Sermons on Purpose Of Life:

Choose Life

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 21, 2003

Your choices today will affect your family tomorrow.

My mother was a Wenger. Her great-grandparents migrated from Basel, Switzerland, to Ontario, Canada, in 1835. Seventeen years later they chose to move to Iowa. They traveled in a covered wagon and just before they crossed the border into the U.S. someone stole all their clothing. All they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Brethren

The Circle Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 15, 2004

2nd in series of 5 on John 3-4. When I see a movie or hear a young person talk about the "circle of life" I really can’t help but think of Nicodemus – an intelligent and perceptive man who really want to understand about life. He is the man who came to

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 The Circle of Life Have you heard of the “circle of life”? What do you think of when you hear about the "Circle of Life?" In an unofficial and unscientific survey I’ve conducted during the past week most people think of the "Lion King" when they hear ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of Life

Contributed by Mike Gay on Feb 19, 2004

I hope that this sermon will help believers life a life that is a testimony for the power of Jesus.

SIGNS OF LIFE Luke 8:40-56 40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, 42 for he had an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of A Life

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 23, 2004

The value of one’s life is seen in who he is, where his wealth lies, and where he is headed.

The Value of a Life Luke 12:15 INTRO.: Do you know what your "net worth" is? Your net worth is equal to the amount left in your estate when all your debts are paid and all your life insurance is collected. Of course, that’s not as important to you as it will be to your heirs. That’s because you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 14, 2004

In death, life is changed, not ended.

“I Believe” –a sermon series on the Apostles’ Creed “Life Everlasting” -Responsive Reading #644, “Christ & Immortality” (I Cor 15) -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts An elderly couple died in an accident and found themselves standing before the Pearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Congregational

The Spice Of Life

Contributed by James May on Mar 22, 2004

We need to be careful of murmuring and complaining and also be careful of what we ask for. God might just give us more than we bargained for.

THE SPICE OF LIFE By Pastor James May Numbers Chapter 11:4-31 Life in South Louisiana has a number of wonderful advantages. There is no place in our nation that is better known for its food. Everywhere you go there are feasts of celebration of one kind or another. Right here, in our own ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life To The Full Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2004

Jesus is the Good Shepherd and he promises us life to the full.

Keys To Life John 10:1-21 July 4, 2003 Life to the Full I remember listening to a person on the CBC reflection of his brother’s fight with cancer. The man shared how during the long periods of waiting while his brother was being treated, he would often go an shoot hoops at a local gym. He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: *other

Celebrating A Life

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 31, 2004

This message was delivered at the Funeral of my grandfather. I used Romans 8 31-39 as a basis for showing that Alzheimers never seperated him from God

One of the greatest men I have ever known, Henry Mearl Azbell, began his journey here on this earth on December 23, 1917 in Cass County, Indiana, born to Charles and Lilly. After 86 years of life here, he began his eternal journey on Feb. 14, 2004. One of 14 children, Henry is survived by sister ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 9, 2004

The journey of life includes: 1- the witnesses 2- the weights 3- the weariness 4- the winner

INTRO.- ILL.- Two preachers were having lunch at a farm during a certain anniversary celebration. The farmer’s wife had fried several chickens and told her family they could have what was left after everyone had gone home. But it was not to be. Those hungry preachers ate every piece of fried ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is The Book Of Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 21, 2004

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

The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is part 5 in a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

June 15, 2003 John 11:1-44 “The Resurrection and the Life” INTRO Our text for the morning is John 11; we have a lengthy section of text, and so I’ve asked the Praise Team to help me with the reading of the Scripture this morning. If you’d like to turn in your Bibles and follow along, that’d ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by James Little on Jul 21, 2003

Jesus is the Bread of Life.

The Bread of Life O LORD, our LORD, the majesty of your name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens! You are our exodus from slavery! our Salvation! and our glorious freedom! Our true temple is built and is our bread without yeast, our Sanctification and our Salvation. To God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:17-21, John 6:35-40

Denomination: Methodist

Life Is Sacred Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To stress the sanctity of life.

The 10 Commandments #6: Life is Sacred Text: Exodus 20:13 Thesis: To stress the sanctity of life. Introduction: (1) In 1992, the annual homicide numbers in the U.S. were around 23,760. Today, the numbers are continuing to grow. (2) In a Houston double murder in 1993, 6 young men, ranging in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN LIFE 1 John 1:1-1:4 We live in an extremely religious time. Notice I said religious, not Christian. Our society says, “You believe what you want and I will believe what I want”. They also say, “All paths (religions} lead to the same God.” As a Christian, I know this is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26