Sermons on Losing To Live:

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 As If God Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 27, 2002

Nadab & Abihu serve as examples of what happens when we trivialize God and begin to live as if God doesn’t matter. Thank God for the grace that saves us from the consequences of our sin.

The story of Nadab and Abihu is not one of the most prominent in the Bible. - Unlike Samson last week, not one of those commonly taught in Sunday School. - Not in many people’s top 10 list. Some are probably thinking “Nadab & Abi-who?” The Hebrews had just been led out of Egypt. They had followed ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Satisfied Life

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

Our ability to be content is under attack. Can we really be satisfied with God and His plan? Discover the truth of contentment and satisfaction.

Living a Satisfied Life May 2002 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (in prison awaiting death) “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” · A life of contentment lived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because He Lives

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002

For those who lack hope and do not believe in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the hope of Sunday never comes.

BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: First Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Short-Lived Change

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 10, 2002

Israel like America receiving wake up calls from God, repented and changed in the short term. Why do we follow this pattern and what can bring about permanent long term change?

SHORT-LIVED CHANGE JUDGES 2:10B-19 I. THE PATTERN OF ISRAEL’S SHORT-LIVED CHANGE A. Israel’s Forgetfulness 1. In verse 7 we see that Joshua and the Elders who had crossed Jordan, lead the people into and established Israel in the Promised Land maintained a strong national faith. 2. However, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001

In this message we will discuss the three greatest events in all of human history.

1 Corinthians 15:1-15:8 Because He Lives!!! I’d like to start this message off with a question; What’s your ambition in life? Now, maybe it would be a good idea to define the word ambition in order to help you answer that question. Webster’s 9th New Collegiate Dictionary defines it this way; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 12, 2001

An Easter Sunrise message of resurrection hope.

***AN EASTER SUNRISE MESSAGE OF RESURRECTION HOPE*** Charles Dicken’s epic tale of struggle during the days of the Russian Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities" begins, "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." Jesus’ disciples knew the feeling! There is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 16, 2001

An Easter Sunrise message, drawing the conclusion that since God took care of Israel as a nation, and Jesus as His Son, He will care for us too.

***AN EASTER SUNRISE MESSAGE OF RESURRECTION HOPE*** "Can These Bones Live" Ezekiel 37.1-14 Charles Dicken’s epic tale of struggle during the days of the Russian Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities" begins, "It was the best of times; it was the worst of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

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

"Live Long And Prosper" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

The "marriage prayer"...how couples can experience God’s blessing.

Psalm Steps> Psalm 128, “Live Long and Prosper” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I served as Post Chaplain of Fort Story, Virginia, I conducted a memorable summer wedding at the First Landing Chapel. The air conditioning was working, and I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

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

Living Large-Satisfied Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 2, 2001

True satisfaction in life comes from recognizing our need for God

Living Large-Satisfied Gary A. Shockley, Lead Pastor Cornerstone Church September 9, 2001 This morning we launch a new message series I’m calling, “Living Large” based on a passage from the gospel of Matthew commonly referred to as the Beatitudes in chapter five. “Living Large” is one of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Methodist

Because He Lives...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Easter message focusing on the facts of the resurrection

“Because He Lives…” 1 Corinthians 15:3-20 (Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001) Introduction Most of you don’t know this, but I have been living with a painful childhood memory that has impacted my impressions of Easter. It happened during a family trip. I don’t know where we were going, or how old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-20

Denomination: Wesleyan