Sermons on The Tree Of Life:

Life Comes By Death Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 8, 2003

Jesus’ death was an example for all of His followers. Jesus teaches us that true discipleship is to confess with our actions that life, abundantly with Jesus comes by death of our desires for His desires.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Jesus and His disciples had been through a lot together. Prior to the discussion we read about this morning Jesus had healed and preached and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Key To A Happy Life Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Part 1 in a study through the 119th Psalm

The Key to a Happy Life Part 1 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Psalm119 Date: January 26, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:1-8 Introduction I once heard of a story about a preacher who was to preach in view of a call at a church as the new pastor. As he toured the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Resurrected Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 19, 2003

Living the resurrected life is possible in as much, as believers, we have been united with Jesus Christ as we are identified with Christ. Our faith in Christ has placed us in Christ. The resurrected life is one of restoration, transformation and elevation

LIVING THE RESURRECTED LIFE Philippians 3:7-10a INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the garden tomb. The power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is to be seen in His victory over Satan, sin, death, and hell. In our identification with Christ, Romans 6: 4 tells ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Riding The Waves Of Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

The stilling of the storm on Galilee is a parable demonstrating that life is a roller-coaster experience but with Jesus in command allis well, requiring us to repond in faith.

RIDING THE WAVES OF LIFE I once heard a minister use a memorable phrase in his prayer and it stays with me: it was "our short and uncertain earthly life and pilgrimage". Life is uncertain. This is true for the Christian as well, as we don’t live in some magic or charmed circle just because we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

There Goes My Life

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 17, 2003

Ever felt like the song by Kenny Chesney, "There Goes My Life?" This sermon explores three different scenes in the life of Jesus where he brings hope for the past, the present and the future.

Title: There Goes My Life 12/21/03 Text: Mt. 1:18-25, Jn. 19:25-27 and Mt. 3:16-17, Jn. 3:16 A.M. Service Purpose: A Christmas sermon dealing with the aspect that there may come moments in life where we think we’ve thrown it all away. How does the Christmas story restore hope to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gift Of New Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2003

New Year’s Resolutions are based on the idea that if I can only change this part or that part of my life, I can be a new person. Jesus says, that only He can bring about the new creation... find out why

OPEN: With Jan. 1st just around the corner, many people are thinking aboutNew Year’s resolutions. An article a couple of years ago listed the top 5 New Year’s Resolutions: #5: stop smoking #4: make more money, #3: improve relationships #2: exercise more #1 most popular New Years resolution… ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

The second in a series of messages called "A Classic Christmas." This sermon uses a short video clip from "It’s a Wonderful Life" and seeks to show people that a life in Christ really is terrific.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS IT REALLY IS A WONDERFUL LIFE 1 John 5:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. The older I get the more amazed I am about how the mind works 1. First of all, I am amazed by the important things that I forget 2. Secondly, I am amazed by the trivial things that I seem to remember. ILL> ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prosperous Course Of Life

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Dec 31, 2003

How to have a prosperous course of life.

Years ago, 2004 was just a part of our thoughts and vision, now it’s an important part of our course of life. We praise and thank God for everything. He made all things beautiful and wonderful for His honor and glory. New Year’s Day is a remarkable day of hope, freedom and thanksgiving. It has ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Effective Prayer Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

prayer/supplication/thanksgiving

How to Have a More Effective Prayer Life Phil. 4:6-7 Please visit my sermons page for hundreds of free formatted text versions of my sermons along with ready-to-go Powerpoint Presentations. www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ------------------------------------ Unexplainable peace (passes all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Stewards View Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 7, 2004

This sermon is the first in a series of sermons addressing stewardship as a way of life.

A Steward¡¦s View of Life Matthew 25:14-30 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on a Christian view of stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is not just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Live A Purposeful Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 8, 2004

Learn from Jesus, who live His life with a clear purpose, with the right priorities and with a godly passion.

We long to live a purposeful life. One Christian author Rick Warren wrote a book, "The Purpose Driven Life", with a subtitle, "What on earth am I here for?" It turned out to be a bestseller, because that’s the cry of the human heart. We want to live life with meaning and purpose. I want to make ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 12, 2004

A Sermon from the book of Joshua about the victorious Christian life. The conquest of Canaan is a picture of the Spiritual warfare of the believer.

SUCCESS IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Hebrews 6:4-6 and Joshua 1 Introduction – Read Heb. 6:4-6 Here is a portion of Scripture that you don’t hear preached about in Baptist churches very often. The key to understanding this passage is to realize that it’s subject is not salvation. The Lord is speaking to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004

Chapters 5, 6, and 7 are a teaching session, the longest and fullest continued discourse of our Savior that we have in all the gospels.

Chapters 5, 6, and 7 are a teaching session, the longest and fullest continued discourse of our Savior that we have in all the gospels. Jesus’ ministry prior to John’s imprisonment was intended to make way for this session. It is probably a summary of what Jesus had taught and preached in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Many Facets Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004

There are manny facets to the Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Some wit said the seven ages of man are: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Most of us experience some of those, if not all of them. We especially don’t like the bills, the ills, and the pills. And maybe the wills! We probably prefer the thrills over anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Life Of Worship

Contributed by Edward Gay on Jan 31, 2004

This sermon is meant to give guidance to Christians in how to truly live lives that display "Worth-Ship" to God.

I. Introduction A. Background. 1. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God 2. Read 12:1-4a. The Bible tells us that Abraham was a friend of God 3. Abraham’s journey with the Lord was cyclical, full of spiritual peaks and valleys. In his life, we see… a. Faith – Leaving His father’s household ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist