Sermons on Painful Life:

Learning To Live An Empowered Life

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 16, 2011

Looking at the leper's exchange with Christ, we find an example of moving from powerless to empower

Living An Empowered Life Luke 5:12-16 12While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 13And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

How To Outlive Your Life

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 31, 2011

What we do for God and others outlives us.

Title: How to Outlive Your Life Text: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Thesis: What we do for God outlives us. Introduction You can see the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Logan Street in downtown Denver. It is a beautiful French Gothic structure. The front doors are brass. Its vaulted ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life As It’s Meant To Be

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009

The early church provides a stirring example of life among the followers of Jesus Christ.

“A Consecrated Life: Life as It’s Meant to Be” Acts 2:42-47 A Federal office in California sent the following letter to a Social Security recipient: “We want to talk to you about a notification in our office that you are deceased. Please let us know if you are.” Now that’s a pretty grave letter! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Day To Begin Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2010

The Gospel of John states that God has sent the Word to us in Jesus. In him is the originator of good news about what life can be when we receive it in on his terms.

Scripture The Advent and Christmas season focus on the coming and birth of Jesus Christ. We read and sing about the baby Jesus, angels, shepherds, infancy stories, and wise men. It is all marvelous stuff, but what does it really mean? Today’s Scripture text for the sermon explains it. John 1:1-18 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Walking Tour Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Les Puryear on Jan 3, 2010

What the Bible Says About Eternal Life

INTRODUCTION - "A WALKING TOUR OF ETERNAL LIFE" 1. Last Spring, Debbie and I took a week off and went down to Myrtle Beach. 2. While we were there, we decided to go down to Charleston for a day. 3. We had never been to Charleston. 4. We had heard a lot about Charleston and so we decided to go ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Baptist

Something New In My Life! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 14, 2010

Do you feel your life is just getting nowhere? You feel you are doing the same routine again and again, day after day. You feel you are in a sort of stuck up position where you feel you cannot do anything to change your present condition with absolutely n

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Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 25, 2010

A SERIES OF MESSAGES BASED ON JESUS' "I AM" STATEMENTS IN THE BOOK OF JOHN

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE JOHN 6:25-41 INTRODUCTION: WHEN I WAS GROWING UP, SATURDAYS WERE ALWAYS A SPECIAL TIME AT OUR HOUSE. IT WAS A DAY THAT WE DID A GENERAL HOUSECLEANING. WE ALL HAD A JOB TO DO, AND MINE WAS TO DUST THE STAIRS, AND HELP CHANGE BED LINEN. IT WAS ALSO A SPECIAL DAY BECAUSE IT ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-41

Denomination: Baptist

New Life On Purpose: Witness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 27, 2010

We were commanded to share the truth of the gospel with every living creature.

New Life On Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bear and the Atheist An atheist was walking through the woods looking at the beautiful trees and flower that had just bloomed. Because he was an atheist he couldn’t thank ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For A Life Of Christian Service Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

It is one thing to be a witness to the things of Christ. It is another to understand the example or pattern for life Christ set for us to follow and do so. This short series was the result of 2 yrs of questioning my direction after 6 yrs of ministry

Preparing for a Life of Christian Service Matthew 3:13-4:11 Pray Proposition: Personally, I struggle with whether or not my life is being used effectively for Christ. How about you? Do you struggle with this? How are many of you are interesting in having an effective Christian Life; A life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Begins And God's Work

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014

A sermon for the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (after reading and meditating on this sermon from Sermon Central's Ed Wood at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-hand-in-creating-life-ed-wood-sermon-on-abortion-98204.asp I had enough for a sermon)

HoHum: There were 3 preachers in Barnie’s Coffee shop discussing the time when life begins. They each gave their opinion of when life begins. One preacher said "Life begins when the child takes his/her first breath." The other said "NO," then he finished, "It begins when the child is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word In The Life Of God's People Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land The Word in the Life Of God's People

Foreigners in a Foreign Land The Word in the Life Of God's People 1 Peter 1:22-23 David Taylor We are revisiting this passage to direct our attention to this fall, which really starts at the end of the month with Sunday School, Youth Group, and then in the fall Life Groups and Pioneers. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loose Your Life To Save It

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

We are not called to a superficial Christianity. We are called to be Christ's disciples. We are called to discipleship.

“Life is precarious, and life is precious. Don’t presume you will have it tomorrow, and don’t waste it today.” —John Piper Losers Keepers Mark 8:27-38 Peter’s Confession of Christ 27 Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Is Your Prayer Life?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 18, 2014

A sermon on encouraging married couples to pray together (Material adapted from http://www.coupleswhopray.com/)

HoHum: Several years ago, Redbook magazine did a computer survey on sexual attitudes and practices (not surprising). What was surprising in the survey was they sprinkled questions about religion in with the study. The survey of about 19,000 women showed that “strongly religious” women ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasuring What Is Important In Life Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Treasuring What is Important in Life

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Treasuring What is Important in Life Luke 12:22-34 1. Do Not Fear in the Midst of Uncertainty (vs. 22-30) Jesus just finished telling a story about the man who was a fool because he was greedy because he was not rich toward God. Jesus now turns to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Settle For The Distracted Life

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life Luke 10:38-42 This story is of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Martha is older, more aggressive and although she is the main character here she is not the hero. Mary is younger, more timid and every time we see her she is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational