Sermons on The Tree Of Life:

Life Is A Battleground ,not A Playground

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

We need to take life seriously, we only have one to live.

INTRODUCTION Explain the concept of the playground verses the battleground. How intently would we listen to a person if our life depended on doing what they said. (Soldier preparing for war.) SERMON THE ENEMY WE BATTLE. 10-12 If you are going to fight a battle , it is important to know your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Your Life Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

The World uses the best equipment to send their message. Shouldn’t God’s people do at least the same?

Finding God’s Plan for Your Life - Jeremiah 1:4--10 When we open our Bibles and read the first few words of the first book we discover many things about the God who made us. He is the great creator of heaven and earth. His power to create is in his Word. His Spirit moves over the vast depths ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Hebrews 8:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Life For A New Year

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2001

Christ has given us new life and we are callled to live it! Move to living the new life in 2002.

A New Life for A New Year Galatians 2:20 December 30, 2001 Introduction Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and it is hard to believe that another year has come and gone. After this year we have seen that some things have stayed the same while many, many things have changed. New Year’s Eve is a time to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Master's Plan For Your Life.

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jan 17, 2002

God has a Master Plan for our Lives. But if we don’t seek His Direction, we will be sure to wander all of our lives

Title: “The ‘Master’s Plan’ For Your Life” When we built the Education Wing a Few years ago debt free the Builder asked us a very important question. He said, “What is your Master Plan for the Church”? Where do you see the Church going in the next five ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Life That Is Built To Last Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 23, 2002

Five insights into living a life that’s built to last beyond our lifetime.

I still remember the exact moment when I realized that I was truly an adult. It wasn’t my 18th birthday, or when I moved out of the house a few months later. It wasn’t even my wedding day, which came just two years after my 18th birthday. I first realized I was an adult when I was 26 years old, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism: A Matter Of Death And Life

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 26, 2002

A biblical study of baptism and its meaning in the life of the believer

TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-11 TITLE: “BAPTISM: A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE” INTRODUCTION: A. A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proof Of Life-Part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Is our Life in Christ real or a facade? Our Life in Christ will be proven/exposed before others...But what are some proofs of life in Christ? 8 arenas in which life in Christ is proven. Part 1 of a 2-part sermon.

PROOF OF LIFE—Luke 8:40-56 or Exposing Life Jesus gave life to a girl. Christian life will be exposed before others. What are some proofs of Christian life? 10 arenas in which life Christian is proven. 1—Life is proven in ANTICIPATION(:40-42a) —Explanation:(:40-42a) :40—“And as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Of Life—2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Is our Life in Christ real or a facade? Our Life in Christ will be proven/exposed before others...But what are some proofs of life in Christ? 8 arenas in which life in Christ is proven. Part 2 of a 2-part sermon.

Proof of Life-II—Luke 8:40-56 Exposing Life Jesus gave life to a girl. Life in Christ will be proven/exposed before others. What are some proofs of life in Christ? 8 arenas in which life in Christ is proven. 5—Life is proven in PRIVATE EXPERIENCE(:51) —Explanation:(:51) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

"Life's Most Difficult Blow"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their own death but the death of those we are closest to.

“LIFE’S MOST DIFFICULT BLOW” (The Leader’s Pains) II SAMUEL 1:1-27 How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their on death but the death of those we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

A Celebration Of My Mother's Life

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 18, 2002

The funeral message I shared at my mothers going home celebration.

A Celebration of my Mother’s life Throughout the years I’m sure I have caused my mother a lot of grief, and I’m so thankful that today I have an opportunity to GRANT HER HONOR. Her life would parallel many of the godly women in the Bible, but I’ve chosen Proverbs 31 to share with you a brief ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Like A Baseball Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002

The Cal Ripken Jr. World Series of baseball has invaded Mattoon, IL, and life is somewhat similar to a baseball game.

LIFE IS LIKE A BASEBALL GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- In the popular 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," Forrest with an IQ of 74 said, "Mama ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons On Living The Christian Life

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 31, 2002

Practical guidelines for living the Christian life.

TEXT: ROMANS 12:9-12 (read at each point) TITLE: “LESSONS ON LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE” INTRODUCTION: A. TATER PEOPLE 1. Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding God's Will For Your Life

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002

How can we find God’s will for our lives?

Finding God¡¦s Will For Your Life (Rom 12:2 NIV) Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. OPEN: This morning my message title is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Offers The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 14, 2002

The Gospel -- the good news of salvation in Chrirst -- is nourishment for the soul.

When we go to a restaurant we usually decide first what kind of meat we want and then build our meal around the meat dish. To our western culture meat is the main factor in a meal. In Jesus’ day however, meat was simply a side dish, but bread represented the major part of the meal, everything was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Law In Our Life”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

“The Law in Our Life” Prayer partner Ron Hawks often accuses me of being forgetful. In fair play, I try to remind him he just told me that! But, all joking aside, forgetfulness in the Christian Life is a serious matter that can have drastic cons

“The Law in Our Life” Prayer partner Ron Hawks often accuses me of being forgetful. In fair play, I try to remind him he just told me that! But, all joking aside, forgetfulness in the Christian Life is a serious matter that can have drastic consequences. This is especially true when it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist