Sermons on Living A Surrendered Life:

How Can I Live A Life That Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2010

This passage not only lets us know that it's possible to live a life that pleases God, it then goes on to share four things present in that kind of life.

MOVING PAST "I HOPE SO. . .": God has given us the opportunity and means to live a life that makes Him smile. - Colossians 1:10 – “may please Him in every way” - An interesting idea: living to make God smile. - When you ask many people whether they’re going to heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Clean And Holy Life (Ephesians 4:17-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 6, 2022

If you don't live clean, you won't be able to build up God's family. Also, an Ephesians-based gospel message-- is it truly Christ you've heard preached?

Over the last three weeks, we worked our way through Ephesians 4:1-16. If we don't understand, or remember, these verses, we're not going to be able to really hear today's passage right. So I want to start by reminding us of the overall flow of Paul's argument. Paul had one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Running The Race: Living A Life Of Purpose Acts 20:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024

In Acts 20:24 the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of mission and dedication.

Running the Race: Living a Life of Purpose Acts 20:24 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful verse from the book of Acts that speaks to the purpose and passion with which we are called to live our lives. Our focus will be on Acts 20:24, where the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24, Philippians 3:8, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"how To Live Your Life Without Regrets" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 27, 2025

There are two places we do life the most; at home and work. How can I live an abundant life in both places? What is God's purpose for my home life and work life?

In 1989, country music star, Alan Jackson was sitting in a hotel room in Pine Bluff, Arkansas watching in rain out the window and was reflecting on the last 10 years of his life with his wife Denise. Their 10th anniversary was approaching and as he sat with his guitar and reflected on their first ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007

Paul’s point is that the Holy Spirit is the controlling influence motivating and directing the lives of believers. As we sort through these participles, we can identify at least three results of the Holy Spirit’s influence.

The Spirit-Filled Life Ephesians 5:15-21 Quick Discussion: What are the two most significant influences on your life? “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit.” At the heart of this contrast is a life lived under the influence of … those influences, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Change ... Becoming A New Creation

Contributed by David De Kock on Jan 13, 2009

A challenge to live lives in the power of the Holy Spirit

Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Kingdom Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

Encourages prioritizing the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness, and resting in the promises fulfilled through this spiritual endeavor.

Good morning, dear church family. How wonderful it is to gather here in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, ready to engage with God’s word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a passage in Matthew 6:33. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, a verse that has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Kingdom Of God

His Body Or Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

Christ’s body creates a surrendered people; the world’s self-owned body creates isolation. Two tables call us—only one leads to life and communion.

This Is My Body: Ownership and Community at Two Opposite Tables --- INTRODUCTION — THE SAME WORDS, TWO OPPOSITE RELIGIONS There are phrases in Scripture that glow with such sacred light that you almost whisper them when you read them. Words so holy that the church has carried them for two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 12:1, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Living For Love

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

It help the listener understand that loving Jesus results in living for Him.

Living for Love Scripture: Ephesians 4: 17-32 Date: 14 February 2010 Purpose: It help the listener understand that loving Jesus results in living for Him. I will say his name is Jeff. He was a young married man with two small children. I first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-34

Denomination: Other

Living With Eternity In View

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021

This sermon deals with recognizing we are a temple that God wants to reside in and that we need the need to use the right building materials to keep the temple holy and the proper foundation to become what God wants us to be in life having our minds fixed on eternity.

Living With Eternity In View By Rick Gillespie- Mobley 6/13/2021 Matthew 7:15-28,1 Corinthians 3:5-17 Have you ever purchased an item that looked great in the package or on the advertisement but when you got it, you said, “this is nothing but a piece of junk, it so flimsy, I want my money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28, 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life In One Direction Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 30, 2012

Marriage is a gift from God and He has given us three steps towards building our lives together. Last week we began to look at the first two steps - leaving and cleaving - in this message we consider the third step - weaving our lives together in a patte

A Life In One Direction - Genesis 2:24 - April 29, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #3 This morning we are continuing our series on marriage, entitled, “After the Honeymoon.” You’ll remember that last week we began to look at Genesis 2:24 where we read these words: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: *other

Building A Gracious Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 2, 2019

the reason for why we need to build up God’s house from the inside as a house of grace is because if were not living in God’s growing, transforming, liberating, sustaining, restoring, and amazing grace, and then extending the same grace to others, then we’re living outside the will and way of God.

Building God’s House “Building a Gracious Life” Let me start today’s message in a way that I normally wouldn’t, and that is to give the conclusion at the start, and then take the time to see how it works itself out. And here is the conclusion, the reason for why we need to build up God’s house ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 8, 2015

Romans 12:1-2

LIVING SACRIFICES OPEN: Today, we get to talk about human sacrifices! This should be fun! Any volunteers? TEXT: Romans 12:1 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 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relentless Living!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

Jesus offers freedom from our past and from our bondages. We don’t have to make peace with our chains and just get used to them, because Jesus came to set free those who are captive! You can grow! You can and should move forward in your faith!

Relentless Living! Philippians 3:7-16 7… whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Simplify Your Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2006

Living in the reality of the cross, of God’s love and forgiveness enables us to let go of the baubles and bangles of life and live simply.

1 Timothy 6:6-16 “How to Simplify Your Life” INTRODUCTION Arizona takes a little getting used to. I don’t mean the struggle to acclimate to pleasant, bugless evenings spent around the pool, or not shoveling twenty inches of snow in January. I’m not even thinking about adjusting to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran