Sermons on The Purpose Of Life:

How Can I Trust A God Who Allows Suffering? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

Dealing with the problem of pain in the world

As we conclude our series this morning entitled “Faith Has Its Reasons” I want to take up one of the most common questions raised to those who commit their lives to God: How Can I Trust in a God Who Allows Suffering? On a philosophical level this is often referred to as The Problem of Evil. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Study The Minstry Of Jesus Christ_part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Feb 27, 2008

The second of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to develop a faithful ministry through His life, death, and resurrection.

TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST? SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25; LUKE 1:1-4 Introduction: Last week we found that the first reason Luke give us to study the minstry of Jesus Christ is to that we may establish an accurate account of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Real Faith For Real Life (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

Real Faith for Real Life: James Five Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/28/2012 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. Halloween is only a few days away—many of you may be taking your kids trick-or-treating and a few of you may even dress in costume yourself. Truth ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am The Resurrection And The Life! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 12, 2010

The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel reveals that Jesus is the Messiah the one who is the Savior of the World. He said He was the Resurrection and the Life then He proved it by raising Lazarus from the dead and by His own act of rising from t

"I Am the Resurrection and the Life" I am Series: Sermon 3 “Easter Sunday 2010” Transition video: “Resurrection” from Blue fish TV Thesis: The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel reveals that Jesus is the Messiah the one who is the Savior of the World. He said ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identifying With Our Culture Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007

Jesus identified himself with sinful humanity through his baptism. We must learn to identify with our culture if we are going to represent Christ to them.

Introduction: Have you ever tried to identify with someone that you just had nothing in common with? I find that it’s sometimes hard to identify with people you do know have commonalities with, but it’s especially hard to identify with someone who is radically different. Cultural barriers have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Make The Most Of Your Walk With God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 7, 2011

Train yourself to be godly. This ought to be life's purpose, pursuit, passion and preoccupation. Love is the true indicator of godliness. Training (spiritual disciplines) is the means to growing in Christlikeness.

How to make the most of your walk with God? Answer: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY. • Get into training. Training (practices) helps you become more like Christ. • If training helps us excel in the things we commit to, then spiritual training (disciplines) will help us be LIKE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In His Steps

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004

Today we are going to look at 8 steps that Peter fires off in these concluding verses, 8 steps that Jesus took as He walk this earth, 8 steps that are necessary for the church & the Christian to take if they are to live God’s way. (Living God’s Way - 9)

In HIS Steps Living God’s Way – part 9 1 Peter 5:1-14 1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World's Greatest Mystery Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2002

Paul records for us a mystery better than Sherlock Holmes.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST MYSTERY EPHESIANS 3:1-6 (1) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles – (2) if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; (3) that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Job Is Restored - Job Chapter Fourty Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 3, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter fourty two.

Job 42 could be outlined: Job Humbly Submits To God (Job 42:1-6) The Lord Speaks To Job’s Friends (Job 42:7-9) Job Is Restored (Job 42:10-17) We have reached the final chapter of Job. In chapter one Job is put to the test. Satan has asked God to test Job. The testing becomes more ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17, Job 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Praise In The Midst Of Confusion"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005

We as believers need to learn how to give God TRUE praise, even amidst chaos & confusion.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 Habbakkuk says in verse 18, "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, in the God of mine salvation." He was basically saying that even amidst all the confusion, strife, stress, mess, and destruction and chaos, he was STILL going to praise God, no matter what... And for a few minutes I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism And Temptation Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note the importance of baptism and the way to overcome temptation.

The Gospel of Mark #2: Baptism and Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-13 Thesis: To note the importance of baptism and the way to overcome temptation. Introduction: (1) In Mark 1:1-8, John announces the coming of Jesus. (2) Beginning with verse 9, Jesus arrives to begin His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Have I Learned? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002

Celebration Sunday of Bethany Church’s 40 Days of purpose campaign

(stories at end of sermon) It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of 40 days. We are here to celebrate. I have been asking you to write your stories about what have you learned during 40 Days of Purpose. Those are compiled in today’s Celebration Packet unless you asked me not to print yours. And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:2

Denomination: Methodist

Outran Peter!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Jul 19, 2005

living according to calling and purposes of God.

“So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. 4Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. 6Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. He saw ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Superstar Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 20, 2007

Introduction to "Jesus Who?" Course

Jesus Who? September 16, 17 &20, 2007 Jesus the Superstar – still famous after all these years In western culture you’d be hard pressed to find someone as famous as Jesus of Nazareth – he has remained famous for the better part of 2000 years! I’m not so sure that Paris Hilton will have that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: *other

Truth About Storms

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 18, 2007

There are three sides to a Christian’s Storm

Storms Nahum 1:1-8 There has been much talk this week about the hurricane Katrina that has left much devastation in his wake. Let me mention a few of the worst storms on record. There was the 1926 storm that hit Florida and Alabama. The storm caused $1.2 billion in damage, leaving the city of ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist