Sermons on Surpassing Life Values:

The Call To An Exemplary Life

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 28, 2023

Paul writes to an audience steeped in the Greco-Roman culture. The message is a call to transform their minds, avoid the cultural influences that pull them away from the call of Jesus. He calls them to an exemplary lifestyle.

While in Louisiana for the memorial service for her brother, we drove by a home we built while working as an engineer on the railroad. The home was a super nice home with 3,000 sq ft. On previous trips we witnessed it was empty and deteriorating. This time we were shocked; I wish I could show you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Luke 5:5-10, John 17:14-18, Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Without Restraint Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 18, 2005

We have standards because Jesus has made the difference in history.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT RESTRAINT Philippians 1:27 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE HAVE STANDARDS. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Culture TS: We will consider several cultures that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Traveling Life's Highway

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

These proverbs give us helpful instruction for traveling the road of life which we must all travel along.

Introduction The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with weary feet, Until it joins some larger way, Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say. “That sounds like a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dog-Life Is Gone! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

God’s kingdom will come, but it can only be received by willing hearts. Let’s look at some thoughts about how we can make God’s kingdom more accessible to those around us.

The Dog-Life is Gone! Matthew 7:6-12 Intro: In the Peanuts comic strip, we find Snoopy thinking to himself: "Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Ohh…there’s so little hope for advancement." Well, there is hope for those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slowing Life Down Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2007

Second in a series dealing with Stress in your life from Psalm 23. This sermon deals with God’s antidote for Busyness.

How to Deal With Busyness Today we are continuing our series Stressbusters. We are going through the 23rd Psalm and looking at seven ways we can relieve stress in our lives. Last week we looked at the problem of worry and found God’s Antidote for Worry. Today we are going to be looking at God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of Life And Death

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006

The "sanctity of life" often describes our stance on the beginning and the end of life--but what about the time in between?

For the last few weeks we’ve been following the accounts of the period of time between the Judges and the early Kings of Israel. These accounts are found in the books of First and Second Samuel—and primarily detail the life of Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the choice of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 14, 2004

Knowing the brevity of life, how will we invest what God has entrusted us with?

[I am indebted to a sermon by Maxie Dunnam as a major source for this sermon]. Found in his book, "Pack Up Your Troubles" Intro: In reaching mid-life I have wondered, "What has my life accomplished and where am I going with the second half?" *I know I have gotten to mid-life because lately ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Christ Mastered Life

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001

Everyone has a master, something or someone is ruled and governed by. Christ shows us who should be our master and why.

Christ Mastered Life Matthew 6:19:24 “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You can not serve both God and Money” Matthew 6:24 Every person has a Master something by which he is ruled or governed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Key To A Fruitful Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 38 in our journey through john's Gospel. This message explores the concept of abiding in Christ taught by Jesus in chapter 15.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Key to a Fruitful Life” John 15 I. Public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice the truths that soothe the troubled soul ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:23-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christ The Giver Of Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 26, 2026

A right vision of the risen Savior transforms how we view the sanctity of life.

Christ the Giver of Life Revelation 1:17-20 Rev. Brian Bill January 24-25, 2026 A lot of things happened in 1973. I was a teenager with a face full of acne and an appetite for adventure. Beth was a cute ten-year-old dreaming of her Prince Charming from Packerland. Notre Dame topped the college ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

This message shows that God owns everything - and teaches why you want it to be that way. It was a introductory message to a series on Stewarship.

The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, he world, and all who live in it; Psalms 24:1 (NIV) Have you ever borrowed something from someone and kept it for years? After a while, it may become difficult to remember whose it is… Have you ever lent money to someone, and then tried to collect ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Emeralds Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 16, 2025

Emeralds are defined as a brittle gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl.

Leatrice Eiseman, a female American color specialist, author and educator once remarked: “The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum, as it has throughout history, multifaceted emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, emerald ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13, John 1:3, Lamentations 4:7, Song of Songs 5:14

Does God Care? Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 27, 2006

Both God’s justice and His mercy show how much He values life.

Does God Care? A Sermon on Genesis 9:1-17 This morning we are continuing our series on Noah and the flood. Noah has been saved from the flood of destruction that the Lord brought on a wicked and disobedient world. He has floated on the ark for 150 days (Gen 7:24). And as Noah looked out on a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Lifesongs Of Contemplation & Ascetics Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 4, 2008

Part 4 in series. Living a life of worship through contemplation and ascetic exercises - the values and the cautions.

LIFESONGS OF CONTEMPLATION & ASCETICS Part 4 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday February 3, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Ethics In The Workplace Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025

The workplace is more than a means of earning a living; it is a platform for believers to reflect the life and values of Christ.

CHRISTIAN ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:23-24, Titus 2:7-8 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:13-16, Proverbs 11:1, Ephesians 6:5-8, Philippians 2:14-16 INTRODUCTION: The workplace is more than a means of earning a living; it is a platform for believers to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24, Titus 2:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God