Sermons on Problems In Life:

"Life, Water And Thirst”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 26, 2018

Your unchurched, non believing friends and neighbors are thirsty for security regarding their eternal address. Leonard Sweet calls them “day trippers asking for direction…..scouting the horizon for hope, spiritual truth, our souls are thirsty.

Harsh drought conditions in parts of the American West are pushing wild horses to the brink and spurring extreme measures to protect them. Volunteer groups in Arizona and Colorado are hauling thousands of gallons of water and truckloads of food to remote grazing grounds where springs have run ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Lutheran

The Powerful Life Of Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2019

The letter to the Hebrews ends with some specific ways we can live a life of love.

THE POWERFUL LIFE OF LOVE Hebrews 13 Introduction Hebrews 1:1-3 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. 2 And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Simple Life Style

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Each individual Christian needs to keep asking themselves, how can I simplify my life, not for the sake of simplicity, but for the sake of the kingdom of God.

I've always loved the Cinderella story, and have read it to my granddaughter, and listened to it on record many times. It is a story that fits so well in our culture. From rags to riches is the American dream come true. The poor little servant girl escapes from the wash water to live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Evil

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 1, 2013

Are we able to defend the faith taught in the Scriptures when a non-believer challenges us on the hard issues? What do we say, how do we respond when asked why the Lord allows evil and the resulting suffering?

Deuteronomy 30:19-20a “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. “Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Gift Of Hope” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 19, 2011

With the greatest gift ever given, the gift of God’s Son, we have received the gift of hope.

When Christ came to this earth as a baby born in Bethlehem, He came to a world that was without hope. But He brought hope. Hope is a precious commodity in human life. What a contrast of emotions there is between the words, “hopeless” and “hopeful.” The Bible uses both ideas. “Hopeless” describes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Life Under The Sun V. Life Under The Son

Contributed by James Vilgos on Dec 17, 2004

In Ecclesiates Solomon writes of the futility of life under the sun. Contrast this with life under the Son, Jesus, God the Son

Life “Under the Sun” v. “Life Under the Son” Chaplain James Vilgos Scripture Reading Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Life “under the s-u-n” v. life “under the S-o-n” When I was young a song titled Richard Cory was popular it was based on a poem of the same title, the lyrics state in part: They say that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The Real Value Of Life

Contributed by Richard Reid on Apr 21, 2006

Having God’s presence over your life is truly living!

The Real Value of Life II Samuel 6:10-12 4/18/06 And David was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD into the city of David with him; but David took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. Thus, the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months, and the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of ?

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 1, 2004

Christian Americans must take God’s teachings more to heart and pursue the things of God and not the world

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of …? July 4, 2004 Our nation was founded on Godly principles, but we are becoming a nation that has drifted from God. Today we pursue all kinds of other priorities and things to bring us happiness. But they always leave us lacking. Things can never fill the void ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman In Manoah's Life

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Men are afraid sometimes, but if they would be open to their God-fearing wives, a lot of burdens would be lifted off of them and vice vasa

For all the great and beloved ladies who would allow God’s words (the bible) to influence and guide your lives, here are some helpful points that the Spirit of God revealed to me in the book of Judges chapter 13 (the story of the conception of Samson). Please observe, interpret and apply same to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Bread Of Life?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 14, 2018

The passage we read from the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel has from earliest times been used to explain the orthodox teaching on the Eucharist.

We all know what a eunuch is, and such men were common in the various courts of Biblical times. What was valuable about them to the kings of the Middle East is that they could be trusted–if they were trustworthy at all–even with the kings’ wives and children. There would be no question of bad blood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, John 6:44-51

Denomination: Catholic

The Hard Way - Why God Uses Diffictul People In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 2, 2013

Today we want to remember that GOD uses difficult people to build our character, to make us stronger. Such people reveal hidden faults and deepen our trust in God

Charles R. Swindoll provides the following story which he calls “Tension in the Tank.” "In the northeastern United States, codfish are not only delectable, they are a big commercial business. There's a market for eastern cod all over, especially in sections farthest removed from the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weary Of Doing Good Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2021

The Apostle Paul does not want the Thessalonians to grow weary of doing good and serving and living faithfully to God while they wait for His second coming.

WEARY OF DOING GOOD 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 #2Thessalonians3 INTRODUCTION This morning we are finishing up our series on 1 and 2 Thessalonians and we are focusing on 2 Thessalonians 3. REASON 1 I think one of the reasons that obeying the command that caught my eye in 2 Thessalonians 3 is difficult ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Look Like When God Finally Answers? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 10, 2023

After years of what felt like silence from God, Joseph finally gets his moment when the pieces come together. What can we learn from his experience?

A LONG TIME WAITING: Joseph finally gets his answer. - Genesis 41:1-57. - Overview the story. - No doubt Joseph wondered countless times why he was in the place and shape that he was in. Now he finally gets an answer. Not a complete reckoning but one that fills in the major pieces. WHAT DOES ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Giving Church

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

A life giving church has members who live their lives by doing the will of God. A life giving church dwells and lives in the Spirit. A life giving church is full of people who are committed to Jesus Christ.

The Life Giving Church Thesis: A life giving church has members who live their lives by doing the will of God. A life giving church dwells and lives in the Spirit. A life giving church is full of people who are committed to Jesus Christ. Introduction: Opening illustration: Dead Poets ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Balanced Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 13, 2019

Today's Sermon looks at the biblical value of living a balanced life in an unbalanced world. This is part off the sermon series, "Building Lasting Values." In this sermon we look at several principles to help us live balanced lives.

Building Lasting Values “Living A Balanced Life” {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!OQ9QBawT!66QaK1PVc98q2gOEyTl30kAp3TrUeMQF98iMrIMIQyQ} Today I’d like to jump back into our Discipleship Series on Building Lasting Values as we build up the House of God within us. This is a value I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:2

Denomination: Foursquare