Sermons on Series Life Wide Open:

Grace In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 12, 2004

Christian Life is from Grace to Grace. We have nothing to brag about on our ownselves. Everything we have and everything we are because of God’s grace.

TOPIC: GRACE IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN TEXT: John 1:17 I. WHAT IS GRACE? Grace – can be simply defined as – God’s unmerited favor to the undeserving. Genesis 6:8 – is the very first reference in the Bible to great concept of God’s Grace. In the midst of the MOST WICKED SOCIETY that history has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17, John 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Value Of Life

Contributed by Richard Reid on Apr 21, 2006

Having God’s presence over your life is truly living!

The Real Value of Life II Samuel 6:10-12 4/18/06 And David was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD into the city of David with him; but David took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. Thus, the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months, and the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Life Of A Stiff

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 24, 2006

How the witnesses to the resurrection impact our lives today

Power Point Available upon request + New Slide, > Transition in, x Transition out + The Secret Life Of a Stiff 1 Cor. 15:1-11 + Behind the University of Tennessee Medical Center is a lovely little woodlot on a hillside where people are seen lying in the sun or reclining in the shade as squirrels ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: The "Life" That Satisfies

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 29, 2006

Does life really consist of the abundance of possessions, time, etc.?

“Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?’ Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Life Story Of Peter

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story.

Dramatic Monologue My Beginning Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story. Even though its been a couple thousand years, I remember it like it was yesterday. I was fishing in the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31, John 1:20-31

God's Will For My Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 12, 2006

Knowing God’s will for you life will change it!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the questions I hear a lot from people concerns the issue of God’s will for their lives. • People want to know what God wants from them. I believe that many Christians would really like to know what God’s will for them is. • The question we have to ask ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of A Changed Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

This sermon challenges the hearer to understand the need to let Christ change our lives and show it.

“THE POWER OF A CHANGED LIFE” Galatians 1 INTRO – We, Americans, are obsessed with power. - Yesterday, I took my son and a couple of his buddies to a truck show in Greenville. Convention Center property filled with all sorts of trucks. Everybody showing off the power of their truck – power of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Crucified Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

Challenges the listeners to live a life that is crucified with Christ.

“LIVING THE CRUCIFIED LIFE” Gal. 2 INTRO – Memorial Day is a time of remembrance of those who gave their lives in the service of our country, paying the ultimate price for what? Our freedom. Whether in the frozen forests of Europe, the windswept islands of the Pacific, the mountains of Korea, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Life's Battles

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 27, 2005

How God wants us to respond when facing problems.

Life has it’s barren places. For the children of Israel, life in the wilderness proved to be theirs. They must pass a crucial test of their trust in God before they could inherit The Promised Land. Being delivered from bondage is only the beginning of the journey God intends each of us to take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Driven Life

Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005

What is your purpose in life?

Let me start off by asking you a question. What is the purpose for your life? When you wake up in the morning what is it that drives you; what is your purpose. When you get to work, or when you go to school, what is it that makes you want to excel? As you think about this question, certain pictures ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Life On A High Plain Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 29, 2005

We are reminded of what God told Joshua, "Go over this Jordan thou and this entire people, unto a land which I gave thee."

The Victory side of Life#2 Life on A High Plain by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 1:10-18 We are reminded of what God told Joshua," Go over this Jordan thou and this entire people, unto a land which I gave thee.” This promise set forth for them the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Life-Changing Cry

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 10, 2006

No Change is made without inconvenience.

Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. It is often said that the shouting side is the winning side. When there is a football match or any contests at all, one would recognize the side that has an upper hand through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Family Life Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 10, 2006

What does God’s Word say about family life in Ephesians?

As we continue in Ephesians, today we look at the family life of Believers. I begin with a simple test to see how stressed family is for you. The top 1o signs of family stress: 10. "Family get togethers" are sometimes called "group therapy sessions" and involve seeing a psychiatrist. 9. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Along The Road Of Life... Series

Contributed by Ryan Welsh on Feb 9, 2006

This is a sermon on Joshua chapter 5 and indicates what Israel has done through their road of life... and finally in Joshua chapter 5 they do something prescriptive for us to follow as well.

February 12, 2006 Joshua 5:1-12 “Along the road of life…” • Intro. o I figured out what happened in the super bowl.  Show Ref. slide. o I want you guys to look at a few confusing things that you might see along the road of life…  Show road signs. o We have been walking ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Fast Lane Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE? THE WISEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED CAN EXPLAIN IT TO US.

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE TEXT- ECCLESIASTES, CHAPTER 1&2 INTRODUCTION. Believe it or not we are all in search of either happiness or fulfillment in life. If we look around us and see what is really going on, we’ll see some facts emerge that perhaps many people haven’t considered. I believe the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ