Sermons on Being Mean:

The Miracle, Meaning & The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 20, 2013

And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.” - (Luke 1:35)

The miracle, meaning & the message of Christmas In today's reading, our text is taken from gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke chapter 2:1-14. The historic record of the birth of Christ can be found in the gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20. It starts with the full description of that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means To Be A Disciple Of Jesus

Contributed by David Cook on Jun 9, 2009

What does Jesus say it means to be His disciple?

What It Means to Be A Disciple of Jesus Mark 8:31-38 How many of you like or know someone who likes to go to cafeterias? One of my favorite cafeteria’s or buffets is Kaycee’s in Lawrenceville, GA. They have the best fried chicken! These cafeteria places are popular today because they offer a huge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Spirit And Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2012

What are your real priorities for Christmas this year - where would remembering and celebrating the birth of Jesus be on your list?

Tonight, we are going to think about the Real Spirit of Christmas. There are many different ideas about what the Spirit of Christmas is. Perhaps that phrase makes your mind immediately travel to the story of Ebernezzer Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Provides Meaning And Clarity

Contributed by Allan Bernardo on Mar 12, 2013

A 15-minute Exegesis on Luke 24:13-35

I love reading books. One of my favorite books is the dictionary! I remember a story of a young man who told a girl that he has been courting, “You're like a dictionary? I find meaning whenever I’m with you.” In Luke 24 beginning verse 13, we can find a story of two Christians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian Church

To Live Is Christ Means What?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017

What does it mean TO LIVE IS CHRIST? What does it mean to you?

In Philippians 1:21, Paul said, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Have you ever thought about that statement? What does it mean TO LIVE IS CHRIST? What does it mean to you? Now if we look at the whole verse we can see that Paul is talking about staying here and completely God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To "Worship”

Contributed by Max Goins on Dec 7, 2004

Our Worship of God is deeply rooted in our entire life. If He is first in our lives, everything else, including our corporate worship will fall in place.

What Does It Mean to “Worship” Text: John 4:19-24 Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words says, “The Worship of God is not clearly defined in the scriptures.” (Page 1247) In the Greek language there are five verbs and three nouns that are translated “Worship.” The first and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021

A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Source, Means And Goal Of Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 18, 2003

Only when we are able to come to the full realization and trust in that God’s Sovereign will are people able to come to grips with the incomprehensible. For this reason Paul writes, “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To be Him be t

Rom. 11:33-36 Every day the news is filled with incomprehensible stories of tragedies which causes some people to ask the question, “Why does God allow so much suffering in the world?” The terrorists attack on the World Trade Center has caused billions to ask the question, “Why did God allow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism: What Does It Mean?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009

This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean To Be Saved?

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 28, 2016

Many say they are saved but there has never been any change!

What does it mean to be saved? Matthew 7:16-23 Intro: Most of us are here today in this church and we are searching for something or we have a reason for being here. I want you to ask yourself why did I really come today to the house of God? I mean did you come to see friends or the preacher or to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Pray?

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

Can prayer move the hand of God?

What does it mean to Pray Intro Can we as individuals put God into action? Can we move the hand of God into Divine interaction? If so, How much faith does it take to move the hand of God? What is required from us to move the hand of God or to put God into action on our behalf? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Mean To Be "Perfect?"

Contributed by James Cloud on Dec 21, 2007

Exploring the principles that make us more Christlike.

What Does It Mean To Be Perfect? Illustration: (There was a young boy who had been writing God a note on how good he had been throughout the past year. He began by writing, “Dear God, I have been good for six months now and I think I deserve a good gift for Christmas.” Upon thinking about it he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Anglican

I Didn’t Mean It

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 20, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 30: 1 –16

Numbers 30: 1 –16 I didn’t mean it 30 Then Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes concerning the children of Israel, saying, “This is the thing which the LORD has commanded: 2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD, or swears an oath to bind himself by some agreement, he shall not break his word; he ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What The Resurrection Means For You Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we live, as we shall see.

1 Corinthians 15:20-34 What the Resurrection Means for You 10/24/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Christmas Should Mean

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

The meaning of Christmas is often lost in our secular celebrations.

INTRODUCTION A. Where did the celebration come from 1. Origin of the festival is unknown 2. Derived in part from rites held by German and Celtic people to celebrate the winter solstice 3. Christmas festivals have been observed by Christians since the 4th century 4. Incorporate, as many of our other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist