Sermons about Shaping Our Lives

Shaped For Significance

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 5, 2011

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What I am is God’s gift to me; what I do with it is my gift to Him.

A young boy came to church one cold winter day to get out of the blowing snow. He had been trying to sell newspapers but not a single customer had passed by because of the weather. He slipped into the back of the church, just hoping to get warm and catch up on his sleep. Though the Sunday crowd was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shaping The Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2005

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Inauguration message for new role as Executive Director of the D. C. Baptist Foundation: the treasure we have is the gospel, which supports, guides, empowers, and gives life. Like disposable clay pots, we are to be impervious, transporting, and shaped fo

Despite what you may feel in the air this morning, spring is coming. It really is. Spring IS coming. How do I know that? Have I consulted the wooly-worms? No, I wouldn’t know a wooly-worm if it bit me. Have I studied the groundhog and its shadow? No, since my birthday is the day after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shape Up Or . . .

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

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Amos sends Israel a clear message from God: you are not meeting my standards, and I am about to cut you off.

Good morning. I am special correspondent Shinon Byorus for the Mesopotamian News Network, coming to you live from Bethel in Israel, where controversy has been stirring for months around the inflammatory rhetoric from the prophet Amos, who appeared some time ago from Judea with a very harsh message ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Were Shaped For Serving God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 10, 2002

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The fourth purpose of our lives is to serve God.

(Note: The title, and some of the ideas for this message came from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same name.) This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". We began by establishing that God made us for a reason, every one of us. No one here this morning was a mistake ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

Shaped By Detours Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

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This is the 14th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#14] SHAPED BY DETOURS 2 Samuel 2:1-11 Introduction: From the day that 1 of David’s brothers went to get him so that he could meet Samuel (and be anointed as King); until the death of King Saul was a little over 15 years. David went from working part time for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Get In Shape

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 3, 2023

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I've often heard of people getting in shape for the summer months, what we need to to get ourselves in shape to serve the Lord

Get in Shape II Timothy 2:15-25 Intro. I often hear of people talking about “getting in shape” Strength training does not happen over-night It comes from training Strength ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Religion That Shaped America

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

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This sermon reminds us of what we have lost by abandoning traditional values, and warns against the paradigm shift currently taking place in our culture, and the impact this change will have upon the future of our nation.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Tomorrow is Independence Day. Independence Day is to our Nation what the Day of Pentecost is to Christians, a birthday celebration. And just as we have tried to keep alive in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: United Methodist

Guarding The Truth: A Call To Faithful Living 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 15, 2024

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In the book of 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul provides profound guidance on guarding and living out the truth of God's Word. Today, we embark on a transformative journey through key passages from 1 Timothy, discovering the power of truth in shaping our lives.

Guarding the Truth: A Call to Faithful Living Introduction: In the book of 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul provides profound guidance on guarding and living out the truth of God's Word. Today, we embark on a transformative journey through key passages from 1 Timothy, discovering the power of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7, Titus 1:9, 1 Timothy 1:15-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, James 5:16, 1 Timothy 3:14-16, Colossians 2:9, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:7-11, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 Timothy 4:12, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Timothy 6:3-8, Hebrews 13:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be An Overcomer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

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Explore the power of faith and God's love, emphasizing that the divine presence within us is greater than any worldly challenge, and our perception of God profoundly shapes our lives.

Good morning, beloved members of our church family. Today, we are gathered here to dive deep into the heart of the scripture, to explore the essence of our faith, to experience the profound love of God, and to learn how to become overcomers in this challenging world. We will be studying from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Topics: Faith

The Shape We're In Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

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This sermon takes a look at the shape of the church (particularly the Southern Baptist denomination) and encourages Christians to be about our Fathers business.

The Shape We’re In Text: Ephesians 4:7-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Every year the President of the United States stands before Congress to deliver his state of the Union Address. From one year to the next, what is said is often forgettable – it’s mostly talking points and the laying out of an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shaping Ourselves For Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009

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God has shaped each one of us for ministry. It is important for us to understand our shape and use it for God’s glory

Shaping ourselves for ministry Are you SHAPEd for ministry? Adapted from an article by Rick Warren (Author of “Purpose Driven Life” and “Purpose Driven Church”) S.H.A.P.E. is an acronym Rick Warren developed years ago to explain the five elements that determine what a person’s ministry should be. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 19:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Allow Our Lives, Destiny's To Be Shaped By Or Even Influenced ?

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

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Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? I am meeting more and more people who once walked with the Lord and wound up getting hurt and walking away...what can be done? We look at it in this message of hope!

Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? „X We have all encountered those all too eager people, who feel they are shaping us and keeping us from our own lack of wisdom... I look now at them and just speak blessing into their lives. It truly is only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

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Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

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Choice is a gift from God, beginning with His decision to place the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden. This gift was passed on to mankind, and the choices we make daily shape our future. God's gift of choice is a central theme in our lives, and understanding this can lead to a more fulfilling future.

The topic of today's sermon is "Choice." Choice is something that originates from God. God made the choice to place the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the center of the garden, ensuring that Adam and Eve couldn't miss it. And God passed on this gift of choice to humanity. The choices we make ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9

Topics: Choices, Life Decisions

A Pattern Of Friendship Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001

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For our children to learn about Biblical friendships, we must model friendship for them. They need to see us involved in friendships where God can strengthen and shape our lives.

What Parents Owe Their Children: A Pattern of Friendship Everyone needs friends. Our children as they grow make and break friendships. And there have been plenty of sermons and lessons documenting how friendships can break our children. We all want our children to have the right kind of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaping Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

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Jacob's blessing of his sons provides an opportunity for hearers to think about their legacy. A legacy is built by choices. Our legacy does not control us. In Christ, we create a new legacy.

SHAPING YOUR LEGACY—Genesis 49 Have you thought about what kind of legacy you will leave for your descendants? I’m not talking about wealth or property, but about the impact we have on the lives of others. We have all inherited a legacy. (Note to preacher: Personalize this!) I am a cheap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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