Sermons on Reason For Life:

How's Our Prayer Life? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 18, 2016

we have a lot of work to do with our prayer lives

Next week, we will wrap up our study of the Letter by James. Today we will learn more about prayer. But before we read our passage, let us define prayer. Turn briefly with me to Matthew 6…. Read along with me v5-13…. Based on Matthew 6:5-13, what is godly prayer?? • Not to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016

Life Isn’t Fair. What are we as believers supposed to do about it?

LIFE ISN’T FAIR 1 PETER 2:11-25 INTRODUCTION Life Isn’t Fair. * In the very first family, Adam and Eve had one son kill another over worshipping God (of all things) and that son was banished out of the family. That isn’t fair. (Genesis 4) * Abraham had a son born to him by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Win The Battles Of Life Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 18, 2016

This sermon looks at seven principles to win the battles of life. 1. Identify Your ENEMY 2. Don’t Be Driven By EMOTION 3. Take Your Problems To The LORD 4. Admit You Need HELP 5. Rely On God’s POWER 6. Relax In FAITH 7. Thank God In ADVANCE

How To Win The Battles Of Life One of the metaphors that the Bible uses over and over again for the Christian life is that of a battle. The Bible says: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016

In this story we see the reaction of three different people to death; Martha hoped, Mary hid and Jesus wept

I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE A woman in Arkansas was sitting in her car in a parking lot last year when she heard a loud bang and then felt a sharp pain in the back of her head. She reached back and felt a warm sticky substance on the back of her head and realized that she had been shot. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016

In this story a gift is offered, the gift is questioned and then the gift is rejected

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car and being from a rich family he knew that his father could afford it. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When The Storms Of Life Are Raging

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 17, 2017

There is only one thing that we cannot live without – and that is God Himself. But usually it’s not until all we have is God, that we discover God is all we need. Then our song will be Give Me Jesus! Moses is going to be reduced to God.

WHEN THE STORMS OF LIFE ARE RAGGING Exodus 2:15-22 Intro: 1. Philip Yancy decided to spend a few days in a monastery. He wanted to get away from all of the hustle and bustle. The monk said, “I hope your stay is a blessed one, and if you need anything, let us know, and we’ll teach you how to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Life Lived In The Shadows Or In The Light Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 25, 2017

At the time Paul had written to the Jewish Christians at Colossae, some of them were going back to Judaism. In this message Paul shows the greatness of life lived in the Light of Jesus Christ.

LIFE LIVED IN THE SHADOWS OR THE LIGHT Colossians 2:16-23 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 8, 2017 Audio Link: http://chirb.it/b17f2L LIFE LIVED IN THE SHADOWS OR THE LIGHT Colossians 2:16-23 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 8, 2017 January 15, 2017 (Church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing Your Thought Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

A key to living victoriously is managing one's thought life. Sermon shares four biblical principles for managing your thought life.

Romans 8:5 3-15-15 Our text this morning is Romans 8:5. I’m reading from the New International Version. “Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Life Of Joseph; God's Plan Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 17, 2017

Finding God's plan in your life and through your life.

Life of Joseph; Fulfilling God’s plan Genesis 50:15-21 Prayer- Introduction- We are wrapping up a mini-series today on the life of Joseph. We have looked at some of the things he went through in his life. Some of the things done to him were deserved and many things were beyond his control. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Changed Life- The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 8, 2017

Coming to faith in Jesus is a process and the woman at the well experienced all the phases of that process.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Deep Thoughts with Jesus, we are going to look at an event that gets a great deal of coverage because Jesus offers some deep teaching on the logistics of worship. • Today, we will listen in to the conversation Jesus has with the woman at the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sardis-Life From The Dead Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 26, 2017

To the Sardis church-those whose faith had become like used up coals-a mere ember where a flame of life and light-giving heat had once been-Jesus says Remember, Keep, and Repent.

Day 11 To the angel of the church of Sardis, write These things says He who has the spirit of God, and the seven stars I know your works, and that you have a name that lives, yet you are dead. Be vigilant, and strengthen the things that remain, which are near death, For I have not found your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Living A Seamless Life In Christ

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 7, 2017

Living a seamless life in Christ where there is no compartmentalization, cognitive dissonance, compartments, start and stop spirituality. Being salt and being light is seamless energy.

(John 19:23) Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece. Fulfilment of (Ps 22:18) You wear a tunic as the first layer of clothing next to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Life For Dry Bones

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 2, 2017

As God brought new life and hope to the dry bones scattered across Ezekiel's valley, God can do the same for us. When there seems to be no way forward, God knows our future. And as we trust him, we get to know God better in the process.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 New Life for Dry Bones When I became a “new cadet,” in basic training at West Point, I had to memorize various items and be willing to recount them at will. One was a paragraph from the 1962 speech of retired 82-year-old General of the Army Douglas MacArthur to the Corps of Cadets, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:10-11, John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

A New Life Begins With You

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017

There is nothing that can separate you from the power of God's forgiveness and redemptive grace - except you. Seek the Lord and you will receive the power to begin anew and maximize your potential in life.

Summary: There is nothing that can separate you from the power of God's forgiveness and redemptive grace - except you. Seek the Lord and you will receive the power to begin anew and maximize your potential in life. Come now, let us argue this out,” says the LORD. “No matter how deep the stain of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Live A Blessed Life

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017

God has prescribed the right way to live and expects us to follow through. Read this sermon for more information on living a blessed life.

“You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set.” (Psalm 119: 4-5 The Message) Good Morning, soldiers in the fight of faith! Today is the day for yet another choice – how shall you live? We thank God for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:4-5

Denomination: United Methodist