Sermons on Lower Life:

A Life With Purpose Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2009

Every life needs to be like Paul’s life, which was driven by purpose. Paul gives us the what and the how of purposeful life.

A Life with Purpose Romans 15:20-33 * When I was a kid, watching WW2 movies and TV shows was a big thing. One of the things I remember is hearing a guard raise his gun and say, “State your purpose.” Whether someone gained entry or not, depending on them having a stated purpose which was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2010

David struggled with his life priorities. We can learn from him.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the big pressure points in our life can be the issue of priorities. • First, what does the word “Priority” mean? According to the dictionary, the word is defined as follows: the state of having most important or urgency. Somebody or something that is ranked highly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sanctity Of Life

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 8, 2010

The penalty for killing an unborn eagle in this country is a fine of up to $5000 and up to five years in prison But,the killing of an unborn baby is not considered a crime at all, as long as the mother approves.

THE SANCTITY OF LIFE INTRO: A.Vince Lombardi was one of the most outstanding coaches of the Green bay Packers. Due to his success each year the winner of the Super Bowl receives a trophy called the Lombardi Trophy. Each year Vince would start each summer camp the same way. He would get h is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Christian Church

The Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 20, 2010

How do we live the Righteous Life

The Righteous Life James 1:19-27 To Live a Righteous Life requires that we… Hear the Word (v.19-20) To really hear we need to… Keep quiet (slow to speak) Keep cool (slow to become angry) Accept the word (v.21) Do the word (v. 22-25) Doing the word is evidenced by Shutting your mouth ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bread And Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010

Bread represented much more than just a loaf or even a general reference to food. Bread represented all of the things needed for physical life.

Bread and Life John 6:35, 48-51 June 13, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Abigail has been active with her 4-H projects this year and has done one on baking breads. I cannot tell you how many different kinds of bread have gone through my house this year but there have been almost too many to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-51

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord Of Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2010

Know that life comes from God and that there is judgement after death, but Jesus has already settled that problem for us.

These are the words spoken by Jesus. They are not words that an ordinary man would say. • No one dare to say he is from God, and that if you believe Him you have eternal life. • No one would say that when the dead hears His voice, they will live. Today if someone goes around saying ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

A relationship with Jesus is to be honoured by all. No one should enter it lightly or selfishly, but responsibly and joyfully, with mutual respect and the promise to be faithful.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo We are now half way though our teaching series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians. This is exciting because we’re about to get into the very heart of what it’s all about – but first, let’s recap on how far we’ve come … 1.1-14 ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Blessing Of Life

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 8, 2009

The death of a child is not a waste for he is a blessing from the Lord, a reward from him (This is the message I preached in a funeral service for a young boy who died of a lingering sickness).

Honestly, I find it hard to speak in a funeral service. I am aware that words are not enough to fully comfort the family. I’m at a loss for words because I have kids also. I find the task harder because tonight we are holding a funeral service for an 8-year-old boy, Justyn [Name changed to protect ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 8, 2009

Real life is a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Text: “For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the LORD” (Proverbs 8:35). How would you explain life? Would you say that life is the time between your birth and your death? Would you say life is just your physical existence? You might quote Genesis 2:7 which says, “And the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Freedom Life Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 19, 2009

Christians are free to love and serve.

Galatians 5:1&13-15 January 18, 2009 Freedom life Dead poet’s society clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9-uIRZZR40 1 So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. You may remember last week’s sermon when I read a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: *other

Righteous Life

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jan 24, 2009

So many of us today go through our Christian walk not understanding why we never receive those blessings the preacher is always telling us about. I would like to help you solve that mystery today. The answer is simple yet complicated. Sin is the simple a

Today I want to speak to you from Proverbs 11. So many of us today go through our Christian walk not understanding why we never receive those blessings the preacher is always telling us about. I would like to help you solve that mystery today. The answer is simple yet complicated. Sin is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fool's Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 2, 2009

The parable of the Rich Fool reminds us what it is to live a "Fool’s Life."

“Fool’s Life Luke 12:13-21 * There is a mineral named “Iron Pyrite” which, chemically speaking is an iron sulfide which possesses a pale to normal, brass yellow appearance which has earned its name as “Fool’s Gold.” This name was earned as in the days of homesteading (as I understand it), people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Got Life?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

It is a kind of weather-gauge as to your communion, whether you are proud or humble. If you are going up, God is going down in your esteem. "He must increase," said John the Baptist of the Lord Jesus; "but I must decrease."

GOT LIFE? Pastor Allan H. Kircher Associate Pastor Shell Point Baptist Church NARRATIVE COPY Delivered 2/15/09 How do we really see ourselves? And what do we do to observe ourselves as others see us? Don’t we usually look in a mirror? Have you ever considered that everything we see in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming Life Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 4, 2009

I am the resurrection and the life is God’s promise for a new life in the midst of the most painful of all situations

The processional hymn will be "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" and among other sons will be Wondrous Cross and an older Petra song, "Grave Robber". I don’t know will preach but I hope texts include John 11. And I hope whoever preaches includes an invitation for people to hear God and commit ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bridge To Life

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 18, 2009

Evangelistic message given the Sunday after VBS. It incorporates a Powerpoint that I borrowed from a website and modified. If you want to know the address for the PP, let me know and I’ll get it for you.

The Bridge to Life John 10:10, Romans 6:23 August 2, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I grew up in a church that didn’t have Vacation Bible School. My earliest memories of VBS were while I was living in Pine Ridge, SD, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Wesleyan