Sermons on Living Without Grumbling:

Son Of The Living God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 11, 2014

Who do men say that I am? This is an awesome passage showing that the knowledge of who Jesus is comes from only God Himself. This is a grand statement on the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Verse 18 however has been hijacked and the truth must be told.

This week was the beginning of lent. Lent was based on a 40 day fast that some people did in the early church attempting to emulate the 40 day fast of Jesus that took place immediately after His baptism. Over the years it has become connected with the 40 days preceding the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Where God Lives

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2015

When we are in Christ and Christ is in us, God takes up residence within us.

Title: Where God Lives Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thesis: When we are in Christ, God takes up residence within us. Introduction The United States of America has often been referred to as a “melting pot” where people from many different countries, races, and religions, all hoping to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come, Believe, Live

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015

Let’s examine what eating bread means and how Jesus is the bread of life.

Intro What is eaten but never totally consumed? How does eternal life transmit to us as we eat the bread of heaven? How does God want us to understand the bread from heaven? Goal Let’s examine what eating bread means and how Jesus is the bread of life. Plan We will read John 6:35, 41-51 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Baptist

Living Like Treasure Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 19, 2015

We must not forget that God is the one who has done the choosing. Chosen-ness depends on the opinion of the chooser not the chosen. God says to us, ‘You have value because you are valuable to Me.’ The value of the treasure depends on the One who consid

Living Like Treasure Malachi 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION… Trophy Husband Shirt Conversation (p) This past week I was going through some of my clothes and I found this t-shirt that I am wearing. It is a t-shirt that Kelly bought me some time ago. It says “Trophy Husband.” I have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel: Changing Lives Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 30, 2015

Paul had a radical change by the gospel. His life was so radically changed that it was beyond what many could believe. Paul who had previously been the most fearsome persecutor of Christians is now preaching the gospel. He met Jesus.

The elements of a testimony in Christ can be divided into three sections. First is describes what life was like before coming to Christ. The second part is describing just how it happened at the time of meeting Christ. Then finally is describes what life was like after coming to Christ. When you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living Joyfully With Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 2, 2015

Living joyfully is not about what happens to you today. It is about what God has done, through Jesus, and He has given you all the joy you will ever need by the Holy Spirit living in you. Are you living joyfully with Him?

“Living Joyfully” Philippians Sermon Series, Part 14 Philippians 4:1-23 Introduction - Throughout this series we’ve seen several aspects of living joyously -- All of them surround the simple concept that we live because we love Him -- It is the outpouring of our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clean Abundant Living... Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 9, 2015

A short sermon addressing Jesus being 'The Living Water'.

This sermon starts with an excerpt from a World Vision devotional of Lenten reflections from 'Living Water' reflections for lent; I’d encourage you to have a look at the online site. http://www.worldvision.org/news-stories-videos/lent-devotional-living-water “JESUS TURNS WATER INTO ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Accept Jesus And Live

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 11, 2015

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”. (John 3:16)

Theme: Accept Jesus and live Text: Num. 21:4-9; Eph. 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 The motivating factor behind God’s redemptive plan for every man and woman is His love for us. “God is love”. (1 John 4:16) and “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In A Counter-Culture Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

2 Kings 5: 1 -19 - Ninth sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 8 July 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey I acknowledge the input from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity into the contents of this sermon. Introduction Namaan, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living By Triumphant Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s atoning work, faith in Him provides great joy.

Living by Triumphant Faith Habakkuk How can we live in a fallen world where violence dominates and still experience joy? PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s atoning work, faith in Him provides great joy. I. Resist the tendency to be overwhelmed by the world’s injustice! Habakkuk is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Live Because Of Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 3, 2015

Do we live like a new creation because of what Jesus has done; or are we still trying to win the approval of the world? Paul's conclusion to Galatians is an encouragement to all believers to devote themselves fully to living only for Christ.

Live because of Christ Galatians, Part 13 Galatians 6:11-18 Introduction - Recap from last week: - Sunday we took a look at 10 applications of this letter to our lives -- These applications give us great insight to living for Christ -- There is much to gain here from Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Living Close To God"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"LIVING CLOSE TO GOD"

Psalm 91 "LIVING CLOSE TO GOD" I. Living Close To God Guarantees God's Safety - A. The Description of Living Close to God - 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Living A Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2016

Many of us here have struggled and continue to struggle with a holiness-deficiency. Holiness demands our separation from the world and sin to live a life of purity before and for our Creator.

Opening illustration: A California driver’s license examiner told about a teenager who had just driven an almost perfect test. “He made his only mistake,” said the examiner, “when he stopped to let me out of the car. After breathing a sigh of relief, the boy exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Determining A Standard Of Living Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Whether poor or rich or in the middle, all of us have to determine our standard of living. So who or what is determining your standard of living? Who or what is influencing your financial decisions and the life you’re living?

Determining a Standard of Living 1 Timothy 6:7-13 There was a story which appeared in the news about a woman who had won the lottery. Before winning, she worked long, hard hours but earned just enough money to cover each month’s bills. The years of toil and worry had taken a toll on her face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus The Living Water

Contributed by John Gail on Mar 4, 2016

This sermon looks at the relationship of Jesus to the Feast of Tabernacles, the water flowing from the rock in the wilderness and finally Jesus the Living Water.

JESUS THE LIVING WATER TEXT: John 7:37 – 44 INTRODUCTION: When we read scripture like that presented in our text this morning we always seem to think about how strange it is that the people that saw Jesus do the miracles, speak the words, and make the claims that He did how they could ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-44

Denomination: Baptist