Sermons on Questionable Lives:

Why Be Joyful?

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Jan 16, 2001

One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?"

Why Be Joyful? Philippians 4:4-7 I. One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?" A. You remember when we’re children, one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: *other

How Can I Live With My Handicap?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 8, 2010

Does God care when we are unable to compete as others compete? Does it matter to Him when we are handicapped? A study of the life of an obscure man provides hope and instruction for each of us to look to God even when we are handicapped.

“David said, ‘Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?’ Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, ‘Are you Ziba?’ And he said, ‘I am your servant.’ And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Look You For The Living Among The Dead?"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 30, 2002

An apologetic and evangelistic message on the truth and consequences of the resurrection.

Easter Sunday, 2002 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev’d Quintin morrow The men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Love Way And The Law Way Of Christian Living Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 8, 2016

This message reveals how seeing the Christian live as obedience to rules often makes us legalistic judgmental, and loveless like the Pharisees but love for Christ because of the grace he shows us makes us obedient because we want to please Him.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWN AN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle Revised 2016 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com web homeorchurchbiblestudy,com bob marcaurelle Anderson, sc MESSAGE 6 THE LOVE WAY AND THE LAW WAY (1 Timothy1:6-17) Legalism or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Faith - Living God’s Purposes Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 5, 2020

Today's Message is part of a three part series in our series on Practical Faith. It looks at the beginnings of Joshua's leadership from Joshua 1 and the four things needed if we want to be used by God for His purposes.

Practical Faith “Living God’s Purposes” Joshua 1 With all that is happening and still is happening with this COVID-19 shut down and how it has impacted the church, along with all that is going on in all of our lives, this message, or the basis of this message, as it deals with our faith and trust ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Are You Here?

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 9, 2004

This sermon deals with the question the angel asked the women, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?" People today are no different and are looking for something this Easter season. This sermon addresses the question, Why am I here, and shows why

Title: Why Are You Here? Text: Luke 24:1-12 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: A young man from a wealthy family was about to graduate from high school. It was the custom in that affluent neighborhood for the parents to give the graduate an automobile. "Bill’ and his father had spent months ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

So That You May Prosper And Live Long

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 21, 2025

God promises rich blessings for those who obey Him.

“You shall be careful therefore to do as the Lord your God has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. You shall walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:32-33, Deuteronomy 6:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 3 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

What happens to the church or an individual that encounters God’s presence? Just like 2+2 always equals 4, an encounter with God should bring CLEANSING + EMPOWERING = TRANSFORMATION.

Two young boys were out in a large field playing hide and seek. As the first boy leaned against a tree covering his eyes and counting to 100, the other boy ran across the field and climbed up into another tree to hide. Just then the first boy reached 100 and he yelled out, “ready or not here I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grandparents - Can't Live Without Them

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008

This is a sermon for Grandparents day that is a summary of the book of Ruth

Grandparents - Can’t Live Without Them Ruth 4:13-17 Today is Grandparents Day It has been celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day since 1978 Thanks to the efforts of a lady by the name of Marion McQuade Mrs. McQuade made it her goal to educate young people to the important contributions of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians 4:1-11, Living Free Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 4:1-11, Living Free

Living Free Galatians 4:1-11 Intro. * Illustrations are almost always a necessity when it comes to getting a point across * Not only did Jesus frequently use illustrations but the Apostle Paul did as well. * Sometimes a single illustration is worth a thousand words. * Preachers sometimes struggle ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does God Want Me To Live?

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 3, 2006

God has all the answers for every aspect of your life. While studying the Bible to help decide where I should live, I found a more important truth - "how" I should live. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[Where Does God Want You To Live?] Slide Graphic – House with for sale sign in front What is your favorite book of the Bible? John? Acts? Genesis? I am the only person I know who’s favorite book is Deuteronomy, and today I’m going to tell you why. When I was growing up, my father was in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out The Life We Have In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 23, 2013

Paul stresses how the believer should live a life that reflects their status of being IN CHRIST and Paul lays out what needs to be laid aside for this to happen...

Colossians 3:1-9 [NLT] January 23, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s clarifies his teaching on attitude and actions within the body of Christ: I hope and pray I can get ALL this in tonight, but if NOT we will pick up next week right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence In The Lonely Places Of Our Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 20, 2012

Jacob's night with a stone for a pillow teaches us that God uses loneliness and isolation to speak to us in ways that would otherwise be missed.

I have a very special pillowcase that might tempt you to make fun of me. It is my “Where’s Waldo” pillowcase. Actually, it belonged to one of our children, but I use it as my pillowcase when I go camping in the wilderness. My wilderness gear consists of leftovers from around ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Great Plan For Our Lives

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2012

1. God designed our lives (vs. 4&5). 2. God wants to develop our lives (vs. 6-9). 3. God has a duty for our lives (vs. 10). 4. God has a great desire for our lives (Jer 23:5-6 & 31:31-34).

God’s Great Plan for Our Lives Jeremiah 1:4-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 9, 2012 *The second Sunday in September has been important to me for a long time. It took over 5 years for me to answer God’s call into the ministry. But when I said “yes,” He almost immediately ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living For Jesus 24/7 Off With The Rags Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 16, 2016

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light! (Ephesians 5:8)

Living for Christ - Ephesians 4:17-5:20 In the second part of living for Christ Paul gives the church of Ephesus instructions on how to remove any remaining rags of sin that remain after conversion. Ephesians 4:20-24 states “That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard ...read more

Denomination: Baptist