Sermons on Living For Likes:

Babies Who Live

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 23, 2017

A sermon preached at a healing service while I was visiting a Lutheran church in Sweden (This is the English text - it was translated as I gave it by my host)

The little baby Mary wasn't expected to live. She was now in hospital. Her parents had been told to expect the worst. But the curate from the local church refused to give up. Day after day he went and prayed by her bedside. Seven decades later I met Mary. The baby who was meant to die was now a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-10, John 5:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Truth Lives Forever Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 17, 2021

Truth lives forever, because Christ lives forever, who is the embodiment of Truth. He expects his disciples to reflect on him in their day to day life. Three things are said: Be a Faithful Witness, Have faithful Lips, and Be a Truthful Person.

Theme: Truth Lives Forever Text: Proverbs 12:17-27 Greetings The Lord is good; His love endures forever. So far, we have meditated on the themes of Kingdom of Truth, Truth will set you free, Worship in Truth and Spirit, and on Three Faithful Men. Now we will meditate on the theme “Truth Lives ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

Living With A Radical Commitment

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004

When we choose to follow Jesus we are called to a life of radical commitment

Living with a Radical Commitment Matthew 16:21-28 Introduction The Wesleyan Church was founded on a radical commitment to the principle that the power of Christ could change the world. 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

"Living In The Last Days"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 14, 2005

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 “Living in the Last Days” A friend went to New York City for a meeting that lasted several days. One afternoon he decided to go over to Central Park to see what was happening. It was a beautiful day, the tulips were blooming in plentiful supply and he was thankful to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Near The Light, But Not In It Series

Contributed by Mona Kartikasari Jonathan on Dec 29, 2025

Tonight, Christmas Eve is not about more decoration, more celebration, or more noise. It is about one honest question before God: Am I living in the true Light—or only close enough to feel its glow?

INTRODUCTION: CHRISTMAS, LIGHT, AND HONEST QUESTIONS Church, tonight we gather on Christmas Eve—a night filled with light and meaning. Wherever we go during this season, we see lights everywhere. Homes are decorated, streets are glowing, and Christmas trees are shining. We light candles and sing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-9

Living Counter To Culture Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 4, 2006

Daniel lives counter to culture and openly serves the God of Israel instead of the Gods of Babylon. In doing so Daniel shows us how we can live counter to culture and openly follow Jesus on our journey from earth to glory.

Living Counter to Culture Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org The book of Daniel is very relevant to us in our day. Daniel is probably in his late teens or early twenties when he is taken from Jerusalem to Babylon. In the first six chapters, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living By A New Standard Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 3, 2014

Paul called the Ephesians to put off the old and put on the new. He is calling us to live by the new standard of Christ.

Intro: We learned early on of the riches we have in Jesus. We are adopted and sealed as sons. No one can take away our inheritance because God sealed it with His precious Holy Spirit. We have every heavenly blessing in Christ. We are now continuing to learn about our responsibilities in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Sufficient For Living

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 7, 2019

Faith as small as a seed is a powerful thing. The essence of our faith doesn't change. It's the same faith that was instilled in us as a small child. We always stay connected to that essential center.

October 6, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 17:5-10; 2 Timothy 1:1-14 A Faith Sufficient for Living Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” There’s something about their request ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In A Pagan Nation Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016

In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in mora

Living in a Pagan Nation 9/20/15 Introduction: In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Mar 28, 2002

Our hope for times of sorrow is in a redeemer who is alive!

What does Easter mean to you? A Sunday School teacher asked her students this question and one little girl answered: “Easter means that we will be eating egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks.” Well, Easter certainly means more than that. Easter for us means the birth of hope in the ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-26

Denomination: Methodist

Live Worthy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

If you put Christ first in your life, that commitment will be tested.

#12 6-10-07 Live Worthy of the Gospel Text; Philippians 1:27-30 Introduction, When you make Christ the center of your life, your commitment will be tested? I. Standing Firm (1:27b) A. Standing firm defined: 1. Holding one’ ground regardless of danger. 2. Strength in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Living Twice?

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 12, 2024

Living twice is said to resemble a personal experience of two different lives.

Ian Fleming, a British writer, especially noted for his many books based on James Bond, a fictional British secret service agent, working for MI6 under the codename: 007, once remarked: “You only live twice: Once when you are born, And once when you look death in the face.” Colossians 3:5-10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:2, Psalm 127:3, James 2:26

Examples Of Kingdom Living

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 22, 2011

Gentleness, prayer, working through conflict and rejoicing are a few of the ways to live as citizens of God's kingdom.

Examples of Kingdom Living Phil 4:1-7 Feb 20, 2011 Intro: (Brian McLauren, “Jesus and the Kingdom”, video V00248, http://www.theworkofthepeople.com/index.php?ct=store.details&pid=V00248) Living as citizens of the Kingdom of God really is a different way of living from that of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7, Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Believe In Holy Living

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2014

Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. We must perceive it and understand what it is then believe on it and receive it! Once we have it we need to make sure that we hold onto it.

Illustration: Give out the gifts to the staff before preaching. Make a big deal about then 5-10 minutes into sermon have them come back to the front at different times and say they don’t want my gift and throw it at me. This illustration is what some people do with the gift of holiness that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Around Living

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 29, 2002

God is sovereignly in control over all. Acknowledge it or eat grass. This involves renoucing evil and acting mercifully toward the poor.

- - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quoted is from the New Living Translation - - - - - - - - - - - Well, it happened again. King Nebuchadnezzar had another strange dream. And once again all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put ole’ Neb together again. None of his royal advisors and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: *other