Sermons on Lose Your Life For Jesus:

The Great Mystery Of Godliness

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 17, 2002

A non-musical look at one of the church’s earliest hymns about Jesus.

"THE GREAT MYSTERY OF GODLINESS" INTRODUCTION All of us like some kind of music. Music seems to have always had a place in the church. Some I like. Some I do not like. You probably have the same feelings: But out of Christian love, we endure other types of music, knowing that others find it a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

One Little Girl In Philippi

Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2007

What are we going to do with our children? Will we allow Satan to steal them, or will we speak the name of Jesus to set them free?

ONE LITTLE GIRL IN PHILIPPI Wednesday, June 13, 2007 Acts 16:16-18, "And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Stop Cheering For Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 11, 2006

no matter what you face, keep celebrating what Jesus has done in your life

Intro: being someone who loves sports I have one pet peeve. I don’t like cheering all through a game. Once in a while I might stand and cheer, but not for the entire game. My biggest gripe is when your team is getting killed and the cheerleaders have you stand up and say, victory. Maybe they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Truths About Life After Death Series

Contributed by John Christopher Romero on Aug 17, 2019

It is common for us to hear from people who want to mourn with us the words "May the person REST IN PEACE". But which do you likely to hear? "MAY he rest in peace" or "He is ALREADY RESTED"?

A mother is grieving the loss of her husband and a single child from a tragic accident. As the debris fades, there are people who come to mourn and somehow help alleviate that lady's grief. Some even come to the lips and whisper, saying, "Let their souls sing for joy." It is a sad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Your Root And Your Destiny

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025

The root of a person’s life determines the strength, stability, and fulfilment of their destiny, and only when we are rooted in Christ can our destiny flourish.

YOUR ROOT AND YOUR DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 14:7-9 Key Verse: “For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2012

Jesus is the Bread of life that strengthens, he is the bread of life that satisfies, he is the bread of life that sustainsus and Jesus is the bread of life that save us.

Jesus makes a claims that He is The Bread of Life 35Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. 1. By saying He is the Bread of life He is saying I am what will Strengthen you in Life The Bread of Life Gives Strength 33For the bread of God is he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Last Day On Earth Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

If you have never felt the moving of the Holy Spirit in your life, then maybe you aren’t a believer yet.

Last Sunday evening the book of Acts 1 left us waiting—“waiting for the promise of the Father”—the promise of the Holy Spirit coming and filling the hearts of all believers. The promise that was made that day was a promise for us as well and still rings true. The moment we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes, Jesus Is Up To It

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Nov 2, 2019

It does not matter what is the nature or magnitude of your problem in life; whatever it takes for Jesus to solve it, He is up to it.

There are different types of problems and issues in life - with varied magnitudes - all of them in need of solutions. I am happy to announce to you that Jesus is the solution to your problems, regardless of nature or magnitude. That's why I say, 'whatever it takes, Jesus is up to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-34, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Views On Life

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jan 25, 2003

When there are so many views on life, why not look at the illustration that Jesus used?

VIEWS ON LIFE/ADAPTED FROM AN OUTLINE BY BRO. RON BLANKENSHIP Introduction: There is one daunting question asked by men and woman, boys and girls alike. It is a question that has been asked throughout time and continues to be asked. What is my purpose in life. What is the meaning of all there is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Christ #2 - He Taught... Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 14, 2005

Second in series regarding the life of Christ and what he modeled for us.

The Life of Christ Part 2: He Taught... Various Scriptures March 13, 2005 Introduction Today we continue our 5-week look at the life of Christ. Last week we looked at some aspects of how Jesus lived - that he lived in view of eternity, he lived to glorify the Father, he lived for the benefit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Answers To Life's Top Five Questions

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001

Jesus gives answers to our top five questions in life.

FIRST, Jesus answers the question, “What is my purpose in life?” (See verse 25) Business leader, Fred Smith, pointed out that the body makes blood in order to live, but the body does not live to make blood. We need to be careful that we do not confuse what we do to stay alive with why we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other

Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005

Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

If You're In Love, Show Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 4, 2007

The only command that Jesus gave directly to his followers was to love one another as He had loved them. Do we dare disobey?

If You’re In Love, Show Me – John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: (Woman’s letter from Sermon Central – Love One Another by Joel Vincente) “Dearest, darling Jimmy, No words can ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. I miss you so. No one could ever take your place in my ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am. . .the Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the bread of life."

(Preview flow of sermon series – Miracles w/ “I Am” statements) Pick-up the reading in John 6:15 (read through verse 27). Jesus hasn’t made the significant “I am. . .” statement yet at this point, but He is leading up to it and has begun to refer to this food that endures forever. This thing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-59

Denomination: Wesleyan

Free From Death, Free For Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 7, 2008

If you are free from death -- and in the man Jesus you most certainly are -- then you are also free from the fear of death and from its power and its finality.

FREE FROM DEATH, FREE FOR LIFE John 11, selected verses (NIV) 1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.... 4 When he heard this, Jesus... stayed where he was two more days.... 7 Then he said to his disciples, "Let us go back to Judea." ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed