Sermons on Sinless Life:

Adopted For A Purpose - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2004

Adoption is often seen, by those who have been adopted - as a mark of rejection or abandonment. But God sees it as an opportunity and an adventure.

OPEN: One woman shared a story of her childhood as a victim of polio. She said, “When my mother left me in Sunday School I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I liked the locket, but that wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth coming back for, but I knew she would come back for her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sos From Jesus' Prayer Life

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Looking at Jesus’ prayer life - Stimulation of Solitude, Source of Strength, Seeker of Sanctification

SOS from Jesus’ Prayer Life A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Wise To Follow The Wise Men For Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 10, 2004

We need to choose asthe wise men did.

IT IS WISE TO FOLLOW THE WISE MEN FOR LIFE MATTHEW 2:1-16 When one takes time to read both sacred and secular history they will come across some people of great learning and great purposes in life who have chosen to follow Christ. Many who have been distinguished in scientific knowledge have also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Jesus answers the fundamental questions of life: Where am I going? Why am I here? Who am I?

I AM series #6 I AM the Way the Truth and the Life John 14 Scripture Reading: John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Of all the I AM statements Jesus made, this one is the most controversial to the postmodern world in which we live. Folks today are willing to see Jesus as “A way, a truth, and a life” but ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus' Life And Death Was Necessary Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

This is a basic Gospel message in a series leading up to Easter, through The Triumphal Entry and Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Why Jesus Life and Death Was Necessary What’s the big deal with Easter? Did Jesus really have to die? <ILLUS> Little boy who was explaining Easter and said, “And if Jesus sees his shadow when he comes out, we have six more weeks of winter.” 1. Problem: We naturally were headed for hell. “You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Holiness

The Life Of Christ #3 - He Died... Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 19, 2005

Palm Sunday message about what Jesus’ death accomplished.

The Life of Christ Part 3: He Died... March 20, 2005 Palm Sunday Introduction This is our third message in a series on the life of Christ. So far we’ve talked about the fact that Jesus lived, and we discussed not events in the life of Jesus, but rather some things we can take away from what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Isn't Life Fair

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

People are troubled by the fact that life doesn’t seem to be fair. Peace and encouragement don’t come from rationalizing life, but from focusing on the love, presence and power of God in our lives.

THE SEVEN SERVICE JUNE 30, 2002 Matthew 5:45 “Why Isn’t Life Fair?” INTRODUCTION Growing up with brothers and sisters, a big issue for us was fairness. We always counted the number of presents, at Christmas time, in order to make sure that they were equal and thus fair. The value of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45

Denomination: Lutheran

Life After Easter: Bewildered Or Bewondered?

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Apr 2, 2005

After the resurrection, the followers of Jesus were in a harried state. Some of them were on the run, others were simply trying to make sense of what had happened. In the midst of our life circumstances, how does the Resurrected Christ make himself real

Opener: I hope you had a bad Easter….I know you think I should be saying “I hope you had a good Easter”…but for today’s sermon, it might be better for you if you had a bad Easter. Because when you think back to the first Easter, the disciples weren’t gathering together early on Sunday, excited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Joy Filled Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Joy is one of the characteristics that the world lacks and Christians who possess joy have the potential of a strong witness in the world.

Acts 3:1-10 “How To Live A Joy Filled Life” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between joy and excitement? When we become excited, are emotions are stimulated from outside of us. When we experience joy, we have an intense pleasurable emotion that is inwardly motivated. Joy is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life Of Christ #4 - He Rose... Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 5, 2005

Fourth in series about Jesus’ life. Focusing on resurrection, preached on Easter.

He Rose... 1 Corinthians 15:19-20 Easter Sunday March 27, 2005 Introduction I’m honored to be able to share with you this morning. My understanding was that you guys had decided, "You know, we want to get a really special speaker. Why don’t we call the best preacher in the city and ask him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2005

God’s plan promises love, joy, peace, and fruitfulness, but too few people choose correctly. Instead, they subtley surrender to the devil’s plan for their lives and suffer as Adam and Eve did in the garden. Nine points.

The Devil Has a Plan for Your Life (Gen. 3:1-20) Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, slaughter, kill and destroy, but I came that you might have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) The devil sought to distract Eve and Adam from the goodness of God. They enjoyed 99% of the desires ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Recognize God's Power In Your Life”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 27, 2005

Through one of his many miracles Elijah leads the widow of Zarephath to trust the Word that he speaks as the LORD’s prophet.

“What miraculous sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you?” Time and time again the Jews asked Jesus to perform miracles as a sign of his power and as proof of his claims. They implied that they would put their faith in him if he did a miracle at their request. But to those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Of David: David's Other Sin Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 2, 2005

David takes an oath that Shimei will not be harmed. Forgiveness has taken place. Or has it?

DAVID’S OTHER SIN 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14 2 SAMUEL 19:14-23 1 KINGS 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION I would like to tell you a story this morning. The story is a Biblical story that can be found in 2 Samuel 16, 2 Samuel 19, and 1 Kings 2. Actually, each of those chapters corresponds to an episode of the story. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Real: Unmasking An Unfaithful Life

Contributed by Mark Green on Aug 4, 2005

God examines our lives for gaps in our faithfulness and offers Himself and His ways as the solution to those gaps.

Good morning. I hope you eat meals together as a family because you can learn so much about God, especially if you have children. Meal times in the Green household can be interesting. They range from the benign of mixing our food in weird combinations to the gross, renaming our food after the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Two Greatestdays In Your Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 18, 2005

The two greatest days in your life: When you were born and when you discovered what you were born for.

The Two Greatest Days in Your Life Mark 1:16-20 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 18 At once they left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan