Sermons on Receiving Eternal Life:

Life Without God

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 22, 2023

While the people of the world live without God every day, what would it be like for a Christian to live without God? Solomon gives us the answer from the book of Ecclesiastes.

I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home. I can’t imagine what life would be like without God. But there was a man in history who chose to live his life without God. He was the wisest man who ever lived, yet he did the most foolish thing in the world. Solomon. What would life be like without ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Temporary Assignment Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003

This life is not forever. However, it is important- very important, in light of where we’re going.

Life is a Temporary Assignment Purpose Driven Life #6 Cornwall September 6, 2003 We don’t want it to be, but life on earth is a temporary assignment, and this brings some perspective to what we do and how we live that might be different from what we have if we think we’ll go on forever. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17, Philippians 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Centerpiece Of The Gospel: The Cross

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2006

Part of a series for Easter, the centerpiece of the gospesl, the masterpiece of the Gospels, the eternal peace God’s good news. Standing between death and life is the cross. It stands between carnal life and eternal life. God’s centerpiece of Salvation

Intro: A centerpiece is the central or most important feature. Centerpieces tend to be the focus or center of attention. Anyone who has ever attended a wedding should be familiar with centerpieces. The centerpiece of the wedding is the bride; the centerpiece of the reception is the couple. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Two Paths, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

The Christian life demands that we endure God's tests to receive the crown of life, while simultaneously taking full responsibility for the internal temptations that, if unchecked, arise from our own desires and lead to spiritual death.

Introduction: The Finish Line Many of us know the feeling of a great test. Perhaps it was a final exam in university that determined your grade for the entire semester. Maybe it was a major project or presentation at work, with your career on the line. Or maybe it was a physical challenge, like ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Hearts Longs For Something Greater: Eternity In The Human Heart & The Emptiness Of Gorged Sensuality

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

All of life is filled with parables and metaphors that point to the meta-narrative of existence. The four seasons are laced with it. Media, movies, books, and stories are filled with expressions of the longings of our hearts. We long for a place we've never been.

All of life is filled with parables and metaphors that point to the meta-narrative of existence. The four seasons are laced with it. Media, movies, books, and stories are filled with expressions of the longings of our hearts. We long for a place we've never been. We desire a home we've ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, John 6:44

Denomination: Salvation Army

One Life To Live Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 26, 2003

James describes for us the kind of attitude that Christians should have about their life. The basis of our attitude, that I believe James describes, is that Christians are people who know that they have one life to live and it counts how you live it.

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: ONE LIFE TO LIVE JAMES 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION… How Long Things Last, Frank Kendig and Richard Hutton, 1979 · Experts estimate that if a normal cassette tape is played about 100 times a year, sound quality will deteriorate somewhat after about 10 years. But ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, 1 Samuel 20:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life’s Ups And Downs - Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2019

The Lord is close to all that call upon Him in sincerity, and is abundantly generous to them, and has promised to help and save them.

17 Let me not be ashamed , O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed , and let them be silent in the grave. Let me not be ashamed, O Lord The petition is the same as in verse 1; “In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral "Celebration Of Life"

Contributed by Joe Parks on Apr 21, 2018

Funeral service of a man I did not know. Gathered information from family.

Welcome: Good morning, and thank you for coming today to celebrate the life of xxxxx. Opening Prayer: Shall we pray: Our Father in heaven, how grateful we are that we have someone as loving and compassionate as You, One who we can turn to in our hour of need. You alone know the thoughts of every ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Baptism: A Better Bequest Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 1, 2016

Through baptism we receive the fortune of forgiveness that Jesus left us. We also receive the Holy Spirit so that we are empowered to live a new life.

Pop star Prince has died at age 57. It’s now been reported that Prince had no last will and testament. He was apparently paranoid of signing any kind of legal document lest he somehow be swindled out of his fortune. Of course now everyone is wondering who will get his millions. His six ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Value Life, Not Power Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Value Life, Not Power | Luke 10: (1) 17-20 [Introduction] Rejoice! • Context: Jesus sent out 72 of his followers (2 by 2) into neighboring towns to spread the message of the gospel. • Pray to the Lord of the Harvest – then Jesus sends them – when we respond to God’s call on our lives and GO – ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 30, 2005

The life that pleases God: 1. "Bear Fruits" 2. "Keeps on Growing" 3. "Endures Forever" 4. "Live Gratefully"

THE LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? If you are like most people, that simple question may leave you tongue-tied. It’s likely that you never thought about the question in such simple form. But, if you were pressed for an answer, you would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rally Around Life Series

Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010

What do Christ followers rally around? What makes the difference during discouraging times?

Rally Around Life – 03.22.09 Introduction – You’ve heard the expression “Rally Around the Flag.” It is where our national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner” comes from. Francis Scott Key, as a prisoner aboard a British ship, saw the American flag still ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life I Want

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

People don't always know that the life they want is in Jesus.

Two sailboats slice through the waves of a vast sea. Both are seeking the shore. The crew of one vessel turns against the wind, thinking to find harbor in that direction. But, unknown to them, they are headed for a life-threatening storm, and their little craft will not survive. The crew of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Pirate's Life For Me Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Sep 8, 2012

Sermon on the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value. Matthew 13: 44-46

This weeks sermon is about the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value. We may think that these things have nothing for us, after all, who actually believes in hidden treasures these days? I mean, really? Stories of gold coins and jewels in shipwrecks, or hidden by someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Final Invitation Part 1 - The Alpha And Omega Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 20, 2023

Revelation 22 is an invitation to eternal life. Who is it that is giving us this invitation?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 12 “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to his work. 13 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, THE FIRST AND THE LAST, the beginning and the end.” 14 Blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:13

Denomination: Brethren