Sermons on Communion Meaning:

The Gift Of Christmas 2015

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

Christmas is more than the buying of presents. It is celebrating the birth of Christ and what His birth means for us.

The gift of Christmas 2015 Luke 2:8-15 Introduction- We are 5 days away from Christmas! I hope that you have a good handle on present buying, have at least bought the food, and you have a game plan on how you will get to see or talk to those that are important to you. I said last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Nazarene

This Jesus Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2020

What did Jesus mean when he declared "I am the light of the world?"

Back in the Old Testament, we read that the Israelites had been in Egypt for 400 years, much of that time as slaves. Finally, when the time was right, God sent Moses to lead the people out of their slavery… into freedom. And for the next 40 years, the Israelites wandered in the desert, being led ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross And The Believer: Carrying The Cross : Good Friday

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 19, 2020

Cross is the most "flaunted" symbol in the world today. But what does it mean to you as a believer?

Cross and the Believers: A Good Friday Message Today is Good Friday, and the focus is on the cross. Traditionally we are used to listening to sermons about Jesus’s words from the Cross or the stations of the cross etc. More than any other day, Cross is on everybody’s mind today. As we know , the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 19:28, Matthew 11:28, Luke 9:23, Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Matthew 10:38, Luke 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessed Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 18, 2020

A sermon based on Psalm 1 challenging the hearer to consider what it means to live a life blessed by God.

“THE BLESSED LIFE” Psalm 1 FBCF – 5/17/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Rachel & I danced to “Happy” by Pharell at her wedding. People want to be happy. The Hebrew word for “Blessed” means “happy.” What do you think of when you think of a blessed life – a happy life? What are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 14, 2020

The meaning of this parable is found when one realizes where the field is where the good and bad seed are sown.

The Parable of the wheat and the Tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares is one of the better known parables of Jesus. A parable is a story which something common was used to illustrate a deeper and spiritual truth. An example of this is the Parable of the Sower which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-36, 1 Corinthians 3:6, Matthew 28:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is For Us, So The Losers Are The Winners

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 19, 2021

God is FOR us, not AGAINST us. How do we KNOW this? What does this mean for us?

2.21.21 Romans 8:31–39 31 What then will we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 Indeed, he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also graciously give us all things along with him? 33 Who will bring an accusation against God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Cancel Culture And The Christian Response

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Apr 28, 2021

Cancel Culture is an increasingly more common term you hear today. But what exactly does that mean?

Cancel Culture and the Christian Response Cancel Culture is an increasingly more common term you hear today But what exactly does that mean? Cancel Culture is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of a social or professional circle, whether it be online, on social media, or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-22, Isaiah 43:25, Luke 6:27-28, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Timothy 6:3-10, John 3:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Anticipating Christmas

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 25, 2021

A Christmas message from Isaiah 9:1 - 8. The excitement of fulfillment of prophecy and what it means to the world.

Title: Anticipating Christmas Theme: Show how we can miss Christmas by getting caught up in the emotion. Text: Isaiah 9:1 - 7 Introduction Illustration: One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Wise Men Outsmarting A Shrewd King

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 5, 2020

Seeing God, Herod the Tyrant and Three Magi "Seekers" and what that means to us today!

Message/Devotion January 5, 2020 Matthew 2:1-12 Three Wise Men Outsmarting A Shrewd King The Reading Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, [wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Beware Of Backsliding

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 9, 2020

Most Christians have no idea what the term backsliding means. This message explore the definition and the process involved.

“Believers Beware of Backsliding” Hosea 7:1-16, 11:7, 14:4 Scripture Reading Hosea 7:8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16, Hosea 11:7, Hosea 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Pleasure Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The pleasure of prayer is that by means of it we become more Christlike, for in prayer we develop the spirit and perspective of Christ.

One of life's greatest pleasures is the pleasure of answered prayer. But the pleasure of one can be the pain of another. Dick Van Dyke tells some funny stories about children and answers to prayer. Five year old Mark gave a loud whistle in the middle of the pastors sermon. His grandmother ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8

Choose The Son Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 15, 2024

A prophecy from the Psalms forms the theology of our faith. What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of God?

A Jewish father sent his son to Israel for a year to experience his heritage. A year later the boy returns home and he told his father: "O Father, thank you for sending me to the land of our Fathers. It was wonderful, and I learned so much… but, I have to confess that while in Israel I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing The Providence Of God In Everything Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jul 26, 2023

Joseph reveals to his brothers that God is a God of providence. Why and what does this mean to our lives?

Providence, Rhode Island was settled in 1636 by a Christian. Not just by a Christian but by a man that would be later known as a Baptist Pastor. (Roger Williams) He believed in the separation of church and state and condemned colonists from confiscation of land from the Indians so he purchased the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Newness Of Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

Walking in the newness of life means living according to the divine nature we have received through Christ.

WALKING IN THE NEWNESS OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:4 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians 3:9-10 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life begins with a spiritual rebirth. When a person accepts Jesus as Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, Galatians 2:20, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Carrying The Presence Of God Like The Ark Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

To carry the presence of God like the Ark means to live a life set apart for God’s glory.

CARRYING THE PRESENCE OF GOD LIKE THE ARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:11-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 25:22, Numbers 4:5-15, Psalm 16:11, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Hebrews 10:19-22 INTRODUCTION: The Ark of the Covenant was the physical representation of God's presence among His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God