Sermons on Planning Life:

Let Your Life Shine

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 5, 2024

If we want to have influence in this world, we had better shine. We need to let our life shine so that others will be attracted to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Alba 1-28-24 LET YOUR LIFE SHINE I Thessalonians 4:9-12 The military has a history of requiring that boots be polished until they shine. If you have served in the military, you are probably familiar with the involved process that it takes to achieve that shine. There are websites that explain ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Short, But Eternity Is Forever Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 8, 2024

Embracing each day with purpose and joy, let us cherish the time we have and begin each morning with a heart filled with the love of Christ and a smile that reflects His light.

Our time on earth is but a fleeting moment compared to the eternity that awaits us. As the Psalmist says, “The length of our days is seventy years — or eighty if we have the strength” (Psalm 90:10). Our days are but a breath, a vapor that vanishes quickly. But we know Eyernity is forever. Eternity ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43

What Is The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 23, 2023

Peter gives direction for growing Christians regarding the character qualities to develop in our lives.

1 Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to causation against an inside (inward) attack, lack of concern and sin. Here, Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live With Confidence In The Lord Of Life

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 24, 2023

When the Shunammite woman's son became ill and died she went to the prophet Elisha. The woman recognized that it was at the Word of the Lord that she gave birth to her son. And she believed that it would be at the Word of the Lord that her son would live again!

Although we will be focusing our Old Testament Lesson for a sermon together this morning I want you to think back to our Gospel Lesson for this Sunday. I want to use those verses from John 11 as the introduction to my message today. Perhaps you were already familiar with the account of Mary, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:17-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Wake Up And Enjoy Life! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2023

This sermon focus on the Church of Sardis - it's hope and renewal in walking up and strengthening what it already possessed.

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6; John 11:38-44 Theme: Wake Up and Enjoy Life INTRO: Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Did you know that last year (2022) over three million people died in the United States? Did you know that last year (2022) over 69 million people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, John 11:38-44

Denomination: Nazarene

The Life Of The Kingdom Begins Now

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 4, 2023

We are often guilty of limiting the Kingdom of God as being some future reality. But there is an aspect of the kingdom in the present. What foes this tell us.

The Kingdom of God Begins Now Romans 13:8-14 In times of distress, we often dream of heaven. We cry out “Maranatha” (O Lord Come). We think of the millennium and a reign of the Prince of Peace while we seem surrounded by the noise of war. We await justice while we live in a world where justice is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Transitory Life And A Better Prospect.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2023

Mortal man seeks divine assurance.

A TRANSITORY LIFE AND A BETTER PROSPECT. Psalm 90:1-6, Psalm 90:13-17. 1. A Transitory Life. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the LORD had been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-6, Psalm 90:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water, Life And Divine Forgiveness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2023

Jesus was on earth to forgive our sins and raise us to divine status.

Third Sunday of Lent 2023 Take a moment as we settle down from a very long Gospel, close your eyes but stay awake. Think of the best person you know who is not a relative. This person, man or woman, is honest, self-controlled, just to a fault, and cheering to everyone. The best person you know. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Romans 5:1-8, Exodus 17:3-7

Denomination: Catholic

Live A Life That Is Devil Resisting Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 15, 2023

As Christians we need to know how to resist the schemes of the devil.

Introduction Two weeks ago, I began a new series which I called “how to live big in your Christian life.” The Scripture that gave me the idea for the series is found in John chapter 10 and is verse 10. “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” I find too many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Grace-Filled Life

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 22, 2023

Grace is not a nebulous thing. Grace actually teaches us how to live. Do you want to be a grace-filled Christian? Then you need to follow Titus 2:11-12.

I’ve seen teens grow up and leave God. It's actually a very common thing today. Titus 2:11-12 explain that grace teaches us how to live. We need more grace-filled Christians. I see in verse 12 two main actions that must occur for us to live a grace-filled life. 1. A PURPOSEFUL DENYING ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of Partaking Of The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 3, 2023

Jesus tells us of five wonderful things that a person receives when he accepts Jesus.

Last week we talked about the way a person partakes of the bread of life. Jesus spelled out for us in verses 41-51 what a person must do to partake of the bread of life, that is, what a person must do to come to know Jesus personally. Tonight, in verses 52-58, Jesus tells us of five wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Essential Changes Of New Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 24, 2023

The Essential Changes of New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – April 23, 2023

Intro Out of respect for being fully transparent... I want to tell you that this past Monday morning I stood before the honorable Judge Mark Young at the SM Courthouse...and he told me that I was looking at potentially 3 to 4 weeks time...I was allowed to temporarily return home...where naturally I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Matthew 28:6, Colossians 3:1, John 3:16, John 4:14, John 5:24, Romans 6:22, 1 John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Or Death (Sheep Or Cows)

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 27, 2023

Are lead by a cowboy or a shepherd?

Life or Death (Sheep or Cows) - John 10: 1 – 10 Intro: Beginning question for today: “Who wrote ‘Mammas Don’t Let You Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys’?” Ed and Patsy Bruce in 1975. In March of 1978 Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson used it as the cover song for their album winning the Grammy Award ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Successfully Navigate Life Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021

Walking in the dark can be a dangerous thing, both physically and spiritually. Jesus explains that He is the light that shines in the darkness. How can we all appropriate that light to show the way in our own lives?

How many of you out there have ever had any experience with sleep-walking? I imagine we could all share some interesting stories about our sleep-walking experiences. But since I’ve got the floor this morning, you get to hear about mine. I have actually walked in my sleep only about three times ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Numbers 35:30, Proverbs 5:21, Proverbs 21:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 15, 2020

This text is often quoted and preached from at funerals to encourage us.

I AM the Resurrection and the Life: An Exposition of John 11:1-45 John’s gospel is a dramatic portrayal of the person of Jesus whereas truth is portrayed in extended story and narrative. This does not mean that John avoids propositional truth, but even these propositional truths are illustrated by ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible