Sermons on Light For Living:

How To Live Through A Crisis

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005

During one of the most difficult times in the life of David gives us an excellent model for how we can live through a crisis

How to Live through a Crisis 2 Samuel 15:13-37 January 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Horatio G. Spafford, a successful Chicago lawyer, lost most of his wealth in the financial crisis of 1873. He sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to France, but on their way, their ship was struck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Dry Bones Can Live

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 12, 2005

God works with us in the impossibilities of life turning them into possibilities.

Dry Bones Can Live Ezekiel 37: 1 – 14 We hear questions like these nearly everyday. “Will it ever stop raining? Will I ever get over this cold? I wonder when __________________.” You fill in the blank. These rhetorical questions are frequently asked by people who don’t expect an answer. When ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In A Topsy, Turvy World"

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Where is God in a world that doesn’t make sense? God can be found intimately involved in the world, hidden by our preconceived ideas, and limited spiritual imagination.

Luke 16:19-31 “Living in a Topsy, Turvy World” INTRODUCTION I once read that Native Americas, the Sioux to be more exact, at one time in their history participated in what they called a Sun Dance. As part of the dance, men would allow themselves to be skewered through their pectoral/chest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The King Lives - Easter 2005

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 29, 2005

The Simple Truth - The King Lives and what this means for us today.

The King Lives Pastor Glenn Newton March 27, 2005 JN 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26 and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" Phil. 3:10 “I want to know Christ and the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Power In Our Lives

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 9, 2005

A look at how the power of God changed a man’s life...and the direction of his life

“God’s Power in our Lives” 1 Chronicles 13:14 INTRODUCTION: David, the great king of Israel wanted to go and retrieve the Ark of the Covenant which represented the very presence and power of God. The Ark had not been in the midst of the people for some time. It had been stolen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Careful How You Live

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on May 28, 2004

High School Baccalaureate Service

Good evening – I am ___________ – Pastor of __________ To the Minister Alliance let me say I consider it an honor to address this group of seniors before me Also let me say to the _________ School Superintendent & the School Board Thank You for still allowing this type of service to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Together To Advance The Gospel Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

God often uses strange tools to help us advance the Gospel as pioneers. From Paul, we see two of those tools.

LIVING TOGETHER TO ADVANCE THE GOSPEL Philippians 1:12-18 INTRODUCTION A. Three German Christian preachers who stood out as preachers in WWII Germany: 1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who joined a movement to overthrow Hitler, lectured in the US during a period of time in which his life was threatened in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Together With Like Minds Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

Paul discusses two actions that will give us like minds.

LIVING TOGETHER WITH LIKE MINDS Philippians 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. Spock performing the Vulcan mind meld on Star Trek at the OK Corral, so they would think the bullets were not real. • We have a better basis for which to have like minds, and Paul gives it to us before he calls for us to have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Together By The Right Pattern Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

There are two reasons we need to live by the right pattern: the first is negative; the second is positive.

LIVING TOGETHER BY THE RIGHT PATTERN Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRODUCTION A. How Christine lays out a pattern to sew by: 1. She spreads it out on the table, and I will come home to find the dining room table taken over by her material as she cuts out a pattern. 2. The items she is cutting out do ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Want To Live ... Love

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

Jesus said the way to life was to keep the commandments. The greatest commandment is to love.

If you want ... To Enter Into Life Matthew 19:16-22 To really live ... all your life every minute of every day To fully experience... all life has to offer Do it God’s way Matthew 19:17 Obey the commandments (1 John 5:3) Do not murder, Do not commit adultery Do not steal, Do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Wants To Live Forever?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at what the Bible says about resurrection and immortality and whether this is a good or a bad thing for us.

Introduction Immortality. For many it is the ultimate goal. To live for ever and never die. Woody Allen said “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying.” In many works of fiction immortality is on offer, probably, the most famous of which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-4, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

Right Living In A Wrong World

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 17, 2004

This sermon looks at right living in a wrong world based upon the life of Job.

RIGHT LIVING IN A WRONG WORLD In The Toronto Star, Sunday 15th August 2004 a survey was released regarding western nations response to God being a moral God – in the U.S.A. only 60% surveyed thought that God was moral, in Canada and Western Europe only 30% thought God was moral. That means most ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Life To Its Fullest Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

WE all want a full and productive life, if our lives are centered around Christ, what should we do to make sure that we live life to its fullest?

Romans 12:1-8 Getting on the Same Page as God about How to Live Life to its Fullest Introduction A. It is not over yet! B. What is not over yet, your life, if you are hearing me speak right now, your life is not over C. Why is your life not over? Because of God’s Mercy! D. WE deserve death, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Can Dry Bones Live?"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004

God has a plan to bring life to a dry, thirsty soul.

“Can Dry Bones Live?” Ezekiel 37:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Read Ezekiel 37:1-10. Let’s take a look at the BACKGROUND for this Scripture. God had called His people, the Jews, out of captivity in Egypt. For over 100 years, they had been in Egyptian captivity. God brought them into the Promised Land, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Invited To Live His Life Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

0600: Invited to Live His Life 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus March 5, 2006 Welcome to “24: A Day in the Life of Jesus”! Just a minute while I set my stop watch. Starting “NOW”… I have 24 hours to finish this message! (Just kidding!). Seriously, do we have any ‘24’ fans here this morning? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-39

Denomination: Wesleyan