Sermons on making life:

Making Much Of Jesus! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 15, 2024

Based on Colossians 1:15-23 - Challenges hearers to consider what it takes to make much of Jesus in their personal lives & in the corporate life of the church.

“MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Colossians 1:15-23 FBCF – 7/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon today supposed to be entitled, “Our Eternal Savior” from Colossians 1:15-23. - Overall theme of Colossians – The Superiority of Christ - This passage puts the spotlight fully on Jesus Christ – on His superiority, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Let's Make A Deal" Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 24, 2014

Life is always tempting us with doors number 1, 2, or 3. It takes wisdom, prayer, planning, preparation, and pusuing godly counsel to make the right choice.

This morning we are going to play a game that became very popular in the seventies and continues today. It’s called “Let’s Make A Deal.” Do you remember it? People would dress up in the most silliest of costumes in hopes of being selected to play in the game. If you were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 5, 2011

This sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. This message focuses on what they first Christians believed and how it affected them. They believed Jesus is Risen, Jesus is Ruling, an

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/19/2011 There is an old story about an elderly man walking the beach at dawn. He noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Making Room! (Partnership With The Holy Spirit) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

To live a fulfilled life, we must make room for Jesus in our lives, partnering with the Holy Spirit in His work, and becoming contributors in God's kingdom.

Let's dive into a cool story from the Bible. It's about Mary, a young girl just like some of you. An angel named Gabriel popped up one day and dropped a bombshell - she was going to have a baby, and not just any baby, but Jesus, the Son of God! (Luke 1:26-38) Imagine that! Mary was probably scared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 1:26-38, Romans 10:14-15

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith Practices, Divine Presence, Life Transformation

Not Just Another Make Over!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 3, 2013

You see God already had a new life waiting for them, not some old fixed up version of life, with a new paint job waiting to be applied, But a brand new life, in a brand new land,

Not just another make over! As I was thinking about what I was going to speak on this week, I thought about a lot of things. But clarity for me from God, didn’t all finally come together until late Saturday afternoon. You see, I have been re-doing this little convertible, it’s a 66 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Prisoner Into A Prince

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

God can take anyone from where you are to where he wants you to be. This is how it happened in Joseph’s life. (1st of 2 parts)

Nov. 14, 1999 Genesis 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince INTRODUCTION I know that many of you men in the church today are beside yourselves because hunting season is here. I know that you are looking to be successful at providing food for your family and maybe even a rack for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Makes The Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012

Prayer is that activity whereby a person who is trying to live the life of a beleiever seeks to open up his or her mind and heart to the promised help and guidance of God the Father.

by Bishop Charles C Jones Matthew 6:5-8 Text verse 7 There can be no doubt at all that when it comes to the activity of what we call Prayer we will find that it is the very heart beat of every saved beleiver. It is the defining mark of every believer that say's to those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Christ Make A Difference?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

Sermon about the basics of the Christian life.

DOES CHRIST MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Romans 8:1-11 INTRO: Can you tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian simply by observing their lifestyles? You might say, “Sure, just look at who goes to church and who does not.” after all, you find two types of people on Sunday morning: those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes You Happy?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 16, 2019

Solomon examines the source of happiness in life.

10.20.19 Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Are you happy? Do you enjoy your life? A part of the American dream is entwined within our Declaration of Independence where it declares, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"He Is No Fool....make A Decision" ~ For What Will You Give Your Life?

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 23, 2016

For what will you give your life? Ex.of Eric Liddell, Jim Elliot. Abram:Overcomng fear of uncertainty; Moses: Overcoming fear of inadequacy; David: Overcoming fear of difficulty. "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!"

Title: “He is no fool….make a decision” Text: 2 Timothy 1: 7, 12 Purpose: We don't have to be paralyzed by fear ********************************************************** Introduction (Are there some things worth fighting for?) (For what will you give your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Two Steps To A Successful Christian Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 2, 2014

Living a successful Christian life isn't complicated nor does living a life that pleases God does not have to be complex. Christ simplified or summarized what it takes into two steps which if we follow will lead us to living a successful Christian life.

Two Steps to a Successful Christian Life Mark 12:28-34 Living a successful Christian life isn't complicated. I am not saying that it is easy but it doesn't have to be convoluted with a long list of do's and don'ts. In ancient Israel, the Pharisees had taken the Old Testament law and codified the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Mark 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 24, 2006

We are made in God’s image, and that fact alone makes life precious - this is a message presented on Life Sunday, 2006

In the Image of God TCF Sermon January 22, 2006 Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. There’s no better place to start a message on this particular Sunday, than with this verse, which tells us very clearly that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes You Happy? What Makes You Not Happy? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 1, 2018

Those living in the Last Days will have to swim against the current in order to live a life that leads to joy and fulfillment.

Revelation 14 TRANSLATION v. 13 and I heard a voice from heaven saying “write, Blessed (O! how happy) are the dead in the Lord who die from now on Yes, says the Spirit, in order that they will rest from their labors, and their works follow them. v. 14 and I looked and Look, a white cloud, and on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13-20

Denomination: *other

How To Make A Fresh Start

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

We have all made mistake and bad decision in life, let this sermon show you how to make a fresh start in life.

HOW TO MAKE A FRESH START Preparing for the New Year Isaiah 43:18-19 (NCV) How many of you here this morning, “ would like to have a fresh start in your Christian life? ” Many of us here this morning have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians. We have experienced many setbacks and failures ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, John 10:10, Isaiah 43:18, Isaiah 43:18-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 28:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Us Worshipers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 18, 2006

Exodus chapter 14 and other Biblical records of the Lord working in and through the life of Moses present to us the foundation of making worshipers who pray through to the power of God in their lives and ministries.

Turn Your Bibles to Exodus 14:13-14: Title: Make Us Worshipers Theme: Worshipers Who Pray Through to a Completion Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Exodus 14:13-14: “Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational