Sermons on Separated Life:

How Can We Live As God's Children?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 14, 2003

Because of God’s covenant of grace believers are called to live separate and holy lives.

"14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement is there between ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Powerful People Worship, Serve And Please God With All Of Their Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 24, 2020

We assume there is a great distance between the sacred and the secular. The problem is when we assume that we separate a huge part of our lives from God’s plan for us.

I am often surprised by the contents of some of the emails I receive. This week I had an email from one of the websites I follow that contained a report about oligochaetologists. Does anyone know what an oligochaetologist is? They are scientists who spend their lives studying, identifying, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-5, 2 Chronicles 26:6-10, 2 Chronicles 26:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Affects Of Worldly Affairs

Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 25, 2010

How the worldly affairs affects a Christians life.

Brief overview of Abraham and Lot’s Life together—the reason that Lot chose the plains of Jordan and the cities-large assets and fighting between the Lot’s employees and Abraham’s employees. Read Genesis 19:1-26 The Affects of Worldly Affairs Introduction: What do I mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

15 - Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 11, 2021

This is the 15th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the amazing love God has for us.

Romans 8:18-22 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39, Psalm 44:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Holiness – Thirst For Righteousness

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 27, 2023

Holiness is a divine call to a disciplined life. It is separation from sin, and living the victorious life of Christ.

CHRISTIAN HOLINESS – THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS TEXT: HEBREWS 12:14, 2 SAMUEL 5:20, 2 SAMUEL 22:30 INTRODUCTION Holiness is a divine call to a disciplined life. It is separation from sin, and living the victorious life of Christ. To be holy means that we are, set apart for honourable use. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rev.# 73~20:11-15 White Throne Judgment Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 9, 2010

Ø The 1st thing John says about the Throne was that it was (GREAT) There are people that sit on judicial seats in most of the civilized world today and he or she will hand down the final penalty to a person that’s found to be guilty by a sitting Jury tha

Rev.# 73~20:11-15 WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT 10-2-10 Today we’ll continue our study to do with the “WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT” and make a few comments on these verses as the Lord so directs. Ø Listen as I read Rev.20:11-15 11And I saw a great white ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Always Leads To A Breakdown In Relationships Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 1, 2009

The sin of Adam and Eve was to cease to trust God and to choose not to love him, which inevitably led to a breakdown of the relationship.

18.1.09 INTRO Computer virus analogy: Story this week – Trojan virus. Had to deal with it. The worm – infects everything Best cure is a reformat = wipe clean and start again POINT A very good comparison to the origin and the effects of sin. One of the most damaging computer viruses written was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Has God really called you? Then where is that separation? Where is your heart? What is it captivated by? Is the presence of the Holy Spirit evident in your life? This is not something you can determine or speak for yourself. This the church will testify.

Opening Illustration: A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After dumping one or two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Takes The Life Out Of Life Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Lessons on how we respond to times of loss and pain

WHEN “LIFE” TAKES THE LIFE OUT OF OUR LIVES Growing Through Loss: Luke 22,24 Introduction: Tony in the dryer. Explain loss (Swindoll) (Read text) Explain the loss felt by disciples. I.Times of loss require a control of your passions. (LK 22:49-51) A. Explain the context. 1.According to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life’s Turning Points Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2019

When we see Ruth at the feet of the lord of the harvest, this is the turning point in the whole story of this book. Up till now, RUTH is laboring, with some protection and provision from Boaz. But from this point on, BOAZ is busy!

Life’s Turning Points Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 TEXT: Please turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION I’d like to read a story to you that I thought was very interesting: It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Life’s Stresses Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 27, 2017

This sermon deals with how we handle life's stresses. We look at the life's main stressors; busyness, guilt, grief, grudges, indecision, and fear of the future. We also look at God's prescription found in His word.

Spiritual First Aid “Handling Life’s Stresses” We cannot talk about stress without also talking about its two cousins, anxiety and worry. They all fit into same category. Stress is a state of mind causing tension and strong feelings of anxiety and worry. Those who are under stress often exhibit ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 6:34

Denomination: Foursquare

Bearing Life’s Burdens

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 4, 2018

Today's sermon is a part of our ongoing sermon series, "Spiritual First Aid." Today we're looking at how we can bear the burdens of this life.

Spiritual First Aid “Bearing Life’s Burdens” Burdens are a part of life. We all have our burdens to bear, no matter whether we’re rich or poor, young or old, the color of our skin, or whether we are saved or lost. Sorrow and trouble come alike to everyone, because burdens respect no one. Life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Wisdom For The Life’s Work Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 13, 2018

Wisdom for the Life’s Work Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 12, 2018

Wisdom for the Life’s Work Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 12, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Wisdom is defined best as the ability to know how life actually works…and what is the right response for the many choices we make. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Surprised

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2016

There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are.

DON’T BE SURPRISED INTRODUCTION: There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinners Who've Found Grace Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

God encourages His children to rejoice in their salvation through Jesus, even if they are experiencing suffering. Holy living is not a product of ‘smooth sailing’. It is a choice, regardless of life-events or life-circumstances.

WAC2BL: Redeemed Scripture Text: 1 Peter 1.17-23 INTRODUCTION Someone asked-a-question: “What’s a WAC2BL?” ~ For starters, …it’s the theme for the next-several-weeks. But, more-than-that, …WAC2BL is a question… …It’s a question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: Nazarene