Sermons on Light Of Life:

Death Into Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 30, 2001

Just as Memorial Day reminds us of the advantages the deaths of others in armed struggle have brought us, we must take advantage of Christ’s death and the benefits it brings us.

Memorial Day reminds us fallen heroes still speak. Established in 1868 as a day to honor the fallen soldiers of the just concluded Civil War, Memorial Day has grown into a recognition of all our nation’s war dead and the high price of our freedoms. We must make Christ’s death for us count. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Life

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 22, 2002

what is the good Life? Will we know it if we have it?

Years ago, the Saint Petersburg Times, ran clues to a treasure of two hundred dollars that had been buried some where in the Tampa-Saint Petersburg area. Two thousand people showed up in front of the papers offices on the day the final clue was printed. During the next thirty minutes several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 26, 2002

If we wonder whether we’re truly followers of Christ then this is one way God helps us: are our minds set on the things of God, is our failure to obey, something we struggle with, do we relate to God as our father, rather than someone distant and remote?

I keep coming across people who are struggling with whether their faith is real. People whose Christian experience is something like what Paul describes at the end of Romans 7. They struggle to believe that they could be truly God’s children when their life is so full of sin. If you’re one of those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Life Of Samson

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

What can we learn from Samson?

NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF SAMSON The circumstances of his birth. 1. Israel had done evil in the sight of God and were under the domination of the Philistines for 40 years. 2. This was a usual cycle for Israel. a. Sin b. Servitude c. Sorrow d. Salvation The family of Samson 1. Manoah was the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get The Life

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

Do you want real life?

This passage is a comparison of the life that the devil has to offer, verses “The” life that Jesus wants us to have. Thief  His main purpose is to steal. (Our joy, our life in Christ, our salvation)  He will kill and destroy in the process of stealing these things.  A ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Floods Of Life

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Sep 16, 2001

The need to focus on God when life seems out of focus.

THE FLOODS OF LIFE Scripture: Isaiah 59:19 Earlier this week the eyes of the world were turned to America. The full colour pictures in newspapers and on television and the Internet were unbelievable. Large Boeing aircraft operated by American Airlines and United Airlines flew directly into the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:12-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Life Of Dependance

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Sep 23, 2001

Our life dependance on Jesus

TITLE: The Life of Dependence PROPOSITION: The Christian life is one of constant dependence on the Lord. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE: Why must the Christian life be one of constant dependence? TRANSITIONAL SENTENCE: There are several areas of our lives which must be lived in dependence on someone or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abundant Life

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 20, 2001

Life is God’s gift to us.

ABUNDANT LIFE (John 10:7-10) Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 6, 2001

The Storms will come, the storms will go, but Jesus alwasys remains! This sermon is one of hope for better days!

THE STORMS OF LIFE TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 PROP: We must remember to have faith in Jesus. Let me tell you about a man named Steve. Steve was living what some people might call the American Dream. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 11, 2001

How we handle lifes difficulties determines the type of Christian character we demostrate to others.

First Baptist Church August 5, 2001 James 1:1-8, 12 I’m going to start out with a trick question, who wrote the book of James? I probably made you second guess yourself, but James is the author. For the next few weeks we are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life Walks In

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 6, 2000

Jairus’ daughter

This account from the synoptics of the raising of the twelve year old daughter of Jairus, teaches us lessons on the compassion, the wisdom and the power of our Lord. Among commentators there are differing opinions concerning the actual physical state of the girl previous to her visit from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-34, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Orthodox

The Life Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 13, 2000

The rewards of a faithful life

The Life of Abraham Genesis 11-25 1. His Clan ·Son of Terah (Gen 11:27) ·Uncle of Lot (Gen 11:27) ·Husband of Sarai (Gen 11:29-30) ·Originally from Ur - 250,000 population - wealthy {gold, jewelry, clothes} - World center for farming, manufacturing & shipping - Center for worship of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Life is similar to the Olympics.

THE GAME OF LIFE I Cor. 9:24-27 INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

The nature of life flows in two directions either toward God or away from God

The Song of Life Psalm 1 July 27, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. People with No Character: Known liars, people who can not be trusted, character is needed to be a fine servant of God, without character there is no evidence of christian faith II. The Path of Character: quote from Horace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 2:2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Book Of Life

Contributed by Shane Williams on Jan 2, 2001

There is one book that you will not find at any bookstore. Consider some observations about this very important book, the Book of Life.

The Book Of Life 10/8/00 Introduction: 1. If you ever go into a store like Barnes and Noble, one thing cannot escape your attention: There are a lot of books! 2. There are so many different types of books and writers of them. a. People write about topics such as politics and philosophy, as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19, Exodus 32:31-33, Exodus 32:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ