Sermons on Rules For Life:

Handling The Ups & Downs Of Life Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Mar 14, 2011

I used to like roller coasters, but last summer, I got off of a roller coaster and didn't care if I ever rode one again or not. Up. Down. Up. Down. Round and round. Then we exited right where we got on. It's too much like life. Life is full of ups and dow

I used to like roller coasters, but last summer, I got off of a roller coaster and didn't care if I ever rode one again or not. Up. Down. Up. Down. Round and round. Then we exited right where we got on. It's too much like life. Life is full of ups and downs, yet most of the action is an illusion ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Be The Manager Of My Life

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 15, 2011

This sermon deals with handling of our monies and time

“Jesus, be the MANAGER of my LIFE!” 1. EARN AN HONEST LIVING. The principle of WORK. 2Thessalonians 3:6 “In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we appeal to people – no, we command them: settle down and get to work. Earn your own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Water For A Lonely Life Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011

Jesus turns a loser in life, the Samaritan woman at the well, to a leader of others to Him.

Living Water for a Lonely Life; By Jim Highland John 4:5 - 4:43 Jesus turns a loser in life to a leader of others. Most of us are familiar with the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus and his disciples chose to go through Samaria as he leaves Jerusalem. The usual route ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-43

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mid-Life Crisis Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 24, 2011

David' Sin and the Consequences

Bring God Back to God’s People 2 Samuel 6:1-23 David is now King of Israel, all twelve tribes. He has lived through his wilderness education, is back in touch with God and finally accepting his exonerated role. He is thirty years old, perhaps out of his boyhood experiences when he freely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paving The Way To A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2011

What is faith and what does a life of faith look like? Faith is something that is easy to talk about and easy to say that you have, but how is faith actually lived out? What will it look like when a person is living by faith? This morning we will take

Paving the Way…to a Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1-27 Faith Believes even when we don’t See it Faith Sacrifices even when we don’t Have to Faith Obeys even when we don’t Understand it Faith Perseveres even when we don’t Want to Slide - Intro Last week we began a new series entitled “Paving the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Apr 3, 2011

EOLS: Jesus offers His body as bread for spiritual hunger; the source and sustenance of our spiritual being.

I AM the Bread of Life (first in the Easter Series I AM, and a pre-Communion Sermon delivered on April 3, 2011). EOLS: Jesus offers His body as bread for spiritual hunger; the source and sustenance of our spiritual being. John 6:25-35 Preliminary thought/context-this is first in the I AM ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

Why Life Is So Tough

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 6, 2011

Many of us would like a personal ministry, but we don’t know where to begin. This passage suggests that our personal ministry begins as we share with others what God has shared with us.

INTRO: In May 2008 Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman's five year old daughter Maria was run over and killed on the family property. Her teen-aged brother did not see her playing in the driveway before she was struck. It was a tragedy of unspeakable sadness. I remember that my first thought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 8, 2011

Jesus is THE resurrection and THE life. DO you want eternal life? It comes only through Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we are just a couple of weeks from Resurrection Sunday, I want us to take you on a little mental journey before we unfold our text today. • I want you to imagine that you are a friend of the best Doctor in the country and you have seen Him do some amazing things. One ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paving The Way - A Life Of Service Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 10, 2011

Being a servant is not always what people think of as the path to greatness is concerned. Many think that having servants would better signify a great life. But Jesus tells us that whoever wants to be great will be a servant. What does the Bible say in

Paving the Way – A Life of Service Mark 10:35-45 Why should I serve? I find greatness and fulfillment in service because God Saved me to Serve God Gifted me to Serve God is Glorified when I Serve God Blesses me when I Serve Slide Welcome. If you are visiting with us today we are glad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Saintly Life Is Tragically Short Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009

Many saints’ lives seem "tragically short." Short, perhaps, but not tragic; Jesus’s life was the briefest of all.

Feast of St. James July 25, 2009 In our meditation on the mystery of Christ and Mary today, there is something that occurred to me that I knew wouldn’t survive the drive to church, so I typed it out. Both the Saturday Matins reading and the Mass text today are from 2 Corinthians, which is written ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Beginning Our New Life Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009

This sermon asks the question, Who Is Jesus? It is a great foundational message about Jesus.

I heard some time ago that when Vince Lombardi was the coach of the Green Bay Packers that he stood before the team the day after a tough game and spoke to the men. These seasoned men had been playing the game of football nearly their entire lives. They know the gridiron and how to play the game. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Life Is All About Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 2, 2009

Courteousy of Rick Warren’s PDL, this truth helps to focus our lives. Taking the title of the 14th chapter, this message give a textual basis for Love.

Life Is All About Love 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 * We live in a day of confusion. Because of our listening to the culture of today we are confused about many things which are basic to a healthy culture. * We’re confused about manhood. We’re confused about womanhood. We’re confused about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 2, 2009

What do the words I am the Bread of Life say to folk today?

Jn 6:25-40: I am the bread of Life The key to understanding the whole of John 6 – the chapter of our Gospel reading revolves around one of Jesus’ famous “I am” statements – I am the Bread of life. Indeed, by choosing these words, I AM Jesus was pointing his hearers to something special about ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Anglican

Our Life Under Fire Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Aug 10, 2009

Spiritual Warfare is something every believer faces - Why? This sermon reveals why and how to do warfare well and WIN!

Our Life under Fire – Spiritual Warfare by Rev. Mark Hiehle How many times have you had someone say: “I have some Good News and some Bad News”? There was a husband who had a very difficult day. When he came home his wife said to him, “I have some good news and some bad news, which do you want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

A Prisoner Of Christ On The Sea Of Life

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2009

Paul sailed into the unknown with the Holy Spirit leading the way. His journey was dangerous and uncomfortable, but he was still in the center of God’s will.

A Prisoner of Christ on the Seas of Life By Pastor Jim May Acts 27:1 – 28: 10 The story of Paul’s capture and sailing on a ship bound for Rome as it pertains to the life of a Christian who has been “captured” for Jesus and sailing through life on the way to our predetermined destiny in the work ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible