Sermons on Reason For Living:

Are You Lively

Contributed by Lionel Gruver on Feb 13, 2001

Having the ’Zeal’ for God will produce victories!

Are You Lively? January 18, 1998 p.m. THEME: 1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. TEXT: Exodus 1:8-21 **19 I. INTRODUCTION A. Definition of Lively 1. Webster’s says: “an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, Exodus 1:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safe Living Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001

To walk in the blessings of God suggests we must pray to also walk in the protection of God.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 3, 2001

First part of a series of sermons dealing with faith, hope, and love.

Living Faith A. Explain Series 1. 1 Corinthians 13:13 – And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 2. Over the next couple of weeks we are going to be talking about each one of these three virtues. We are going to try to increase ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Waters

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 8, 2001

The woman at the well learned about living waters. When we are dry, we can receive living waters too.

Life can be pretty hard sometimes. When you’re in school or at work, it can be pretty hard to make it through the whole day. Then, you have to go home and do homework and work waiting for you at home. Sometimes, it seems like there’s never a moment’s rest. Or maybe our problem is not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-30

Denomination: United Methodist

A Purpose In Living Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 11, 2001

Jesus provides for all people a purpose and meaning to life that will truly bring fulfillment and satisfaction.

"A Purpose in Living" Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION 1. People today are groping for some kind of meaning to life. People are turning to illegal drugs, immoral lifestyles, and some to suicide because life is a meaningless cycle of disappointment and despair. 2. Many Christians suffer in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Lord

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Many times we fail to tap into the power of living in the Lord.

Living in the Lord - Phillippians 4:1 - 13 1. Be united with other believers A. There is a common ground - Christ died for all people - We are all commanded to be ministers of the gospel B. The peripheral issues are of no consequence - stay focused - What truly matters to God? - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Stone Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus is the Living Stone.

Living Stone 1 Peter 2:1-12 I. Nourishment A. Get rid of unhealthy things - strip them off like soiled clothes 1. malous 2. deception 3. hypocrisy 4. jealousy 5. backstabbing B. The healthy things 1. Pure spiritual milk a. crave - a natural, instinctive desire b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grateful Living Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE GLAD AND WE ARE GRATEFUL BECAUSE HE IS GOD AND HE IS GOOD

THE GRATEFUL LIVING (the name of our Praise Group -- as opposed to the Grateful Dead) BIG IDEA: WE ARE GLAD AND WE ARE GRATEFUL BECAUSE HE IS GOD AND HE IS GOOD INTRODUCTION: A Psalm for Thanksgiving; How do you spend Thanksgiving? What type of thankful tone do you bring with you to worship God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live The Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001

We are called to live in the life giving power of Jesus because we have been justified by faith.

Live the Life Romans 5:1-11 June 1998 Introduction Some 70 percent of Americans believe that "most churches and synagogues today are not effective in helping people find meaning in life, "George H. Gallup Jr., America’s leading pollster and a committed Christian, reports in the recently published ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Holy Living

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

I should be holy as God is holy - how do I do that?

Holy Living A Scene from Real Life 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 A muscular athlete admitted, “Sometimes I’m not sure I even know how to be a holy Christian. All day long I find myself wondering what I need to do to live for Christ. It’s a lot easier to keep in shape then to be holy.” Most of us are eager to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Living In The Light

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002

An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lessons For Living

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 17, 2002

Book III of the Psalms, a collection formalized at the time of the Exile, features the teaching psalms (maskil) of Asaph, a Levite who led a choir that praised God.

LESSONS FOR LIVING PSALMS 73–78 “I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all Your works and consider all Your mighty deeds” (Ps. 77:11–12). Book III of the Psalms, a collection formalized at the time of the Exile, features the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Living In The Middle"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

When we face hardship we need to realize we’re in the middle of a story authored by God

"Living in the Middle" I try to take some time from my professional reading to relax with a good novel. I love to read and to talk about books. When I was a hospital chaplain I found it interesting to see what patients were reading on the wards. I figured if they had a James Mitchener novel, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Living By Faith?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 5, 2002

As God’s people, we must not live by circumstance or sight, we must live by faith!

LIVING BY FAITH? HABAKKUK 1:1-4; 2:1-4 SUNDAY PM SERVICE AUGUST 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Somerset, Pa. – Rescue workers pulled nine miners from the watery, 240-foot-deep shaft where they had been trapped for three days, a jubilant reward for an effort that had been fraught with one gut-wrenching ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Grace

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Aug 20, 2002

Seven areas on how we can live by God’s Grace

COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN AUGUST 18, 2002 KJV SERMON TITLE: Living By Grace “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Pastor addressing the church: I want you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Baptist