Sermons on Risking Life:

"Saying 'yes' To Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 19, 2010

Saying ‘Yes’ to life basically boils down to asking, “What can I do with the life God has given me?” And then, living into it!!!

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 “Saying ‘Yes’ to Life” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN An author writes, “When my oldest son, Nathan, was a teenager, he told me that he had decided to become a stockbroker, a millionaire by age 30, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"In The Storms Of Life”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 22, 2021

Each chapter is designed and written by Mark to prove that Jesus is the Son of God. . In chapter 4 the disciples have to decide if Jesus is more than a Jewish prophet who heals people. Faith in Jesus overcomes fear. Fear will corrode our confidence in God's goodness

In Jesus Holy Name June 20, 2021 Text: Mark 4:35-41 Pentecost IV Redeemer “In the Storms of Life” Each Sunday our gospel readings are from the Book of Mark. Mark begins by saying. This is the history of what God is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Renewed Life Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 30, 2023

Ruth lost her life at her very young age. But God granted her a new life. Life with joy, happiness and grace. She became important person in the history of Jesus. All because she was obedient and loyal to her mother-in-law and the God of her mother-in-law.

Ruth 4:13-17, Renewed Life “The Lord is good and his love endures forever” Illustration: “An elderly lady entered into a catholic shrine and touched all statutes of saints and kissed. Finally she touched Satan under the feet of Jesus and kissed him. The Father asked, why my dear daughter you ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 25, 2020

Spoke about Job and Esther and what their life was about. It was also our first Sunday back to Church after being out for about 4 months because of Covid-19.

Scripture: Rom 8:31 Title: New Beginnings Romans 8:31b 31b  If God is for us, who can ever be against us? As we say in the country we have been hunkered down in our homes and had limited travel. During the last four months we have been hunkered down and now we are out of our homes and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 15, 2022

The point is the shepherd. The point is the shepherd who risks and seeks and perseveres and celebrates.

LEAP OF FAITH LUKE 15:1-7 #FATHERSDAY2022 INTRODUCTION https://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/despicable-me/leap-of-faith (1:51) This scene is from Despicable Me (2010, Universal Pictures). The animated movie is about Felonious Gru, a super-villain who adopts three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Things In Life

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013

A thanksgiving sermon, good for any time, that gives thanks for the best things in life.

The BEST Things In Life James 1:17 This sermon comes largely from my son Reese. There is a saying, "Out of the mouth of babes". There must be an end to that statement but I don't know what it is. But I know that it means that sometimes the greatest truth comes from a child. We were walking up ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Wifi For Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to live purposeful lives focused on eternal, unseen realities, guided by God's pursuit of us, as illustrated in 2 Corinthians 4:18.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be here with you today, standing on the firm foundation of our faith, bound together by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not by accident or chance, but by divine appointment. This is a sacred moment, a holy huddle, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Topics: Walking In Faith, Intentionally

Essentials Of An Overcoming Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 4, 2003

Four Key things for living a life radically different from the world

Essentials for an Overcoming Life 1 John 5:1-5 1. Turn with me to 1 John 5 as we get back into our study of 1 John. Some time back I shared the difference between flying and flying. Track in KC area when the Blue Angels took off from a nearby airport and began to practice for an upcoming air ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Words Flowing With Life Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

Our last stream or tradition that we will address is the word-centered life or the evangelical tradition. The natural balance to the compassionate life is the word-centered life. In fact, the word-centered life is also a very valuable to offsetting weakne

Streams of Living Water Words Flowing With Life John 6:61-69 November 14, 2004 Mark Eberly Our last stream or tradition that we will address is the word-centered life or the evangelical tradition. If you remember from last week, one of the great weaknesses of the compassionate life is doing good ...read more

Scripture: John 6:61-69

Denomination: Church Of God

The Mystery Of The Future Of Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Feb 25, 2007

This sermon deals with the urgency of living life today by taking advantage of our window of opportunity.

What does the future hold for us? One day many years ago, when I was in one of my philosophical modes, I pondered the thought of time. I realized that the past was gone and the future was waiting and that I was trapped in this moment of time! I can’t speed it up and I can’t slow it down. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Transformed Life

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2013

Our learning must lead to Christ-like living.

Living a Transformed Life Sermon Series: “PBC @ the Core” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 2/10/13 I want to begin with a brief excerpt from a book by Mark Buchanan called, “Your Church is Too Safe.” This appeared in the March 2012 issue of Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Life From The Grave Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2024

Jesus said "on the third day I will rise." But did He? And how can we be confident of Christ's resurrection?

The 53rd chapter of the Old Testament book of Isaiah is a powerful passage. For centuries Jewish Rabbis believed it talked about the coming Messiah. But they struggled with the message Isaiah 53 spoke of the Messiah as A SUFFERING SAVIOR: “He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fields Are White Unto Harvest

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on May 25, 2008

The harvest is waiting for us - but will get out there to risk being in the harvest field?

So Jesus sends His disciples out to the mission field. Luke 10:2 tells us that ‘He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’ You know people this gospel truth remains, nothing has changed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

13. Courage In The Gap - Jonathan's Bold Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

There are moments in life—and in faith—when staying still becomes the greater risk—when the safety of inaction leads to spiritual stagnation, missed opportunity, or even disobedience

Courage in the Gap – Jonathan’s Bold Faith May 21, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 14 There are moments in life—and in faith—when staying still becomes the greater risk—when the safety of inaction leads to spiritual stagnation, missed opportunity, or even ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus' Sinless Life Makes Him Stand Out Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 1, 2001

a topical sermon that uses this verse as a launching point to show the moral superiority of Christ v/s Mohammed, Krishna, Buddha

Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46

Denomination: Baptist