Sermons on Lifes Mysteries:

Shaped To Be A Servant - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2004

There are Christians who wander around in their faith having little direction or purpose... they seem to be getting nowhere with their lives. Paul, however, tells us we do have a purpose for our faith. What is it?

OPEN: The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn’t find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the briefcase. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is For You In Every Crisis Of Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004

Even when surrounded by life’s challenges Jesus is present to give us victory. In Jesus we are overcomers.

The Good Shepherd Protects His Flock -Jesus is for you in every crisis of life- Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Know God's Will For Your Life? Series

Contributed by Jesse Freeman on Oct 26, 2004

How to know the will or Big Dream God has for the Christians Life.

What a powerful phrase Dream Big! What does it mean to dream big? Some would say that it is living an ambitious life! Which living ambitious is not wrong, God has plans for each of our lives. SOmetimes we just need a little help finding our way. (1) God calls us every day so must be still and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sos From Jesus' Prayer Life

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Looking at Jesus’ prayer life - Stimulation of Solitude, Source of Strength, Seeker of Sanctification

SOS from Jesus’ Prayer Life A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Wise To Follow The Wise Men For Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 10, 2004

We need to choose asthe wise men did.

IT IS WISE TO FOLLOW THE WISE MEN FOR LIFE MATTHEW 2:1-16 When one takes time to read both sacred and secular history they will come across some people of great learning and great purposes in life who have chosen to follow Christ. Many who have been distinguished in scientific knowledge have also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Jesus answers the fundamental questions of life: Where am I going? Why am I here? Who am I?

I AM series #6 I AM the Way the Truth and the Life John 14 Scripture Reading: John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Of all the I AM statements Jesus made, this one is the most controversial to the postmodern world in which we live. Folks today are willing to see Jesus as “A way, a truth, and a life” but ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating And Embracing A Life Well Lived

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

We celebrate a life well lived by accepting the salvation made possible by the life and actions of Christ and we embrace a life well lived by living out Galatians 6:7-10.

This is the season of baccalaureate services (and we had a great one last weekend here in Kendallville), of graduations, and of weddings that mark the end of one chapter of life and the beginning of a new chapter of life. It is a time of year in which we frequently celebrate life, love, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Life; A Question Mark Or Exclamation Point.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Mar 13, 2004

It isn’t the heart of God that rejects man but man’s heart that rejects God

Life; a question mark or exclamation point. Romans 8:28 -- 29. 03/14/04 The Bible is plain in teaching us that each of us is heading to a destination. The Bible is also plain in teaching there are only two places of eternity, heaven or hell. Now I want to ask you a question, is your life a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Understand Jesus' Life Of Humble Service! Series

Contributed by Chad Wright on Mar 30, 2004

The second in a series on Lenten symbols, this sermon focuses on Jesus’ humble life of service first as our Substitute and secondly to be an example to his followers of humble service.

3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing God, Life's Ultimate Pursuit

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

My goal today is; 1st to challenge us to honestly reflect on our personal knowledge of God and 2nd to send all of us on a fast pursuit to know God better. (I kings - pt 5)

"KNOWING GOD, LIFE’S ULTIMATE PURSUIT" TEXT: 1 KINGS 18 INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful scenes in the bible is the prophet Elijah going 1 on 450 -- against the prophets of the false god Baal. 1 KINGS 18:22-29 Elijah prepares his altar - soaks it down 3 times, and then prays to God -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith: God's Fabulous Fomula For Life

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004

God has given us the most powerful tool for life - faith. How we use it will make all the difference in our daily spiritual walk.

“Faith: God’s Fabulous Formula For Life” Hebrews 11-12:2 At times in our Christian walk, we need a faith check-up! It is a sad day when we lose faith in life! Ted Turner, Most of you have heard of Ted Turner. He is the founder of CNN, TNT, TBS, etc. He is a very successful businessman, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discover God's Involvement In Your Life Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003

Finding God in the every day activities of your life.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 19, 2003 Discovering God’s Involvement in Your Life How to: Go On a Daily God Hunt I Chronicles 28:9-11 INTRODUCTION: King David was one person who had discovered God’s total involvement in his life over the many years. Scripture reveals his many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Know God's Will For Your Life" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

It is not as difficult to know God’s will as to do it.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 25, 2002 “How to Know God’s Will for Your Life” Psalm 16 Introduction: How many think it is difficult to know God’s will for your life? How many don’t think it is? Most people probably think it is difficult, however, scripture does not bear this out. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Slicing Sin Out Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 23, 2003

Sin is a KNIFE that will cut you off from your relationship with God.

Slicing Sin Out Of Your Life Matthew 27:46 We live in a day of political correctness. Today, your house isn’t a mess, it’s just “passage restrictive”. You’re not late, you just have “rescheduled arrival time”. If you happen to be what they used to call tall, you are just “vertically enhanced”. Do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent Answers Lifes Big Questions

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 27, 2003

We often serach for answers to life’s questions by looking at how we feel or what makes sense to us; however, God points us to Christ crucified.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words he breathed into the Apostle Paul to write, recorded in 1 Corinthians 1 Jews demand miraculous sings and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran