Sermons on Making A Living:

Black Lives Do Matter!

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 22, 2020

We are all made in God's image and have equal value and deserve equal justice.Our God is concerned about justice for the oppressed. The body of Christ must weep and suffer with those who weep and suffer, and do what we can to relieve their suffering.

A. Kent Hughes tells a story about John Reed, a man who drove a school bus in Australia. 1. The bus carried both whites and aborigines and the boys on the bus were constantly fussing and fighting about their racial differences. 2. Finally, John had heard all the bickering he could stand between ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:24-26, Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 82:3-4, Proverbs 31:8-9, Micah 6:8, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choice's That Change Our Lives

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 8, 2014

A sermon that challenges believers to take a stand for the Scriptures, biblical separation and sacrificial service.

"CHOICE'S THAT CHANGE OUR LIVES" Joshua 24:15 Joshua 24:15 ...choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Life Lived In The Shadows Or In The Light Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 25, 2017

At the time Paul had written to the Jewish Christians at Colossae, some of them were going back to Judaism. In this message Paul shows the greatness of life lived in the Light of Jesus Christ.

LIFE LIVED IN THE SHADOWS OR THE LIGHT Colossians 2:16-23 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 8, 2017 Audio Link: http://chirb.it/b17f2L LIFE LIVED IN THE SHADOWS OR THE LIGHT Colossians 2:16-23 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 8, 2017 January 15, 2017 (Church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generous Giving, Generous Living Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

A faithful life is a generous life. The more generous we become with all of life's gifts, the more full lives we will live.

It seems strange to be talking about “Making Change” by using the Old Testament. We’re New Testament people, right, and Jesus and the power of His Holy Spirit are the change agents in our lives. So? What’s with this message series rooted in the writings of Solomon? Well, think about it. In his day, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

Living In Lack In The Middle Of Abundance

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 4, 2025

As Christians, if we are called to live in the abundance of God’s provision, love, and grace, why are so many of us living in a mindset of lack—spiritually, emotionally, and even materially? Why do we say that we serve a God of abundance, and settle for scarcity?

John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Introduction: As Christians, if we are called to live in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Philippians 4:19, Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 23:1, Matthew 6:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Prostitutes With A Live Baby PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the divine wisdom of King Solomon, encouraging us to seek and apply God's wisdom in our lives and decisions.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to break the bread of life, to drink from His fountain of wisdom, and to grow in our understanding of His word. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Topics: Justice

Living Pure In An Impure World

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

We live in a culture that attempts to pull us contrary to our life in Christ. This sermon examines some helps to maintain a holy focus.

Living Pure in an Impure World Psalm 119:9-11 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplined Living Sermon Iv: Christ The Master Of My New Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians make choices and decisions based on their full surrender and devotion to Christ as the Master of their lives. Thus, Faith is indeed the Victory!

THE MASTER OF MY LIFE IN CHRIST The choices we make in life define us and determine our future. At some point in our lives we who gather here to worship the Lord made the same choice Joshua made long ago, “As for me and my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-14

Living Content In A Discontent World

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

A Christian can show Christ by living content in a world of Discontentment. However, many have become just like the discontent world.

Living Content in a Discontented World Phil 4:12 Doing without I read where a preacher said, "I hate the ice cream man. He takes a nice content moment and turns it into cravings for something my children don’t need and can’t afford – and turns contentment into discontentment." But there’s an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thinking And Living Like Christ

Contributed by Milton Bradford on Mar 12, 2007

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF WE HAD THE MIND OF CHRIST?

THINKING AND LIVING LIKE CHRIST Dale Carnegie has wisely said “that you are not WHAT you think you are, but what you THINK you are…” It is not anything outside of you that make you. It is not seeking to be like somebody or having something material that makes you, but the thinking inside of you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Or Living A Thanksgiving Life

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 6, 2008

This is a sermon that reminds of things that we should be thankful for

“THANKSLIVING OR LIVING A THANKSGIVING LIFE” Psalm 100 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: A person cannot be truly thankful unless he is Spirit filled. Ephesians 5:18-20 teaches us this: 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks-Living Pt 2

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012

Take a quick inventory about what is different in your life since accepting Jesus? What things do you no longer feel good or comfortable with? Can you identify the true changes that have taken place?

Thanks-Living Pt.2 Romans 12:1-2 GNT So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer. Do not conform yourselves to the standards of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Live Without Chains Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007

Stuff Jesus Changed, part 1. Jesus released us from spiritual chains, but just like the Hebrew slaves in Exodus never learned to live as free people, many of us today struggle with that as well.

Learning to Live Without Chains Stuff Jesus Changed, part 1 – Bondage Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 8, 2007 Learning to live in freedom is one of the hardest things we’ll ever do. There’s a whole branch of psychology, called Existential Psychology, that’s based on the idea ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living In Babylon: The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 1, 2022

Our Christian faith and commitment to the Church and our time spent in the Bible has been weighed and is found wanting. When we find our commitment and loyalty to Christ divided, we fall. Its all ‘writing on the wall.’

FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON THE WRITING ON THE WALL DANIEL 5:1-31 INTRODUCTION WITH READING THE PASSAGE I would like to begin this morning by reading Daniel 5. It is quite a lot of verses, so I don’t want you to get distracted or bored or lost, but let’s focus well as we read these ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon demonstrates that the abundant life really can only happen in Christ.

FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN 1. If we could interview anyone… - I wouldn’t have chosen Paul b/c intimidation. Now I see him as a man who loved J. - Tell us about yourself, Paul? - Can you tell us your favorite HS story? - What were some of your toughest times? - How would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20