Sermons on The Living Nativity:

What Does It Take To Live?

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

Without the Holy Spirit, we labor in vain.

What does it take to Live? Ezekiel 37:1-14, Acts 2:1-21 I have had the opportunity to hear some unbelievable music in my life. A marvelous concert by a handbell choir comes to mind. During that concert, I suddenly became aware of a lovely young lady standing on the very end of the choir with just ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living In His Resurrection Life.

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

From the story of Lazarus raising from the dead what do we learn about the resurrection life of jesus ?

(1) INTRODUCTION: (a) The seven miracles in John’s gospel are signs that point to particular spiritual truths about who Jesus is. Here He is the true life giver - Resurrection life. (b) The Living Dead - Lazarus represents those spiritually dead though physically living (especially carnal ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-44

Denomination: *other

Changed Lives Spur Thanksgiving

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

I. CHANGED LIVES (THE MARK OF FAITHFUL DISCIPLES) SPUR THANKSGIVING BECAUSE THEY CONFIRM GOD'S ELECTION AND OUR FAITH Introduction (:2) -- Tone of Thanksgiving A.

I. CHANGED LIVES (THE MARK OF FAITHFUL DISCIPLES) SPUR THANKSGIVING BECAUSE THEY CONFIRM GOD'S ELECTION AND OUR FAITH Introduction (:2) -- Tone of Thanksgiving A. Changed Lives Can Be Identified By the Fruit of the Holy Spirit Evident to the Missionary Team (:3) Evident to Other Believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Diligence In Our Christian Living

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Proverbs 13:4 says, "The soul of the sluggard desireth and hath nothing, but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Proverbs 13:4 says, "The soul of the sluggard desireth and hath nothing, but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. The "sluggard" is one who is habitually inactive or lazy. Poverty is the portion of the person who can work but is not willing to do so. There are those in our society who think ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:4

Living Pure In An Impure World

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

We live in a culture that attempts to pull us contrary to our life in Christ. This sermon examines some helps to maintain a holy focus.

Living Pure in an Impure World Psalm 119:9-11 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Living In A Pagan World

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a Chris

Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live In Full Freedom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Live in Full Freedom - Rom. 8:2-8 Americans love freedom, yet many do not know the true freedom found in Christ Jesus.

How to Live in Full Freedom - Rom. 8:2-8 Freedom: The condition of being free or unrestricted; personal, civic and spiritual. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. Illustration:The divine "scheme of things," as Christianity understands it, is at once extremely elastic and extremely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life - The Way It Was Meant To Be Lived

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Sorting out what matters in life

Apr. 21 Life - the way it was meant to be lived Stand up - close your eyes, point north - Check w/ compass Today we will explore true north - life the way it was meant to be lived Acts 2:42-47 Christians living the life Jesus lived, not knowing all the rules , Jesus was the truth Important vs. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Luke 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks-Living

Contributed by William Barnes on Nov 21, 2002

Scripture admonished us to be thankful in all circumstances. This means our thanksgiving is to be continual and not contingent. 3 reasons for "continual thanksgiving"

“Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks-living (part 2)” Intro: The fact that God expects us to thank Him for His blessings in our lives, is evident in the words of Jesus, to the one lone ex-leper who returned to thank Him. Luke 17:15 “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In A Way That Glorifies God

Contributed by Joe Hall on Dec 2, 2002

How I can know my life is pleasing to God.

A Life that Glorifies God I Corinthians 10:23-33 23. All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24. Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. 25. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Living Inn You

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 20, 2002

did you know that Christ is accualy in you to live making His home in you

Christ Living Inn You When you invited the Lord Jesus into your life, He actually and literally came to live in you. Christianity is LIFE -- the life of Christ coming into you at the moment you are born again, and then living through your body each moment of each day. · When I was first saved I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Lyrics Of The Lowly Life

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 21, 2002

One of the great surprises of Christmas is God’s propensity toward working thru the lowly.

- - - - - - - - - - Unless noted otherwise all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - "Oh, how I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and now generation after generation will call me blessed.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: *other

The Value Of Christ In Our Lives

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the intimacy and value of Christ to the believer.

“The Value of Christ in Our Lives” Song of Solomon 3:1-4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Song of Solomon 3:1-4 B. The Shulamite in our text “sought for him whom her soul loveth”, and this love manifested itself in her seeking. C. Let us examine four important words in this ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Our Little World

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 11, 2003

Adam and Eve living in their little world.

LIVING IN OUR LITTLE WORLD 1 John 1:8 To read about the Garden of Eden, it seemed everything was wonderful and beautiful. Adam and Eve were living in their little world. I like to think the garden was like this time of the year, spring time. It was a time when all the birds were singing; a time ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Works Of Death Or Lives Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 20, 2003

God has given us stepping stones to help us grow in our walk with Him, but we are to always remember that it is His grace alone that saves!

Works of Death or Lives of Faith Galatians 2:15-21 Outside of the village was a spring with crystal clean looking water bubbling up and spilling over into a steam that rushed through the forest, around boulders, and swallowed up fallen trees. All of those who walked through the forest to make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ