Sermons on The Inner Life:

Coping With Life: Enemy Recognition Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004

This sermon discusses the need for Christians to recognize who the real enemy is, and where our real battles in life occur.

Coping with Life: Enemy Recognition Matthew 28:18 - 20, Revelation 12:9, 20:2, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 10:13 Ephesians 6:10-13, Romans 13;12-14, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 10:4, 11:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Colossians 2:10, 15, 1 Peter 3:22, February 24, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by William Dority on Feb 23, 2004

Illustrates the the power of Jesus to give life.

¡§I Am The Resurrection, And The Life¡¨ John 11:1-46 (17-27) The time of Jesus¡¦ earthly ministry is winding down as he has been traveling and ministering to the people of Israel. Jesus has set His face toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51), the miracle that we will be looking at today, is the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship : The Catalyst For Eternal Life!

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Feb 26, 2004

Christians need to be aware of the meaning,epression and reason for worship.

"Worship: THE catalyst for eternal life." 1 Chronicles 16:26-29 REV. B. J. SIMS, JR The meaning of Worship: Etymology: worthiness, respect, reverence paid to a divine being, 1 : reverence offered a divine being or supernatural power; also : an act of expressing such reverence 2 : a form of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biblical Principle Of Long Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 5, 2004

God wants His children to have longevity of life that is why he makes provision in the bible for our bodies to be spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally balanced.

In the last few years, we have witnessed or heard about a lot of tragedy. People that were expected to be alive were dead. A lot of young people were dead and some of them were born again. Is it God’s will? No. We must also realize that the devil has some powers to kill but the only strongest power ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-2, Ecclesiastes 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004

A sermon for a communion service about seeking God’s bread in the present, not the past and feeding on Him through bread and wine.

“I am the bread of life” Jn 6:25 (6:25-40, 53-59) WBC 7/3/4pm “I AM” As we’re in a series on Jesus’ words- we need to be reminded that His use of ‘I am’ speaks volumes This is the first of 7 ‘I am expressions’ in Jn - 7 is significant in itself - But his use of ‘I am’ is as well. Here and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 6:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Recession Proof Your Life Series

Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 3, 2009

Second in a series on stewardship

Intro. There is a difference in a paradox and an oxymoron that is often confusing. Both involve seemingly contradictory and conflicting words. Oxymorons are so interesting and humorous that we up make top 10 lists. Here is my top 10 oxyomoron list: alone together; same difference; exact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurrection: Power For A Life A Significance

Contributed by Tim Smith on Apr 9, 2009

But then the power of the resurrection touched them. And the disciples went from a lack of trust to becoming trusting of God for all things. They went from trying to save their life to giving it away. They went from having little faith to believing all th

It had started so benignly and yet it was the watershed event of their lives. When they woke up that day, it was like any other….but that would soon change. They were going about their every day activities. Some were fishing, some were repairing their nets, and one was sitting at his desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Abundant Life And The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 6, 2005

A short sermon for our older folks’ service based around the Good Shepherd.

The good shepherd and abundant life. Psalm 23, Jn 10:1-11 Silver Service 7 July 2005 Jesus says that He has come that we might have life. Life in all its fullness. Abundant life. - and that¡¦s because he is the good shepherd - the one who leads His sheep to good pasture o I just love this picture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

These Necessary Things - Life Change Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2005

Salvation...Cause and Effect...The chicken and the egg. This is about how we are saved and how we should live as a result of being saved. Link included to formatted text, Powerpoint, and handout.

These Necessary Things Acts 15:28 In our last message from ch. 15 it was settled once and for all by Christ’s disciples in council: salvation is by grace alone, thru faith alone, in Christ alone…plus nothing, minus nothing…and good works have no part in our receiving of salvation. v. 11 Only 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:28

Denomination: Baptist

Valleys Of Life - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 7, 2009

There will be many times in our Christian walk when we head into a Valley - what is a valley, why is it there and how do we cope with it?

The Valleys of Life – 8th February 2009 am The story of Job: the worst-case scenario found in the Bible concerning trials in the Christian life. If I could sum up the book of Job in a few words it would be, “If it could go wrong it would!!!”However, in the life of Job we can find both comfort and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Love Life? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 7, 2009

Jesus said our love for one another would be the sign that we were His true disciples. We will never fully be able to love one another until we know and believe the love that God has for us.

HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE? INTRO: How’s your love life? You probably weren’t expecting to hear that question at church! • Last week we started a series in Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts. How many of you went out this past week and started developing and using your gifts to bless others? • Why not? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

Is Life Lived In Hardships A Waste?

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

Do you ever wonder what God is doing in your life?

Is Life Lived in Hardships a Waste? Job 10 PROPOSITION: Because Christ used suffering to bring spiritual victory, rest in Him to properly use suffering in your life for spiritual victory. I. Submit to God’s working in your life. 9:1-13 II. Submit to God’s will for your ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What We Face In Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2009

3 THINGS WE FACE EVERYDAY

Christians are faced with many things in life, these 3 tend to hurt more than any other because they hit all of us. (1) CONFLICT Phil. 1: 29-30 29: For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; 30: Having the same ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

No Saintly Life Is Tragically Short Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009

Many saints’ lives seem "tragically short." Short, perhaps, but not tragic; Jesus’s life was the briefest of all.

Feast of St. James July 25, 2009 In our meditation on the mystery of Christ and Mary today, there is something that occurred to me that I knew wouldn’t survive the drive to church, so I typed it out. Both the Saturday Matins reading and the Mass text today are from 2 Corinthians, which is written ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Beginning Our New Life Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009

This sermon asks the question, Who Is Jesus? It is a great foundational message about Jesus.

I heard some time ago that when Vince Lombardi was the coach of the Green Bay Packers that he stood before the team the day after a tough game and spoke to the men. These seasoned men had been playing the game of football nearly their entire lives. They know the gridiron and how to play the game. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Nazarene