Sermons on Way Of Living:

The Hope That Transforms: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 27, 2023

We look at this season as one in which we hope. What do we hope for, and how does this effect the way we live?

The Hope that Transforms: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent 1 John 3:1-3 It’s Advent time again. The American celebration of Thanksgiving is past. Now all eyes turn upon celebrating Christmas. In fact, this is what many Christians make of Advent, if they have even heard of it. The reality is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Give Up Seeking Breakthrough

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Apr 21, 2004

Every advancement in the way people live has come about because someone saw what could be and was no longer willing to accept what is!

NEVER GIVE UP SEEKING THE BREAKTHROUGH Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church 20:04:2004 Every advancement in the way people live has come about because someone saw what could be and was no longer willing to accept what is! All Inventions All breakthroughs in science All social change Came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Justice Blindfolded? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

God’s passion for justice and mercy was a big part of our evangelical heritage, and ought to be part of the way we live our faith as well.

Is Justice Blindfolded? - Amos Intro Amazing Grace movie looks great to us – but Wilberforce at the time… People with burdens sometimes seems to BE burdens! You People ever bother you about what you ought to do? Some things you would honestly rather not think about? Imported problems? You’re ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing Life With God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

Doing life with God produces lasting change in the way we live (i.e. being gracious to others and traveling light, carrying no offense).

Doing Life with God Ephesians 4:17-32 Intro: Earlier in Eph. we talked about the BC life & the AD life. Today we will follow a similar pattern. Paul is giving practical instructions on how to live a life that honors God. Paul started this chapter with a challenge to have a walk worthy of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning The Truth...his Way Or The Hard Way Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 8, 2012

Why is it that we so often choose to learn things the hard way? We often look back and see that it would have been much easier if we had followed what seems so clear to us now. What hinders us from learning and what can we do to learn the things God wan

Daniel 4:1-37 Learning the Truth…His Way or the Hard Way Why do we choose the Hard Way Pride Procrastination How do we choose His Way Humble yourself Obey the Word Honor Him What do we Need to Learn God is God and You are Not Slide Good morning. Do you remember when you were growing up? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Way Is The Best Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002

Ruth, Pt. 3

GOD’S WAY IS THE BEST WAY (RUTH 2:1-13, 3:6-15) My wife and I did not marry young. We were in our 30s when we met each other. She was from Orange County and I was from Los Angeles County, and the chances of our meeting, knowing, and befriending each other were pretty remote. After graduating from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Way Is The Best Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Judges, Pt. 6 (Final)

GOD’S WAY IS THE BEST WAY (RUTH 2:1-13, 3:6-15) My wife and I did not marry young. We were in our 30s when we met each other. She was from Orange County and I was from Los Angeles County, and the chances of our meeting, knowing, and befriending each other were pretty remote. After graduating from ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living One Day At A Time

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Nov 7, 2015

This sermon shows a great way to relieve stress in life.It encourages us to live one day at a time trusting God.

LIVING ONE DAY AT A TIME INTRODUCTION - It is said that a well- known evangelist was once preaching in Chicago on the first day of a series of Gospel meetings. At the end of the sermon, he felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit to give people an opportunity to invite Jesus into their hearts. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting The Word Into Our Lives Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 24, 2005

4th of the Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This lists different ways we can get the Bible into our lives.

2 Peter 1:19-21 – Getting the Word into Our Lives I read of a minister who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how devout she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Not Our Way But God's Way

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 24, 2026

The choice to obey God or to disobey is entirely ours. However, while obedience is God’s will and our safe place, disobedience has consequences that are detrimental to us and to others.

For today’s meditation we will read Deuteronomy 1:21, “See, the LORD your God has set the land before you. Go up, take possession, as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not fear or be dismayed.'” (ESV) These were the words of Moses to the people of Israel. When the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21-22, Numbers 13:1-2, Numbers 22:12, Numbers 22:19-20, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 16:2, Jonah 1:1-3, Luke 15:11-13, Luke 15:20, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Praying Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020

For the disciples, prayer was a normal part of their spiritual lives and they knew that Jesus Christ could show them a better way. He could show them a direction in prayer that pleased God. What do we find in this prayer?

NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY 2020 PRAYING JESUS’ WAY MATTHEW 6:9-13 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION PART 1 (SKIT) ILLUSTRATION…THE LORD’S PRAYER https://www.cybersalt.org/illustrations/the-lords-prayer SKIT "Our Father which art in heaven." --- Yes? Don't interrupt me. I'm praying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Way Is Long And Hard

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 10, 2020

Our lives can feel like those of the disciples in the boat, battling headwinds where we barely make any headway. But Jesus will come to us across impossible circumstances. His presence strengthens our hearts.

August 9, 2020 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 When the Way Is Long and Hard Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a lot of fatigue and exhaustion going on in today’s gospel story. To begin with, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happened To The Narrow Way

Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 3, 2008

Close minded as you may claim it is, the Bible is the final authority for our lives and even though there are many paths in this world that will take you many places, only one “way” leads to God and eternal life.

What happened to the Narrow Way? The Narrow Way Matthew 7:13-14 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

My Way Or God's Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 25, 2021

It talks about two normal powers one is Political and another one is Economical. There are two great dangers connected to the making of money. The one is to become consumed with work for wealth, and the other one is to fall into poverty through laziness.

Text: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 Theme: My Way or God’s Way Annual Theme: I am the way, the truth, and the Life, Monthly theme: Leader of the Unknown ways Unfamiliar Paths. The Book of Ecclesiastes is known as Drama Book, a drama of all, the book of Vanities, telling all that everything is vain on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Radical New Life

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 20, 2008

Following Jesus gives a person a radical new life that brings about a radical new way of living, a way that calls us to follow the footsteps of Jesus and a way that changes us forever while impacting our city.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational