Sermons on The Living One:

Look And Live! Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on May 20, 2006

We are invited to look to Jesus’sacrificial death on the Cross so that we might live.

Look, and Live! Numbers 21:4-9 Copyright 2006, J. Mark Jones all rights reserved, may be used with credit. EOLS: We are invited to look by faith at Jesus’ finished work on the cross so that we might be saved. It’s the most prevalent advice, the common denominator that you see when you go ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Really Live! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2016

Do you want real joy in the face of any adversity? Then pursue the advancement of the Gospel and the exaltation of Christ above anything else.

Maria Brunner's husband was unemployed, so she supported their three young children by cleaning other people's houses. However, even without a job, her husband managed to run up quite a number of unpaid parking tickets. The bill totaled nearly $5,000. Mr. Brunner kept the tickets a secret from his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living On A Prayer Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 24, 2003

This message is based on the parable of the persistent widow. It’s a call to prayer. It was written as the Iraqi crisis completed the first week. It concludes with directives on how to pray for our troops and our nation.

Living on a Prayer Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 18:1-8 / March 23, 2003 Sometimes I struggle with prayer. I wonder if God can really hear me? Am I getting through? In my mind I know that prayer is the a direct line to God and that with God all things are possible, but does God have time to take me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

A Sermon Lived

Contributed by Carol Moore on Aug 21, 2018

Funeral Sermon for 58 year old husband and father of 4 who died suddenly

This afternoon we have come together in this to celebrate, honor, and give thanks to God Almighty for the life of John David “Big Dog” Hall. David grew up learning the values of family and hard work, and he brought those values to his marriage with Kay. During their 29 years of marriage, the seeds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Genesis 2:18

A Living Hope

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 21, 2025

Hope is important to our existence. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead gives us a living hope and complete assurance of God's promises and power.

A. One day Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” 1. Linus looked surprised and said, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” 2. Lucy replied, “On you 75th birthday, I’ll bake you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4, Colossians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 15:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Lives!!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 21, 2003

Easter sermon dealing with how the resurrection continues to affect us.

HE LIVES!! 1 Corinthians 15 April 20, 2003 Introduction Today we celebrate the victory of Jesus over sin and death by His resurrection. He was crucified, considered to be the most barbaric and cruel form of capital punishment known to man before or since. And three days later, He was raised to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-58

Denomination: Wesleyan

Live With Contentment Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 18, 2015

So often we cry over what we don't have - never realizing that we might cry just as hard if we had it. It's important to learn to be content.

“Living A Joy-full Life: Live with Contentment” Phil. 4:10-13 Two little teardrops were floating down the river of life. One teardrop asked the other, “Who are you?” “I am a teardrop from a girl who loved a man and lost him. But who are you?” The first teardrop ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Living

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 4, 2003

Jesus’ determination to go to Jerusalem became a springboard to helping His followers count the cost of their preconceived notions. What is lost when we live by our preconceived notions? 3 costs of living with preconceived notions of Jesus’ Kingdom.

THE COST OF LIVING w/Preconceived notions—Luke 9:51-56 Preconceived ideas.... American Indians—Lost land England’s 1st attempt at colonizing America—Lost Colony Blacks in Africa—Lost freedom Southerners in civil War—Lost productivity Vietnam—Lost victory Twin Towers—Lost security Took Bible & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-55

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Peace Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006

2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Example

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Young believers are to set an example for others to follow

A Living Example 1 Timothy 4:12-13 Series: You Pick July 14, 2013 Morning Message Series introduction: We are starting a new series of messages based on questions and topics collected for Teens and Young Adults within the church. Young leaders from the Bible David – a teenager when he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Love One Another

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 31, 2014

It begins with learning God's love, and learning to love oneself. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Love One Another John 13:34–35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveOneAnother.html Is this really a new commandment? They've been told to love before. It's a new commandment because they've never been told to love this way before. They're to love one another 'as I have loved you' You don't ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Living Faith

Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 30, 2004

Sermon about faith as a principle for living every day of our lives and having the kind of faith that is pleasing to God.

Well let me ask you a question. What difference did your faith make to you yesterday? What effect did your faith have on what you did yesterday? Now what was yesterday? It was Saturday. What did you do on Saturday? Well you might have cut the grass, maybe you went to play golf, maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

One Mother's Prayers

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 14, 2018

Mother's Day Message how one mother's prayers (Hannah) changed the course of a nation.

1 Samuel 1:8–18 (NKJV) 8 Then Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? And why is your heart grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?” 9 So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Only One Way?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2017

A message detailing the dangers of pluralism.

"Is There Only One Way?" John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

There was no way that this group of men would ever be in the same room together, if not for Jesus. He calls us to love the people who do us wrong.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Love one another. That’s a pretty tall order that Jesus left his apostles to carry out. We tend to think the loving one another is pretty easy, especially when we include a cut-off line. We love people like ourselves, and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican