Sermons on Successful Living:

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2022

As children of God, we need to let our light shine for everyone to see.

Living In the Light Text: Eph. 5:1-14 Introduction 1. Have you ever noticed what often happens when a light burns out? Many times, when a light is turned on for the last time it produces a sudden burst of light (even burning brighter than it normally does) until the element burns into darkness. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Look And Live

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022

In this text we are going to talk about something that most folks do not like to talk about, that is SNAKES!

Illus: When it comes to snakes, most of us are like the fellow who said that the only kind of snakes he likes are dead snakes. However, we all have seen some people who enjoy playing with these slimy creatures. Every time we see people doing this, we experience a comforting feeling from within ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:9

Denomination: Baptist

Living Water

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 22, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines the true fulfillment found in Christ.

John 7 (3) Living Water - Read John 7:37-39 It was the last day, that great day of the feast. For 6 days, the people of Israel had been staying in booths, remembering how the Lord had brought them out of Egypt, and how He had provided for them during the 40 years they had wandered in the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Remnant Lives Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 24, 2021

The general purpose of Romans 9-11 is to explain Israel’s unbelief and the growing gentile population of the church; the great doctrines about God’s sovereignty are important, but the main point is this: God has temporarily set aside Israel to accommodate the church age.

The Remnant Lives Romans 10:13-11:12 1. It is not often that Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday, so this means I am obligated to begin my sermon with a Valentine’s story, a true one. 2. “Every Valentine’s Day our campus newspaper has a section for student messages. Last year my roommate surprised ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2021

Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad. Be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief today.

Several years ago, Health and Human Services sent a letter to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina. The letter said, “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change.” (S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

. A Living Authority Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

It is Paul's goal to see that Christians put Jesus where He belongs, and that is in the place of supreme authority.

A Christian school teacher offered a dollar to the one who could give her the name of the most famous man in history. She wanted them to say Jesus, of course. They all began to shout out names like Washington, Lincoln, Edison, and Columbus, and finally a little Jewish boy said Jesus. When he came ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

The Living Lamb Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Easter Sunday - in the midst of a series.

Intro: In the mid 1950’s, a Methodist minister in the UK, W E Sangster, noticed some symptoms in his throat and legs. He was found to have an incurable muscle disease that would eventually take away his voice, and his ability to swallow. So Sangster threw himself into his work, figuring he could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Living Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 3, 2021

1Peter 2:6-9b. “The Living Cornerstone” 1) Coming to the Living Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:6), in having: 2) Affection for the Living Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:7-8), that believers are: 3) Chosen by the Living Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:9a), resulting in 4) Serving with the Living Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:9b).

1 Peter 2:6-9b 6 For it stands in Scripture: "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." 7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, "The stone that the builders rejected ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-9

Denomination: Other

Living Stones Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2021

If you want to overcome your fear of introducing people to Jesus, KNOW that you are part of God’s holy temple and God’s special people, designed to be a living display of His greatness. Then BE the witness God has called you to be.

The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the homily at the next morning's chapel. The novice was struck with fear. The next morning, chapel came. He stood in the pulpit. The brothers were there. His hands were trembling. His knees were knocking. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1, Romans 15:15-16, Exodus 19:5-6, Hosea 2:23, Isaiah 43:20-21, Matthew 16:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blameless Living Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 16, 2021

Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private 1 Peter 2 :11), and a 2) personal, godly deportment that is outward and public 1 Peter 2 :12).

1 Peter 2:11-12 [11] Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. [12] Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

Balanced Living Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021

This series identifies areas in your life that need to be balanced. This is the 1st sermon in the series, Balanced Living.

Series: Balanced Living [#1] BALANCED LIVING Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Introduction: Tonight’s study will be an introduction to our Sermon Series we're going to be in. God wants us to live balanced lives. All of us struggle with keeping a healthy balance to how we live. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Vine

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 14, 2022

Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches. The Father the Gardener, the vinedresser. Everything God does is to enhance our abiding and fruitfulness. With each trimming, we become more like Christ, for God’s glory and for the blessing of others. For the blessing of the world around us.

Christ often used illustrations for us when explaining spiritual truths. “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Today, in John 15:1-11 we’re looking at the grapevine as ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 21, 2022

Commentators call vs 21 the ‘heart of the book of Philippians’. Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

To Live is Christ   Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction Our series is called FUEL FOR YOUR FAITH and we are listening to God through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. First lesson was Focus on the Finish Line - Jesus is coming! Second Lesson was Advancing Through the Challenges of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Wage Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

There’s a difference between dead-end religion and living faith.

I expect the issue of minimum wage will come up in Congress again this year. There are good arguments on both sides - Those who are in favor of raising it will argue, rightly, that you can’t support a family on a minimum wage job, and that people who “work hard and play by the rules” should be able ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#10] LIVING WITH THE ENEMY 1 Samuel 27:1-12 Introduction: When things are difficult for long periods of time, we begin to do things that are not rational. That is what happened to David- He went from being the anointed King of Israel to a fugitive from Saul. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Baptist