sign pointing to Launceston The sign is not Launceston….but it tells ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 16, 2007

In this introduction to 1 John we learn about John’s Mandate, John’s Message, and John’s motive in writing this letter.

Introduction: A. Today we begin a series of sermons on the little book of 1 John. 1. All Scripture is God-breathed and is therefore sacred, and powerful. 2. Whenever I begin a new study of a section of God’s Word, I am struck by two very strong emotions. 3. First, I experience a great sense of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Sacred

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 22, 2007

Stem Cell Research, Abortions & Why Life is Sacred

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Scripture: Jeremiah 32:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Abundance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 4, 2007

Jesus has come to give us an abundant life, but what does living abundantly really mean?

Intro: if you were to list the most memorized verses in the bible, John 3:16 probably would be one, Revelation 3:20 would be in the top ten, Romans 8:28 may make the list, and John 10:10 would probably be there. Why is John 10:10 so popular, it describes the desires of Satan to kill, steal and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Victorious Life

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A contemporary service message on Victorious Living

Judges 7:1-7 – The Victorious Life How would you define a victorious Christian Life? WFA Forgiven, Obedient, Faithful, Blessed, Strong, Resisting Sin… Why is it so many believers miss out on living a Victorious Life? How can we have a Victorious Life? Let’s look at a passage in Judges and see if ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7