Sermons on The Light Of Life:

Peace In The Waiting Room Of Life

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

PEACE IN THE WAITING ROOM OF LIFE

Psalm 37:1-10 PEACE IN THE WAITING ROOM OF LIFE Psalm 37 comes from David when he is an old man, v. 25. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. I. DAVID'S DISCOVERY V. 1-2 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2009

It is knowledge about Jesus that gives eternal life; it is Jesus Himself that is life and that is the resurrection for His child.

JOHN 11:17 26 JESUS, THE GREAT I AM: “I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE” “When Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. So ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Will The After Life Be Like?

Contributed by Eddie Perry on Feb 2, 2002

An outline of what the bible says about heaven.

WHAT WILL THE AFTER LIFE BE LIKE? I. A Place of Purity A. Nature pure Rev 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. Rev 22:1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Life In The Proper Perspective Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

James wants us to learn that it doesn’t matter what your status in life is – it matters what your status in heaven is!

“Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich man also will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Beyond Me: Give Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

Luke 12:15: “… life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot” (MSG).

Two weeks ago we started our new message series called, “Life Beyond Me” … and we talked about the art of loving … love is a value word … it in some ways has lost its meaning … and we were encouraged to build the 3 greatest loves of our lives … we should love God … Family and Friends … and The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by William Dority on Jan 6, 2004

This message is to show how we need to have Jesus as the Bread of Life if we are to have eternal life.

I am the Bread of Life John 6:1-66 Focus John 6:35-40 Intro: Exodus 3:13-14 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-66

Denomination: Baptist

Right Priorities = Life Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 9, 2004

The secret to a fulfilling, meaningful life is not in pleasure, drink, job, fame or power. . . so where is it? The answer is in making God your priority: "Remember your Creator in the days of your youth..." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Sermon #2 - The Foundation of Fulfillment: Start With God Last week, we found in our study that fulfillment doesn’t come with anything that the world has to offer. Even the people that have reached the level that they were reaching for, have found that it doesn’t fulfill. For instance, <ILLUS> ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Eternity Is Now In Session - Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2019

Taken from John Ortberg's book and small group series. These are sermons that I created to go with series.

We are starting a brand-new series of messages that we will not only preach about on Sunday morning, but we will talk about in small groups this week using video, using guides for discussion. This series is called “eternity is now in session.” The basic premise is that God just doesn’t want to get ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3, John 10:10, Mark 8:34, Ephesians 2:4

Denomination: Church Of God

#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

Putting Off The Old Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 11, 2024

Believers are to behave differently than unbelievers.

Putting Off the Old Life Ephesians 4:17-24 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2024 This past Sunday night, a 17-year-old follower of Christ named Jennifer Jeffries impressed the American Idol judges with her original song called “Change My Ways.” The lyrics speak of her being so independent that she had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Life On Earth – Then Heaven Or Hell PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

Life is brief, eternity is real, and only what matters to Jesus endures—so trust Him, pursue what lasts, and live with eternal perspective.

Some moments halt us midstride. A chair sits empty at the table, the voicemail no longer arrives, a laugh once loud has grown quiet. Or maybe it’s the ordinary that gets our attention—the steam on the mirror that fades as fast as it forms, the birthday candles that seem to spin faster around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, James 4:14, John 11:25-26

Topics: Eternal Life, Heaven Preparation, Afterlife

Surprised By Joy (Life's Outlook)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon about having the right perspective.

Text (Philippians 4:4-7 TNIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Golf - A Source Of Life?

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 23, 2025

Golf is defined as a game played on a large open-air course, in which a small hard ball with dimples is struck with a club into a series of small holes in the ground, the object being to use the fewest possible strokes to complete the course.

P. G. Wodehouse, a British writer once remarked: “Golf… is the infallible test. The man who can go into a patch of rough alone, with the knowledge that only God is watching him, and play his ball where it lies, is the man who will serve you faithfully and well.” Proverbs 27:17 reminds us: “Iron ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:13, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 16:9

The Resurrection Confirms Eternal Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon reflects on the transformative power of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, affirming their central role in our faith and eternal salvation.

Good morning, beloved friends. It's always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the Spirit of God moves and breathes among us, where the Word of God is our nourishment, and where the love of God binds us together as a family. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a ...read more

Topics: Resurrection

The Life-Changing Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Brandon Park on Apr 24, 2003

How your life can be changed through the power of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: ILLUS: Harry Houdini - Have you ever heard of a man named Harry Houdini? - He died in October of 1926…but Harry Houdini’s claim to fame was that he was a magician and an excellent escape artist. - As a matter of fact, he was said to have laughed at locks and sneered at fetters. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, John 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist