Sermons on Life Verse:

The Let Down Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Navigating Life's Whitewater

Contributed by Judah Thomas on Oct 21, 2003

We all go through tough times (whitewater) in life. How do you handle the trouble that comes?

In the boat of life, have you ever felt like all of the big waves were coming straight at you? Maybe, in a matter of moments, your world was turned upside down. You’ve suddenly gone from calm to chaos, from peace to perplexity. · The pink slip comes. · The doctor calls. · The divorce papers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:2, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Changing Wake

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

As a boat travels through the water it leaves a wake. As you go through life, what is left in your wake?

A Life Changing Wake Acts 5:14-16 I want you to thank about about a boat traveling down the river. Behind the boat is a wake that moves outwards. Any vessel following the boat is affected by it’s wake. As you and I travel through life, we also leave a wake. Some of us leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Ups Of Life

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 1, 2003

Seven ways to be "up" in our life even when everything seems down.

The 7 Ups of Life Scripture Ref: Psalm 118:24 1 Samuel 16:7 Proverbs 3:5-6; 13:3 Galatians 6:9-10 Philippians 4:6, 13 Matthew 6:25-33 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore? Do you start each day with a smile and full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 118:24, 1 Samuel 16:1

Life In The Needle's Eye

Contributed by James May on Nov 2, 2003

If we are to have eternal life we must learn that we are going to live in "eye of the needle", constantly allowing Jesus to cleanse us and remove the burdens, while surrendering completely to his will.

LIFE IN THE NEEDLE’S EYE Luke 18:18-30, "And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Renewed Life In Christ

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2003

New life in Christ is a blessed life that glorifies God.

<PRE> New life in Christ is an exciting life and a soul-refreshing experience, which cannot be ignored. It is living by the grace of God and walking in the path of faith. It’s not a life of fantasy but reality. <PRE> The dramatic effects of being in Christ are far beyond ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Having Everlasting Life

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

Unless we deal with the sins in our lives, we will be spiritually separated from God.

WHEN IT COMES TO THE LOVE OF GOD, SHOWN TO US THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS ONCE SAID, "I SAW A RIVER OVER WHICH EVERY SOUL MUST PASS TO REACH THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, AND THE NAME OF THE RIVER WAS SUFFERING¡KAND I SAW THE BOAT WHICH CARRIES SOULS ACROSS THAT RIVER, AND THE NAME OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Obstacles To A Life Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

In launching this series on prayer, this message was meant to examine some of the things that keep us from pursuing prayer as a lifestyle. Part 1 in series, "Learning to Pray."

Learning to Pray Obstacles to a Life of Prayer January 23, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Video clip of Ben Stiller saying grace in "Meet the Parents." Do you ever feel like that clip pretty much sums up your prayer life? Now think about the difference between that prayer --an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Getting A (Prayer) Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 3, 2005

Part 5 in series, "Learning to Pray," this message examines prayer not as a discrete moment of communication with God, but as stemming from a lifestyle of awareness of His presence and access to His power.

Getting a (Prayer) Life Learning to Pray, prt. 5 Feb. 17, 2005 Ever tried to start a new habit? What kinds of habits do we often begin and then find we can’t keep at it? (solicit responses) Let me give you my top seven habits I begin again and again and again but never seem to stick with, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Life Without Restraint Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 18, 2005

We have standards because Jesus has made the difference in history.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT RESTRAINT Philippians 1:27 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE HAVE STANDARDS. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Culture TS: We will consider several cultures that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Christmas

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2005

Christians are experiencing "Christmas" in a pluralistic culture. The secular culture and marketplace want to keep the profits but do not want to acknowledge the "Incarnation" which does not sell computer games. M.Luther sought to explain the mystery..."

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2005 Christmas Eve Redeemer Lutheran “Life Without Christmas” How did Christmas become so complicated? Some stores won’t allow the Salvation Army to collect donations to help them meet the minimal needs of the poor and down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Without Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 25, 2005

Christmas Eve Meditation: We can experience grace because of Jesus.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT GRACE II Corinthians 5:17 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE CAN EXPERIENCE GRACE BECAUSE OF JESUS. ?: Who? Who can? KW: Examples TS: We will find five examples ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Beauty Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 25, 2005

Christmas Day Meditation: We are inspired by Jesus to do the beautiful.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT BEAUTY Exodus 31:1-5 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE ARE INSPIRED BY JESUS TO DO THE BEAUTIFUL. ?: What? What are we inspired to do? KW: Creative ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Experience Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

Easter Sunday - Part 5 (The final sermon) of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

“Experience Eternal Life” John 20:1-18 Introduction: It was the night of October 31st, 1936. Halloween night. A group of men and women sat with their hands joined at a round table. They awaited the message – the same message they had hoped to receive for the past 10 Halloweens. But the message did ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

How To Survive Life

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 19, 2004

Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thin

Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist