Sermons on Secret Of Life:

The Many Facets Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004

There are manny facets to the Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Some wit said the seven ages of man are: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Most of us experience some of those, if not all of them. We especially don’t like the bills, the ills, and the pills. And maybe the wills! We probably prefer the thrills over anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Life Of Worship

Contributed by Edward Gay on Jan 31, 2004

This sermon is meant to give guidance to Christians in how to truly live lives that display "Worth-Ship" to God.

I. Introduction A. Background. 1. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God 2. Read 12:1-4a. The Bible tells us that Abraham was a friend of God 3. Abraham’s journey with the Lord was cyclical, full of spiritual peaks and valleys. In his life, we see… a. Faith – Leaving His father’s household ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

This begins a study of the fruit of the Spirit examining the first three portions of the fruit.

January 25, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Every person is going to produce fruit.  If a person doesn’t produce the expected kind of fruit, it’s because: - he’s not the right kind of tree OR... “...A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

Each of these characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit is a part of God’s character. They describe Him, and therefore, how He relates to us. Because it is our goal to become like God in His character, it becomes our responsibility to respond to people t

February 1, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Spirit-filled people overcome temptation. “...live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify ... the sinful nature.” vs. 16  Spirit-filled people have to fight their natural desires. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life's Disappointments Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Feb 15, 2004

Faith in Christ can help us overcome disappointments that we face in life.

Series: Moving Forward In Life OVERCOMING LIFE’S DISAPPOINTMENTS Text: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 "We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We do not know what to do, but we do not give up the hope of living. We are persecuted, but God does not leave us. We are hurt sometimes, but we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Life Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 15, 2004

1. What does God want? -- My whole life. 2. What does it take? -- Discipline 3. Why should I do it? -- The Cross!

(The outline of this sermon and some of the content has been adapted from Rick Warren’s Forty Days of Purpose material). I recently read this scripture from Isaiah and was struck at how this passage contained the entire message of the Bible in just a few words. More than that, it is the whole ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

James asks the question What is your life? Let’s examine what scripture says it is and ought to be.

What is your life? James 4:11-17 Introduction All that has to be said are two numbers 9-11 and memories and reflections of where we were and what we saw and what we thought come flooding the consciousness. Sit in silence for just 5 seconds and recall the sites and recall the emotions. ABC NBC CBS ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worry - The Life Stealer

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002

This message was designed to help its audience understand how worry runs contrary to God’s will for our lives. It is intended to encourage people to let God build their lives free from the anxiety that saps our lives away one crisis at a time.

Worry – The Life Stealer Celebration Service April 14, 2002 Last week we spent some time talking about rest and how important rest is to us. We discovered that not only did Jesus set an example of rest for us, but that even God Himself rested on the seventh day and consecrated it. But the truth is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2, Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Life's Struggles Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-25, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing The Rivers In Life

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

This morning we are looking at the miraculous story of how the Israelites crossed the Jordan River. God did a miracle in their life and God will do great things in your life if you¡¦re willing to pay the price of obedience and commitment.

Crossing The Rivers in Life. Introduction: Many of us want God to do great things in our life, but we never take the step of obedience Patricia Agnes of Jacksonville, Florida hired a taxi at 1 dollar per mile to travel 10,000 miles to Alaska. (Ripley’s Believe it or not.) Some people will do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Towers In Our Life

Contributed by Pieter Botes on Jun 18, 2002

After WTC tragedy in NY, a sermon preached about our security

The Towers in our lives 1. Tragedy in New York ---Shock, and horror ---Anger ---Acceptance ---Lessons from it. 2. How do we relate the happenings of this hour, to the Word of God? Scripture: Luke 12: 54 -- 13: 5 3. Towers: Build for ------- Safety ------- To protect us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peace Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the seventh and final sermon in a series on Philippians. Paul tells the church to be at peace.

I. Introduction a. These are Paul’s final words to the Philippians II. Peace with Others (1-3) a. God wants us to be a peace with others. b. God wants us to help others be at peace with each other. III. Peace with Self (4-9) a. We find peace with ourselves by i. Rejoicing in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ: The Real Life

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

The completed work of Jesus as our Christ gives us the life God intended in the beginning.

IN CHRIST: THE REAL LIFE 4-28-02 I Peter 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The Apostle Peter wrote primarily to believing Jews who were dispersed throughout the Roman Empire. They were not citizens where they live… but resident aliens. They had no rights as citizens… consequently they ended up on the short ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life's Not Always Fair

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 9, 2002

Understanding God’s will -- how bad things happen to good people and how to understand it and work with it

“That’s not fair!!” The child tearfully exclaimed to her mother. “Why can’t I go too!” “Because you are too little,” the mother explained – “next year when you are bigger you can go on all the rides. That is part of growing up.” “But I want to go on the roller coster now!!” She continued to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Certainity Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 22, 2002

An Expository Sermon on Romans 8:10,11 Concerning The Assurance of Eternal Life and Bodlily resurrection. Romans Message Series #35

Romans Series # 35 April 24, 2002 Title: The Certainty of Eternal Life email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com website: www.palmcitynewlife.org Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. Tonight we are continuing with message #35 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans. We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-11, Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational