Sermons on People Live Long Lives:

Abundant Living

Contributed by Albert Corey on Jul 15, 2009

. As Christians, who have been born again by God’s Spirit, it is foolish to trust in the empty things of this life. In order to be truly satisfied in this life we must invest our lives in those things that have eternal value rather than those things tha

ABUNDANT LIVING Seven Vital Keys to Spiritual Fullness Ecclesiastes 6:3 3. If a man begets a hundred children and lives many years, so that the days of his years are many, but his soul is not satisfied with goodness, or indeed he has no burial, I say that a stillborn child is better than he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Right Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2007

Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private, and a 2)personal, godly deportment that is outward and public.

The Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church (WBC), which is not affiliated with any national Baptist organization, announced plans to protest at Virgina Tech victims’ funerals only hours after 32 people were killed in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. They also may protest at other events ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

Living Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2021

Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad. Be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief today.

Several years ago, Health and Human Services sent a letter to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina. The letter said, “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change.” (S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Water

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 18, 2012

Jesus never traveled far from the Galilee. However, on the occasion that we are going to look at today, He had come to a city called Sychar, He was there to meet with a woman, who had a bad reputation, and to have a conversation with her.

Living Water John 4:5-42 Jesus was always on the move, but He never traveled far from the Galilee, where He lived. However, on the occasion that we are going to look at today, He had come to a city called Sychar, in the region of Samaria, which was about sixty miles south of the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 29, 2003

There are those who claim we must be sanctified, that is holy, before we can be justified. They claim universal holiness or obedience must precede justification.

There are those who claim we must be sanctified, that is holy, before we can be justified. They claim universal holiness or obedience must precede justification. Unless they mean that justification at the last day, the claim is not only impossible it is contradictory. It is not a believer in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5

Denomination: Holiness

Living In Preparation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 4, 2003

This is the 10th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at being prepared when Jesus returns.

LIVING IN PREPARATION 1 Peter 5:1-14 As we finish our study in 1 Peter we are encouraged to live our lives in preparation for the return of Jesus Christ. God has left us here for a reason. We are to serve God by using the spiritual gifts and talents He has given us. Our text gives us three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Live By The Spirit

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 29, 2017

Because we're filled with the Holy Spirit, we struggle with sin and know the consequences of sin, so we must live by the Spirit and love our neighbours as ourselves.

Back in the 1980s, a classic TV ad showed a skillfull basketball player dribbling a ball round a young lad who was holding a stick of Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles. After a few minutes of very impressive dribbling, the basketball player finishes by spinning the ball on one finger. “Not bad” says the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Living The Legacy

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

Shared on commitment Sunday of a capital campaign challenging the church to rise up and leave a legacy.

Living the Legacy, Making Disciples October 29, 2006 Joshua 24:1-24 Intro: When Ohio State played for the NCAA Championship in 2003, coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. In his pre-game speech he asked a powerful question: “What do you want to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Living Graciously"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 24, 2004

Learning to live the Christian Life.

Colossians 2:6-19 “Living Graciously” by: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org During World War 2 a Christian young man was drafted off a farm in South Georgia and sent into the army, and he took his Christian faith with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

A Living Hope

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Dec 7, 2020

Biblical hope is a sure thing, not a maybe thing.

In his book, "Come Thirsty (pages 47-48)," Max Lucado tells a story of a little Haitian Orphan by the name of Carinette. He says that she lived in a different world, a world called, “home-to-be.” "See the slender girl wearing the pink shirt? The girl with the long nose and bushy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

Encourages prioritizing the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness, and resting in the promises fulfilled through this spiritual endeavor.

Good morning, dear church family. How wonderful it is to gather here in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, ready to engage with God’s word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a passage in Matthew 6:33. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, a verse that has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Kingdom Of God

Living With No Regrets

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 14, 2013

Life lived without regrets is lived with the awareness that our choices matter and make a difference in this life and the afterlife.

Title: Living with No Regrets Text: Luke 16:19-31 Thesis: Life lived without regrets is lived with the awareness that our choices matter and make a difference in this life and the afterlife. Introduction: I talked with a man this past Thursday evening whose wife is dying of terminal cancer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Free

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2011

When God created us, he gave us freedom of choice. We can choose to believe in him or not. To sin or not. There is no gray area. To live in sin is to be a slave to sin. We are free to choose between two masters, but we are not free to manipulate the c

Opening illustration: Play the ‘Finding Freedom’ video A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." We have the privilege to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen And Live

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

Jesus proclaims and then explains the parable of the seed.

Listen And Live Matthew 13:1-23 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living Wisely Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 16, 2024

Make careful and wise choices. Live purposefully in the light of God's will. Submit to the leading of God's Spirit. The Spirit-filled person worships God, edifies others, gives thanks always and submits to one another.

Eph 5:15-21 LIVING WISELY Eph 5:15-21 ESV 15Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18And do not get drunk with wine, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible