Sermons on Losing To Live:

Examples Of Living Faith

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 21, 2001

We are going to see living faith in the lives of two people who couldn’t be more different than they were. The contrast between these two personalities would be complete if it had not been for one characteristic that would forever link them.

Examples of Living Faith James 2:21-26 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 22, 2001 Introduction: During the two weeks prior to Easter, we considered what James had to say about faith and good works—how the two are related and how the two are different. We saw how ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: *other

Spirit Filled Living

Contributed by Duane Boehm on May 2, 2001

Here we will learn what it means to be spirit filled, and how to live it.

THE SPIRIT FILLED LIFE EPH.5:15-21 GAL. 5:22-23 INTRO: The spirit filled life transforms the believer to a higher level of a understanding of God. Love--(unconditional,unselfish) Joy--Jesus 1st Others 2nd You last Peace-Only from God Longsuffering--real patience,patience put to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Debt Free Living

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

This is a strong message on becoming debt free. I credit John Avanzini and Mike Murdock for this material. This word has blessed my congregation.

Debt Free Living  I am in a teaching mode today. - take notes.  I will be moving fast through this.  This message will change your future.  Much of this material is from John Avanzini and Mike Murdock, who are excellent teachers on finance. 6 STEPS TO DEBT FREE ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-5, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live In True Repentance!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 12, 2001

The voice of John the Baptist still calls people forth to repentance today as we prepare to meet our Lord at his Second Coming!

“The issue at hand is a great one, the chief doctrine of the Gospel, the forgiveness of sins” (Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Tappert, 184.10). That’s how Philip Melancthon, a contemporary of Luther, sized up the subject of repentance when he wrote the Apology (or Defense) of the Augsburg ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Living On The Now Side

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

This sermon deals with the difficulties of having to walk by faith.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1 – 12 Title: “Living On The Now Side” Introduction: To understand the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians we need to know some things about the city of Corinth. Corinth was the most important city of all Greece in Paul’s day. Its wealth was fabulous. Men spent their days ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live According To The Will Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 21, 2001

“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, and it did not fall, for it was founded on t

Theme: Live according to the Will of God – Infidelity a challenge to the Church Text: Deut. 11:18, 26-28; Rom. 3:21-25, 28; Matt. 7:21-29 The world has many definitions for a wise person but according to Jesus Christ a wise person is someone who listens to Him and puts into practice what he or she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bible: Living In The Word

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

The true disciple (student) of Jesus Christ abides (lives) in God’s Word.

The Bible: Living In The Word (John 8:31-32) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/livnword.html] If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, then you’ve probably heard lots of sermons about how important it is to read the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live.

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live. Intro.: 1. We live in a world of dashed hopes, a place of shattered dreams. a. Peace --> WW 1 = "war to end all wars." b. Society --> FDR "New Deal"; LBJ "Great Society"; MLK "Dream." c. Personal --> Family, job, health. 2. For the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Assisted Living But No Retirement Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SPIRITUAL WARFARE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR RETIREMENT IN OUR OLD AGE

BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL WARFARE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR RETIREMENT IN OUR OLD AGE INTRODUCTION: Retirement is not an option in the Christian life as we struggle against sin and against the enemies of our soul. We are called to persevere in the faith, and that requires active effort on our part. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. The people of Israel were near the end of a long journey. For almost 40 years they had been wandering about in the desert on their way to the promised land. There they would be in a land filled with milk and honey. Their own land in which they could settle down and rest from their ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living A Life Of Faith

Contributed by V Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

"We live by faith, not by sight.

"We live by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 Introduction 1. Sometimes we are under the impression that faith is a state or an element of our religious life that in hard to define or to have a concrete idea about it. Nevertheless the Bible command us to live by faith. 2. The apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Living The Christian Life

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

In Gal. 2:20 Paul speaks of ìThe life which I now live in the flesh.

In Gal. 2:20 Paul speaks of ìThe life which I now live in the flesh.î Saved persons are to be submitted and surrendered to the Holy Spirit, in order that their lives might count for Christ. There are enemies in living this life such as the world, the flesh and the devil. Also, there is the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Live For God, Not For Sin

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1.

E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1. (:12-13) The Exhortation that we are to carry out a. Resist fulfilling the desires of sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life We Live 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

The Christian way of life deals with worhsip and work.

INTRO.- The life we live, i.e. the Christian life, is different from the way most folks live. HAVEN’T YOU NOTICED? ILL.- An old miser had very few friends. Just before he died he called his doctor, lawyer and minister together around his bedside. He said, "I have always heard you can’t take your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Recipe For Living Water

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 18, 2001

Seven steps toward receiving the promised Living Water, gleaned from the text.

A RECIPE FOR LIVING WATER Read John 4:5-26 [Thematic Statement]: “Jesus promises the Samaritan woman living water. Today, by the preaching of His word and the powerful operation of His Spirit, He promises that living water to you as well. Will you take it? Will you drink it in and finally, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed