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The Key To A Good Life Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

based on 15 ratings

| 22,610 views

The wise father shares with his children the keys to getting the most out of life.

Keys To A Good Life Proverbs 1:8-19 Wisdom can come in strange ways. Illus. Two men were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his tennis shoes and his friend anxiously asked, "What are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Self-Determined Life

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 3,209 views

The self-determined life is the life lived with one goal in mind--to please self. God has a better way for His people.

Self-determination: n. 1. freedom to live as one chooses, or to act or decide without consulting others. I. It is a life of fleeing God’s will (Jonah) A. Jonah’s call—Jonah 1:1-2 Jonah was a well-known prophet at Gath-hepher (II Kings 14:25). Like many of the Jews, he felt that God was only the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Is Your Life Holy?

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 4,212 views

Sermon describes basic Christian disciplines, and how they should be done.

IS YOUR LIFE HOLY? Have you ever met someone who made you say, “The only thing holy about him is his socks!” Were you looking in the mirror at the time? It is so easy to see the faults in others. Yet, the saying of our school teachers still rings true: Whenever you point the finger at others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Its A Wonderful Life

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

| 3,600 views

“It’s A Wonderful Life” is a remembrance of that innocence.

Every Christmas season I watch Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” on television. It’s not that I plan it or anything; it just happens to come on some night when I happen to be watching TV. Usually, one of the networks will air the movie on the 23rd of December; sometimes even Christmas Eve. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Joyfully In Life Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 21, 2014

| 5,784 views

This is the first in a series of messages on the book of Philippians. This first messages is intended to lay the foundation for the joyful living Paul speaks about in the book.

LIVING JOYFULLY IN LIFE STUDIES THROUGH PHILIPPIANS PHILIPPIANS 1:1-2 PAUL AND TIMOTHY, BOND-SERVANTS OF CHRIST JESUS, TO ALL THE SAINTS IN CHRIST JESUS WHO ARE IN PHILIPPI, INCLUDING THE OVERSEERS AND DEACONS: 2 GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. OPENING ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Wise Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2011

based on 10 ratings

| 19,941 views

Proverbs is a guide book that teachings its readers how to lead wise, godly lives and how to avoid the pitfalls of unwise, ungodly behavior.

PROVERBS 1:1 LIVING A WISE LIFE [Proverbs 10: 17] The book of Proverbs is sound sense for successful living. It is so needed today because as late British poet T. S. Eliot asked; "Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" We are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Partaking Of Christ's Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 18, 2008

based on 47 ratings

| 12,903 views

Eating & drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. This consumption of Jesus springs from hungering & thirsting after the life of JC & becomes a metaphor for the interior life one should have with Christ.

JOHN 6: 51-59 PARTAKING OF CHRIST’S LIFE Eating and drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. As St. Augustine said these verses that call “for a man to eat that meat and to drink that drink is to dwell in Christ and to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-59

Denomination: Baptist

Alternate Life Styles Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 23, 2008

| 3,199 views

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

Early 20th Century- medical missionary to China- Dr. Claude Barlow. There was- strange disease- no remedy for- killing many people. He treated hundreds of cases- took voluminous notes from his observations. After watching so many die- took his notes/vial w/germs from the disease- returned to US. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Charismatic

Living The Life Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 5, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 8,123 views

For the believer, life is not obtaining the good life, BUT about living the life God ordained for us.

LIVING THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER 1 THESS 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: I am sure that we have all heard about the good life. Living the good life, or having the good life, or getting the good life. Problem with the good life is that good does not necessarily mean the same thing to everyone. For one the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Light Of Life

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 19, 2009

based on 6 ratings

| 6,891 views

A sermon on finding fullness of life because of the light of God in our life

God’s Light of Life John 8:12 NIV 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." The use of light in the Gospels follows, on the whole, the use of light in the OT and late ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Living A Surrendered Life

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024

| 2,152 views

As believers, we are to live out the transformation that has taken place on the inside. It is easy to state that one is a believer and follower of Christ; it is an entirely different matter to live in such a way that others can see evidence of the professed relationship with Christ.

Living a Surrendered Life Ephesians 4:25-32 We have discussed much in recent weeks regarding the obligations and responsibilities of believers within the body of Christ. Paul has painted a detailed picture of how the church should look and the witness presented unto a watching world. While the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2002

based on 349 ratings

| 33,207 views

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

It's A Bug's Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 9, 2017

based on 1 rating

| 13,528 views

Undealt with sin can destroy us, but God offers us a way out.

It's A Bug's Life Text: Joel 1:1-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: When we were pastoring a church in Yellville, AR, there were some structural problems with the building that concerned me. There was a dip in the floor of about 2 or 3 inches that ran across the sanctuary. So I contacted the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Reckless Life

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 6, 2025

| 96 views

A sermon to adults with a different take on the Prodigal Son

12/7/25 A.M. Luke 15:11-20 “Living a Reckless Life” I have a CRAZY STORY to tell you. You all who were here last week probably remember me telling you about a situation I had where I was really SCARED. I was faced with a VERY RECKLESS PERSON. For those of you who weren’t here, a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Life: The Greatest Olympics

Contributed by John Ingham on Aug 19, 2004

based on 80 ratings

| 10,068 views

Encouragement to enter and finish the Christian Race in the closing days of time.

Life: The Greatest Olympics Hebrews 11:39 –12:2 Preached by John Ingham –August 2004 INTRODUCTION: 1.There is nothing quite like it. Have you ever been in a large stadium full of people cheering for a team or even more…for you as you were participating in a sporting event? How the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

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