Sermons on Virtuous Life:

New Life Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Explores the reality, responsibilities, reasons, and rewards of our new life in Christ.

INTRODUCTION About three years ago Bon Jovi had a huge hit song titled “It’s My Life.” Some of the lyrics go like this: This ain’t a song for the broken hearted No silent prayer for the faith departed I ain’t gonna be just a face in the crowd You’re gonna hear my voice when I shout it out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Life Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

"Thou Shalt Not Kill" and how it applies to issues such as murder, abortion, euthanasia, suicide and war.

INTRODUCTION Alexander M. Sanders, Jr. is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. He spoke to the graduating class of the University of South Carolina in 1992. His daughter, Zoe was a member of that class. He told a story about when Zoe was 3 years old. Sanders came home to find a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Life

Contributed by John Harvey on May 20, 2004

We celebrate our life in Jesus with remembering what he has done for us.

Celebrate Life! 05/23/04 Intro: Today we are celebrating the life we have in Jesus by observing communion together. It is through the life and death of Jesus that we are able to have a relationship with God. The Bread Of Life Jesus begins the communion by breaking bread with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Life Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Understanding Jesus’ claim as the life

Tonight, I brought some of my most valued stuff that I wanted to share with you guys. When I was younger, I was an avid collector of baseball cards. If you have been in my apartment and looked into the corner of my bedroom, there are about 15 boxes of baseball cards that are all filled. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 3, 2006

This is a brief ten minute sermon preached at a funeral and it focuses on how Jesus is the One we need to focus on during the inevitable storms we face in life.

“The Storms of Life” Matthew 14: 22 – 33 The first thing I want to say is that storms are inevitable. As we consider what has been happening around our world over the last several months – with so many hurricanes causing so much devastation and damage – this seems more true than usual. And it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Life

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 11, 2006

This sermon draws from the wisdom of Solomon to help us discern the real meaning of life.

Before we get started this morning, I’d like to share with you an email a friend sent me this week. Satan called a worldwide convention. In his opening address to his evil angels he said; We can’t keep the Christians from going to church. We can’t keep them from reading their bibles and knowing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 21, 2004

Thefive message in a series on the "I am" statements of Jesus from the book of John.

The Great I Am June 20, 2004 I am the Resurrection and the Life Sunday AM Review: We’ve been studying the self descriptive statements of Jesus from John known as the “I am” discourses. 7 statements Jesus made to help us to realize that He is the great “I am” of the O.T., who has become flesh in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Springs Of Life

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

I scratch my head at times and wonder what happened to the Nineties? We all must face the fact that time keeps marching on. Where you and I are concerned LIFE is measured by time.

"The Springs Of Life" Prov 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. There are different type of messages that are preached. Some can be placed under the heading of Expository, Analogy, Textual, Topical, Question Method, etc. There are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of A Life

Contributed by W F on Jul 3, 2006

However murderous your thoughts, intentions or even actions have been there is hope for your future because Jesus is willing to take the rap for your crime.

INTRODUCTION We live in an age where we can pick up any newspaper, or watch any news broadcast and be guaranteed to hear about another persons untimely death. This commandment in Ex 20:13 is as relevant today as it was when God first gave it to Moses on Mount Sinai. The taking of human life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: *other

Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2006

The thorns of life are many, but the grace of God is sufficient in our weakness.

Text: “…a thorn in the flesh was given to me…” (2 Corinthians 12:7) What is a thorn? The American Heritage Dictionary says that a thorn is a modified branch in the form of a sharp, woody spine. It can cause sharp pain, irritation, or discomfort. How many of you have ever been struck by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Christ Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 15, 2006

Part 5 in series Life Management 101. Dave encourages Christians and non-Christians to count the cost of following Jesus.

The Christ-Life Part 4 of series Life Management 101 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 16, 2006 Luke 9:57-62 (NIV) 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006

The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choose Life Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004

Implications of the 6th Commandment - Thou Shalt Not Kill

Choose Life Introduction Alexander M. Sanders, Jr., is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. When his daughter Zoe graduated from the Univ. of South Carolina in 1992, he told this story that happened what she was just three years old. Sanders came home from work one day to find ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Inner Life

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 16, 2005

In this world, we tend to be more concerned with the well being of our physical body than our spiritual body. We need to realize the importance of strenghtening our real life.

The Inner Life We sometimes put a lot of emphasis on or bodies. Don’t take me wrong, we need to care for these bodies, but remember that we have a heavenly body promised to us. Our focus should be on our spiritual body, as we walk in this world. So tonight, I am going to talk about our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

A Voiceless Life

Contributed by Jamey Reynolds on Jan 18, 2005

In observance of the ’Sanctity of Life’ week, we will look into the account of creation to see what God’s word has to say regarding the value of life. Outside of God’s word all other opinions are what they are--opinionated.

I. God Made Mankind to Represent Life (v26) God made man His image--an image is a reproduction or imitation of the form of a person or thing. God made man in His likeness--this represents His very character. He did not make the heavens in His likeness; nor the animals; nor even the angels--He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist