Sermons on Pleasures Of This Life:

Life!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Very helpful for every age.

Life and Conduct Proverbs 19:1-29 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet. 3 The foolishness of a man twists his way, And his heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is The Life Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#8 in series. He is our life, but we need to realize that truth.

Colossians 3:1-4 – This is the Life Today we are once again on our journey through the book of Colossians. This morning we are looking at chapter 3, verses 1-4. This passage will also serve as a foundation for one of the purposes of Centreville Baptist Church. Last week I unveiled what I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

To Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 31, 2019

Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few less steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Life! Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021

The life God intended for us is filled with fruitfulness, increasing knowledge of God, power from above, and an attitude of thanks and praise.

Picture yourself right now lying on a tropical beach, the gentle sound of waves and the sea gulls in the background, the palm branches waving in the light breeze above you – “this is the life!” On this cold winter day, I would love to be there right now. But here we are and I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 27, 2020

Christians are to show hospitality, be content, and live holy lives.

SLIDE #1 Introduction • We are in some trying times right now. I know that some are searching for answers in the wake of the pandemic we now face. • This enemy that we face is faceless, invisible to the naked eye, yet ever-present and ever-dangerous. • We are in times which we have yet to face in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Drink With The Prostitute (Revelation 17:1-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2023

A call to avoid compromising with the world for the sake of power, pleasure, or wealth. A no rapture, practical reading of Revelation.

Many of us, at one point or another, have found ourselves desiring a different kind of life. A better life, with nicer stuff. A life with "more." This desire for more tends to run in four directions: (1) Power/fame. At times, we get tired of having no voice, no say, no authority. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

When Babylons Fall, Cry, Or Celebrate? (Revelation 18:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 11, 2023

A practical, no-rapture, academically rigorous approach to Revelation. A call to rejoice, and to "come out" from every Babylon.

Last week, in Revelation 17, we read in depth about two main characters: the Beast, and Babylon. We've seen repeatedly that the Beast is a symbol for evil human empires. Satan takes ordinary nations, and makes them extraordinary by giving them his power, and authority, and throne. But as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-19

Grand Opening Earns Rave Reviews! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

Creation work pleased God, it was perfect without any need for anything to be repeated, repaired, or revised.

Intro: 1. One wrote, "Grand Opening Earns Rave Reviews! What a report! God’s creation was a complete success! All goals were accomplished not just for the initial launching of Creation, but with all systems on "go" for hundreds and thousands of years." 2. God’s creation work pleased God - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Transcending Life’s Challenges Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2020

The fears and hardships of life can weigh heavily upon us, and sometimes the best way to cope is to transcend them by focusing and pondering the truths of God’s Word, particularly His promise to bring us through.

Transcending Life’s Challenges (Romans 8:31-34) 1. Today is Father’s Day and today’s sermon has a lot of Jewish Roots to it. So I decided to begin with a joke about a Jewish father. 2. Sid Samuels, 79, was on the operating table awaiting surgery, to be performed, at this insistence by his own ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5, Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Big Question Series

Contributed by Mark Whitehead on Dec 2, 2012

We were created to CRAVE, Are we craving His Kingdom or are we to satisfied with the pleasures of this life?

Faith that Pleases God (series) The Big ? (Outline form is from Andy Stanley, Communicating for Change) KNOW; God created me to CRAVE! Do: CRAVE Him and His Kingdom! (ME/Engage) Christmas is a Season of Cravings! Dressing, pumpkin pie… oranges, smell of christmas tree, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Search For Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 22, 2024

We will never find our purpose in life if we put the pursuit of our pleasures above God’s priorities.

The Search for Satisfaction Rev. Brian Bill Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 July 20-21, 2024 According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, the U.S. ranks 23rd on a global measure of happiness across 143 countries in the world. This is worse than last year, when we came in at number 15. Americans under 30 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

All In The Family Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Have you ever stopped and thought, “Why me? Why did God choose me to be his child?" It just pleased God to do so. It gave God pleasure to choose you to be his child. And when God does something he does it so he derives personal pleasure from it.

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk to you about being part of God’s family. We’re all so proud of our parents– or at least we ought to be–like the little boy in school who was bragging about how tough his daddy was and he turned to a little girl and said, “You know, my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Life In 07

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007

How can you and I make sure that in 2007 we live The Life like never before. I will try to answer in the few minutes that we have remaining by pulling 5 objects out of this bag and letting them teach us about how we can live our dash well in 07.

Living ‘The’ Life In 07’ I want to start this message out this morning by asking you to take out a pen if you haven’t already (share if you need to). And what I want you to do, on the left hand corner of your outline…or any other piece of paper. I want you to Write the year you were born – (now ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternal Life (Higher Life) Versus Lower Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2014

To show that you have to choose between lower or higher life because you can only have one.

I. EXORDIUM: What do you like lower life or higher life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that you have to choose between lower or higher life because you can only have one. IV. TEXT: Matthew 10:39 (Amplified Bible) 10:39 Whoever finds his [lower] life will lose it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Takes The Life Out Of Life Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Lessons on how we respond to times of loss and pain

WHEN “LIFE” TAKES THE LIFE OUT OF OUR LIVES Growing Through Loss: Luke 22,24 Introduction: Tony in the dryer. Explain loss (Swindoll) (Read text) Explain the loss felt by disciples. I.Times of loss require a control of your passions. (LK 22:49-51) A. Explain the context. 1.According to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist