Sermons on Lifestyle Expectations:

Opposition (Ezra 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2025

Should churches expect opposition?

When we are building something for God, should we expect opposition? Do we sometimes have to wait patiently for God’s hand? Let’s look at Ezra 4. Do enemies sometimes pretend to be friends? What happened as former exiles began to rebuild the temple? Then the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation

Contributed by Rex Williams on Jan 2, 2003

A New Year’s teaching to motivate participants to actively seek God for changes that need to be made in lifestyle.

OPENING IMAGE ILLUSTRATION: contrasting mountain peaks with passes; peaks enable you to enjoy the view of where you have been and where you are going, whereas passes give you mere glimpses of what may be ahead. “Year ends” are like passes to me. How different are you now than you were the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24, 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Picture Perfect Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 29, 2003

Picture Perfect ME OR WE? – (Part 3) THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE IS MORE ABOUT "WE" THAN "ME."

✎ Some day Susie and I hope to build our “dream home,” but before we do we have to overcome some obstacles. First we need to talk together about the house we picture in our minds. We both would like to build a house, but I’m sure that the house I want to build is not the same as the house ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaving It All On The Field Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Sixth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of worship--with emphasis on a lifestyle of worship and surrender to God.

LEAVING IT ALL ON THE FIELD Doing Life Together—Part 6 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 (NIV) Leave It All On The Field—“To exert maximum effort, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Back To The Bible (Lesson 4 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2008

Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation.

BACK TO THE BOOK II Chr 34 1. Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation. Jesus told his followers that the proper foundation for our spiritual house is God. We must never get too far away from the fundamental teachings of God ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nazareno

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on May 9, 2006

Lifestyle of a True Christians: (1)Living Sacrifice (2)Distinguishable (3)Love God Above All

Nazareno The Lifestyle Of A True Christians Numbers 6:1-8 SCRIPTURE READING Bilang 6:1-8, “Sinabi ni Yahweh kay Moises, (2)Sabihin mo sa bayang Israel: Kung ang sinuman, babae o lalaki, ay gagawa ng panata at itatalaga niya ang sarili kay Yahweh bilang Nazareo (3)huwag siyang titikim ng alak o ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Rid Of The Evidence

Contributed by John Perry on Feb 9, 2010

The strongest evidence of salvation is a life where there is lack of any evidence of the old ways, habits, lifestyle & thinking!

Perth 26/09/07 “Getting rid of the evidence” Intro: *** One day a ranger catches a man in the very act of poaching crabs out of a river where there were fishing restrictions. The ranger springs from behind the bushes & says to the man “You’re under arrest for illegal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never To Old

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

It was discovered that longevity and happiness in our old age requires a purposeful lifestyle with ongoing relationships, and sustained involvement.

Never Too Old by Steve Keeler Scripture Psalm 71:9, 14-18 "Do not cast me off in the time of old age; Do not forsake me when my strength fails. But as for me, I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more. My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness and of Your salvation all day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Securing Divine Help Through Sacrificial Living Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 27, 2026

Sacrificial living is a lifestyle of total surrender and costly obedience that provokes divine help and attracts supernatural intervention.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH SACRIFICIAL LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1 Key Verse: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” — Romans 12:1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choices PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing to serve God wholeheartedly and the blessings that come from a committed spiritual lifestyle.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessed day to gather together in the house of the Lord? We are here, bonded by the love of Christ and driven by a shared purpose to worship and honor Him. As we come together today, let us open our hearts and minds, ready to receive the divine wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Topics: Serving, Lord

Keeping The Standard Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2003

We must have the courage to expect righteousness.

KEEPING THE STANDARD Nehemiah 13:1-31 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO EXPECT RIGHTEOUSNESS. ?: What? What should we be expecting and what should we be watching out for? KW: Compromises TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 13:1-31 four compromises that get in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Hebrews? Series

Contributed by Dale Mcintire on Feb 10, 2009

Setting expectations for a multiyear expositional series on the book of Hebrews.

God Has Spoken Hebrews 1:1-2 I. Why Hebrews? A. The Challenge of Hebrews 1. “It has been said that the book of Hebrews is the least known of all New Testament epistles.” 2. Full of unfamiliar O.T. References 3. Logic complex and difficult to understand without extensive study 4. Yet, it contains ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Partiality Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001

God is no respecter of persons, and he expects no less for his church!

The Problem with Partiality James 2:1-13 Are you a fair-minded individual? Do you oppose discrimination? Chances are that most of us alive today would describe ourselves as impartial and fair in most senses. But are we really as fair as we like to think? Suppose that today a cook from the local ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says No

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 26, 2019

What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive?

WHEN GOD SAYS NO Introduction: What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive? Surely most of us phrase our prayers in such a way that all God has to do is say, "Yes, yes my child." Most of the testimonies that we hear are such that God says, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16, 2 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Friend Or Foe

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 22, 2019

Are you on the Lord's side or aiding and abetting the enemy?

Philippians 3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) Rome fell from within before it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist