Sermons on Perspective:

How To Enjoy Life- For Me To Live Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 13, 2024

This is the 194th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#194] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- FOR ME TO LIVE Philippians 1:12-26 Introduction: As I said last week, most people don't enjoy life; they just endure it. We think that life must be perfect for us to be happy. If I could just change my situation life would be great. If I could just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Together We Grow! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon's main point is to explore the power of unity, the beauty of diversity, and the journey of maturity in the body of Christ, emphasizing the unique role each believer plays in glorifying God and building up the church.

Good morning, church! Today’s message is about unity, diversity, and maturity, three essential elements that enable us to thrive as a body of believers. As Rick Warren once said, "We are created for community, fashioned for fellowship, and formed for a family, and none of us can fulfill God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Topics: Christian Growth, Coming Together

Curing Conflict PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 18:15-20 on conflict resolution, forgiveness, and unity, emphasizing the liberating power of forgiveness.

Good morning, Church! It's a joy to be together again to delve into the rich treasures of God's Word. Today, we are going to examine a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, that speaks directly to our hearts about dealing with conflict, embracing forgiveness, and moving forward in unity. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Putting The Past Behind

Back To School PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage the church family to continuously seek and apply God's wisdom in their daily lives, especially as they navigate through life's challenges.

Good Morning, Church Family! As we start to gear up for the school year, it's not just our kids who are heading back to the classroom—life itself is a school of continuous learning. Today, we're going to revisit the wisdom that our ultimate teacher, God, imparts in us. Henry Drummond once said, "Is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Topics: Learning

Learning How To Stop Stress Before It Starts Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram arms listeners with the biblical methods needed to overcome negative emotions before they become issues in our lives.

I want you to write on the top of your notes, "AQ equals --" this is like algebra -- "AQ equals E," as in Edgar, "plus P," as in Peter, "0 -- times 0426." I wish I had a -- no, I’ll give that to again. Ready? AQ equals E plus P times 0426. AQ is your anger quotient. You know you have an IQ? ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: *other

The Hero Behind The Hero Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 4, 2007

Mordecai is the Hero behind the Hero named Esther. This sermon is an insightful look at the whole story of Esther with some points for how you can be "The Hero behind the Hero".

The Hero Behind the Hero Grant van Boeschoten December 2, 2007 Our message today comes from the book of Esther and the main character is the Hero behind the Hero, Mordecai. Mordecai was born into captivity. He was a Jew living in Persia, in the city of Susa. Mordecai’s cousin’s Jewsish name was ...read more

Thanksgiving Living!

Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 8, 2012

Does living with an attitude of gratitude depend upon our circumstances - which are always changing - or is true thanksgiving living rooted in a deeper truth? Read on to discover how we can live with thanksgiving in our hearts every day of the year!

Thanksgiving Living! - Psalm 100 Series: Thanksgiving Well as I begin this morning I want to share with you a letter written by a young woman who had recently left her home in small town Canada to attend college in the big city. This is what she writes: ["Dear Mom: I’m so sorry that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: *other

When Life Really Gets Hard (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Benefits gained by those who persevere through trials are discussed. James tells us to rejoice in hardship; sermon examines why.

When Life Gets Really Hard James 1:2-12 4-13-08 How would you respond this morning if you received a call telling you that terrorists had just blown up your house and your insurance had expired yesterday? How would you respond if your boss called to tell you his business had fall off and he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Recognizing Life's Awe-Full Moments Amidst Life's Awful Moments

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 8, 2021

No one escapes tragedy, struggle, and awful moments in their life. This message explores a number of Biblical events that demonstrate an opportunity to recognize the AWESOME God in the awful events.

Chico Alliance Church November 14, 2021 Recognizing Life’s Awe-Full moments amid Life’s Awful moments Introduction We live in an awful broken world and won’t fully realize the God-embedded longings and dreams for a restored Eden until Jesus’ glorious return. For now…we don’t fully realize the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cure For Discrimination Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 9, 2013

Mercy is the cure for discrimination

Mercy is the cure for discrimination. I grew up in a small city in south western Ontario called Sarnia. There were very few Chinese people in the city. In fact when my older sister was born my father received recognition from the mayor since she was the first Chinese born in the city. In school ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Redemptive Suffering.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 2, 2001

Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday June 10th, 2001 Romans 5: 1-5

Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday June 10th, 2001 Romans 5: 1-5 Title: “Redemptive suffering.” Paul has been making the case for his doctrine of “justification by faith.” Thus far it has been both a theological and a legal argument and rather technical. Now, he puts the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 2, 2002

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8 - Many problems are caused by failing to remember Christ and His resurrection power

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8 Many problems are caused by a failure to remember what Christ’s presence, power and perspective. Failure to remember all the riches we have in Christ can lead to many mistaken perceptions that produce fear, anger or faulty reactions toward problems. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Proven Strategy For Increasing Your Happiness Series

Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Apr 21, 2005

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” The findings of "Positive Psychology" researchers are remarkably similar to what the Bible teaches about finding happiness.

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” That’s what it said in the book I pulled from the bookstore shelf, You Gotta Keep Dancin’. The subtitle really intrigued me. It said, "In the midst of life’s hurts, you can choose joy!" Well I wasn’t very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary, Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 7, 2005

This sermon examinees the qualities that God saw in Mary, the same qualities we should see in mothers today.

MOTHER’S DAY 2005 “MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS” Rev. Bruce A. Shields – First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org We would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a Visitor Card ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:27-38

Denomination: Bible Church

Principles Of Victory Assure Building And Blessing In Nehemiah

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 22, 2005

Shelly Mann was paralyzed by polio when she was five years old, but she would not give up. She eventually claimed eight different swimming records for the U.S. and won a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia

Principles of Victory Assure Building and Blessing In Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1:1-13:10) Anybody who wants to be enriched with a victory that results in blessings and mutual edification will be gladdened by the principles from Nehemiah. Illustration: At the age of seven, he had to go to work to help ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational