Sermons on Standard Of Living:

How Can I Live A Life That Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2010

This passage not only lets us know that it's possible to live a life that pleases God, it then goes on to share four things present in that kind of life.

MOVING PAST "I HOPE SO. . .": God has given us the opportunity and means to live a life that makes Him smile. - Colossians 1:10 – “may please Him in every way” - An interesting idea: living to make God smile. - When you ask many people whether they’re going to heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live For God In A Pagan Culture / Earning Street Cred Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 2, 2009

Christians who consistently demonstrate spiritual integrity earn "Christian cred."

Title: How to Live for God in a Pagan Culture / “Street Cred” Text: Daniel 1, 2 and 6 Thesis: Christians who consistently demonstrate spiritual integrity earn Christian cred. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction Did you know there is an Urban Dictionary of terms (or ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Recovery (Picking Up The Pieces Of Your Lives Again)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

GUIDELINES TO MANAGE OUR LIVES BACK TO GOD’S ORIGINAL PLAN.

THE STEPS TO RECOVERY - Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mat 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Mat 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Mat 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effecting Change In The Lives Of Thsoe We Encounter, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008

Our changed lives has a very positive effect on the lives of thse we come in contact with. We change ourselves we change our world

Changing Our World, One Person at a Time (Effecting change in the life of those we encounter) Part Three Opening 1. Before you can change the world for good, you must be changed A. A godly home, is a powerful testimony of the one ministering 1. Nothing will kill a man’s effectiveness in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16

Denomination: Mennonite

Noah: Saved From Judgment To Live Under God's Rainbow Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 1, 2008

God told Noah judgmetn was coming. He had to believe... he had to trust and have faith. When he stepped out of the Ark, the first thing he did was worship God. Our first purpose in life is to worship God. The Rainbow was God’s sign of grace. Jesus is

In Jesus Holy Name May 4,2008 Easter VII Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 7:24-8:1,15,18,20-21,9:12-13 “Noah: Saved from Judgment to Live under God’s Rainbow” Today’s message continues were we left off last week in the life of Noah. Noah ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Principles For Living (I Corithians 16:5-24) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 11, 2007

Paul gets personal with the Corinthians (vv. 5-12). 1. He tells of his plans for the future and his intended visit. 2. He speaks of an opportunity. 3. He tells them that they may receive a visit from Timothy. 4. He speaks of Apollos. Then

PAUL’S PRINCIPLES FOR LIVING 1 Corinthians 16:5-24 Introduction A. Paul gets personal with the Corinthians (vv. 5-12). 1. He tells of his plans for the future and his intended visit. 2. He speaks of an opportunity. 3. He tells them that they may receive a visit from Timothy. 4. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-24

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaim: "Long Live The King!” Claim: Long Life With The King.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2008

Epiphany reveals Jesus as a gentle yet powerful king.

“Long live the king!” Did you catch the crowning ceremony of a new king over Christmas? He’s not king over any country. He has a crown but no palace. And not even all his “subjects” recognize him as their sovereign. I’m talking about Dan Stanescu, the new self-proclaimed king of the Roma people, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Difficulty's That People Have When Doing Their Best To Live For God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money

Difficulty’s That People Have When Doing Their Best To Live For God Sunday March 11, 2001 Matthew 6:24 24 “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Let’s bow our heads. I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Walks Towards Death So We Can Live Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 27, 2013

Jesus was a revolutionary who everyone was talking about prior to the feast of Passover.

I’ve been reading and re-reading the Palm Sunday story this week, not so much for the story itself because that is familiar to all of us – Jesus comes to Jerusalem for Passover, He sends His disciples off to steal a donkey (it’s ok – I’m sure they took it back when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Man Will Stop You From Living A Surrendered Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 15, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you fear man enough to be useless before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fear of man will push you to do ridiculous things like hide your talent/gift/callings that will make you wicked and

I. EXORDIUM: Do you fear man enough to be useless before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fear of man will push you to do ridiculous things like hide your talent/gift/callings that will make you wicked and lazy servant of GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 18:14 (New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heavens: God’s Universe Where We Live

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 29, 2015

A study of the stars and their historical history influencing our beliefs compared to the scriptures, along with man's connection to the heavens through Jesus.

The Heavens: God’s Universe Where We Live 8-16-15 by Kelly Durant Daniel 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. 2. How many of you have ever spent a long time admiring and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Will Live In-Between #8 Celebrate The Person Not The Production Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

In living for God we must make sure we do not become distracted with unneccary details. We must keep our focus on God.

I Will Live In-Between #8 Celebrate the Person Not the Production (Luke 9:28-36) ~ Intro: Have you ever wondered what famous people are like in private as compared to their public persona. My seeing Jerry Lewis… 1. The only way to see/know the true Jesus is through prayer.(vrs 28-31) • Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

I Teach You How To Live For God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Teaching how to live for God

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An indispensable tool, you can’t live without it. 2. An inspired tool, (inspired means God influenced), it gives you God’s life (2 Tim. 3:16). 3. A complete book, it tells all the truth you need to know to be saved, to live for God, and to get ready for heaven (Rev. 22:19). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Being Christ To Our Community: Jesus Lives In Red Bank"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2018

A sermon for Consecration Sunday.

“Being Christ to Our Community: Jesus Lives in Red Bank” Matthew 25:31-46 Because Vance is an African American living in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood, he stands out. But what really sets Vance apart is that he is a servant-hearted father who cares not only for his own kids, but also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Solution For Stress If Ever We Lived In Time Of Need.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 12, 2018

If ever we lived in time of STRESS it is now. Never has there been so much anger, fighting, fears and even suicides as it is today. Even Christians are finding it so stressful. In this life that even provides things that we older ones never dreamed was p

God's Solution for Stress If ever we lived in time of STRESS it is now. Never has there been so much anger, fighting, fears and even suicides as it is today. Even Christians are finding it so stressful. In this life that even provides things that we older ones never dreamed was possible, let ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9