Sermons on Ordered Life:

The Life That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014

The writer of Hebrews makes the intangibility of faith a practical thing.Faith is what allows us to understand what God does, to see what others cannot see. As a result, faith enables us to do what others cannot do.

Hebrews Series “The Life That Pleases God” Heb. 11.4-7 July 9,2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The writer of Hebrews makes the intangablity of faith a practical thing. 1 “By faith we understand . . .” (Heb. 11.3). Hebrews 11:3 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Our Life

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2021

I was talking with someone a couple of weeks ago and the indirect question was asked, "is Jesus your life or just part of your life"? I thought that was worth pondering. Let's see if we can discover why and how Jesus is our life.

JESUS IS OUR LIFE I was talking with someone a couple of weeks ago and the indirect question was asked, "is Jesus your life or just part of your life"? I thought that was worth pondering. I was talking with another person just recently who was mentioning a video they had watched about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, John 10:28, Ephesians 2:4-6, Romans 8:8-10, Colossians 3:1-4, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 1:1-4, Galatians 2:20, Acts 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2021

James applies the need for humility to our mindset about our lives and our plans. As he discusses the fact that our life is just a mist that appears for a little while then vanishes, we learn some sins to avoid and some things to do.

Introduction: A. One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. 1. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” 2. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the announcement, “Let me have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Psalm 90:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mathematics Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town. Sometimes you can hear folks around church saying, "Let's get together, I have found a G-R-E-A-T restaurant!”

When a RESTAURANT serves good food, the customers will keep coming back for more, even if they have to travel a long distance to get there. The same thing is true for a CHURCH. When a church preaches and teaches the Word of God, people who are hungry for God’s Word, will be there every time the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes In The Life Of Jonah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Some people describe others by saying, “They have an attitude problem.” Listen, on any given day that could be said of any of us.

Illus: There used to be a song that some churches in the South liked to sing called, “I woke up this morning feeling fine! I woke up with heaven on my mind.” But I have a confession, sometimes I wake up and I am not feeling fine, and I certainly do not have heaven on my mind. Generally, when we ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Life- / Group

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This sermon was preached to introduce our LIFE Groups to the congregation

They were the ultimate church plant. They started with 11, grew to 120, then to 3000. Not bad, as a matter of fact very good. But how did they do it? I guess that question has to be asked by anyone who is even remotely interested in church growth. What was the secret that they had that allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Safe Guidelines For Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 30, 2001

Our young people need some safe guidelines for life and James gives several.

SAFE GUIDELINES FOR LIFE James 1:5-21 INTRO.- ILL.- George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. George W. approached the man and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of Life And Death

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

Growing in Christ is a matter of life and death, it’s a matter of giving up our old "life" of death and putting on a new life in Christ.

"A Matter of Life and Death" Col. 3:1-17 Intro. How many men remember what their wardrobe looked like before they got married? How many “favorite” shirts or jeans did you have? How many do you have now that you’re married? How many still seem to disappear every now and then? I had a practical ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Appraisal Of Human Life Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Considers the uniqueness of human life, it’s inherent value, and the falsehood of attempting to value one human over another.

1. Title: The Appraisal of Human Life 2. Text: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7-9; 9:5-6 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, January 15, 2006, first of 8 in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Type: topical 5. Objectives: For the people to understand the intrinsic value of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Loss In Life Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Scriptural help for those grieving lifes losses.

When Life Gets Rough Loss And then there was the very sad story coming out of West Virginia this week. At first, it seemed to indicate that the 12 trapped miners were alive. But then, three hours later, hopes were dashed when all but one of the trapped miners were found dead. TALLMANSVILLE, W. Va. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life That Lasts Forever

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2012

You need to know that eternal life: 1. Is our most pressing need (vs. 1-3 & 17-18). 2. Is provided by spiritual rebirth (vs. 3-6). 3. Is a present from God (vs. 13-16). 4. Is possessed by faith in Jesus Christ (vs. 16-18).

Life that Lasts Forever John 3:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 28, 2012 *Think about the value of time. -Someone once wrote: -To realize the value of one month ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby. -To realize the value of one hour, ask the sweethearts who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Life After Death? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 21, 2013

Is hope in heaven just a crutch? Is there life after death? These are important questions that need answers.

A. The story is told of a minister who went to visit an older man at his home. 1. The minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter.” 2. The older man replied, “Oh, I think about the hereafter all the time. No matter where I am – in the living ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fight Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 2, 2008

It’s the fight from finding out God’s purpose in your life to fulfilling God’s purpose, as illustrated through David’s journey (anointed - King). Also helps to define purpose in life.

The Fight of your Life Grant van Boeschoten March 30, 2008 PAST WEEKS TOPICS -Sanctify Yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you. -Strong & Courageous - The Christian life is not an easy life, but it is the BEST Life. -The Purpose in Easter, which is that through Jesus life and ...read more

The Assurance Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 17, 2015

Can we be sure of our eternal life? A proper understanding of Eternal Security comes from a proper understanding of Salvation and of how we receive it and Who maintains it.

The Assurance of Eternal Life Series – The Creed 1 John 5:11-13 John 5:24 - "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. Intro Slide Last week we began a new series called The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking Words Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to speak words of life

During World War II, the United States Office of War developed a campaign to make people aware of the possibility of inadvertently providing the enemy with information that could endanger the lives of U.S. Servicemen. Although they developed a number of slogans that they used on posters to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist