Sermons on Shelf Life:

Living The Simple Life Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Christian Stewardship This is s two part story written as the capstone of the series.

Sermon Title: Living the Simple Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 6, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Once upon a time their lived a wealthy prince. He was given everything his heart could desire. He was educated by the best scholars in private tutoring and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Holiness

Living The Simple Life Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Chrisitan Stewardship This sermon is Part II of a story I wrote as the capstone of the entire stewarship series.

Sermon Title: Living the Simple Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 13, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Last week we began a story about a young spoiled prince whose parents were at their wits end. They conspired with an old friend who had the prince secretly taken by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Holiness

A Life-Changing Resolution

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

Message about committing to taking practical steps to love God more and serve him better.

A Life-Changing Resolution Mark 12:28-34 January 1, 2006 Introduction How many of you here have made some resolutions for this year? It’s okay, you can be honest! Here are a few less-serious resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living A Holy Life

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006

Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Colossians 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006

Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Weathering The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006

Four facts that will help us weather the storms of life.

We all know about Hurricane Katrina. We’ve seen the devastation it caused. Maybe you’ve wondered, “How would I have responded if I had been affected by that storm?” I want to talk tonight about “weathering the storms of life.” How does the Bible say we should react to pain and suffering? Job ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Detours And Disruptions Series

Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 3, 2006

So often in our lives we hit a bump in the road. We answer the phone and on the other end there’s bad news. Ever happen to you?

Has it ever happed to you? The phone rings and on the other end there’s bad news. You go to the mailbox and there’s a letter from the IRS or a past due notice, more bad news. You go to the doctor and he gives it to you, bad news. There’s a knock on your door, bad news. Sure, we have all had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Chance On Life

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 29, 2002

This sermon talks about how we all have past regrets that we would like to do away with, and how Jesus can forgive us and give us a fresh start or as some would say, a second chance.

Last year the Los Angeles Lakers were the powerhouse team in the NBA winning their third straight championship title. With high expectations of a four-peat the Lakers shot out of the gate with perhaps one of the biggest disappointing starts in recent history with a record of 12-19. To put that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

To Live A Rewarding Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 30, 2002

Learn the three commitments, when acted on over a lifetime, will turn any life into a rewarding life

Someone made the comment, "Christmas has come and gone." If Christmas were only the preparation, the decoration, the sales and the get-togethers, I could understand. But if Christmas is the birth of Jesus Christ into this world and into your life, then Christmas can never really leave you. What ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: *other

A Better Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2003

Enjoying a better life in Christ begins with an understanding of who the Bible says we are.

Ephesians 1:1-6 A Better Life in Christ Introduction Are you looking for a better life? You are not alone. People everywhere today are looking for a better life. Politicians know this, because in every presidential election, candidates declare how they will lead our country so we can all have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

New Life In Christ

Contributed by Mark Williams on Jan 5, 2003

The power of temptation, where does it come from and how do we beat it

) All scripture is quoted from “The Amplified Bible” unless marked with ( * ) then scripture is quoted from NIV. By Gods grace and mercy we are saved Romans 10:13 “For everyone who calls on the name of the lord invoking him as Lord will be saved.” INVOKE ( Oxford dictionary )Call upon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Effective Christian Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 6, 2003

Learn and apply the two keys to becoming an effective Christian

Statistically, in the church, less than 50 percent of the people do all the work. When this happens, those who are doing the work eventually burn out or neglect other areas of life. In our church, the percentage of people serving is greater than 50 percent. We understand it’s a privilege to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 18, 2003

We were created in God’s image and all life is sacred even the unborn baby.

Sanctity of Human Life This is a very emotional sermon for me to preach. Maybe it is because of the many mistakes that I made with my elderly parents and the many mistakes that I made with my own children. Last year at this same time I preached a Sanctity of Human Life sermon and most of you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Legacy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003

Every believer needs to look at the impact of how they are living and what they will leave behind when they pass from this life to the next

Living a Life of Legacy 2 Timothy 4:6-8 January 19, 2003 Morning Message Introduction Just before the National Championship game; Jim Tressel gave a speech to encourage the players and raise them to another level. In that speech he asked the players a very powerful question: What do you want to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

A Theology For Body Life

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jan 20, 2003

How do we live out a triune vision for life?

A Theology for Body Life (John 17:20-26) Theme: God lives in community and created us to live in community. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the Trinity is more ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ