Sermons on Quality Of Life:

Life Story Of Peter

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story.

Dramatic Monologue My Beginning Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story. Even though its been a couple thousand years, I remember it like it was yesterday. I was fishing in the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31, John 1:20-31

God's Will For My Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 12, 2006

Knowing God’s will for you life will change it!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the questions I hear a lot from people concerns the issue of God’s will for their lives. • People want to know what God wants from them. I believe that many Christians would really like to know what God’s will for them is. • The question we have to ask ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of A Changed Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

This sermon challenges the hearer to understand the need to let Christ change our lives and show it.

“THE POWER OF A CHANGED LIFE” Galatians 1 INTRO – We, Americans, are obsessed with power. - Yesterday, I took my son and a couple of his buddies to a truck show in Greenville. Convention Center property filled with all sorts of trucks. Everybody showing off the power of their truck – power of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Crucified Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

Challenges the listeners to live a life that is crucified with Christ.

“LIVING THE CRUCIFIED LIFE” Gal. 2 INTRO – Memorial Day is a time of remembrance of those who gave their lives in the service of our country, paying the ultimate price for what? Our freedom. Whether in the frozen forests of Europe, the windswept islands of the Pacific, the mountains of Korea, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: The "Life" That Satisfies

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 29, 2006

Does life really consist of the abundance of possessions, time, etc.?

“Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?’ Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This was my first funeral service. It is an illustration of how one person can affect many lives.

It’s A Wonderful Life” In 1946, Frank Capra made a low-budget movie called “It’s A Wonderful Life”. This movie told the story of a man who spent his life in a small town, never really realizing his dream. His dream was to travel the world and get away from the small town. His dreams were always put ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

What Is The Meaning Of Life?

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

A haunting question with which we all deal is why we are living and what is the meaning of our lives. The Bible contains powerful answers that not only motivate us, but also shape us.

THE SEVEN SERIVCE JUNE 9, 2002 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 “What is the Meaning of Life?” INTRODUCTION We often ask many “Why?” questions. Usually they are frustrating and useless because there is no answer to them. There is one, “Why?” question that is vital for us to answer. The question is, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Lutheran

My Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Our relationships with other people are vital avenues for God’s Spirit to reach people and touch lives. We are instruments that God uses to love people and offer them the gift of faith.

Mark 8:27-38 “My Purpose In Life” INTRODUCTION Have you ever found yourself questioning the purpose of your life—asking “Why?” Often, we find ourselves questioning our purpose for living, when we are confronted by difficult times in our lives. We wonder about our purpose in life when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Life-Giving Death

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 28, 2005

On Maundy Thursday, we remember that Jesus gave up his life to death, but it was a death that causes us to live.

Life-Giving Death John 12:20-33 March 24, 2005 My wife has a friend whose name is Alex. Alex is 10 years old. She first met him when he was eight and began to attend her church with his parents and grandparents. One day, Alex told his mom and dad that he wanted to be baptized. So they came to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

Winning Life's Battles

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 27, 2005

How God wants us to respond when facing problems.

Life has it’s barren places. For the children of Israel, life in the wilderness proved to be theirs. They must pass a crucial test of their trust in God before they could inherit The Promised Land. Being delivered from bondage is only the beginning of the journey God intends each of us to take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Driven Life

Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005

What is your purpose in life?

Let me start off by asking you a question. What is the purpose for your life? When you wake up in the morning what is it that drives you; what is your purpose. When you get to work, or when you go to school, what is it that makes you want to excel? As you think about this question, certain pictures ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Life On A High Plain Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 29, 2005

We are reminded of what God told Joshua, "Go over this Jordan thou and this entire people, unto a land which I gave thee."

The Victory side of Life#2 Life on A High Plain by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 1:10-18 We are reminded of what God told Joshua," Go over this Jordan thou and this entire people, unto a land which I gave thee.” This promise set forth for them the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Life With Purpose Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 12, 2004

Introduction to The purpose driven life series. This is Pastor Gomez?own sermon notes on the topic with some quoats from Rick Warrens book, "The purpose Driven Life".

Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, ?Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations? Living with a purpose (What on earth am I here for?) Rick Warren, the author of the forty days of purpose begins ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Will Cease To Be A Struggle Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Second in a series on popular illusions; and for Independence Day. Life will not cease to be a struggle if justice is not fully realized, feelings are not fully expressed, and wrong decisions are not fully reversed.

What kind of a retirement party was this? He had worked so long, he had struggled with so many things, and now, here, at the end, it seemed there was still unfinished business. His worries were not behind him, nor were all the issues settled. And why not? Had he no right to expect that now life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Facts Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004

Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.

The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible