Sermons on Wasting Life:

Psalm 1 - Two Ways To Live Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

The way of the righteous person is to do right things, the right way; but the way of the person outside God’s influence will perish.

A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, and you don’t loiter with the wicked, and you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking about Me day and night. You will be like a tree rooted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27, 1 Peter 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Seize The Moment”and "Live Life To The Fullest”

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 18, 2003

God does’nt want us to waste our lives away. He wants us to live every day of our lives with a purpose. He wants you to find your purpose in life,forget your past, and face the present. Say yes Lord and believe, He did it before and He’ll do it again.

“Seize The Moment”And “Live Life to the Fullest” Phil. 3:7-16 Pastor Greg Mc Donald A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

"Seize The Moment”and "Live Life To The Fullest”

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 18, 2003

God does’nt want us to waste our lives away. He wants us to live every day of our lives with a purpose. He wants you to find your purpose in life,forget your past, and face the present. Say yes Lord and believe, He did it before and He’ll do it again.

“Seize The Moment”And “Live Life to the Fullest” Phil. 3:7-16 Pastor Greg Mc Donald A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Life’s Greatest Aim Series

Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011

A sermon about relationships and God-honoring love.

[Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Handling Life’s Stresses Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 27, 2017

This sermon deals with how we handle life's stresses. We look at the life's main stressors; busyness, guilt, grief, grudges, indecision, and fear of the future. We also look at God's prescription found in His word.

Spiritual First Aid “Handling Life’s Stresses” We cannot talk about stress without also talking about its two cousins, anxiety and worry. They all fit into same category. Stress is a state of mind causing tension and strong feelings of anxiety and worry. Those who are under stress often exhibit ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 6:34

Denomination: Foursquare

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 14, 2003

There is time for action but no time to waste

1st Peter 4:7-11 “The Kingdom of Heaven is Near” “There is time for action but no time to waste.” Intro: I don’t know the number of times I have been on my couch screaming at the TV during the last seconds of a NASCAR race, or a football game. It seems funny that I believe Jeff Gordon will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Need Something Eternal To Live For

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

What are you living for? If its anything other than Jesus you are wasting your life.

YOU NEED SOMETHING ETERNAL TO LIVE FOR! Heb 12:2 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. There should be no element in your life that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Generous Life Is A Blessed Life

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Sep 11, 2014

be generous

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Scripture: Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: *other

Extravagant Compassion

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 14, 2009

GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION ARE NEVER WASTED!!

EXTRAVAGANT COMPASSION MATT 26:3-15, 20-25 LESSON FOCUS: GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION ARE NEVER WASTED. 1: DIFFERENT ATTITUDES TOWARD GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION. A) IT’S BETTER TO LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN INTERESTS AND FUTURE B) OUR INVESTMENTS OF GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION ARE SOME OF THE MOST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:3-25

Denomination: Other

Tragedy Of A Busy But Mis-Spent Life And Time

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 2, 2019

Your life is precious and should be spent right. Any misuse of one's time leads to a tragedy

Luke 10:38 – end; Psalm 39:4-5 The dictionary helps us to define some of the words in our topic, let’s take a look at them. Tragedy: an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. Busy: occupied with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38, Psalm 39:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have A Clear Mission Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Mar 7, 2017

In order to live our one and only life meaningfully, we must find our mission, fulfill our mission passionately, and concentrate on our mission.

Have a Clear Mission YOLO Part 1 Philippians 3:10-14 Today we are starting a brand-new message series: YOLO (You only live once.) Some people use YOLO to inspire courage and bravery. Others use YOLO to justify doing something idiotic and embarrassing. It is true that we only live once. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 29, 2013

Life is comprised of small particles of time, what we do with these particles either makes life valuable or wasted. What are you doing with your life?

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Introduction: In our text, Solomon gives us 28 examples of segments of time. Life is comprised of small particles of time, with each particle being filled by some action or activity. Solomon shares, beginning in verse 1, that there's a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Takes The Life Out Of Life Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Lessons on how we respond to times of loss and pain

WHEN “LIFE” TAKES THE LIFE OUT OF OUR LIVES Growing Through Loss: Luke 22,24 Introduction: Tony in the dryer. Explain loss (Swindoll) (Read text) Explain the loss felt by disciples. I.Times of loss require a control of your passions. (LK 22:49-51) A. Explain the context. 1.According to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our New Life In Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2013

Our New Life in Christ: What’s it all about? 1. Right living (vs. 1-6). 2. Regular praying (vs. 7). 3. Rich loving (vs. 8). 4. Rich giving (vs. 9-10). 5. Radiant serving (vs. 11).

Our New Life in Christ 1 Peter 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2013 *A new house, a new truck, a new TV, a new phone, a new book, a new grandbaby: We like new things. But better than all is the new life we have in Jesus Christ. In John 3:3, Jesus said, “Most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome Home!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019

This first person sermon hears the account of the prodigal son from the prodigal son himself. His story is our story - a story of God's amazing grace!

This morning I would like to speak to you as if I was that prodigal, wasteful and reckless son that we heard about in our gospel lesson. I come to you this morning to share my story, the same story that Jesus shared with a rather diverse group of people who had gathered around him from every walk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran