Sermons on Wise Living:

My Reflections As A Leader

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Feb 15, 2007

A wise approach to Leading in the 21ST century

MY REFLECTIONS AS A LEADER BISHOP DAVID IBELEME 2 Cor. 13:5 To Reflect - To turn or throw back as rays of light, heat or sound. - To think carefully or ponder - To be mirrored as to give back an image  Reflection is a major key to adult learning – Jam. 1:22ff; 2 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Now Shall We Live? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

When we belong to Jesus, how are we expected to live/

INTRODUCTION  How many times have you heard people say that your faith is a personal thing. How many times have people been scolded for bringing their “religion” to the workplace, the athletic field, the schools or to the government?  Have you ever felt the pressure that tells you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If I Had But One Year To Live!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 5, 2015

“What would I do if I had but one year to live?” And to make it a little bit more personal, “What would you do if you knew you had but one year to live?” Well, as I lay there in my sick bed, here are some of my answers.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I have discovered that when you are sick that here are a lot of different thoughts that can pop into your mind. And some of those thoughts may linger for a while, causing you to mull them over & dwell upon them in your mind. As I told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16-17, Ephesians 5:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Well Do You Live?

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Oct 20, 2022

How we die is not nearly as important as how we .... LIVE!

SERMON: HOW WELL DO YOU LIVE? Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Have Joy In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 15, 2008

First message looks at the life of Paul and how he had joy despite the trials and circumstances he faced (acknowledgment to Rick Warren)

How to live the Christian life How to have joy in our life - Part 1 of 12 Philippians 1:3-11 Today we start a new series on Philippians. The Apostle Paul in his second missionary journey established this church. The first convert was Lydia. Lydia was a seller of purple goods from the Asian city of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

A Living Faith In God Overcomes The World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 23, 2021

The conquest of Canaan was summed up in two New Testament passages: Heb 11:30, 31 and Jas 2:23-25, which concludes By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, Rahab the harlot justified by works, so faith without works is dead.”

Sermon – The Power of Living Faith In God Overcomes Joshua 2:1-21 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. 2 And it was told the king of Jericho, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21, Hebrews 11:30, James 2:23-25

Denomination: Methodist

The God Of Me Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2019

After discussing the god of me, this sermon explores how two biblical people finally found in God what they had previously been looking for in the wrong places.

A. One cold evening during the holiday season, a little boy was standing out in front of a store begging. 1. The little child had no shoes on and his clothes were mere rags. 2. A woman passing by saw the little boy and could read the longing in his dark eyes. 3. She took the child by the hand ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:9, Jeremiah 2:11-13, Ezekiel 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anchored In Hope When The World Feels Uncertain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

Prayer is our refuge in anxiety, inviting God’s peace and strength to guard our hearts and renew us amid life’s worries and uncertainties.

Some of us walked in today with a knot in the stomach and a weight on the chest. Worry whispers at 3 a.m., bills pile on the counter, diagnoses arrive in sterile envelopes, and the what-ifs line up like storm clouds on the horizon. Our hearts try to outrun our thoughts, and our thoughts try to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Jesus-Reflectors, Change, Living

The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Parable of the Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Parable of the Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly Luke 16:1-17 September 27, 2009 In the parable of the Prodigal Father we saw the younger brother squandering his inheritance and now we see how a manager squandering his master’s wealth. The point ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion: Living Under God's Direction Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 10, 2011

As Children and people of the covnenant we are marked in the Old testament by circumcision in the New by God's Spirit. It will be our passion to follow God's command if we are indeed children of the covenant.

Intro: Warren Wiersbe said something profound. “God’s people must be prepared before they can be trusted with victory.” The conquest of the Promised Land was God’s victory not Joshua’s or Israel’s. It was not the expertise of the Jewish army or emotions of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living And Dying With The Choices We Make Series

Contributed by Lee Huddleston on Jan 14, 2002

A New Year’s message that would work well anytime a challenge is needed to respect the power and importance of choice.

Navigating Life Living And Dying With The Choices We Make -I’m not a big Country music fan…but I do think that country music has the best song titles of any musical genre hands down… Here are a few: "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" "You Can’t Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd" "Thank ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

12 Keys To Abundant Living: Community Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007

This seventh in the series deals with the idea that Christianity was designed by God to be lived in Community with others.

Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Worldly Wisdom With Godly Living

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 20, 2025

This sermon shows us how to seek Godly wisdom life in a world that is self centered and focused on looking out for ourselves.

In today’s fast-paced, self-focused culture, we are constantly bombarded with messages that push us toward self-promotion, that push us toward material success, and personal achievement. We are living in a time ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Holy Living – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

Holiness is not a burden but a pathway to abundant life. It brings supernatural peace, divine fruitfulness, honour, wisdom, and eternal rewards. The call to holiness is a call to true victory in Christ.

THE BENEFITS OF HOLY LIVING – PART 2 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 35:8 – “And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Psalm 92:12-14, Hebrews 12:10, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rich & Poor Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 21, 2024

Continues series in James. Deals with finances. Why there in equities in our incomes, and how the Lord uses finances to test us.

James 1:9-12 Rich & Poor For the past several weeks we have been looking at trials, difficulties in life and how Christians are to respond to the difficulties that come in life. This morning I would like us to look at a trial that we are all familiar with. A trial that demonstrates what we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist