Sermons on Only Life:

Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

"only Use Words When Necessary??"

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2021

There are a couple of saying attributed to Francis of Assisi that have always been troubling to me. Every time we hear something from a preacher past or present what are we to do? We are to search the Scriptures to see if it is so, so let's do so!

Was Francis Right? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” And our memory ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:6, Romans 3:25, 1 Corinthians 15:24-27, Acts 20:21, 1 John 2:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Christians Say Jesus Is The Only Way To Heaven

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 29, 2003

Truth regarding heaven must be told because people want the truth about what is real

John 13:36-14:29 (NLT) 36 Simon Peter said, “Lord, where are you going?” And Jesus replied, “You can’t go with me now, but you will follow me later.” 37 “But why can’t I come now, Lord?” he asked. “I am ready to die for you.” 38 Jesus answered, “Die for me? No, before the rooster crows tomorrow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

There’s Only One True Word Of God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

WE CAN BELIEVE WHAT GOD HAS SAID

THE TRUE SCRIPTURES: 10-27-07 2ND TIM. 3:16-17 Today we’ll talk just for a little while about the true WORD of God. There are several so called bibles on the market today and it seems as though there are many people that don’t realize that there is only One True Bible for the English ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Revival: Revival Only Begins Within Yourself

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 14, 2009

After Revival in a church revival starts, and it starts with each individual person or it fails in each individual person, we have to make a choice to make it work!

Psalm 85;6 and Psalm 51:10-13 WHAT ABOUT NOW REVIVAL? 11-15-09 This morning we are going to focus in on What now…What do we do now that we have experienced a worship called revival. How do we move forward to continue the revival celebration we experienced last week. Many times after a revival ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Rejoice In The Reconciliation That Comes Only Through Jesus

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 17, 2003

Reconciliation with God does not come through compromise but through the sacrifice of his Son and it brings the peace of eternal salvation now and forever; therefore, we rejoice.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words he breathed into the Apostle Paul to write, recorded in Romans 5: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Only Thing We Have To Fear Is God Himself! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

In the beginning marks a starting point of a specific duration.

Intro: WE HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR BUT GOD HIMSELF! 1. In Boca Raton Florida, Jerry Stevens, a pilot, decided to greet the New Year by writing, "God is Great" and similar messages in the sky above the city. When they saw the skywriting; many residents panicked and called police. They believed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting For A Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Seeking security and significance outside of God is futile, and we should instead trust in God's promises and presence to lead us into His best.

Good morning, church family! Today we are going to dive into two passages from Genesis. We'll be looking at Genesis 25:21-26 and Genesis 28:13-15, focusing on the futility of fighting for security and success without God, the struggle for significance and security in life, and trusting God to bring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-26, Genesis 28:13-15

Topics: Struggle, Security, Success

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 3, 2006

This is a brief ten minute sermon preached at a funeral and it focuses on how Jesus is the One we need to focus on during the inevitable storms we face in life.

“The Storms of Life” Matthew 14: 22 – 33 The first thing I want to say is that storms are inevitable. As we consider what has been happening around our world over the last several months – with so many hurricanes causing so much devastation and damage – this seems more true than usual. And it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To Life

Contributed by Will Cornwell on Apr 23, 2002

Jesus knows your hearts deepest longing. Come and join in on abundant life by responding to His open arms.

The text that I want to look at this morning is verses 35-39 of the first chapter of the gospel of John. In order to preface the chosen text I also read verses 1-18. I chose these scriptures as a preface for one reason. For the message I have prepared for you this morning, it is important for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 1, 2017

Happiness is not in the amount of things you have but rather it is a condition of ones heart and soul. How full is your life?

"ABUNDANT LIFE!" John 10:1-10 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Race Of Life

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Running the race of life

INTRO: Pastor and I driving Josh football game, notice Shannon running. Thank the Lord that I was not out there running, but as I began to reflect came to the conclusion that we’re all in a race – the race of life. TITLE: The Race of Life TEXT: I Corinthians 9:24-27 (READ) I. Race of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"We're Not Drunk It's Only 9 In The Morning"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2016

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 "We're Not Drunk It's Only 9 a.m." The first Christian Church was a motley crew, if there ever was one!!! If there ever was a more ‘messy’ looking group of people, this was it! These folks came from just about every walk of life, speaking all kinds of different ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Center Of Life Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021

Jesus is the center of the universe and is meant to be the center of the church and the center of our lives.

As a child I was an avid reader and one of the first novels I ever read was by Jules Verne –“Journey to the Center of the Earth.” It was amazing as this crew boarded a rocket that drilled itself into the core of the earth and discovered it was hollow. There was a whole new world they didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, John 1:18, Exodus 4:22, Romans 8:20-24, Hebrews 1:3, 1 John 3:2, John 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

“the Only Way To Glorify God” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 3, 2013

Paul's doxology to God in Romans 11 is a concise statement of His World view and of the Supreme glory that belongs to God alone.

“The Only Way to Glorify God” Romans 11:36b For two weeks we began our time around God’s word with the sentence: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist