Sermons on Plan For Life:

What Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2006

Since our life is just a mist that quickly vanishes, we must have a plan of action to maximize it and to be prepared to meet our maker.

Introduction: A. One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. 1. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” 2. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the announcement, “Let me have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For You In The New Year

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005

The New Year is a great time to take inventory of your spiritual life and see what areas God may be wanting you to grow in the New Year.

1. Destroy all roots of bitterness by forgiving those who have hurt you and accepting forgiveness from others. Ephesians 4:29-32 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

God's Plan Is Not For Me To Be Happy, But Holy Series

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 12, 2010

God's ultimate plan for me is to develop my character and make me holy, not to make my life easy so I am always happy.

Let's review what we have already discovered... A Myth – is a commonly held belief that is not true. Jesus Himself had to debunk spiritual myths as he challenged commonly held beliefs. Look at his repetition in the Sermon on the Mount: “You have heard that it was said…but I tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Steps To A Better Life

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 17, 2015

This sermon examines six steps to achieve a better life. It involves planning and having faith.

Two construction workers were eating lunch one day. One of them says, “I hope I don’t have another meat loaf sandwich. I’m getting tired of meatloaf.” The next day the construction worker opens his sandwich for lunch and says, “Meatloaf sandwich again I hate this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Hebrews 11:6, James 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 91:7, 2 Kings 4:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

God Had A Plan--Pentecost

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001

This is a Pentecost sermon which deals with God having a plan even when He gives us a task to do without telling us what to do.

God Had A Plan GNLCC Pentecost 6/3/2001 Joel 2:28-32 Acts 1:1-11 Acts 2 In a football game, if you are down by two touchdowns at half-time and nothing you have tried seems to be working, when you go into the locker room what do you think is on the players minds as they look at the coach? ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Can Be Tough

Contributed by John Ruland on Sep 15, 2010

As we encounter difficulties in life, it will help us to remember the big picture. First, God is our Father and has a wonderful eternal plan for us.

Life Can Be Tough JOHN 16:33 ICB 33 "I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble. But be brave! I have defeated the world!" Jesus never promised us that everything would be perfect here on earth. He recognized that we would encounter trouble. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret To A Fruitful Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

God’s plan for your life isn’t that you’ll be successful. Instead, He wants you to be fruitful.

INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series “GRACE-FRUIT: Jesus Living in Me.” Over the past nine weeks we’ve examined the nine flavors of the Fruit of the Spirit. In order to put the Fruit of the Spirit in the full context of Galatians, let’s read Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Don't Go As Planned

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011

I wish I could stand here today and tell you that if you serve the Lord you want ever have any problems in your life; I wish I could tell you that if you develop a close relationship with the Lord that you will always be in control of the circumstances th

TEXT: John 11:1-44 One of the first things that I notice about this story is the relationship between this family and Jesus. It wasn’t a strained relationship or an odd one but it was one of closeness and intimacy. They didn’t just have a casual acquaintance but a close encounter ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, John 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anchors For Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 6, 2004

Paul was taken on a voyage to Rome as a prisoner. He stood strong in the face of a terrible storm, because he has these anchors: (1) the anchor of God’s presence; (2) of God’s promise; (3) of God’s plan; (4) of God’s power.

Paul and some other prisoners were taken on a voyage towards Rome. We’ll read about his experience in Acts 27:14-26; 33-44. Paul was a prisoner, but in this voyage through the storm, he stood out as a HERO. • Chains bound him, yet he was freed from fear or hopelessness. • The people were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Valley Life

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 6, 2006

It’s so tempting to believe that God will somehow protect us from such catastrophic trials if only our faith is strong enough, our convictions deep enough, our conduct good enough. God’s plans, however, are frequently confusing and mysterious.

Before I can begin, I have a confession to make. Personally, I find it very hard to “glory in tribulation.” I’m not talking about flat-tire tribulations or ants-in-the-kitchen tribulations. I mean the tribulations of Job that rock us to the very core of our faith. It’s so tempting to believe ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Plans, Following God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 8, 2010

How do we make plans while following God?

Making Plans, Following God James 4:13-17 Intro Slide Who here wants to have a successful future? We all want a successful future. We probably all know as well that a successful future does not just usually happen. We don’t sit in our living room and then walk out the door and Bam, success, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Balance Into Your Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 9, 2001

In order to get balance into your life: 1. You must discover your purpose. 2. You must establish your priorities. 3. You must make your plan.

I receive somewhere between 25 and 50 e-mails a day — sometimes more. Faxes come into the office. There is a pile of mail at our home and the church every day. I hate to think of how many times the phone rings — and I even carry a cell phone to make sure I can always be reached. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Living The Life You Were Meant To Live

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 19, 2004

God does have a plan for every person He creates. Jeremiah the prophet gave this promise from the Lord: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to propser you andnot to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:

Living the Live You Were Meant to Live Proverbs 16:14 “The Lord has made everything for His own Purpose.” Introduction January 11th Garfield Comic strip – Jim Davis The Garfield comic strip portrays a common Philosophy of Life. Garfield’s owner, “I gotta do something with my life.” Garfield ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Your Plans, God's Plan, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

The final words in the Greek text of Acts is the “unhindered.” God supernaturally orchestrates everything so that the gospel is unstoppable.

Before we really get started this morning, I feel the need to say something. In this political season, I think I need to say, “I am Scott Maze and I approve this message” -:). What if you could say one sentence that the entire world could understand? What would you say? Our study of Acts concludes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-9, Acts 28:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Issues Of Life 2: Capital Punishment Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

Looking at an important part of God’s plan for a just society

And will you profane Me among My people...killing people who should not die, and keeping people alive who should not live...? (Ezekiel 13:19) ...it can be easily demonstrated that the death penalty strengthens the value of human life. If the penalty for rape were lowered, clearly it would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Ezekiel 13:19

Denomination: Charismatic