Sermons on Living For An Audience Of One:

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009

If you will live for Christ like no one else, later you can live with Christ like no one else.

Today I speak to you as a free man. School is out for summer. I haven’t had this much freedom since I was a teenager. It’s been a good year, though. Not only have I learned to rely on God and witnessed more of His faithfulness, I learned a lot about my subject areas. I was truly challenged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Prisoner Of The Gospel - Philippians, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 7, 2022

So many today are living for themselves and for their honor and glory. Paul teaches, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain". We need to understand that life is never about us, but about Jesus!

“Being a prisoner of the Gospel” Philippians Sermon Series, Part 2 Philippians 1:12-26 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from last week: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel personal, because it is! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent Homily

Contributed by Z. M. D. Mcgregor on Feb 23, 2015

The following is a 15 minute homily delivered on Feb. 18, 2015, Ash Wednesday at the Church Without Walls, Houston, TX, in the kickoff observance of Lent.

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. (Rom 12:1 NAU) I. Reflection: The Christ in Action Our symptoms revealed it. The diagnosis defined it. From vain thoughts to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Signs The Lord Is Moving You Into A New Season Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 23, 2025

Are you sensing change on the horizon?

Are you sensing change on the horizon? Perhaps you're feeling restless or sensing a shift in your life's direction. The Bible encourages us to be aware of the seasons of our lives and to seek God's guidance as we navigate transitions. Here are few signs that the Lord may be moving you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Where The Holy Spirit Dwells (Trinity Sunday)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 8, 2022

The Bible never specifically mentions the Holy Trinity but the Bible does mention how God works in ways that go beyond our ability to understand because God is infinite and we are finite. This sermon intends to explain why Trinity Sunday is such a big deal.

WHERE THE HOLY SPIRIT DWELLS Text: I Corinthians 6:19 - 20 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,  (20)  for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fountain And The Broken Cisterns

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon is a passionate call based on Jeremiah 2:13 to abandon the exhausting pursuit of fulfillment in the world's "broken cisterns" and return to God, the true "fountain of living waters" who alone can quench our deepest spiritual thirst.

Introduction: The Scandal of Thirst Before we open God’s Word, I want you to imagine the land where Jeremiah lived. It was a dry, sun-scorched land. Water was not a convenience you got from a tap; water was life itself. A family’s wealth, their survival, depended on access to a well, a stream, or a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In Your Life Well?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 27, 2016

THEME: What's Down In The Well Will Come Up In The Bucket Proposition: The Holy Spirit will assist us in making sure that what's down in our life wells is Jesus' living water. He will assist us in 1. Digging Deep 2. Maintaining , Stabilizing and Protecting our Life Wells

Scripture: John 4:1-42 THEME: What's Down In The Well Will Come Up In The Bucket Proposition: The Holy Spirit will assist us in making sure that what's down in our life wells is Jesus' living water. He will assist us in 1. Digging Deep 2. Maintaining , Stabilizing and Protecting our Life ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Whether He Lives Or Dies, It Will Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2018

Since Paul was in prison awaiting trial, he had to face the fact that it was quite uncertain whether he would live or die; and to him it made no difference.

Date: 6/2/18 Lesson # 6 Title: Whether He Lives Or Dies, It Will Be A Blessing Scripture: (Philippians 1:21-23, NIV) 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

What’s It All About?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2012

What is life meant to be and how was it meant to be lived?

This past week we heard about the death of Whitney Houston, one of the most talented and most beautiful women who has ever lived. I thought she was a wonderful person in many ways. She absolutely had it all: talent, beauty, wealth and the adoration of the world. We still don’t know about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Methodist

Kingdom Of God: Is Not And Is

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: The Kingdom of GOD is with us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the Living Embodiment of the KINGDOM OF GOD. IV. TEXT: Romans 14:17 (New Living Translation, Second Ed

I. EXORDIUM: The Kingdom of GOD is with us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the Living Embodiment of the KINGDOM OF GOD. IV. TEXT: Romans 14:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

“the One Who Didn’t Get Away!”

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 13, 2014

Everyone's life is lived with an arc. Jesus and the salvation He gives is the spark that changes the direction of that arc. Ten lepers were healed. The one that returned to thank Jesus had his life transformed!

Cornerstone Church 2.9.14 “The One Who Didn’t Get Away!” Luke 17:11-19 “One evening some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lord Is Faithful Were Not

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Our knowledge of the Holy One and wisdom can't save us from being faithless and unfaithful, it's only the LORD GOD who is faithful. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show there's only One Faithful, that is GOD

I. EXORDIUM: Our knowledge of the Holy One and wisdom can't save us from being faithless and unfaithful, it's only the LORD GOD who is faithful. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show there's only One Faithful, that is GOD, thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 2:4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zombies, Zonks & Magic Acts Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

Paul clarifies for the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 15 why the Resurrection is the critical element of the Christian faith. It is not just a belief to be believed. It is a belief to be lived.

ZOMBIES, ZONKS & MAGIC ACTS WHY DOES THE EASTER MESSAGE MATTER? 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-33, 50-58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. They are on their way to anoint ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Sensitive - Weep With Those Who Weep

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 11, 2011

I. AUDIENCE: My Classmates in BSM (Bible Study Methods) II. OBJECTIVES: To avoid faithlessness and make Jesus proud with me IV. THESIS: The Lord is the first one to cry when someone dies

I. AUDIENCE: My Classmates in BSM (Bible Study Methods) II. OBJECTIVES: To avoid faithlessness and make Jesus proud with me III. TEXT: JOHN 11:35 Jesus Wept IV. THESIS: The Lord is the first one to cry when someone dies V. TITLE: Be Sensitive - Weep With Those Who Weep VI. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Exchange For Your Soul

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2017

Let’s discuss the value of the cross, losing ourselves to gain ourselves and living a holy life all from Matthew 16:21-28.

Prelude, Purpose, Plan Have you ever suffered for doing good? Have you ever wondered if it was all worth it? Why do those who do evil seem to prosper? Is there any justice? Is evil really punished and good rewarded? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss the value ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist