Sermons on Neither Death Nor Life:

Simplifying Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 4 - deals with the need to simplify life and set priorities if we are to be successful in life.

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 4 – Simplifying Life I Timothy 6:6-16 We started several weeks ago talking about this idea of success and the Christian. We’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, and last week we talked about Boundaries and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: *other

A Life Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 11, 2009

Looks at what Paul experienced as He ministered to the Thessalonians and what we can expect as we live a life of ministry to others

A Life of Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 A Life of Ministry affects us Emotionally (v. 2:17-20) A Life of Ministry brings Challenges (v. 3:1-5) A Life of Ministry brings Joy to our Life (v. 3:6-10) A Life of Ministry Relies on the Lord (v. 3:11-13) Introduction Slide I want to ask a question ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Quiet Life

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jul 31, 2009

As Christians, this may sound counter-productive to ministry! However, Paul lets us know that sometimes it is better to be seen than heard!

INTRODUCTION Some time ago, I was presented with a challenge! A lady within my home congregation said something about a sermon she had never heard. She said that she had attended church since she was 6 and never, EVER heard a sermon on this scripture! Far be it from me to back down from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Elevated

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

The whole idea of Christ elevated is totally incomprehensible, or if you will: heavenly / for those of us who are able to understand Latin: celestial.

Life elevated Let me show you the two standard issue License Plates of our state, both of which feature the slogan: Life Elevated Depending on whether you are the winter or summer type you either pick the Arches or the Greatest Snow on Earth. I pick the Snow. Either of them refer to the strengths ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

No Life In You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 14, 2009

Jesus is calling those around him from observation to participation. He is issuing that same call to us. If YOU are just observers of Christianity and not participators, YOU HAVE NO LIFE IN YOU.

John 6: 51 – 58 / No Life In You Intro: There has been a debate for years about when life begins. Some believe life begins at the moment of conception, while others are convinced it starts when the baby takes the first breath. But, I am convinced that life doesn’t really begin until the last ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is A Journey Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 11, 2009

As God did to Jacob, Jesus Christ instructs Christians with the Bible, reminds Christians of who they are with God, and calls Christians to worship Him alone!

How many of you have been on some sort of journey? A journey is traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time. A journey has a starting point and eventually an end point. A journey is passage or progress from one stage to another. Many of us can say that life is a journey. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Life

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

The average lifespan of a man is 70 years. For a woman it is 75. With all of the medical advances there are those who have lived to 100 and even as old as 115 years of age. To imagine all of the life experiences in that much time. What technological advan

The Good Life Psalm 90:12 Psalms 90:1-17 (ESV) Intro: The average lifespan of a man is 70 years. For a woman it is 75. With all of the medical advances there are those who have lived to 100 and even as old as 115 years of age. To imagine all of the life experiences in that much time. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Trust Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Explores how to remain focused in a time of financial uncertainty.

Continuing series… entitled Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times. I imagine each of us can sense something of the uncertainty in the air. • As I watch the now global drama of economic news, I see our sense of security being shaken loose.. • As I watch the value of homes and savings drop ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life 101

Contributed by West Garner on Jun 29, 2009

Stepping out into life can be a scarry thing but God has a couple of principles that we can use to make life great.

Preached at a Service for High School Seniors. Ill--In the summers we always played basketball @ YMCA. One game playing Ebenezer BC. 2 minutes left in last quarter. Score tied. They go down make basket. We come back and make basket. They call a timeout with 30 seconds to go. Out of time out EBC ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Your Life Series

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Jul 7, 2009

Paul defends his apostleship and the gospel with his testimony.

“This Is Your Life” Galatians 1:11-24 This Is Your Life, which was broadcast from 1952 to 1961, is one of the best remembered television series from the 1950s. The format of This is Your Life was based on the rather simple principle--guests were surprised with a presentation of their past life in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 20, 2007

Jesus did the will of the Father and finished His work. He knows His purpose in life, set the right priority, and has a passion for the lost. We want to know our purpose, set the priority and develop the passion exemplified by Christ.

Jesus says, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work.” • Of course, this couldn’t mean that Jesus do not have to eat. • Jesus uses this incident to highlight to His disciples what is important. Someone said, “The greatest danger in life is in permitting the urgent ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 3, 2007

Whatever you have, learn to be content with what God has entrusted to you. Remember, it isn’t wrong to earn more to live in security and provide for your family. It is the love of money that is dangerous. It is the constant pursuit of the good life tha

The Good Life, Luke 12:13-21 Introduction By the time I met my father in law he had been a used car salesman for more than thirty years. For the bulk of that he owned a buy here pay here lot. He could always get a great deal from him, but you just had to know that any car you got from “Big John” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Compass Of Life

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 16, 2007

The Bible WILL always point us in the right direction

I have gleaned from many different sources for this sermon and to those sources I say thank you - the Lord knows who you are - God Bless. Compass of Life Have you ever seen a compass? There are 8 main directions. North, North-East, East, South-East, South, South-West, West, North-West. Even ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Life

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Oct 31, 2008

How do you live up to the golden rule?

- How can humans be commanded to love? - It’s not about affection but compassion - Jesus lead a compassionate life (friend of sinners and tax-collectors) and was prosecuted for that - Teacher to the Pharisees - 12-year-old in the temple - Golden Rule: "He who has the gold, makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Congregational

Life To The Extreme Series

Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008

Tired of the hamster wheel? This is how to get off the wheel and start living according to His will!

Life to the Extreme (Clip) Ken Hannah snowboards off cliffs, flies 40 feet straight up on a bicycle, and jumps out of airplanes on a snowboard. Someone once asked him how he learned to do all those incredible things. He answered, “I’m an extreme person. When I was 6 years old I rode my bike ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 10:9-12

Denomination: Wesleyan