Sermons on Shaping Our Lives:

Living A Life Of Faith

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 1, 2015

When we choose to trust God enough to walk by faith rather than by sight, we exercise our faith and its capacity grows. Our spiritual lives are strengthened and we can live life to its fullest.

All of us want to be remembered after we die, but I'm sure most of us would not like to be remembered like these people, who had these supposed real epitaphs on their tombstones: 1. Here lies Johnny Yeast. Pardon me for not rising. 2. Here lies Butch. We planted him raw. He was quick on the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Casting Our Net Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Just as the dragnet sweeps in all kinds of creatures, the kingdom will contain all kinds of people; meaning that God isn’t picky about who enters into heaven, so long as they confess Jesus as Lord and are committed to living for Him.

This evening we will be looking at “The Parable of the Dragnet.” What in the world is a dragnet? William Barclay says, “The dragnet is what we know as the seine net, a large net which has corks at the top and weights at the bottom so that it stands, as it were, upright in the sea. Ropes attached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

Questions Concerning Our Faith

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

Faith is the glue that holds our lives together.

You have heard me say from time to time how important our faith is in the teaching of the Bible. It is the same in the teaching of our Lord Jesus. Using Peter for an example, perhaps at the greatest hour of trials and testing in his life, Jesus said, “I have prayed for your faith. If his faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Directions Determines Our Destination (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 19, 2025

In this scripture passage, I want to show you a family that lived among God’s people, and then due to some hard times, they packed up and moved.

You might be saying, “So what!” People move from one city to another all the time because of HARD TIMES! That is correct, but anytime we find something in the Word of God, it is there for a reason. WHAT IS THE REASON GOD PUT THIS FAMILY IN THE SCRIPTURES FOR MOVING? Because it was a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Aspects Of Our Calling" Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Oct 8, 2007

This sermon is the second in this current series of “Preaching Through Romans” and deals with the various aspects of God’s calling upon people’s lives.

As a pastor, there are all kinds of calls I receive from day to day. I get calls requesting prayer, concerning counseling, dealing with death and on many occasions a call for an order for Dominos Pizza! The last four digits of one church phone number was the same as Dominos and I would invariably ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Elections: Our Response

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 11, 2008

With the elections over, what should be our response as we seek to follow Jesus. Is it enough to get on with our lives? Or is there more asked of us?

Elections: Our Response Romans 13:1-7 November 9, 2008 There were two men who were good friends but disagreed on one thing: what color Jesus was. Jack was certain that Jesus had been white. Charles was convinced that Jesus was black. Around and around they went. Well, as strange circumstances had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Building Our Temple

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 4, 2001

The Temple of God has been revealed as a pattern through the Tabernacle and Temple, but as a reality in the lives of God’s People--we are the Temple of God.

BUILDING OUR TEMPLE by Dr. Larry A. Bergeron 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 Red Bay COG / June 24, 2001 / AM INTRODUCTORY REMARKS In a few moments we will be looking at the book of 1 Corinthians 3 Throughout the history of mankind, man has erected temples to their gods. Most of these temples were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God

"Faith Of Our Fathers"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 3, 2005

It is living still, inspite of all that has come against it; inspite of all who have tried to pervert it. Keep the faith!

What an august gathering we would witness, if we were able to transport back in time and go to Jerusalem for this first official council on the doctrines of the faith. All the big names are there. Paul and Barnabas, who have had much God-given success in ministry among the gentiles, which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Orthodox

Our God Is Precious! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 13, 2020

Precious is defined as something or someone who is of great value and highly esteemed, or even delicate, which is our God in our daily lives.

How we describe our GOD? Alphabetically, HE is Able, He is Beautiful, He is Caring, He is Delightful, He is Eternal, He is our Father, He is Great, He is our Hallelujah, He is our Inheritance, He is our Judge and Joy, He is our Keeper, He is our Love, He is our Mercy-Full, He is our Majesty, He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In Our Valleys SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

AND IF THE BONES IN THAT VALLEY CAN LIVE THAT MEANS THERE IS HOPE FOR THE BONES IN OUR VALLEY TODAY. AND YOU DO KNOW THAT THERE ARE SOME BONES IN OUR VALLEYS.

Today, we will explore the powerful story of the prophet Ezekiel's encounter in the valley of dry bones. This valley symbolizes a place of distress and hopelessness. However, amidst the dry bones, God poses a question to Ezekiel: "Can these bones live?" Let us delve into this passage and uncover ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-5

Topics: Church Attendance, Hope, Faith

Live Passionately Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008

The 3rd week of the one month to live series. In this message we are challenged to live a life of passion like Christ.

Living Passionately, One Month To Live Week Two Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are; help us to spend them as should. – Psalm 90:12 (LB) A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live Out The Gospel!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 18, 2024

Living out the Gospel is a serious part of our calling, the Gospel should make a huge difference in our lives. In how we: love God, love one another in the church, love the world around us. 

Live It!  Acts 4:32-5:11 Introduction Jesus lived, died, was resurrected, and left the mission of the Gospel in the hands of the disciples. He told them to Tell It! - starting in Jerusalem, into Judea, and to the uttermost parts of the earth. He told them to Give It! - give the healing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grateful Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon emphasizes finding true happiness in gratitude towards God, honoring Him in all circumstances, and holding onto hope through His enduring love and mercy.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a joy to gather together in God's house, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our heads in prayer, and to open our hearts to His Word. Today, we are turning our attention to a Psalm that is a song of joy, a hymn of thanksgiving, a melody of hope. ...read more

Topics: Joy, God

Trash In Our Trash Baskets

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 11, 2008

Christ Jesus has demonstrated for us the fine art of forgiveness which we must learn to use in the daily living out of our lives.

Matthew 18: 21 – 35 / Trash In Our Trashbaskets Intro: Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s Angels type- decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holiness In Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 27, 2025

God has a divine purpose for every believer, and that purpose is rooted in holiness. When we walk in our purpose, it should reflect God's holy nature and bring glory to His name. Holiness in our purpose means living out God's plan for our lives with integrity, righteousness, and obedience.

Title: HOLINESS IN OUR PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:5 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Philippians 3:14 INTRODUCTION: God has a divine purpose for every believer, and that purpose is rooted in holiness. When we walk in our purpose, it should ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Philippians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God