Sermons on Shaping Our Lives:

Live With Abandon

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013

We are called to live our lives at the call of Christ

Live with Abandon Luke 9:23-24, Luke 14:26-27 August 25, 2013 Morning Service What does it mean to live with abandon? Living with abandon means that we are giving our whole life over to the service of Christ. It means that we drop everything that we hold onto and give it over to Jesus for His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Trust

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

Trust is key to living our lives in the power of Christ

Living Trust Matthew 17:14-20 One of the issues that we deal with on a daily basis is trust. Whether we admit it or not, we place our trust in a variety of things each day without thinking about it. We trust that the lights will come on when we flip a switch. We trust that the car will start when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Live In Truths Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 10, 2012

All truths lead to Christ our Savior and God.

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Luke 16…. We will look at only 3 verses today. The passage seems out of place at first glance. But let’s note what major truths we have learned from Luke 14 and 15: • Jesus was criticized by the Religious Leaders. • Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Living Dead Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Galatians. Living by faith.

Chico Alliance Church “The Living Dead” II. Paul Teaches the Correct Concept of the Gospel of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 1. Stated emphatically 15-16 2. Argued Strongly 17-20 3. Held strenuously 21 B. The Gospel of Grace applied to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Deflating Our Worries

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 26, 2011

To share how to live without allowing our worries to run our lives.

I want to start this morning’s message off by passing out a visual aid to you. Balloons! In a moment I am going to read a list of stressful situation. Each time you hear a situation similar to one you experienced in the past week, blow a deep breath into your balloon. Don’t let any of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Other

Our Core Values Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 24, 2025

Based Matthew 22:37-39 - Challenges hearers to live lives of intentionality

“OUR CORE VALUES” Matthew 22:37-39 FBCF – 2/23/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – My phone blew up Thursday. Phone call after phone call, text after text. - Call from Mark Self - Call from church member needing some info - Call from fellow pastor asking me about how we structure our worship services - Call ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered Lives Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest watershed event in human history. Our world will never be the same, and living in the reality of the resurrection our lives will never be the same either.

John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Value Our Time SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

We are all students in the school of life, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to learn and gain knowledge. Understanding the value of our time on earth is crucial.

We gather here today to give thanks to God for another new year. As we enter into this year, it is important to remember that our time on earth is a learning experience. We are like students in a school, with the Holy Spirit as our teacher. Let us reflect on the significance of this and how it can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Topics: Life Lessons, Spiritual Growth

Living In Exile

Contributed by John Delozier on Jul 18, 2010

As Christians we are identified by the name of Christ and are citizens of His heavenly kingdom. As our inward spirits pursue Christ, we long for the day when we will see our King face to face, our only desire will be His presence—until then, we live like

As Christians we are identified by the name of Christ and are citizens of His heavenly kingdom. As our inward spirits pursue Christ, we long for the day when we will see our King face to face, our only desire will be His presence—free from distraction, temptation, and sin. Until that day God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live: Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

Paul says that if we want to have joy in this life, we must learn to get along with those in the church...and that is going to require humility on our part!

TEXT: Philippians 2:1-11 TITLE: To Live: Humility (part 4) SERIES: TO LIVE TOPIC: Humility OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 5, 2009 PROP.: Paul wants us to continue to get along…and to continue to get along with one another, it will require HUMILITY! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold My Servant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' baptism, our rebirth through water and spirit, and our mission to spread the Gospel to the world.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. It's a joy to gather together today, nestled in the warmth of our shared belief, united in our love for our Savior. We're here to reflect upon the miraculous, the divine, the transformative. We're here to consider the baptism of Jesus, the birth of our new ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Mark 1:7-11

Topics: Living As Christ

Shape Me, Transform Me, However You Require Me

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 22, 2010

A short talk given at the 20th anniversary service for Anvil House - a home for adults with learning disabilities in Billericay

(Note to the reader: If you can sing this to the tune of a 1960’s hit that will help get the talk off to a good start) Shape me, transform me however you require me, I know you love me so that’s all right. Shape me, transform me, however you require me, He’s got the power to turn on His light! OK ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

Our Confidence

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001

For the Christian, is not the ending. It is simply a transition, a move to a different place. This is the confidence that every child of God lives and dies with.

“Our Confidence” I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Text Even in the of our physical body, the child of God has a Hope! Christians sorrow, but it is temporary, our hope is eternal. Hope (Gr.) expectation. Confidence or faith. 1) We have the confidence of Heaven. St. John 14:1-4 II Corinthians 5:1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God’s Love Do In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

In Chicago a few years ago a little boy walked to Sunday school every Sunday. When his parents moved to another part of the city the little boy still attended the same Sunday school, although it meant a longer distance to walk.

A friend asked him why he went so far when there were plenty of other churches near his home. He said, “I attend my church because they love a fellow over there.” If only we could convince the world that we loved them there would be fewer empty pews in our churches. A TRUE DEFINITION OF LOVE. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of This Place

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2022

The purpose of this place you are in currently is to shape and mold you into the image and likeness of Christ so that you can fulfill your purpose in the Kingdom of God as a citizen, servant, ambassador and king to rule and reign with Christ.

The Purpose of This Place By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Kingdom of God is not a religious institution, a spiritual club, or even your local church or denomination. The Kingdom of God is the realm where God reigns supreme, His authority is recognized, and His will is obeyed. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic