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"Life And Death"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2011

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A sermon about listening to the voice of God.

John 10:1-10 “Life and Death” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Raise your hand if you are a fan of American Idol. It’s a popular show. When it first came out 10 years ago, I used to watch it fairly regularly. Now, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pain That Produces Peace: God’s Loving Discipline In The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2026

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We live in a comfort-driven culture. Everything in the 21st century whispers, “Avoid pain. Escape discomfort. Protect your preferences.” Yet Scripture speaks a very different language. The Bible tells us that pain, in the hands of a loving Father, is not pointless—it is productive.

The Pain That Produces Peace: God’s Loving Discipline in the Life of a Disciple Introduction: When It Hurts Let me begin with a simple, honest truth: following Jesus is glorious—but it is not always easy. We live in a comfort-driven culture. Everything in the 21st century whispers, “Avoid pain. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 3:11-12, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, John 15:1-2, Psalm 119:67, Romans 8:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Compass Of Life

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 16, 2007

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The Bible WILL always point us in the right direction

I have gleaned from many different sources for this sermon and to those sources I say thank you - the Lord knows who you are - God Bless. Compass of Life Have you ever seen a compass? There are 8 main directions. North, North-East, East, South-East, South, South-West, West, North-West. Even ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

No Shelf Life Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 18, 2011

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The bread God provides for us can’t be acquired at a drive-up window, or purchased in bulk from Costco to stockpile in your freezer. In fact, it isn’t only food: it’s all of our needs, and we need to look to him daily to provide.

How many of you have ever used those Pillsbury refrigerated dough products? Dinner rolls or biscuits or croissants? The ones where you peel off the paper and then rap the cylinder smartly on the corner of the counter and it bursts open? They’re really popular because you can make so many things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Exodus 16:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life Of Value Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

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Value is not found in earthly wealth or treasure, but in the kingdom of heaven. Choose your Master. Clarify your vision. Invest in the kingdom of heaven.

Healthy Disciples: A LIFE OF VALUE—Matthew 6:19-24 Matthew 5-7 is known as the Sermon on the Mount. It was not really a sermon, as Matthew tells us, “Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.” Jesus began his teaching that day with what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life Of Trust Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

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"Ask...Seek...Knock..." is trusting God for his best. The Golden Rule is not reciprocity, but trust in God's best.

Healthy Disciples: A LIFE OF TRUST—Matthew 7:7-12 In this series on the last part of the Sermon on the Mount, we have considered what Jesus said about a healthy Christian life. Previously in his teaching on the hillside that day, Jesus talked about prayer. He warned his disciples about making a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Commandments Of Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

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“Hear now, O Israel, the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you. Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract

Theme: The Commandments of life Text: Deut. 4:1-2, 6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 The revelations being made at the National Reconciliation Commission gives us reason to really examine ourselves and see ourselves as we really are. We have always been known as a nation of very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is The Book Of Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 21, 2004

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How the Word gives us life

Josh. 1:8 “Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed.” The book is the book of the law. “Study this Book of the Law continually.” THIS BOOK involves our Mouths “It shall not depart out ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Circumstances Of Life

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

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Change is hard

INTRO: Historic signing of two hated enemies sworn to destroy each other. On one side you have the PLO Leader, Yasser Arafit; the other, Yitzhak Rabin, leader of the nation of Israel, who have been fighting ever since Israel became a nation in the late ‘40s (not to mention they have been fighting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Stewardship Of Life

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Oct 21, 2006

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Teaching on how to be good stewards of all of life including time, talents, liesure, and money

The Stewardship of Life II Cor 8:1-7 You have seen the title of this message, now you have put your earplugs in and are ready to go to sleep. Stewardship has never been a popular teaching of the Bible. But there is no way that we can get around this important doctrine. Jesus talked more about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sinners Who've Found Grace Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

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God encourages His children to rejoice in their salvation through Jesus, even if they are experiencing suffering. Holy living is not a product of ‘smooth sailing’. It is a choice, regardless of life-events or life-circumstances.

WAC2BL: Redeemed Scripture Text: 1 Peter 1.17-23 INTRODUCTION Someone asked-a-question: “What’s a WAC2BL?” ~ For starters, …it’s the theme for the next-several-weeks. But, more-than-that, …WAC2BL is a question… …It’s a question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: Nazarene

A Life Of Power

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Apr 15, 2006

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Easter Sunday sermon. The power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in our lives.

Dear brothers and sisters, have you ever driven a Datsun sedan? You know those little cars, before the company changed its name to Nissan? Datsuns were very easy on gas, could make a U-turn almost anywhere, and lasted nearly forever. The body might have rusted out but the engine kept on going and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Purpose Of Life Series

Contributed by Robb Ryerse on Feb 15, 2005

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Introduction to a series through Ecclesiastes on the purpose of life.

The Purpose of Life Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Introduction: - Teenagers have a word for it: Whatever. - College Students take classes about it, using big words to describe it: existentialism. - Adults call it a midlife crisis. All people are on a quest for the purpose in life, and many have concluded ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Simple Life Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005

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A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book Celebration of Discipline pages 85 to 89. Nothing new here but a source of illustrations

The Simple Life Sermon for 2/6/2005 Matthew 6:25-33 Introduction: The Simple Life is a totally unscripted series starring spoiled socialites, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie! During the show’s first season, Paris and Nicole got a reality check when they learned what it was really like to live among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Voice For Life

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Jan 24, 2012

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The Sanctity of Life: Is life God created, Is life God valued, and Is life God redeemed? A scriptural look at the issue of life. Questions deal with "Who is a human being?" and "Who gets to determine when life starts and stops. What do we do with this

Title: A Voice for Life 01/22/12 Text: Psalm 139:13-18 Purpose: Sanctity of Life sermon ********************************************************************************************** Introduction A. Describe the birth of daughters, standing there cutting the umbilical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

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