Sermons on Practical Living:

Living Under Grace. Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

What is the meaning of Grace?

Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” (NIV) Question: What is the meaning of Grace? God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense 6 Characteristics of Grace: Is an attribute of God. Psalm 145:8 Comes through Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2014

In this message we will talk about the power of chasing after a life of gratitude.

Living A Life Of Gratitude #chasingaftergratitude Max Lucado – in his book ‘In the Eye of The Storm’ writes… … An old man walks down a Florida beach. The sun is setting like a huge orange ball on the distant horizon. The ocean waves are gently slapping the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Living Now

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 4, 2014

KINGDOM LIVING IS HEART LIVING!

KINGDOM LIVING NOW OBSERVATION: LUKE WROTE PRIMARILY TO HIGHLIGHT CHRIST’S HUMANITY. HE COMPILED EVENTS IN CHRIST’S LIFE AND MINISTRY FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON A GENTILE (NON-JEWISH) AUDIENCE. CHRIST’S IDENTITY, CHARACTER AND MISSION UNFOLDS. HE WAS MORE THAN A MEER MAN. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:21

Denomination: Baptist

My Redeemer Lives! Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God’s plan of redemption has been in process for centuries on end, but what it comes down to is this: Jesus is our greater Boaz. He is the faithful Redeemer, who has paid the price to deliver us and to recover us for an eternity of joy.

Over the last few weeks, we have turned our attention the book of Ruth in the Old Testament, and now, today, we come to our final study of this remarkable account. As we have said, the story of Ruth is told in four episodes with a chapter given to each one of them. The first chapter is the story ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Living Or Existing?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

I’d like to begin this morning by asking you a question. Are you living or existing?

Are You Living Or Existing? Introduction: I’d like to begin this morning by asking you a question. Are you living or existing? It seems that many times in our lives we are merely existing instead really living life for what it’s worth. We get up, go to work or school, or we begin our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Mar 27, 2016

This sermon focuses on the meaning of the Resurrection for our lives today.

BECAUSE HE LIVES JOHN 20:1-18 MARCH 27, 2016 RESURRECTION SUNDAY, YEAR C HARRISBURG, AR FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Gloria Gaither tells the story of how the song, “Because He Lives,” was written: “I am a wife and a mother. It was in the middle of the upheaval ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Long Live The King

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 2, 2016

A sermon examining the fact that Jesus is not only Savior, but King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

Long Live The King Philippians 2:5-11 On January 20th 1936, King George V of England died... he was succeeded by his son who then became King Edward VIII.When King George died the people proclaimed "The king is dead; long live the king!" They chanted this because, though one king had died, another ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Hope Of Easter

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 6, 2016

Hollow Hope or Living Hope? Where do you find your hope? Are you hoping to fill up on something that will leave you empty? Or are you filling up on the empty tomb that brings powerful, living and lasting hope?

1 Peter 1:3,4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade-- kept in heaven for you What did you hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Lutheran

"Look To Jesus And Live!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Apr 20, 2016

Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night. He discovers that his broken religious system cannot save him. Jesus tells him he must be born again (born from above - born by God). He explains to him to Look to Jesus and Live!

“Look to Jesus and Live” John 3:1-17 “Religion can be boring. You don’t have to do any research to prove the point. Just compare the crowd at church with the crowds that attend baseball or football games. Apparently there is no excitement at church that compares with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living A Satisfied Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 3, 2016

From the Sermon on the Mount series, it deals with the 4th beatitude. It takes a look at all the wrong places people look to find satisfaction, along with the secret of satisfaction that comes out of God's word. A satisfied life is a life lived for Christ

The Sermon on the Mount “Living A Satisfied Life” Matthew 5:6 Watching commercials gives some insight into how Jesus taught lessons in His day. Advertisers pay millions of dollars to put their slogans and images before us, because they know it works. They know that if they can get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Living In Baals Backyard Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

We pick up with our man Elijah leaving the brook Cherith because it dried up. The ravens quit bringing him food and the famine has caught up with the creek that God had parked Elijah beside.

Living In Baals Backyard 1 Kings 17:8-17:16 TEXT: 1 Kings 17:8-16 1 Kings 17:8-16 KJV And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, [9] Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. [10] So he arose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Determining A Standard Of Living Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Whether poor or rich or in the middle, all of us have to determine our standard of living. So who or what is determining your standard of living? Who or what is influencing your financial decisions and the life you’re living?

Determining a Standard of Living 1 Timothy 6:7-13 There was a story which appeared in the news about a woman who had won the lottery. Before winning, she worked long, hard hours but earned just enough money to cover each month’s bills. The years of toil and worry had taken a toll on her face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

Benefits Of Living For Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 11, 2016

Jesus told us that in order to be His disciple we would have to take up our cross and follow Him. It's easy to focus on the negative consequences of being a Christian, but we should also realize that there are awesome benefits in living for Jesus Christ.

BENEFITS OF LIVING FOR JESUS Acts 7:55-60 There is a price to pay for following Jesus. Jesus told us that “If any man would be my disciple he must take up his cross and follow Me.” In those days the cross indicated a huge price to pay. Many times, though, we look at the price that has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Baptist

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 26, 2011

We are conditioned to think that death is the final act of life. But God wants us to know that He is the one who gives life now and eternally.

Ezekiel 37. 3 And He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" So I answered, "O Lord GOD, You know." 4 Again He said to me, "Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! Introduction We are all conditioned by life to believe that there is no ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A Legacy: Hope Series

Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jun 1, 2011

Part 1 of 3 (Hope, Faith, & Love)

Text: Gen. 37-50 Introduction: 1. My sister while she was here last week shared with me some stories she’d uncovered while visiting with some relatives. She is very much into genealogies and the history of our family. She told me of German ancestors that I didn’t know existed, of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God