Sermons on The Purpose Of Life:

Towers In Our Life

Contributed by Pieter Botes on Jun 18, 2002

After WTC tragedy in NY, a sermon preached about our security

The Towers in our lives 1. Tragedy in New York ---Shock, and horror ---Anger ---Acceptance ---Lessons from it. 2. How do we relate the happenings of this hour, to the Word of God? Scripture: Luke 12: 54 -- 13: 5 3. Towers: Build for ------- Safety ------- To protect us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peace Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the seventh and final sermon in a series on Philippians. Paul tells the church to be at peace.

I. Introduction a. These are Paul’s final words to the Philippians II. Peace with Others (1-3) a. God wants us to be a peace with others. b. God wants us to help others be at peace with each other. III. Peace with Self (4-9) a. We find peace with ourselves by i. Rejoicing in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2002

Paul’s life was full of ups and downs: He was a proud man, a humbled man and a new man.

LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS Acts 9:1-19 INTRO.- ILL.- At a commuter train station a policeman noticed a woman driver leaning over her steering wheel in evident discomfort. "Is there anything wrong?" asked the police officer. Half crying and half laughing, the woman replied, "For ten years I have driven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Luke 4:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Begins With Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Some would say that Zacchaeus was really living. But when he discovered Jesus he learned what life really meant.

“LIFE BEGINS WITH JESUS” Luke 19:1-10 INTRO: 1.By even today’s standards, we could say that Zacchaeus was “really living”. (rich- powerful-successful) 2.But, by the end of the story Zacchaeus had found something that made him willing to lose it all to keep what he found. 3.He had discovered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dangerous Intersections Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life.

DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS OF LIFE By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today, I am looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, fork, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Characteristics of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That God Blesses

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

What kind of life is pleasing to God?

" THE LIFE THAT GOD BLESSES " Genesis 9:1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. Genesis 24:1 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. 1. A LIFE DEVOTED COMPLETELY TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1, Genesis 24:1

Denomination: Baptist

Regain Hope In Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Discover God’s provisions for regaining hope in life.

In one of the Bible studies I attended in Washington DC, I heard someone comment, "I know I have eternal life, and I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t like pain." I agree with that comment. What I need to work on is agreeing with the Apostle Paul’s insight in Romans 8:18, "I consider that our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: *other

Living A Humbled Life

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2002

Jesus teaches us that godly humility comes from loving God with all of our heart and mind and strength as well as loving our neighbors as we love ourselves.

LIVING A HUMBLED LIFE Text: Philipians 2:1-11 Years ago popular music artist Carly Simon wrote a song entitled, "You’re So Vain" during the 70,s. I once heard it said that she wrote that song about Warren Beatty because of the way that he thought that he was God’s gift to women. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

King Of My Life

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 29, 2002

This is a Good Friday service emphasizing why Christ really is our King despite how bad it appears to have a king crucified.

Good Friday King of My Life March 29, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] In the opening scenes of the musical Camelot, we see King Arthur standing in a field dressed in the clothes of a common peasant. To look at him you would have no idea he was king. In fact, when Guinevere first met Arthur, she ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Apr 5, 2002

A message to motivate Christians to display their changed life for the world.

The Power of a Changed Life 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 March 17, 2002 Introduction: [Live testimony of a changed life] A changed life… • Authenticates the ministry of a church. (vv. 1-2) o Authentic Christian ministry does not require letters of recommendation or words of support from “celebrities.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 6, 2002

One of the great positional truths for the Christian is that he has victory in Jesus. This victory is not some future goal to be attained but a present continuous reality.

Introduction: One of the great positional truths for the Christian is that he has victory in Jesus. This victory is not some future goal to be attained but a present continuous reality. No matter what our circumstances, we need to know that we are victorious in Christ at all times. Let us hold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Charismatic

Live A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 9, 2002

Having pursued understanding and received grace, Paul calls us to live on another level. It begins with living a life of love, which requires that we continually put off the old and put on the new.

Live a Life of Love Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:25-5:2 In the film "Grand Canyon" an immigration attorney breaks out of a traffic jam and attempts to bypass it. His route takes him along streets that seem progressively darker and more deserted. Then the predictable nightmare: the man’s fancy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To A Life Of Holiness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002

It is one thing to talk about Christianity, but it is another thing altogether to live a Christian life.

CALLED TO A LIFE OF HOLINESS Text: First Peter 1:13-25 "Quaker philospher Elton Trueblood described our society as a "cut- flower" civilization. The basic Christian truths have built it, but if we are disconnected from our roots, our ideals and ethics eventually fade and die. If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Certainity Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 22, 2002

An Expository Sermon on Romans 8:10,11 Concerning The Assurance of Eternal Life and Bodlily resurrection. Romans Message Series #35

Romans Series # 35 April 24, 2002 Title: The Certainty of Eternal Life email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com website: www.palmcitynewlife.org Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. Tonight we are continuing with message #35 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans. We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-11, Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection And New Life

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

Without the Resurrection, Christians would be the most hopeless of all people!

APRIL 20, 2001 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 5:12-16 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 ·Gospel John 20:19-31 REFLECTION According to Scriptures (e.g. 1 Cor 15:14-19; 1 Pet. 1:3), had the LORD Jesus not risen from the dead, the entire ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic