Sermons on Ruined Lives:

Dying To Live

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 18, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 12:23-26, Title: Dying to Live, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.17.13, AM A. Opening illustration: that song a couple years ago by Tim McGraw called Live Like You Were Dying B. Background to passage: I’m skipping over the triumphal entry passage for now, may come back on Palm Sunday, but not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Victory

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

We are able to win every battle

Living In Victory Joshua 1:3-9 - Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses. No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Only be strong and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-9

Denomination: Charismatic

"Repent And Live!"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Pentecost 19 (A) - Ezekiel calls to all: "Repent and live!" Sinners are to repent of all sins. Then they will live in God's forgiveness.

“REPENT AND LIVE!” (Outline) October 3, 2010 - PENTECOST 19 - Ezekiel 18:25-32 INTRO: Ezekiel chapter 18 ends with the Lord’s words: “Repent and live!” Who can resist the Lord’s gracious invitation to eternal life? Yet we know that thoughtless ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Healthy Living

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 15, 2011

There are two keys to healthy spiritual life according to Paul's prayer: being filled with the knowledge of God's will and then walking in that knowledge.

Living healthy – what does it mean? Keeping the weight off, not smoking, not drinking, eating lots of fruit and vegetables, exercising every day, plenty of rest, plenty of fluids. All these are good ways to keep our God-given body in good condition. But how do you keep your spiritual health ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Living With Purpose Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

If you are in this building today and call yourself a Christian, you have a vitally important purpose. We all live with purpose, the question is what is our purpose?

If you are in this building today and call yourself a Christian, you have a vitally important purpose. We all live with purpose, the question is what is our purpose? Well if we look at a person’s life it’s pretty easy to tell what their primary purpose is. Maybe it’s financial ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Look & Live! Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010

This sermon looks at the Glorious Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

John 1:29. “Look & live!” Have you ever looked and beheld something which has simply taken your breath away, maybe an amazing view, ( from a mount top - a beautiful sunset) something you’ve be held in this wonderful creation. Maybe some dramatic human act has left you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Truth

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 7, 2016

Discipleship is a life-long process …it is not a sprint to be over with quick. Are we willing to invest in the truth and live rightly in order that we would be able to teach others?

Living in the Truth 2 John Introduction - 2 John is John’s second letter sent to Christians near Ephesus, in Asia -- It is a letter of encouragement to Christians then, and now -- It has one primary emphasis: We have a need to obey God’s commands - John also touches on false ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 19, 2016

living sacrifice

A Living Sacrifice 1. What is the physical presentation to God *Whatever, whenever, however, wherever is up to God 2. Why is this a reasonable request from God? A. God delivered us from certain condemnation to no condemnation - Romans 6:23; 8:1 B. God's abundant grace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Really Live! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2016

Do you want real joy in the face of any adversity? Then pursue the advancement of the Gospel and the exaltation of Christ above anything else.

Maria Brunner's husband was unemployed, so she supported their three young children by cleaning other people's houses. However, even without a job, her husband managed to run up quite a number of unpaid parking tickets. The bill totaled nearly $5,000. Mr. Brunner kept the tickets a secret from his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Live With Contentment Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 18, 2015

So often we cry over what we don't have - never realizing that we might cry just as hard if we had it. It's important to learn to be content.

“Living A Joy-full Life: Live with Contentment” Phil. 4:10-13 Two little teardrops were floating down the river of life. One teardrop asked the other, “Who are you?” “I am a teardrop from a girl who loved a man and lost him. But who are you?” The first teardrop ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Living Bread Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 5, 2015

Jesus explains His Deity, Divine Purpose, and suffering through the symbolism of being the Living Bread

“The Living Bread”: John 6:35-51 Bread is still a staple for human beings in order to survive. In the U.S., most people take bread for granted, going to the grocery store and selecting whatever kind of bread ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Hope!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

“We rest in this hope we’ve been given—the hope that we will live forever with our God—the hope that He proclaimed ages and ages ago (even before time began)” (Titus 1:2, VOICE). The imminent return of Jesus is our blessed hope!

Living with Hope! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living With Hope

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Today we focus on hope. Advent is all about hope. But hope isn’t something we can manufacture. We can’t just try to be more hopeful. Hope doesn’t come with the power of positive thinking. Hope is based on who Christ is and His promises to us!

Living with Hope Intro: Advent is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming of Christ, the time before celebrating the “joy to the world” that God’s incarnation becomes. In advance of a celebratory Christmas season that follows Advent, it is good for us to take time to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In Babylon

Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 1, 2015

A message from the Book of Daniel about how believers can thrive in a post-Christian American culture.

LIVING IN BABYLON How to Thrive in America’s Post-Christian Culture INTRO: - I love Freedom Celebration! It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate our spiritual heritage as a nation. I also love the camaraderie that comes about when people celebrate their patriotism together o It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gracious Living Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others.

Gracious Living Matthew 5:38-42 38 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God