Sermons on Modern Life:

Life And Doctrine

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To prove that our lifestyle and the Bible or what we preach should be the same.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your life and doctrine the same? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that our lifestyle and the Bible or what we preach should be the same. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:16 (Amplified Bible) Look well to yourself [to your own personality] and to [your] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life And Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2013

Jesus as the source of life and light.

LIFE AND LIGHT. John 1:4-5. “In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” We have here four propositions: 1. The Word of God is the source of all life. 2. His life illuminates all men. 3. The light appears ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Described

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013

LIFE IS SO SHORT, WE NEED TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE.

LIFE DESCRIBED James 4:13-17 I. THE PLANS OF LIFE (Vs 13) A. Go B. Grow C. Gain Illustration: There is a Chinese proverb, "A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made better without trials." Sure it doesn't feel good to go through abrasive moments of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

Faith is renewed day by day in our experience of the storms of life.

THE STORMS OF LIFE. Matthew 14:22-33. 1. The storms of life. Sometimes the storms of life seem to overtake us, even when we are being obedient. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake (Matthew 14:22), but we see the ship in the midst of the sea tossed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Revelations

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

In this life we all should have a better understanding of the great need, great love, great suffering, great purpose, great privilege and our great responsibility.

Quotes: “Before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.” -An ancient tribal proverb from India. “Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.” ― Shannon L. Alder “The Word of God is not Passive but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Game Of Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 19, 2013

A sermon based on Luke 16:19-31 focused on stewardship (Material adapted from J.C. Ryle at: http://www.biblebb.com/files/ryle/pract13.htm)

HoHum: A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. In conclusion, the teacher asked her students the question: "Now, which man would you rather be, Lazarus or the rich man?" One little boy’s hand shot up immediately and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

The key to Christian living is found in our union with Christ, both in His death and in His resurrection.

THE RESURRECTION LIFE. Romans 6:1-14. It is decidedly unpleasant when anybody is subjected to false accusations and malicious rumours. Yet this was the experience of Jesus in Holy Week, and is the common lot of all those who uphold the mystery of holiness. The Apostle Paul was aware that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cares Of Life

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Dec 29, 2013

Sermon teaches biblical principals on not worrying - Some notes taken from other sermons on Sermon Central.

Mark 4 The sower sows the word. Some heard, immediately Satan came and took the word which had been sown in them. Some heard, that had -- no firm root in themselves, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they fall away. “And others -- seed was sown ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Experience Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2013

Jesus comes to us in human form and shines brightly in our world

John 1:1-18 “Life Experiences” INTRODUCTION Humans are social beings. We were created for relationships—relationships with each other and a relationship with our God. Relationships don’t just happen, though. They take a lot of work and even though we may work hard at ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Facts Of Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes; this is part two of two part sermon; part one in the morning is Says the Teacher Everything is Meaningless (Outline and material adapted from Derek Kidner's book, The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecc.)

HoHum: “In the beginning, God created the earth, and he looked upon it in his cosmic loneliness. And God said, "Let Us make living creatures out of mud, so the mud can see what We have done." And God created every living creature that now moveth, and one was man. Mud as man alone could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life To Respect Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 9, 2012

What is the proper framework for a marriage?

Introduction I said before that the subject of authority itself is a minefield because of the emotional reaction we have towards the subject. Even the most conservative of us recoil at the idea of ourselves being under authority. We may acknowledge that we are under authority in certain cases, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life Of Harmony Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 9, 2012

How we are as a Christian community and as individuals to live in a hostile world.

Introduction The topic of Peter’s epistle since 2:11 has been “How to Live in a NonChristian World.” We’ve treaded through the minefield of authority in civil life, the workplace and campus, and in marriage. The directive was the same in each category – submit to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Baptized Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 13, 2012

Remember in the midst of your trials who your savior is. Jesus Christ is the victorious Lord. Through his death he broke the bondage of sin; he conquered death itself. Through his resurrection he has subdued the evil powers so that they cannot harm his

Introduction We are at a passage that remains one the most complicated passages in the Bible to understand. Not just each verse, almost every phrase is ambiguous. Let me give a few examples. Is Peter saying Christ was raised by the Holy Spirit or simply that he was alive in spirit? Does alive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2012

Jesus is the Bread of life that strengthens, he is the bread of life that satisfies, he is the bread of life that sustainsus and Jesus is the bread of life that save us.

Jesus makes a claims that He is The Bread of Life 35Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. 1. By saying He is the Bread of life He is saying I am what will Strengthen you in Life The Bread of Life Gives Strength 33For the bread of God is he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Methodist

A Humble Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 18, 2012

What the humble life looks like.

Introduction Humility is not a minister’s favorite subject. How can you exhort others to be humble with a clear conscience or presume to know what you are talking about? You would have to be humble; yet, believing yourself to be humble is not being humble. But if you are not humble, how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed