Sermons on Live By Grace:

Living Well While Waiting

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 18, 2024

Waiting for something that you know is going to happen, but you don't know just when, can be a difficult period in your life. So what do you do? Twiddle your thumbs? Do you not start to do something, afraid that there won't be enough time to finish it? It can be a quandary.

Alba 2-18-2024 LIVING WELL WHILE WAITING I Thessalonians 5:12-22 A man named Ed Watt was visiting a local department store with his wife. And they had just purchased a piece of luggage and a cooler. As Ed browsed in the shoe department waiting for his wife to finish the rest of her shopping, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embracing The Call To Sacrificial Living Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

Finding Meaning in Times of Trial.

Embracing the Call to Sacrificial Living Scripture: John 12:20-33 Introduction: Finding Meaning in Times of Trial. Reflection In the tumultuous landscape of today's world, where uncertainty looms large and adversity seems to be an ever-present companion, the timeless wisdom encapsulated ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Other

How To Live A Life Of Impact Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 14, 2025

Living a life of impact means living beyond self. It means your existence makes a difference in the lives of others and reflects the glory of God.

HOW TO LIVE A LIFE OF IMPACT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14–16 "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Before God In The World.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2025

Honour and the Fear of God.

LIVING BEFORE GOD IN THE WORLD. 1 Peter 2:11-17. Peter addresses his readers as “Beloved,” and encourages us “as strangers and pilgrims” to “abstain from fleshly lusts (or desires) which war against the soul” (1 PETER 2:11). The Apostle implores us to keep our conduct “honest” amongst the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Under The Influence Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

To live under the influence of the Holy Spirit is to live above defeat, sin, confusion, and weakness. The Spirit empowers you for righteous living, effective service, and bold witnessing.

LIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:31 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:5-14, Galatians 5:22-25, John 14:16-17, Isaiah 11:2 INTRODUCTION: Living under the influence of the Holy Spirit is the divine standard for every believer. It is not a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:5-14, Galatians 5:22-25, John 14:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Mason Davis on Dec 8, 2025

In life or death, be of Christ Jesus

To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain By: C. Mason Davis Former President Harry Truman reportedly told a story about a man in a deep coma who was mistakenly sent to a funeral home. Waking up in a coffin, the man questioned his predicament, saying, "If I'm alive, why am I in a casket? And, if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20

Can These Dry Bones Live?

Contributed by Major Stewart on Dec 25, 2025

Can These Dry Bones Live? explores Ezekiel 37, offering hope to weary believers in life’s valleys. This sermon declares that God meets us in dry places, revives through His Word, restores connection, and breathes new life so what seems dead can rise again.

Church, we did not gather today by accident or obligation. We did not come simply because the doors were open or because the schedule told us to show up. We came because somebody in this room needs a fresh word, a fresh wind, and a fresh work from God. On the outside, we look fine. We are dressed. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Planning Wisely, Living Humbly

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 1, 2026

We plan responsibly, but we submit these plans to God willingly. When they change—when doors close, when timelines shift, instead of living in despair we can trust that God causes all things to work together for good.

How can we prepare our lives for the future when we don’t know what the future holds? Well we know that God has created life with rhythms we can normally count on. The world keeps spinning on its axis. The sun rises and sets. Gravity holds us to the earth. We breathe without thinking. Seasons come ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Between Prayer And Promise

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 8, 2026

Live faithfully between prayer and promise—trust God’s future, obey His present reign, and rest in hope until Christ returns.

Most of our lives are not lived at the beginning of a story or at the end of one. They are lived somewhere in the middle — in that long, unfinished stretch where things are still forming, still unresolved, still waiting to make sense. We live between what has already been spoken and what has not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Luke 17:21, 1 Corinthians 15:24-25, Revelation 22:20, Habakkuk 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Our Role In Others' Lives SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring our obligations and responsibilities towards others in our lives.

Today's sermon explores the question of our responsibility towards other people. In the book of Genesis, God confronts Cain about the whereabouts of his brother Abel. Cain responds with a dismissive attitude, asking, "Am I my brother's keeper?" This story highlights the callous indifference that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-13

Topics: Forgiveness, Responsibility

Living Longer: A Biblical Perspective SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Many believe that our lifespan is predetermined and unchangeable. However, the Bible suggests that our actions and beliefs can influence the length of our lives. This sermon explores this concept, offering a biblical perspective on how we can potentially extend our lives through faith and righteous living.

Many people believe that they cannot die until their time comes. But what does the Bible say about this? The Bible teaches us that the length of our lives can be influenced by our actions and beliefs. Therefore, it is important to understand that any enemy who is not afraid of dying is a formidable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:12

Topics: Life, Faith

Living A Full And Blessed Life SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The pursuit of Happiness is a common goal for all human beings. God's Word should be and is the guide to achieving this Happiness and Psalm 37, written by King David, gives us wise advice on how not only to seek but to obtain Happiness.

The Pursuit of Happiness: Insights from Psalm 37 The pursuit of happiness is a universal goal for all human beings. The Declaration of Independence of the United States recognizes this in its famous phrase: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-5

Topics: Trust

Joyful Living Through Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The Bible teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives with joy and gladness.

It's astonishing how gullible people can be, believing in all sorts of nonsense. Some even consider Christians gullible for their faith in God. However, the Bible teaches that faith is the cornerstone of the Christian life. It is through faith that we come to Christ and live our lives with joy and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Topics: Faith, Christian Life

Joyful Living In God's Embrace SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

It is with delight and great joy I welcome you to the year of Joyful Living in God's Embrace! May the Lord give you the ability, patience, the resilience and capacity to dwell in his presence this year and enjoy all the encompassing benefits in Jesus name.

I am delighted to welcome you to the year of DWELLING IN HIS PRESENCE! May the Lord give you the ability, patience, resilience, and capacity to dwell in His presence this year and enjoy all the encompassing benefits in Jesus' name. The Bible tells us, 'The Lord replied, 'My Presence will go with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-39

Topics: Joyful Living, God's Embrace

Finding God In Our Lives SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The pursuit of God is based on a decision and motivated by a firm conviction. Reaching this level requires an effort that few are motivated to take. Here is a reflection on what Isaiah speaks about this.

The search for God is a decision motivated by a strong conviction. It requires effort that few are willing to make. In this reflection, we will explore what Isaiah says about seeking God. Isaiah 55:6-7 (NIV) "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7

Topics: Faith, Commitment