Sermons on The Abundant Life:

The Door Of Your Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are saved by faith, not our works.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#7] THE DOOR OF YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: Abraham had 2 sons, Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael’s mother was Hagar and Isaac’s mother was Sarah. The 2 sons illustrate our 2 births:  Physical birth that makes us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life Evidence Not Mystery

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 12, 2003

VBS detective theme Important evidences believers have if truly a Christian. I realize the # of evidences are too lengthy for 1 sermon I choose 3 we could benefit from. Faith that produces works. Love that produces sacrifice. Dicipleship that continue

The Christian Life EVIDENCE not MYSTERY As you look around you today you might feel as though you just stepped off a plane that landed in London. You might see a replica of Big Ben that famous tall clock or you might spy the scenery of a street side cafe similar to what one would expect to see in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God In The Life Of A Beleiver

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 20, 2003

This sermon is about the role of the Word of God in the life of a beleiver namely 1.FOUNDATION 2.FAITHFUL 3.FOLLOWED 4.FILLED 5.FIGHT 6.FORBEARANCE 7.FOOD

THE WORD OF GOD IN THE LIFE OF A BELEIVER *************************************** OUTLINE 1.FOUNDATION 2.FAITHFUL 3.FOLLOWED 4.FILLED 5.FIGHT 6.FORBEARANCE 7.FOOD THE MESSAGE THE WORD OF GOD IN THE LIFE OF A BELEIVER 1.FOUNDATION Matthew 7:24-27 The word of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life's Most Rewarding Fixation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2003

Every man’s heart is fixed on something. Blessed is the man whose heart if fixed on God.

LIFE’S MOST REWARDING FIXATION "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies." Psalm 112:7-8 KJV. I. EVERY MAN’S HEART IS FIXED ON SOMETHING. "Choose you this day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Prayer In The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003

This is the 5th in a series of 8 sermons on discipleship. This one focuses on the importance of prayer in the disciple’s life.

Last week we continued our study on discipleship by looking at the importance of bible study in our lives. We talked about different ways in which we can get to know our bibles better through hearing the word taught, personal study, scripture memorization, and meditating upon the word of God. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

"God's Solution For Life And Death”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles (the supernatural), but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.

“GOD’S SOLUTION FOR LIFE AND DEATH” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - wwww.dennisdeese.com JOHN 6:32-59 John 6:26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles (the supernatural), but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-59

Foundations Of A Strong Spiritual Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 21, 2003

This sermon is a fascinating study about the foundations of a stong spiritual life namely 1.LOVE 2.FAITH 3.WISDOM 4.GRACE 5.HOLINESS 6.WILL OF GOD 7.HOLY SPIRIT

FOUNDATIONS OF A STRONG SPIRITUAL LIFE ********************************************************* OUTLINE 1.LOVE 2.FAITH 3.WISDOM 4.GRACE 5.HOLINESS 6.WILL OF GOD 7.HOLY SPIRIT THE MESSAGE FOUNDATIONS OF A STRONG SPIRITUAL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Jesus The Lord Of Your Life?

Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 22, 2003

This sermon deals with what it means to have Jesus as the Lord of our lives and what He expects from us.

Is Jesus the Lord of Your Life? This morning I want to address the question of what it means for Jesus to be the Lord of our lives. Rom 10:9-10 9 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Believing, The Way To Eternal Life!"

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 24, 2003

The text from John Chapter 6 is the Gospel Reading for Year B for the Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive. The themes are believing and eternal life.

“BELIEVING, THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE!” --JOHN 6:56-71 --by R. David Reynolds Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, tells this story in his sermon, “Your Ever After Heaven”: “If you ever get the opportunity to visit Egypt and the tombs and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-71

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Life Of Faith Not Presumption

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

James 4 warns us against having the attitude of those who presume to know what the future holds.

Title: Living a life of FAITH not presumption The Associated Press ran the story of Andre-Francois Raffray. Thirty years ago, at the age of 47, he worked out a real estate deal with Jeanne Calment, age 90. He would pay her $500 each month until her death, in order to secure ownership of her ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judging The Will Of God For Your Life

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

We can be preoccupied with thoughts of how our life was different at a different time and How it could be better IF ONLY...

Title: Judging the will of God for your life Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. The other day I had a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Drives Your Life? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 31, 2003

Many things drive people’s lives, but does the right thing drive yours? In this sermon, given by Jean Leprohon, we are directed to what God wants to drive us.

What drives your life? – Purpose Driven Life #3- delivered by Jean Leprohon What is it that guides your life? What is the agent in your life, which has a certain control on your reactions? 1. Certain people are driven by guilt. Gen 4:12 the guilt of Cain has made him a wandering man... Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2 - It's A Wonderful Life? Series

Contributed by David Mains on Sep 2, 2003

It’s a wonderful life when your belief in Christ grows the more you know about him.

This fall a motion picture called The Gospel of John [http://www.gospelofjohnthefilm.com] will be released in the United States. Narrated by Christopher Plummer (Captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music), the movie is a word for word presentation of the Gospel of John. It features 75 highly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-50, John 6:52-70

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making My Life Count

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003

Dealing with the call to holy living

MAKING MY LIFE COUNT 1ST PETER 1:13-23 Proverbs 14:34, ¡§Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people¡¨ Sometimes it is easy to be overwhelmed by the thought of how small and unimportant one person is when contemplating national events. How can my desire to live a holy life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

#3- Larger Than Life Series

Contributed by David Mains on Sep 10, 2003

Third in a series based on the movie "John" released in 2003. Certain characteristics mark all true heroes. Jesus fits all of those descriptions, and more.

If you like the book, you’ll love the movie. Or is it the other way around? If you liked the movie, you’ll love the book. The truth is that I loved the book (or books) when I read them for the first time in the 1970s. And I loved the movies (two so far) when they came out. Now I’m looking forward ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational