Sermons on Wayward Living:

Fruitful Lives

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2009

We must see ourselves as branches connected to Jesus rather than Jesus being connected to us.

John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: When we lived in Nederland, Texas, we had some shrubs in our front flower beds that seemed to grow 6 inches overnight. I cut and cut those shrubs. The more I cut; the more they grew. Finally, I cut them to within 6 inches of the ground hoping they would ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living For Christ

Contributed by Michael Bolin on May 16, 2009

a church in a rut

In our scriptures this morning, Paul is really ripping them up one side and down the other or so it seems. He wants to know why they fill pressed to air their dirty laundry out in front of everyone, especially the nonbelievers. He brings to our minds this morning the impact that we have as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Paul displayed an attitude which rose above his hard circumstances.

TO LIVE IS CHRIST Philippians 1:20-30 Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Look And Live

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2009

An evangelistic sermon

From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea,£ to go around the land of Edom; but the people became impatient on the way. 5The people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we detest ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Living As A Worshiper Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines Living as a Worshiper As we progress in the Spiritual Disciplines, it is important to note that no act of spiritual growth happens unless we truly “Draw Near to God”. I think this is important to note because in the midst of the all the struggles and strife we face today, God ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Foursquare

We Live Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 3, 2009

Because He died, we can live for eternity. We have the freedom to make a choice between eternal life and perishing.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Life is all about making choices. Our lives are what they are based on choices we have made throughout our lives up to this point. • Generally if life is good, it is because we have made wise choices and if our life is a mess generally it is because we have consistently ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Living One

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 9, 2009

In a buffet of religious choices, choose Christ, the Living One!

“The Living One” I Corinthians 15:1-11 Introduction A Mohammedan and a Christian were discussing their religions and had agreed that both Mohamed and Christ were prophets. Where, then, lay the difference? The Christian illustrated it this way: “I came to a crossroads and I saw a dead man and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Living In Freedom

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 19, 2007

This is the breif message outline for our annual fourth of July Ice Cream social. I had to keep it brief so the ice cream wouldn’t melt

Living in Freedom July 4, 2007 Ice Cream Social Devotional Introduction We shall not fight alone. God presides over the destinies of nations and will raise up friends for us. The battle is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave…! I know not what course others may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Thankful Living

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 20, 2007

How do you obey the commands of scripture? Grudgingly? In fear of punishment? Paul gives us three of the most incredible and important commands of Scripture about how to live out our daily lives, but in each command he also tells us how to obey:

Intro: How do you obey the commands of scripture? Grudgingly? In fear of punishment? Paul gives us three of the most incredible and important commands of Scripture about how to live out our daily lives, but in each command he also tells us how to obey: I. Let the peace of Christ Rule in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Fishbowl Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 2, 2007

You live in a fishbowl and people are watching to see if your walk matches your talk.

I remember when I was pastor of a church and living in the parsonage directly across from the church. It was like living in a fishbowl. It was the glass house syndrome where it seemed everyone could see right into our house. People knew if I was home, because my car was parked there. They knew who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Live With The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Dec 5, 2007

At Jesus’ invitation we “come and see” where He is staying, and what we see is that our sins are gone, that we have a clean slate and a fresh start, that we are adopted into God’s family, reconciled to our Father, and that we have eternal life.

Live With the Lamb: John 1:35-39 I want us to think just now of the one most important reason why anybody should follow Jesus Christ over, say, Mohammad. Or why would we follow Christ over Buddha, or Confuscious, or the religion of Hare Krishna, or Hinduism or Taoism. You kids here today are going ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Living Water"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 2, 2006

We’re not victorious in our Christian life because we aren’t THIRSTY for the Holy Spirit to do His work in us. God will pour out His Spirit on those who are THIRSTY for Him.

“Living Water” John 4:5-15, 28 – READ WATER … Multi-billion $ industry … WATER!!!! - PUBLIX … made list of different types of water sold. WHY? Desire for “pure water” vs. “tap water”. - There IS a difference! ILL. – Chemistry class … “distilled water” … 2 THINGS I notice in John Ch. 4 … ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Live By

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006

The apostles were faced with a new problem, but they applied Biblical principles to solve it. It may have been new ground, but are the problems we face ever really new?

13 Principles from Acts 6:1-7 for responding to problems that arise. 1) Wherever people gather, there will be trouble. V1 -predictable trouble based on transient nature of the group Il) Fisticuffs on the Sunday a classmate from seminary candidated at a church. Il) Easter Egg hunt, people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Passionate Living

Contributed by Patrik Olterman on Mar 13, 2006

An inspiration to live a passionate life because we have a passionate God. A call to return to the first love.

Passionate living – the way God chooses to live. What is passion? Pathos = feel or suffer, used to denote destiny • Passion renders us passive under an emotion, the emotion becomes the active agent (Jesus in • Getsemane“thy will be done”) The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Holiness

Listen And Live

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

Jesus proclaims and then explains the parable of the seed.

Listen And Live Matthew 13:1-23 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist