Sermons on way of living:

Funeral Sermon: You Win Either Way

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2021

Because [ ] lived for the Lord, she has now gained glory. If you live for the Lord now, you will gain glory.

You Win Either Way Philippians 1:21 Robin’s life was all about Jesus because she had traded her sin for joy! A spirit of rejoicing oozed out of Robin. Let’s go back to her favorite verse from Philippians 1:21: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” This verse is short but is packed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

One Way Ticket To Paradise

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 17, 2012

Do you want to have your sins forgiven? Do you want to go to heaven when you die? Do you want to live in the light instead of being enslaved by darkness? Look to the cross, and know the way of the cross leads home.

Scriptures: Luke 23:43 Introduction A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons who were ages five and three. The boys began to argue over who was going to get the first pancake. Mom recognized the teachable moment and said, "If Jesus was sitting here right now, He would say let my brother have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Genuine Faith; Going God's Way

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 9, 2003

We say we have faith, but is it the kind of faith that trusts in the Lord for every part of our lives?

May 11, 2002 Mothers Day Morning Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:5; Proverbs 3:5-6 Subject: Divine Guidance Title: Genuine Faith, Going God’s Way Happy Mothers Day! Mothers are a gift from God. How many of you know that were it not for your mother, you wouldn’t be here today. Moms have a special ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Way Of Responding Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022

The focus of this sermon is on Jesus' teaching on what the normal auto-response is to various situations in life, and contrasting it with what a Kingdom response would look like.

We are continuing our series called The Story; God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. As you may be aware, the last few weeks we have been focusing on the New Testament portion of the story. Specifically the story of Jesus. The ministry and the miracles of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian Church

Godly Ways In The Wilderness Of Life

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 22, 2005

When we try to live life in our own power, it only leads to a wilderness of complaining, moaning and groaning. However, as we allow God to have control supernatural results happen. People see us from a distance and say man they are really getting it don

Intro: Many years ago A.J. Gordon went to the World’s Fair. From a distance he saw a man pumping water with one of those old hand pumps. The water was pouring out and he said as he looked, "That man is really pumping water." But when he got closer, he discovered that it was a wooden man connected ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Way To Walk

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012

We must chose a life of holiness.

A Different Way to Walk December 27, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must chose a life of holiness. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:1-3 Introduction: I. The way you live has nothing to do with the way you were saved. a. For by grace you have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Die & Dying To Live

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Are we living as though this earth is all that we have to live for, or are we living as though Heaven was really our destiny?

Living to Die and Dying to Live A chicken and a pig came upon a church building and read the advertisement on the billboard out front, which read, "Help Us Feed the Poor." Immediately the chicken suggested they help feed the poor with bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Trouble Comes Your Way

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2002

A message given to single adults but not limited to singles. An answer to the question of why trials and problems come into out lives.

When Trouble Comes Your Way II Cor. 1:8-9 and 4:8-10 Introduction People react to trouble in different ways: Some Grumble – Some Gripe – Some Groan – Some Grieve – Some Growl - and SOME GROW. Trouble will never leave a person the same. It will either leave you “bitter” or “better”. A poet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, Hebrews 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Teach The Way Of God In Accordance With Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023

Explore God's unchanging truth as revealed in the Bible, and how it challenges, includes, and calls us to live according to it.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into truth. Not just any truth, but God's truth. As Flannery O'Connor once said, "The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it emotionally." So today, brace yourselves as we explore God's unchanging truth, and how it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: God's Truth

Preparing The Way For The Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2009

We need to make sure that our hearts are ready for Jesus coming.

Preparing the Way For The Messiah Text: Matt. 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Gene Getz once said of God’s plan for Joseph that: At age thirty, Joseph could never have handled this world-class task without an intensive and experience oriented course in management. It began in Potiphar’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Grateful Living Is Gracious Living Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

Grace and gratitude go hand-in-hand. When we live lives of grace to others, it best expresses our gratitude to God.

Series: Amazing! “GRATEFUL LIVING IS GRACIOUS LIVING” EPHESIANS 4:17-5:2 I enjoy studying the backgrounds of words. I like seeing how we got certain words and how they relate to each other. Take the word “grace.” It comes from the Latin word gratis. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chose To Live Mediocre Lives

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 5, 2024

This generation's preachers live lavish lifestyles, and they help the needy and poor. Whereas the previous generation of preachers lived mediocre lives and supported the poor and needy. They chose to live mediocre lives because they could easily connect and relate to the poor and those in need.

This generation's preachers live lavish lifestyles and houses, and they help the needy and poor. Whereas the previous generation of preachers lived mediocre lives and supported the poor and needy. They chose to live mediocre lives because they could easily connect and relate to the poor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:17-19

Living Large-In The Potter's Hand Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Sep 26, 2001

Through adversity and pain God, as a potter, is at work to shape our lives in a new way.

Living Large- In the Potter’s Hand The Beatitudes: Part 3 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Lead Pastor September 23, 2001 (During the entire service we had a young man working with clay on a potter’s wheel. This was the principle image we referred to throughout our service) As I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Methodist

Rules For Living: Live By Faith

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 8, 2002

God’s word to Habakkuk: "The rightous will live by their faith" has been the source of renewal and reformation throughout the ages.

Instructions For Living: “Live By Faith!” Habakkuk 2:2-5 We are living by faith. I can say this about all people today regardless of our religious preferences, our acceptance or denial of the existence of God, and without knowing anyone’s understanding of God’s Word. All people are living by ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Way For The New Year Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 30, 2021

It is time to stop clinging to the past. But most importantly, stop clinging to the historical Christ. He has ascended, and you have ascended with Him. Therefore, embrace the living Christ! Then you will be able to embrace the future, whatever it is. Christ is big enough. He can handle it!

IT’S A NEW YEAR—NOW WHAT? JOHN 20:17, that's what! “Don't cling to me,” Jesus said, “I haven't yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” It is time to stop clinging to the past. But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:17, Hebrews 10:20, Psalm 62:5, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational