Sermons on Living Trust:

The Cross Is A Way Of Living

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 3, 2018

Jesus predicts His death and Peter doesn't want this to happen, but Jesus' reaction is quite nasty: 'Get behind me Satan'. This seems so out of character for Jesus - so what is going on here?

THE CROSS IS A WAY OF LIVING. MT. 16: 21-27; Mark 8: 31-38 Today’s gospel reading is quite a strange story in the life of Jesus – He is quite nasty, definitely out of character. But the important thing here is to read or hear this story in the context of Peter’s human nature. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 9:22-27

The Fragments Of Our Lives

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 12, 2018

Our God is concerned about the fragments about what is left. Yield to the will of God, Give him every portion every fragment of your life. Allow him to mold you, to refine you into the image of His Son. Our inadequacy makes room for His sufficiency! Updated July 2021.

Read one of the following Gospel Texts: Matthew 14:13-21 / Mark 6:30-44 / Luke 9:10-17 /John 6:1-14 We have a story before us ... in the Gospel text ...that has been told ... and retold. An event from which ... numerous lessons ... have been drawn. One of the blessings ... of having four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3, John 6:1-15, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, James 2:26, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-14, 1 Kings 17:13, Luke 21:1-4, Luke 9:10-17, James 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Living The New Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

26th in the Ephesians Series dealing with living differently as a new creature.

Ephesians Series #26 “Living the New Life” Ephesians 4:20-24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 4:1-16 B. Walk in Newness of life 4:17-24 Paul emphatically and authoritatively issued a prohibition to this newly created community. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Neal Nybo on Apr 23, 2018

The Kindom is the first thing Jesus chooses to preach. He taught it consistently for three years and it was the final thing he told his disciples. It must be important.

Does Jesus have a slogan? Everyone else does. Even if you don’t wear Nike shoes most of us know Nike wants us to Just Do It. Of course, Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. And Jesus wants to be sure we know, …? What? To be fair, his slogan hasn’t been on TV and billboards constantly. On the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Sacrifices To God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 4, 2022

The outworking of changed relationships.

A). WHOLE LIFE WORSHIP. Romans 12:1-2. “I beseech you therefore, brethren” (Romans 12:1) begins the application of Paul’s letter to the Romans. These words introduce the practical building blocks laid upon the theological foundation of the previous 11 chapters: hence the “therefore”. This is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Living Water Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2022

The priest would dip the water and pour it out before the altar, and Jesus choose this moment to deliver a wonderful discourse about living water and extends this great invitation.

Sermon - The Promise of Living Water Scripture Lesson: John 7: 37-39 “On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Isaiah 55:1-3, Acts 1:4-8, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Life Worth Living

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Sep 8, 2022

We have been entrusted with the mission of going and making disciples.

“A LIFE WORTH LIVING” ACTS 20:17-24 From Acts 1 through the final chapter, Acts reveals why the church was born and why the church exists today: to tell the good news of Jesus Christ. The believers experienced hardship and persecution, but they did not give up. Their purpose was more important ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Bible Living Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

Surveys show that 94% of Americans own a Bible; 90% of us believe it still applies today—yet only half of us read it weekly (including church), and only 29% read it weekly outside of church. There is a disconnect here.

Opening illustration: Back to school! How about “Back to the Bible” Surveys show that 94% of Americans own a Bible; 90% of us believe it still applies today—yet only half of us read it weekly (including church), and only 29% read it weekly outside of church. There is a disconnect here. Most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48

Denomination: Baptist

Living Under Authority Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2022

Having instructed Timothy on relationships with widows and elders, now Paul addressed relationships between slaves and masters. Paul emphasized the importance of submission and obedience so that God's Word will be held in high esteem.

Introduction: A. The relationship between bosses and employees can be fodder for many jokes and most of them are not too funny! (Especially if you are the boss) 1. I heard about a boss who put a sign on the company bulletin board that announced: “To err is human, to forgive is not a company ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Kingdom 19 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 28, 2022

In this message we will examine what Jesus said about asking and receiving. He was not talking about a formula to always get what we want, but about our relationship with God.

Living in the Kingdom 19 Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12; First John 5:14-15; James 1:5-7 This morning in the continuation of my series “Living in the Kingdom,” we will be examining what Jesus said about asking and receiving. As we read these verses I want to remind you that Jesus was teaching a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Kingdom 20 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 3, 2022

In this message we begin our look at what Jesus said about the narrow gate leading to eternal life with Him and the wide gate leading to the lake of fire. Jesus makes it clear that more people will go to hell versus heaven.

Living in the Kingdom 20 Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; Deuteronomy 30:19; Jeremiah 21:8 This is a continuation of my series “Living in the Kingdom” and this morning and next Sunday we will be looking at two verses that truly stand out in this whole series. The two verses are Matthew 7:13-14 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Deuteronomy 30:19, Jeremiah 21:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Kingdom 21 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 8, 2022

This is part two of my message on Matthew 7:13-14 which looks at what Jesus said about entering the narrow gate. In this messahe we look at what it takes to enter that narrow gate.

Living in the Kingdom 21 Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; 15:18-19; Romans 6:1-7; 12-18 This is part two of the message I started last week. If you recall from last Sunday, Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 15:18-19, Romans 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Kingdom 22 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 24, 2022

This message concludes this series focused on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. In this message I share what Jesus said about those who think they know Him because of the things they do in His name and dont.

Living In The Kingdom 22 Scripture: Matthew 7:15-27; 24:4-5; Second Timothy 3:5 This is the final message of my series, “Living in the Kingdom.” As I shared with you at the very beginning of this series, Jesus gave this sermon to those who were choosing to align themselves with His kingdom. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-27, Matthew 24:4-5, 2 Timothy 3:5, Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Troubled Society

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 8, 2022

Many people today seem overloaded with the cares of this world and have neglected to concentrate on making happy memories with their family, which will pay off in the long run, mainly when they reflect on their lives and their loved ones are no longer around to share their memories.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 30:12) "There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes and yet is not washed from their filthiness." (Daniel 6:4-5) (4) "Then the presidents and princes sought to find ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:12, Psalm 39:4-5, James 4:14, Psalm 90:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Daniel 6:4-5, Daniel 6:8-10, 1 Peter 3:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Loyal Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 12, 2022

We are going to have the opportunity to rekindle our own loyalty to Jesus as we try to live a life that is connected to Him.

Last week we started in a new direction as we began talking about being closely connected to Jesus. We said that in order to be more like Jesus, we need to exhibit a life of humble service. Today, we will talk about living a life of loyalty. When a couple is going to have a new baby, it is their ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist