Sermons on Valuing Life:

Invaluable Life

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 27, 2009

Having a proper view of the importance of human life will help us make decisions that honor God’s priorities

We have in our bulletin a list of people who are serving in the military. It’s there for us to remember to pray for them, by name. It’s also there as a reminder that we should be thankful for them and their families. Many of them are deployed and serving in Iraq. We’d all love for them to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Valuable Service

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 22, 2021

There is no retirement in the Christian life. Your calling is active and valuable to the King until your last breath.

If you are still breathing there is time to do great things for God. Not necessary notable things. You may not get applause from your church, your name in the paper or the key to your city, but you can do great things. God's valuation is far different than man's. Matthew 10:42 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:42, Mark 9:35, Micah 6:8, James 1:27, Matthew 11:28, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Philosophy Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2012

Rather than going through life bumping around for direction, we need to develop a Biblical philosophy of living life.

A Philosophy of Life (Proverbs 20:28-30) 1. This week our friends in the UK celebrated the 60 year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. 2. During that reign, the values of her society and ours have changed rapidly. The UK and the US have gone from a Leave It to Beaver perspective to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Life

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

The average lifespan of a man is 70 years. For a woman it is 75. With all of the medical advances there are those who have lived to 100 and even as old as 115 years of age. To imagine all of the life experiences in that much time. What technological advan

The Good Life Psalm 90:12 Psalms 90:1-17 (ESV) Intro: The average lifespan of a man is 70 years. For a woman it is 75. With all of the medical advances there are those who have lived to 100 and even as old as 115 years of age. To imagine all of the life experiences in that much time. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Generous Life Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 22, 2022

Is the amount we contribute the measure of a generous life? Jesus says, "no."

A Generous Life lanny smith 2022 Lent / Generosity; Gift / Luke 21:1–4   • Spring cleaning here in my office & at home. • Maybe you would find as many pennies as we did! • Bag o’ pennies from my desk. • Common theme during the season of Lent is generosity. • Generosity is based on an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, 1 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is a bible study written as a series on the books of Luke.

The Miracle of Life Luke 7.11-17 Midweek Bible Study September 17, 1997 Main Text: Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out - the only son of his mother, and she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Now Life

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The Lord's Prayer in chapter 6 is a now prayer. Give us this day our daily bread. All of its petitions are for now. Hallowed be your name-now. Thy kingdom come now. Thy will be done on earth-now.

Marguerite Higgins, Pulitzer Prize winner for international reporting, stood by a marine during the Korean War. It was 42 below zero, and the soldier was weary and covered with frozen mud. She asked him, " If I were God and could grant you anything you wished, what would you most like?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

The Beginning Of The New Life – The New Life

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

What is the New Life? Why the New Life? How to gain the New Life?

The Beginning of the New Life – the New Life (John 3:1-16) 1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Teacher Of Life

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 2, 2007

Mother’s day - Mothers teach us about life and often use questions to get to the point

Teacher of Life Proverbs 1:1-9 Well here we are on Mother’s day, probably one of the most sentimental days of the year for most people. Some find elation and joy over the excitement of the day. For others there is a feeling of sadness because of loss or broken relationships. Today is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

A New Life

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 14, 2005

Our life if it is “in Chirst” can and should be of better quality than it was before we met Christ. Why? If we are “in Christ” we have a New Outlook, a New Outpost, and a New Outcry.

Intro: Paul is writing this letter to the Corinthians due to the apparent influence of worldly values on the congregation. The worldly values that are seeping in due to teaching of rival missionaries are affecting their judgment 5.12, and behavior 12.20-21. Paul tells the corinthians their way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006

The old life has been taken away and we are created new again. We are given a new beginning.

Objectives: 1. That the students see the newness of life in Christ. 2. That the students become conscious of the kind of life God desires. 3. That they will begin to change their ways of living. INTRODUCTION We have found a new relationship with God. We have been forgiven and cleansed through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Life On Purpose

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood.

I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood. He asked his dad the big question: "Why am I here?" That’s a thoughtful question from a little boy. Here’s what his dad said. "How the h___ do I know?" My friend is still reeling from the shock of that response. But how would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Interpreting The Facts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2010

If we want to interpret life and the decisions of life reasonably, we need to develop the Biblical virtue of wisdom, a wisdom that comes from adjusting to God's Word.

Interpreting the Facts (Numbers 13:1-33) 1. Joe Friday: "Just the facts, mam." 2. A lot of what is presented as facts are really interpretations of fact. When we are taught interpretations of facts as actual facts, we become biased and blind to the difference between what we have been told and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Walk In This World Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

John’s message is clear about the life we should live. 1- We must walk in obedience 2- We must walk in love 3- We must walk in truth

NTRO.- ILL.- You know it is time to resume running or walking when... - You try to do a few pushups and discover that certain body parts refuse to leave the floor. - You get winded just saying the words "10 kilometer run". - You come to the conclusion that, if God really wanted you to touch your ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Doesn't Play Games Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 10, 2010

God’s Word certainly points out for us what sin is and names it clearly, but God’s Word also helps us to make right decisions about life.

Review Week before last we started our series of messages called “Raising the Standard.” The first message was entitled “What’s Your Standard.” We found out that things like lying, living together, stealing, murder, abortion, hatred, and all sorts of other things ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist