Sermons on Rules For Life:

1 A Defining Moment For Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

Introducing Ephesians from Chapter 1

- PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request A Defining Moment for Life Eph 1 - June 1, 1980 - 2005, CNN -25 years of stories - September 11, 2001, ended with the deaths of more than 2,700 people in the worst terrorist attack in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Wasting Your Life

Contributed by Mike Wimberly on Aug 15, 2005

If we fail to invest our lives in the purpose God gave our lives will be wasted

ARE YOU WASTING YOUR LIFE? MARK 8:34-38 I just celebrated another birthday. The years seem to go by faster as each one passes. I am thankful for the years the Lord has given me. As I get older I am reminded of the importance of using this life to fulfill the purpose God gave me. As I look around ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For The Winds & Waves Of Life

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

We need wisdom in order to navigate through the winds & waves of life.

WISDOM FOR THE WINDS & WAVES OF LIFE James 1:5-7 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. May 25, 2003 INTRODUCTION James a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ has already thoroughly exhorted his readers to consider their various trials joy because the proving of their faith in God will produce ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005

The 3rd sermon in a series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

Introduction: 1. A few years ago one of the biggest movies of the year was "Forest Gump." Actor Tom Hanks played the role of a handicapped man whose mother believed in him to the extent that he was willing to try anything. He would often quote one of his mother’s favorite lines. "My mother says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 23, 2005

A look at life in the face of inevitable death.

While preparing for this sermon I read a number of sermons by some older preachers. One of them commented on the fact that much of what was taboo when he was younger was now brazenly displayed on T-shirts for all to see. However he suggested that something that once was not taboo - death - is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Focused In Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 24, 2005

To stay focused in life and do the work God has entrusted us, we must constantly pose the questions of purpose and priority. We must do what is needful, and make time for God in solitude.

Mark 1:35-39 How to STAY FOCUSED in Life What prevents us from living our life to the fullest? Distractions. 1. We lost sense of our purpose in what we are doing - gotten into a rut and not fully aware of what we are really trying to achieve. 2. We lost touch with our priorities - not clear what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Simple Facts Of Church Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 24, 2005

We must get the simple things right. The elementary principles of church life are among the most important principles of church life.

The Simple Facts of Church Life (Romans 16:1-27) Intro 1. What an experience I had last Sunday at the home of Ted and Janie Martin (explain story of flat tire and “lobster” cable clamp 2. Ted Martin and Neil tried not to laugh, but Brett lost it. The rest of the gusy should have, too. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Destruction Or Life - The Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 29, 2005

There are only two ways you can travel on the road of life and you can’t travel them both at the same time!

MATTHEW 7:13-14 “DESTRUCTION OR LIFE; THE CHOICE IS YOURS” A) The Bible speaks here of two ways ... We refer to them as “roads, roads of life!” * One road is called “neglect,” which leads to destruction! * Heb. 2:3 “How shall we escape ...” * The other is called “the highway of holiness,” which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Carnal Life Or Christian Service

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 1, 2005

This sermon is designed to challenge the believers heart to live totally for God.

The sermon title suggests that we have a choice. One writer once said "the choices that we make today will determine the availability of choices we will have on tomorrow. If we squander academically today, then our choices will be limited, if we squander athletically today, then our choices will be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4 Altars In The Life Of Abraham

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Feb 3, 2005

Every altar represents a landmark in our Christian journey. These 4 altars are absolutely essential if we want to become a father of faith and a friend of God!

4 Altars in the Life of Abraham Abram was an idol worshipper when the Lord called him to leave the Ur of the Chaldeans and began a journey of faith. He became a father of faith and a friend of God. - We were once lost but it was the grace of God that found us and made us His own possessions. - He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Path To A Useful Life For God

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

Gideon is our example of a useful believer

Judges 6:23,25,26,36;7:9,14 `I. Purge sin from your life. 6-23 II. Revive True Worship. 6-25,26 III. Act on your Faith. 6-367 IV. Yield to the will of God. 7-9,14 PRAY. Prayer is the secret weapon of the Christian. James 5:13–16 1) You must have a personal encounter with God! 2) You will then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Victory In Life

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 11, 2005

In the life of Hezekiah we see how to have victory in life.

HEZEKIAH, "HOW TO HAVE VICTORY IN LIFE" TEXT: II KINGS 18-20; 2 CHRONICLES 29-32 INTRODUCTION Everyone wants victory in life, don’t they? Most people want to be successful in what they do. Athletes, train for years to be victorious on the field or in the arena. Lawyers, go to school ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Christ The Center Of Your Life?

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 16, 2005

The only way to make it through this life is to make Christ and the Church the center of your lives.

Is Christ the Center of Your Life? Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne Exodus 17:8-15 8. Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. 9. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Apostolic

He Is The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 17, 2005

All people can go to heaven through having a relationship with Jesus Christ who is the way, the truth, and the life.

Who Is This Jesus? 13. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life John 14 Don Jaques February 12/13, 2005 ANNOUNCE: • Introduce Joel and Lindy Kortus at Sun AM • Mention Military Ministry Board and Brian Brimeyer – fill out info for deployments. • Mention financial statements available at info ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Really Important In Life

Contributed by David Watters on Mar 1, 2005

Searching for Real Wealth. A Study of the scripture - Luke 12: 13-21

Sermon: What is Really Important in Life? Or Getting vs. Giving Scripture: Luke 12: 13-21 This week I read a little prayer… “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my Cuisinart to keep. I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. That all the wine I sip is white, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist