Sermons on Rules For Life:

Life Boat Lessons

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 20, 2017

The importance of opportunity.

"Life Boat Lessons" Genesis 6:1-22, 7:1-17 Genesis 6:1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Changing Touch Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 15, 2017

Leprosy was a dreaded disease, that led to a slow and painful death apart from divine healing. Jesus touched a leper, bringing healing and hope to his life. Leprosy pictures sin, and the saved have experienced such a touch from the Lord.

A Life Changing Touch Mark 1: 40-45 Today we read of one of the greatest miracles Jesus performed while here on earth. Leprosy was a dreaded disease without a known cure. Apart from a divine touch of God, those who contracted the disease faced a slow and painful death. There is only one other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Essential Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 18, 2017

The Essential Christian Life: 1. Our going. 2. Our gathering. 3. Our giving. 4. Our God. 5. Our goal.

The Essential Christian Life Acts 9:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Revised March 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION: *The average person breathes about 12 to 18 times a minute. Of course, we do that all the time. And if you're like me, you almost never think about it. But when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

"The Resurrection And The Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2017

Jesus wants to be in relationship with us.

“The Resurrection and The Life” John 11:1-45 People need friends. We are social beings. It’s an innate trait, undeniable and inescapable. We crave human companionship. As much as our inner cowboy might like the idea of riding off alone into the sunset, real people cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: United Methodist

When Life Hurts

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 19, 2019

Sometimes life makes us feel like we're getting pummeled. We're get pounded with left hooks and uppercuts and we don't have a chance to cover up and defend ourselves. Is this an appropriate analogy of how some of your days go? What can we do when life hurts?

WHEN LIFE HURTS Does this picture depict how you feel sometimes? My Uncle Jeff passed away recently. He had three kids; one of whom used to attend here-Eric. Jeff's daughter, Chelsea, posted this picture on Facebook and I commented on it. What I shared is incorporated in the sermon. 1) When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:29, John 16:33, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 Corinthians 7:5-7, 2 Corinthians 11:24-27, Romans 5:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Life Change Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2019

Paul mentions two men who had experienced real life change due to being touched by the Master's hand.

In 1921, Myra Brooks Welch told a story of an old violin that was put up for auction, in a poem called, “The Touch of the Masters Hand.” Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile; “What am I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fountain Of Life Or Youth?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 11, 2019

A study in Psalm 36: 1 - 12

Psalm 36: 1 – 12 The Fountain of Life or Youth To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. 1 An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes, when he finds out his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Road To Eternal Life! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

We see everyday that millions of people are dying around the world every second. Within the Christian faith, there is a lot of confusion regarding what happens after death.

Some people claim death is final some claim life begins after death, some claim everyone is in sleep until the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, some others believe that when some one dies instantly they are judged according to their fruits ,few others believe that they go to be with Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Isaiah 57:2, Hebrews 11:5

Living The Sanctified Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 12, 2019

When Timothy returns from Thessalonica he brings with him some questions from the Thessalonians. In these verses Paul deals with the issue of broken love, which causes unsanctified sexuality.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Living the Sanctified Life Let’s start with a quick reminder about the timing of when Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians. When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia (to Paul who was in Corinth), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Balanced Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 13, 2019

Today's Sermon looks at the biblical value of living a balanced life in an unbalanced world. This is part off the sermon series, "Building Lasting Values." In this sermon we look at several principles to help us live balanced lives.

Building Lasting Values “Living A Balanced Life” {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!OQ9QBawT!66QaK1PVc98q2gOEyTl30kAp3TrUeMQF98iMrIMIQyQ} Today I’d like to jump back into our Discipleship Series on Building Lasting Values as we build up the House of God within us. This is a value I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Duty Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 27, 2019

We all have a duty in life. Whether it be at work, at home, with our family or in our community. As a Christian, we also have a duty. We need to embrace the calling God has given to each of us and live as only He would have us to live.

A Christian is to walk in a manner different from the rest of the world. Vs. 1 “Walk worthy” If you ever study the life of Alexander, the Great. The great conqueror, you will find he was a very strict man. He believed in firm discipline among his men. While moving across the land, he kept hearing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:17-18, Ephesians 4:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Generous Life Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 15, 2020

Generosity with our money is one of the most essential parts of our faith.

First Things Living a Generous Life January 19, 2020 Generosity with our money is one of the most essential parts of our faith. Genesis 14:18-20 NIV hundreds of years before the Law “Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20, Malachi 3:6-9, Mark 12:41-44, Acts 4:32, Acts 4:34-35, Matthew 6:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#8 A Day In The Life Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 9, 2020

Mark 1:21-39 presents twenty-four hours of Jesus’ life and ministry, when He establishes His authority in teaching, and His authority over demons and illness. This sermon deals with Mark's emphasis of Jesus' authority and the need for prayer and communion with God in solitude.

A Day in the Life Series: Gospel of Mark Chuck Sligh February 9, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Holy Life! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

This Old Testament account of King David leads us to consider the temptations that we face and the holy life Jesus calls us to live in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-37.

“How did this happen?” Have you ever read or heard a news story that just left you with that thought? “How did this happen?” I think that there were quite a few people that felt that way last Sunday afternoon as the heard the news of the 41 yar-old basketball superstar, Kobe Bryant’s death. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Matthew 5:21-37, 2 Samuel 11:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Life Song

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 24, 2020

The following sermon is going to review the resurrection of Christ and in doing so invite you to think about what kind of “life song” you are currently singing!

His Song for us to Sing Luke 24:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The songs that we sing often speak volumes about our character. Music is powerful for the melody and words not only pull at our emotions but can transport us back in time to experience both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist