Sermons on Life Vanisheth Away:

When A Life Spirals Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message chronicles Solomon’s heart slowly turning away from the Lord.

As we saw in last week’s message compromise is the first sign that character erosion is taking place. Solomon’s story is quite tragic as it shows the dangers of compromise and disobedience. When you take one step in the wrong direction—a direction that you know is unwise—it can lead to ungodly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life-Changing Impact Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013

Sermon based on Jesus' parable of The Prodigal Son - Helps listeners understand that the impact of the love & grace of God will forever change their lives, no matter how far away from God they are.

“LIFE-CHANGING IMPACT” Luke 15:11-32 INTRO – Today, we are going to think about IMPACT again, but from another angle & perspective. Not necessarily going to consider how we can impact others for the K’dom of God & for the glory of God. We’re going to consider how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Careless Cain

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2021

SUCCESS AND MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING IN LIFE......

Success is not everything.... Genesis 4: 16 Then Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden. FAMILY LINE: After Cain and Enoch the Bible records 4 more in this line – To Enoch was born Irad; and Irad begot Mehujael, and Mehujael begot Methushael, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Will Roll The Stone Away From The Tomb?

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Apr 12, 2006

Easter message answering question of "Who will roll the stones away in my life?" Begins with story of Aron Ralston who in April 2003 was the young man pinned by a boulder while hiking, and his amazing attempt to free himself. At Easter we do not get a s

Title: Who Will Role the Stone Away from the Tomb? 04/19/06 West Side Text: Mark 16:1-8 A.M. Service Purpose: Easter Service: Only Jesus has the power to remove the stone in your life. ******************************************************* Introduction The Story:(1) April 26, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Call To An Exemplary Life

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 28, 2023

Paul writes to an audience steeped in the Greco-Roman culture. The message is a call to transform their minds, avoid the cultural influences that pull them away from the call of Jesus. He calls them to an exemplary lifestyle.

While in Louisiana for the memorial service for her brother, we drove by a home we built while working as an engineer on the railroad. The home was a super nice home with 3,000 sq ft. On previous trips we witnessed it was empty and deteriorating. This time we were shocked; I wish I could show you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Luke 5:5-10, John 17:14-18, Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is A Privilege, Life Is A Joy

Contributed by Kelechi Uwanuruochi on Feb 26, 2020

How you look at life is important. Our sermon today helps us to view life from the right perspective. A better understanding of life will lead to a better life.

1. Life becomes interesting when you see it as a privilege God has given you. It is a short opportunity For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14 2. Life is also a good opportunity. It is important we see life from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 12:9-10, James 4:14, 1 Timothy 6:2

When Storms And Troubles Won't Go Away Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

2nd in the series James Troubles and Storms come into the life of a Christian. Not "if" but "when" James provides direction and hope

In Jesus Holy Name August 27, 2006 Text: James 1:1-4,12 Pentecost XII, Redeemer “When Storms and Troubles Won’t Go Away” The Book of James 2nd in the Series Max Lucado in his book “Eye of the Storm” tells this story: Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. Once second he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Whatever Happened To The Humans? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

I want my audience to better understand the place human life should hold in their thinking and to apply this by putting away hatred and anger and apathy toward others’ lives

Timothy McVeigh, the OK City Bomber. His terrorist attack was the worst on US soil before 9-11, killing 168 people and injuring more than 800. McVeigh was executed June 11 2001. Not only did he confess to his crime, but he also granted 75 hours of interviews for the writing of a book about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 16, 2022

God is reminding us that trials are a part of the Christian life. Jesus never glossed over the challenges we face as His children. God reminds us that whatever trial we face, He is there waiting for us to turn it over to Him and stand strong.

I want you all to think back with me as we begin this morning. Many of us looked forward to leaving high school behind with all of its challenges. Then we began to experience a whole new set of challenges in college or in the workplace. We began wondering what direction we were going to take in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Dichotomy Of A Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 17, 2020

Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be doing a dichotomy = a step by step examination of how a saint drifts away from God!

Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 14 Title: The Dichotomy of a Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Proposition: Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 14:1-9

So Close And Yet So Far Away

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on May 26, 2008

The invalid man by the pool of Bethesda was so close to the healing waters, but yet so far away from being healed. The Jews who heard Jesus were so close to Him, so far away from genuine faith. Many go to church, and are so close to eternal life, but so f

Let’s turn in our Bibles to John chapter 5: As you’re turning let me tell you a story I read recently....once upon a time there was an explorer by the name of “Guitan” who was famous for his daring adventures and grand discoveries. Now one day Guitan heard that there was a treasure in a cave just ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life's Dangerous Journey Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 21, 2013

Living a life dedicated to God can be a dangerous undertaking. There are physical, emotional and even spiritual battles that threaten to take us away from trusting God and being used by Him. These psalms offer hope in that journey.

Psalm 120 begins what are called the “songs of ascent.” The Jews sang these 15 songs as they made their way “up” or “ascending” to Jerusalem for one of the feasts. You can just picture groups joining up and singing together on the road. So much better than many ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Good Or Not So Good Life Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 9, 2024

This is a look at Psalm 1. It lists six things: Things to Avoid - Things to Pursue - Things to Produce - Things to Cast-Away - Things of Warning - Things to Choose

The Good Or Not So-Good Life On the news this past week there was a report on the most expensive neighborhoods in the United States. I don’t recall all the neighborhoods it talked about so I looked it up. Here are some of them: 3. Beverly Hills – Cal. $22.8 million 2. Snowmass – Col 23.6 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Second Chance On Life

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 29, 2002

This sermon talks about how we all have past regrets that we would like to do away with, and how Jesus can forgive us and give us a fresh start or as some would say, a second chance.

Last year the Los Angeles Lakers were the powerhouse team in the NBA winning their third straight championship title. With high expectations of a four-peat the Lakers shot out of the gate with perhaps one of the biggest disappointing starts in recent history with a record of 12-19. To put that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

A Life For A Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 15, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 17 - 42

John 19: 17 - 42 A Life for a life 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel