Sermons on Valuing Life:

Finding Yourself & God In The Burning Light Of Divine Pronouncement Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth...

Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth. As we continue the sermon series “Moses: Made for More” we’ll see how the burning bush incident sheds light on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Excuses! We Are Full Of Them!

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 8, 2009

How we live a life as a Christian but offer excueses to not atten worship or serve God.

Excuses, We Are Full Of Them! Sunday, September 27, 2009 ACTS 22:16 Well if I get to it I will get to it. I just did not feel like getting up this morning and going out to that church full of hyprocites, I mean who do they think they are? I just got in at 2 this morning and I know they will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Saint?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 24, 2011

Are you living the life of a saint?

Sermon Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renowned members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been cheated or maligned by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Anglican

Life

Contributed by Ben Randall on Feb 4, 2007

God is both pro-life and pro-choice.

L I F E Sanctity of Life Sunday Psalms 139 I. Psalms 139 tells us that we were known by God before we were formed, and our forming came by the hand of God. - And that process began in the womb. - Today, our world is divided over this issue. – I believe that the issue that divides us is not the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006

Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 6, 2018

The beatitudes are the highest Life values ever once can attain. Try out in your personal life with the power of the Holy Spirit.

Text: Mathew 5:1-12 Topic: Beatitudes and Blessings Introduction: Jesus Selected men who would be his followers. He wanted to instruct his helpers and assistants to do their work intellectually, efficiently, so set the guidelines for them to follow as rules and regulations. It is also known as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

How Easter Makes Sense Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

Without the resurrection, nothing about Christianity makes sense. But with the resurrection, Christianity is the only thing that makes sense of life.

I stand before you today, on this the holiest day of the Christian year, to declare that the Christian religion is utter nonsense. A huge mass of inconsistencies; a conglomeration of all that is absurd, ridiculous, incomprehensible, contradictory, unbelievable, incredible, and patently false. Allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Eternal Reward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

It is the reward of heaven, however, that motivates us to add these values to life, and to apply them so that we bare fruit, and become profitable servants of Christ.

Among the Kamba people of East Africa there persists an ancient legend. The story goes that the people of that region long ago were very embittered by death's merciless destruction. They sent messengers to all countries of the world to seek a place where death did not reign so they could all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Heavenly Shoes

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message on the Christian life based on a pair of shoes.

HEAVENLY SHOES Ephesians 6:15 INTRO: What do you look for in a pair of shoes when you go out to purchase a new pair? You look for a good fit, shoes that are well made, won’t hurt your feet or make them sore, long lasting, durable, soft, good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Tree Of Life (Part 2)

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is the formation of a value system; or rather, a "judgement" system. Living in the tree of life is making decisions from life and liberty, and what stimulates life in both you and others.

This morning’s message is a continuation of last week’s on the tree of life, and I have entitled our sermon, “Living in the Tree of Life” – Part 2. I would like to begin with some food for thought by sharing a real life illustration of a historical figure who walked in the tree of life. George ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

#6 - Respecting Life Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

Are you a murderer? I doubt there are many serial killers here today... but Satan will try many sneaky ways to get us to break God’s commands. Here’s how to beat him! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. "You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13 Traditionally, we’ve thought of this commandment as “Thou shalt not kill.” That was the older ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Holiness

The Way, The Truth & The Life

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 7, 2023

We have had some Christians today raised in our churches who have said that this position is too exclusive for them because every religion has some intrinsic value! Saints, God has called you out of darkness into the light to tell others that Jesus is the only way!

John 14:3-6 (NKJV) "The Way, The Truth & The Life" October 8, 2023 ‘This text takes place’ - After the miracles, after the teaching, after the preaching, after the Passover Supper, after the washing of their feet, after Satan entered Judas and betrays Him, Jesus now speaks to His ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Calibrating Our Values Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message concludes our exploration of the three deadly viruses that plague the church. This message continues the discussion of the virus of temporal values such as Esau held.

“Recalibrating Our Values 2” Review The Bible warns against three deadly viruses that threaten the effectiveness of the church of Jesus Christ. ? Guard against failing to appropriate God’s amazing enabling grace; available and sufficient. ? Guard against bitter roots; pervasive and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-17, Philippians 3:7-11, Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When We Value The Death Of A Loved One

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 14, 2009

Comforting words to a family

WHEN WE VALUE THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE PS 116:1-18 “I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Core Value 3:- The Need To Equip Disciples Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010

Every believer needs to understand that they are an important part of the church. There is no such thing as someone who is useless in God's family. We need to find our purpose and know that Jesus has already equipped us.

Message Core Value 3:- The Need to Equip Disciples 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Message I want to start by talking about epitaphs. An epitaph is the words which are written on a tombstone and they act as a way of remembering your life. One day a man and his brother we walking through a cemetery in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist