Sermons on Pitfalls In Life And Ministry:

The Doors In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Doors play a major role in our life each day.

Have you ever counted how many times you go through doors each day? If you add it up, it will amaze you how much they play a major role in our life - ESPECIALLY THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR! Illus: A woman goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, you've got to do something about my husband -- ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bored With Life!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

I want to preach on something today that is a major problem in this country. I am talking about BOREDOM!!!

Now some will tell you they never get bored with life, but those same people will also tell you they like to take cold showers in the winter. Boredom can be a serious problem, even for Christians. Let’s look at two things that will help us with this problem. First, we need to look at - I. THE ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Life! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2025

If you want to live the good life, protect yourself against envy, prepare yourself for eternity, and prosper yourself spiritually.

Some of my favorite cartoons growing up were the Road Runner cartoons. Take a look at this 30-second excerpt from one of them (show Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote—Free Bird Seed). Do you know? In not one of the 49 Road Runner Cartoons produced does Wile E. Coyote ever get the Road Runner. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 16:13, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Real Life Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 1 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

The Real Life 1 John 1:1-4 I. Introduction A. Reality or Fantasy 1. A Golf’s Therapy a) A golfer who had been badly went to a psychiatrist to help him relax. b) The advice was to play his normal round of golf, except use an imaginary ball. c) The golfer took the advice and on the first tee and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of Elijah

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

Elijah was: 1.(WHO) CREDENTIALED by God 2.(WHAT) DEPENDANT upon God Alone 3.(WHERE) the place of the SHOWDOWN is the ALTAR OF GOD

WHO? WHAT? AND WHERE? THE LIFE OF ELIJAH THE PROPHET Tonight we continue our character study = and we will look at the prophet Elijah. Elijah exploded on the scene in Israel. Out of nowhere he takes his stand on the prophet’s platform, having no introduction. He offered no geneology, or produced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Jonah

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013

The life of Jonah gives us many lessons that we can learn and apply to our own situations.

The Life of Jonah There are many stories in the Bible of people who were called by God and we can learn so much from their lives. It becomes very clear that when we obey God, the blessings of God are released on our lives. But when we go against the will and ways of God, things do not go ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Abundant Life

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 9, 2013

Abundant Life is not things but your reaction to things.

Abundant Life Joh 10:10 "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. WHY AGING ISN’T BAD • Kidnappers are not interested in you. • People no longer view you as a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The River Of Life

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 27, 2023

How are we treating the River of Life in our lives? Have we truly drunk from its' waters.

Here in eastern Kentucky, we know about floods. • We just ‘celebrated’ for lack of a better term, the floods that were so devastating to Breathitt, Letcher and Perry counties last year. I remember when I was young, looking at some pictures of from what is known as the flood of ’37. • The flood of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:6-22, Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 9, 2004

The journey of life includes: 1- the witnesses 2- the weights 3- the weariness 4- the winner

INTRO.- ILL.- Two preachers were having lunch at a farm during a certain anniversary celebration. The farmer’s wife had fried several chickens and told her family they could have what was left after everyone had gone home. But it was not to be. Those hungry preachers ate every piece of fried ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

Keys to the abundant life promised and provided in Christ.

It is easy to become disillusioned in this life. Heartaches come. Dreams remain unrealized. Hopes, sometimes, are dashed. Jesus came to set these things right. In John 10:10 Jesus states, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is Life!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 9, 2020

A narrative sermon on the raising of Lazarus

Intro: My text this morning is John 11 and a funeral scene is described....A beloved brother has died...2 sisters are left to mourn. The two sisters – Mary and Martha have a much loved but very sick brother—They don’t call for the doctor – instead they call for the great physician. But the family ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2015

Paul is compelled to write these words to a church that needs to change. The challenge here today is doing an honest gut-check: do we live eternally for Christ – or for our own glory and recognition?

Life in the Spirit Galatians, Part 12 Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction - Originally, we were going to finish Galatians today -- However, this final chapter can’t be just glossed over and completed in one -- So, we will add one more week to our study and take Chapter 6 in two parts - Recap ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of The Angels In Daniel And The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 8, 2009

A survey of the Angel’s activities in the prophecy of Daniel and Revelation

The Angels The Angels are key players in God’s overall end times plan. He uses them mightily throughout the book of Daniel, the Old Testament parallel to the book of the Revelation. And, even though almost 2600 years have passed since the time Daniel’s book was written, the angels continue to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001

FOOLPROOF GAMEPLAN FOR STIRRING UP GOD’S ANGER

BIG IDEA: FOOLPROOF GAMEPLAN FOR STIRRING UP GOD’S ANGER INTRODUCTION: A. (:1-3) GOD PERSEVERES IN HIS LOVE FOR US DESPITE OUR PATTERN OF REPEATED FAILURES 1. Praise the Lord / Give Thanks for His Goodness for His Lovingkindness for His mighty deeds 2. Practice Righteousness / keep justice B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Torch Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2023

A torch, in modern-day technology, is defined as a portable, battery-powered electric lamp.

George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright and critic once remarked: “Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I am permitted to hold for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” John 8:12 reminds us: Again ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 5:14-16, John 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 4:6