Sermons on Separated Life:

How To Become A Contagious Christian

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2017

Jesus touched a leper but He didn't get leprosy, rather the leper got Jesus. Why? Because Jesus was contagious with a strain from Heaven, which, when caught, replicates Jesus in the lives of those who catch it! We need to pass it on!

HOW TO BECOME A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN Mk. 1:40-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When you’re a boy, dirt is a good thing. I heard about a “preacher’s kid” who was told by his mother that he should wash his hands because there were germs living in all the dirt he’d been playing in. 2. He looked up at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Networth

Contributed by John Roy on Oct 26, 2016

Are we material people trapped in spiritual bodies, or spiritual people trapped in material bodies? This sermon asserts that we need to be concerned about our spiritual net worth, because we are spiritual people.

From time to time I suspect people review their finances. In those reviews, they may take a moment to calculate their net worth. Our financial net worth is the value of all assets, minus the total of all liabilities. Put another way, net worth is what is owned minus what is owed. The value of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Vision

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 14, 2010

It is what causes leaders to rise to the top of the bucket like cream. It is what separates leaders from followers, and separates mediocre leaders from great ones. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Vision Nehemiah 2:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Vision.html It is the #1 distinguishing mark of a leader. It is what causes leaders to rise to the top of the bucket like cream. It is what separates leaders from followers, and separates mediocre leaders from great ones. Leaders understand ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

09 Life Encounter: It's Persuasion Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 10, 2008

❶ Unpersuaded ❷ The Persuasion ❸ Why Be Persuaded? ❹ Steps To Persuasion

PEANUTS with Charlie Brown (CB) - Peanuts debuts in seven newspapers October 2, 1950 - Peanuts ran in over 2,600 newspapers - Readership of 355 million in 75 countries, and was translated into 21 languages. - Last Peanuts strip January 3, 2000 - Charles Schulz dies Feb. 12 - Charles Schultz, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Calm The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002

Everyone at one time or another has gone through some type of storm. Over the years I have found that no one is immune from the storms of life. Jesus said ye shall have tribulation.

THE WAY TO CALM THE STORMS OF LIFE TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33. No matter where you turn in the Word of God, you will find that He is instructing and teaching you about life. Jesus His son used parables and miracles to help as we walk down life’s road. Miracles can be Divided into two categories. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Integrating God's Influence Into Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn four steps each of us can take to develop godly character.

Last week, we identified the adversaries Paul overcame so that he could progress in his resolution to know Christ and to make Christ known to the world. These adversaries are arrogance, arrival, affections (plural), accomplishments of the past and apathy. Throughout the week, I got feedback ...read more

Denomination: *other

Check Your Life Boat

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 7, 2002

Assurance of salvation

Check Your Life Boat TEXT: 1 John 5:13 Sermon by Kenny McKinley In 1st John were given principals for a spiritual check up that will either lead to assurance of salvation or expose false assurance. Now this is important because there are many, many Christians who are not walking in victory and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 5:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Have A Blessed Life

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 10, 2002

This message seeks to answer the question of living in the blessings of God, a desire that perhaps lies within all who acknowledge God’s existence.

(Elab) = Elaborate Micah 6:6-8 6 With what shall I come before the LORD, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? 7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

An expository reflection on the Raising of Lazarus. Death seems to conquer, but the dying itself holds the seed of life.

MARCH 19, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Ezekiel 37:12-14 ·Psalm Psalm 130:1-8 ·Second Reading Romans 8:8-11 ·Gospel John 11:1-45 or 11:1-4; 17, 20-27, 33-45 REFLECTION In preparation for the Paschal Mystery, the 5th Sunday of Lent brings us to our Lord’s most outstanding ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Catholic

When Life Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 1, 2002

911, Part Three

WHEN LIFE SEEMS UNFAIR (JOB 1:1-2:10) The year 2001 was a sad year for a family I had known for more than ten years. The family was a staunch Christian family and for four generations the tight-knit family had served tirelessly in church. The matriarch of the family was a widow and her two sons and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Just A Matter Of Life

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Words of encouragement for lifes darkest hours. A look at Jeremiah in the pit.

It’s Just A Matter Of Life Text: Jeremiah 38: 1-13 Commentary on Text Situation of Jerusalem Message of Jeremiah Opposition to Jeremiah Weakness of the king Imprisonment Lesson #1: We all face trials in life. Lesson #2: During our trials we discover the worst life has to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

When Life Is Just Not Fair Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

We run into problems when we try to impose our definitions of fairness on God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 17 When Life Is Just Not Fair. Luke 7:18-35 Do you remember when you were young what your mom always said as you went outside to join the neighborhood kids in some kind of organized game, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Entering The Grace-Sustained Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 26, 2002

Five ways to regain confidence in God when everything around you suggests the contrary

I’m glad to be back from vacation. Thursday afternoon of last week, while Esther was napping and Susan was relaxing in front of the television, I sat quietly in front of my laptop in the Palm Spring resort home where we were staying. Susan suddenly asked me what I was doing. I sheepishly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: *other

The Privilege Of Living A Holy Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 6, 2002

The way God’s people should live.

THE PRIVILEGE OF LIVING A HOLY LIFE DT 7 When you’re in your 90s and looking back, it’s not going to be how much money you made or how many awards you’ve won. It’s really "What did you stand for? Did you make a positive difference for people?" -- Elizabeth Dole, Politician "Everyone thinks ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Offers The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 14, 2002

The Gospel -- the good news of salvation in Chrirst -- is nourishment for the soul.

When we go to a restaurant we usually decide first what kind of meat we want and then build our meal around the meat dish. To our western culture meat is the main factor in a meal. In Jesus’ day however, meat was simply a side dish, but bread represented the major part of the meal, everything was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran