Sermons on shaping our lives: showing 61-75 of 210,396

Decisions That Shape Your Life SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

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

Shaping Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

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

Set Free By The Spirit Romans 8:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024

Romans 8:1-2 unveils the profound freedom we have through Christ Jesus. Let us explore how this truth can impact and shape our lives.

Set Free by the Spirit Romans 8:1-2 Introduction: Today, we dive into the transformative truths found in Romans 8:1-2. These verses unveil the profound freedom we have through Christ Jesus. Let us explore how this truth can impact and shape our lives. Let's begin by reading Romans 8:1-2 from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, John 3:17-18, Colossians 2:13-14, Galatians 5:16-18, Romans 6:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shaping The Next Generation

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 16, 2023

We can, by the power of the Spirit be part of shaping the next generation and encouraging them to take a stand for the Lord, to speak up for truth and what is right when the world is telling Christians to sit down and keep our convictions to ourselves.

I was reading an article on how to understand Millennials and Gen Z (born between 1980-2012). This article said, “You can learn a lot about a generation by looking at the generation of parents that raised them.” In a book called A Generation at Risk, a 20-year longitudinal study revealed how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaped To Serve God

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 18, 2004

A sermon I preached during our 40 Days of Purpose Campaign during week 5. The title of the message and a few comments in the body of the sermon come from Rick Warren’s message entitled, "Shaped to Serve God."

SHAPED TO SERVE GOD Introduction: I want you to know how proud I am of you today. So many of you made a major commitment to be a part of this 40 Days of Purpose Campaign. You committed to having a daily quiet time. You committed to be here for the worship services. You committed to being in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Lives Are Not Our Own Series

Contributed by Don Walker on Jan 25, 2001

Consideration of the value of human life and ways in which it is devalued by murder.

Don’t You Believe It!: Our Lives Are Not Our Own Exodus 20:13 Evening, January 21, 2001 Pastor Don Walker In his autobiography, "Number 1", Billy Martin told about hunting in Texas with Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch. When they reached the ranch, Mickey ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is...

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010

Truly living is to have Jesus First in order to shape and form our emotional perspective on death, for ourselves, and for those we love.

To Live Is… October 3, 2010 Phil 1:18b-26 Intro: How would you finish this sentence: “to live is…”? Take a few moments to think about that – in your experience and from your perspective, what does it mean to “live”? Our answers might include the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Series Of Examinations

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 27, 2022

Life is a series of examinations. We face trials, temptations and tests on a daily basis which ultimately shape our lives and destinies. It is only the dead that are exempt from the constant examination of life.

TEXT: Job 1:8 -12 'And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made an ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-11, Psalm 26:2, 1 Corinthians 9:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Covenant For Life: Witness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Encourages believers to embrace and live out the Great Commission, allowing the Gospel to shape their lives and share it with others.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, welcome. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family knit together by the love of our Father. We are here to share in the joy of His word, to find comfort in His promises, and to be equipped by the truth of His Gospel. We are not here by chance, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Witnessing, Jesus

Pruning?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 30, 2018

God will always prune you to be the best you could be

Pruning Season? God loves me. God delivers me. God sustains me. God listens to me. God prunes me? The pruner has four tools: • He uses his fingers to pinch off dead blooms. • He uses clippers for selective pruning and removing a spike or rogue shoot. • He uses shears to shape plants for a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Time Of Our Lives

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 5, 2016

A message to emphasis the importance of time management.

"The Time of Our Lives" James 4:14 James 4:13 Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: 14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

In The Potter's Hand

Contributed by Brad Stone on Dec 4, 2022

Quick outline about being in the hand of God as our potter. He is continually shaping and molding us into what He desires for us to be.

In The Potter’s Hand Jeremiah 18:1-6 I. The Potter Knows His Clay A potter knows the material he is working with. He understands the best way to shape and mold it. A potter knows what the material he is working with is suitable for. He understands what it would best be used for. II. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Shaped Living: ‘your Church A Light In Darkness!’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 6, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living - Week 1: ‘Your Church a Light in Darkness!’: Matthew chapter 16 verse 18. & Matthew chapter 5 verses 14-16.– sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Gospel Shaped Living - Week 1: ‘Your Church a Light in Darkness!’ Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verse 18. Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 14-16. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Church and Me. • (a). The universal Church. • (b). the local Church. (2). The Church and Jesus. • (a). The project is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Brethren

Power PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power, indwelling presence, and boundless love of God, as revealed in Ephesians 3, encouraging believers to embrace these truths. Key

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. In reading this, then, you will be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Topics: God's Power, Our Lives

The Unwavering Importance Of Godly Mothers In Our Lives. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 7, 2024

Mothers are the epitome of selflessness, love, and care.

Mothers are the epitome of selflessness, love, and care. A godly mother, in particular, is a blessing from above, shaping our lives with her unwavering faith, guidance, and devotion. The significance of a godly mother in our lives cannot be overstated. In this article, we'll explore the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Psalm 131:2-3, Proverbs 31:26