Sermons on Ordinary Life:

Hope For A Better Life Series

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Aug 17, 2013

Messages to improve our lives.

"Getting MORE out of Life" "HOPE for a Better Life" Open your Bibles to 1 Peter 3 this morning.... ...and while you're turning there.....I want to quote a Very Familiar Verse in John 10 Jesus said in John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Life's Challenges

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2013

In this sermon, we explore the way that God is able to break down any wall, and that He alone can handle the tool of vengeance.

Introduction: A. Let me start by asking you a few questions. 1. What have been the greatest challenges you have faced in your life? 2. What have been the biggest obstacles you have had to overcome? 3. What have been the hardest walls you have run into? 4. How many of them are you still ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Ultimate Life

Contributed by Phillip Hopersberger on Aug 26, 2013

A sermon referring to the upcoming film The Ultimate Life.

¿Convertido o convencido? Hay dos tipos de creyentes dentro de los círculos religiosos, los convencidos y los convertidos. Por supuesto, hay un solo grupo genuino de creyente… ¡Los convertidos! Pero, a través de este capitulo quiero hacer distinción de estos dos grupos que dentro de la iglesia ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith For All Of Life Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014

Abraham is the father of all those who believe, the central figure in Judaism, . . . the runner-up is Moses. He is the most highly regarded ancestor of Israel, next to Abraham.

Hebrews Sermon Series “Faith For All of Life” Heb. 11.23-29 August 6, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Abraham is the father of all those who believe, the central figure in Judaism, . . . the runner-up is Moses. 1 He, Moses, is the most highly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Riches Are Not Your Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014

To show that life is defined by riches in GOD's Presence not by riches. Be covetous of GOD's Presence.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich in GOD's Presence? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that life is defined by riches in GOD's Presence not by riches. Be covetous of GOD's Presence. IV. TEXT: Luke 12:15 (Amplified Bible) 12:15 And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Love Life Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

We can get the impression that the author of Hebrews had several items he wanted to relate to his reader yet he saved them till the very end.

Hebrews Sermon Series “The Christian Love Life” Hebrews 13.1-6 10/26/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We can get the impression that the author of Hebrews had several items he wanted to relate to his reader yet he saved them till the very end. 1 In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Promise For The Present Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 1, 2015

Let's talk about the value of godliness in the present life based on 1 Timothy 4:7-8

HoHum: Have children’s come up and do Children’s Minute with them Objects needed: Alex’s barbells and sit up machine, glass of milk, and a pillow What is the next holiday? New Years! Who can tell me what a new year’s resolution is? (a promise to do something new or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

The premise of the movie was for George to find out what would have happened… how life would be different, if he had never lived. What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Ephesians 2: 1-3, 11-12 It’s a Wonderful Life Movie Plot: Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a local good guy with a beautiful family, lots of friends and a good job at the family bank. One day, his Uncle Billy loses an $8,000 deposit and George fears the worst. He gets drunk in a bar, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Promise For The Life To Come

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2015

Let's talk about how godliness holds promise for the life to come based loosely on 1 Timothy 4:8

HoHum: Harry C. Meserve- A Christian has been defined as one who makes it easier to believe in God. WBTU: Last Sunday we talked about how godliness holds promise for the present life. Mainly want us to remember that godliness brings peace and contentment in this life, godliness brings freedom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facidng The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2015

Life isn’t easy it is not always a bed of roses, or maybe it is and sometimes that bed of roses is filled with thorns. So how do you deal with those thorns that may crop up in your life from time to time?

Facing the Storms of Life John 6:15-21 Monte T. Brown January 18, 2015 Sunday Morning Stapp Zoe Baptist Introduction: Life isn’t easy it is not always a bed of roses, or maybe it is and sometimes that bed of roses is filled with thorns. So how do you deal with those ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning A New Life Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 29, 2015

Message about beginning a new life after getting out of Egypt

Note: Many of the notes came from the book Pilgrims Promise: Getting out of Egypt and Getting Egypt Out of Us by Bryan Cutshall Title: A New Beginning Theme: Text: Exodus 13, 14 Exodus 13:17-18 Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A New Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2015

In the kingdom of God, it is no longer true that "whoever dies with the most toys wins.

Matthew 6:7-21 “A New Purpose in Life” INTRODUCTION In Greek mythology Narcissus was a hunter from a territory in Central Greece who was renowned for his beauty. He was the son of a river god and a nymph. He was exceptionally proud, in that he disdained those who loved him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life Of Second Fiddles Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 3, 2015

Being a Second fiddles isn't necessarily a bad thing - consider Andrew.

“Jesus 101: The Life of Second Fiddles” John 1:29-42 Have you ever stood in the shadow of someone else, by whom you were always compared? It didn’t matter how good you were, or how well you performed; they were always the star, always got the solo, and always got the publicity ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret To A Satisfied Life

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 3, 2015

A sermon from Philippians to help those who are discontented.

The Secret to a Satisfied Life Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 10, 2011

The story of the raising of Lazarus and the hope that awaits us all.

The story of Lazarus is one of the most human in the New Testament. We are touched by several emotions. Here is a family that Jesus loves very deeply. Mary later shows her devotion by anointing Jesus’ feet with perfume and drying them with her hair. Their home was a respite from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Methodist