Sermons on The Crucified Life:

Is Your Life Holy?

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes basic Christian disciplines, and how they should be done.

IS YOUR LIFE HOLY? Have you ever met someone who made you say, “The only thing holy about him is his socks!” Were you looking in the mirror at the time? It is so easy to see the faults in others. Yet, the saying of our school teachers still rings true: Whenever you point the finger at others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of A True Disciple Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

Jesus points out the differences between what he is teaching and what the Pharisees are teaching.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 14 “The Life of a True Disciple” Luke 6:39-49 In the previous section (6:27-38) the Lord has instructed his followers on how they should respond when men hate them, curse them and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

Denomination: Baptist

Worry - The Life Stealer

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002

This message was designed to help its audience understand how worry runs contrary to God’s will for our lives. It is intended to encourage people to let God build their lives free from the anxiety that saps our lives away one crisis at a time.

Worry – The Life Stealer Celebration Service April 14, 2002 Last week we spent some time talking about rest and how important rest is to us. We discovered that not only did Jesus set an example of rest for us, but that even God Himself rested on the seventh day and consecrated it. But the truth is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2, Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of A Tragic Hero

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

How Samson misused his privilege and failed his mission is a stern warning to every follower of Christ. It is also a reminder of the gift and gravity of the Spirit of God.

The Life Of A Tragic Hero Judges 14-16 INTRO: The story of Samson is one of the saddest in all the Bible. He was gifted and nurtured to be God’s man in Israel’s critical hour. The Philistines threatened to invade. Israel needed a leader who could unite the people. God gave Samson special care ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Life's Struggles Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-25, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing The Rivers In Life

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

This morning we are looking at the miraculous story of how the Israelites crossed the Jordan River. God did a miracle in their life and God will do great things in your life if you¡¦re willing to pay the price of obedience and commitment.

Crossing The Rivers in Life. Introduction: Many of us want God to do great things in our life, but we never take the step of obedience Patricia Agnes of Jacksonville, Florida hired a taxi at 1 dollar per mile to travel 10,000 miles to Alaska. (Ripley’s Believe it or not.) Some people will do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

One Life To Live

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 5, 2003

This message motivates us to realize that we only have one life to live and the consequences are eternal.

One Life to Live Brian A. Moon In an average lifetime, the average American spends 3 years in business meetings, 13 years watching TV, Spends $89,281 on food, consumes 109,354 pounds of food, Makes 1811 trips to McDonalds, Spends $6881 in vending machines, Eats 35,138 cookies and 1483 pounds of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Foundation For A Peaceful Life

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Feb 13, 2003

God Gives us the Peace that trancends all understanding. In the time that we live in with all the wars, terriosm, politcal garbage, we still can find peace.

Philippians 4:4-9 The Foundation For a Peaceful Life Introduction A. I don’t like War B. Nobody likes war C. I am not sure where this whole Iraq thing is going to end up D. I don’t want to have to live in fear of a terrorist attack by Saddaam Husain E. However, I really don’t want to go into ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Antodote For A Troubled Life

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003

I must use this period of ministry in addressing those very special saint who are experiencing UNUSUAL TROUBLE and are TROUBLED thereby. I need to address you because You and Your Experience has been Overlooked and given Too Little Attention by the minist

“Trouble in my way, I have to cry sometimes. So much trouble, I have to cry sometimes. I lay awake at night, but that’s alright; Because I know Jesus will fix it after awhile.” Here we are again. I want to use this ‘Preaching Moment’ to deal with what’s going on underneath our skin. So, WE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Doctrine And The Christian Life

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 20, 2003

In this article, I want to look at what the Bible itself says about doctrine, and present a balanced look at the vital role that Bible doctrine plays in the Christian life.

Jesus answered them and said "My doctrine is not mine, but His that sent me." (John 7:16) But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. (Titus 2:1) Mention the word "doctrine" among church circles, and you will get a variety of different responses. On one hand, there are those who treat ...read more

Scripture: John 7:16, Titus 2:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Little Life In Zoar

Contributed by Rex Williams on Feb 21, 2003

LIVING IN LITTLE, STAYING IN SMALL INSTEAD OF TRANSFORMED THINKING CAUSES PEOPLE TO SETTLE FOR THE WAY THINGS ARE-TO BASE THEIR LIVES ON THE LOW LEVELS OF CIRCUMSTANCE AND CUSTOM.

Genesis 19: 17 As soon as they [the angels] had brought them [LOT AND FAMILY] out, one of them said, "Flee for your lives! Don’t look back, and don’t stop anywhere in the plain! Flee to the mountains or you will be swept away!" 18 But Lot said to them, "No, my lords, please! 19 Your servant has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:17-38, James 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Stimulated By Joy

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 7, 2003

Choosing to live the joy of God in us has tremendous payoffs.

A Life Stimulated By Joy 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. 4 I always pray for you, and I make my requests with a heart full of joy 5 because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. 6 And I am sure that God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Life That's Focused

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 12, 2003

Focus on God’s joy goes a long way in our troubled times.

A life that’s focused Phil.3:1-16 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life After Death Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2002

What happens to us when we die? What will our bodies look like? What about those who die without Christ?

Paddy Venner is Senior Pastor of Harfield Road Assembly of God in Cape Town, South Africa Foundations of Truth Part 3 Life after Death  This is probably one of the area of our belief that Christians are the most unsure of.  If we had to go around the room and get opinions on this ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Second Chance On Life

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 29, 2002

This sermon talks about how we all have past regrets that we would like to do away with, and how Jesus can forgive us and give us a fresh start or as some would say, a second chance.

Last year the Los Angeles Lakers were the powerhouse team in the NBA winning their third straight championship title. With high expectations of a four-peat the Lakers shot out of the gate with perhaps one of the biggest disappointing starts in recent history with a record of 12-19. To put that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Methodist