Sermons on defined:

The Beginning Point Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The opening words of the Bible provide the defining point of the faith.

The Beginning Point Genesis 1 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Great books always have great beginnings. Good writers know the opening lines can hook or lose the reader. The first words provide the first impression and often set the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enoch 'was Not' Because He 'was Not.'

Contributed by Darin Gary on Aug 10, 2012

Enoch refused to be defined by his world and his culture.

Enoch ‘Was Not’ because He ‘Was Not’ (Genesis 5:18-24) “Jared lived 162 years, and begot Enoch. [19] After he begot Enoch, Jared lived 800 years, and had sons and daughters. [20] So, all the days of Jared were 962 years; and he died. [21] Enoch lived 65 years, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Jesus Meant (The Peirasmos) Part 9 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

"That defining moment" the peirasmos-the trying of Jesus

What Jesus Meant (the peirasmos) Part 9 Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil. The encounter in the desert with Satan is what we would call "That defining moment" the summing up of a whole process-the spiritual quest during His adolescence and young manhood. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seriousness Of Christian Marriage

Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Oct 7, 2012

Christina Marriage is defined by Christ and is guided by God's Word.

The Seriousness of Christian Marriage (Mark 10:2-12) Intro: There are 2 huge decisions we make in this life—maybe 3 The first most important decision---accept Jesus as Savior Because this one decision has eternal consequences The third most important—career How we will make a living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Completed Work Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 12, 2013

The five distinct areas that define the Completed Work of Christ.

THE COMPLETED WORK OF CHRIST “I have glorified You on the earth by completing the work You gave Me to do.” John 17:4 (HCSB) I. HE SEEKS AND SAVES US! "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." Luke 19:10 (NKJV) Then Jesus told them this ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4

Denomination: Baptist

Adoption Day

Contributed by Bobby Key on Oct 6, 2018

Our name does not define us, Christ does.

Our names say a lot about us. We put thought into what we name our children and our pets. Some of us even name our cars. Everything has to have a name. Some names are strong and powerful, some are humble and meek, and others…well… In April of 1940, a baby was born in New Jersey. This boy was one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14, Romans 8:14-17

True Worship

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Oct 10, 2013

Worship, according to the New Illustrated Webster's Dictionary is defined as

But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship HIm must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:23-24 ESV Define "Worship" Worship, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Narrow Way

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 4, 2019

Three Characteristics that define the Narrow Way that leads to life

The Narrow Way Introduction: As I was preparing this message I remembered a particular summer when I took a pastor with me to go four wheeling through the San Bois mountains. Before I left the last time I had rode through there I found a little out of the way trail that had a great view of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Progress Of Grace

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 18, 2019

The connection between grace and generosity is clearly defined in the text.

1. God is the source of grace. 2. Grace is the source of gratitude. 3. Gratitude is the source of generosity. 4. Generosity is the source of glory. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Principle Thing

Contributed by John White on Dec 5, 2017

Defining and applying the love of God in the Christian.s life.

Love Is The Principle Thing Mark 12:29-34 "And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments [is], Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Resilience

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 22, 2022

Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Once in a way, something may go wrong in your life. But if your mind and your energies are focused on beating yourself up, it will become a series of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Sermon On Bitterness

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2022

Bitterness is defined as anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “To forgive does not mean to forget. To forgive means not to carry any bitterness in you, because that destroys your life.” Ephesians 4:31-32 reminds us: “Let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:23, Romans 3:14, Matthew 6:14-15, Job 7:11

Sermon On Reserving Judgment

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 26, 2022

Reserving Judgment is defined as to postpone making a judgment or decision.

Catherine Ryan Hyde, an American novelist once remarked: “If you meet someone you don't like, or who doesn't treat you right, try to reserve judgment, because you don't know what that person's going through, and it's probably not so much about you at all.” James 2:13 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-13, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 12:36

Sermon On Goals & Dreams

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 11, 2022

Goals are defined as the object of a person’s ambition or effort.

Robert Edward Turner III, otherwise known as Ted Turner, an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist once remarked: “You should set goals beyond your reach so you always have something to live for.” Philippians 3:13-14 reminds us: “Brothers, I do not consider ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Jeremiah 29:11, Acts 2:17, Ecclesiastes 5:7

Sermon On Release & Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2023

Release is defined as to allow or enable an escape from confinement.

Kiran Manral, a female Indian writer, author and novelist once remarked: “When you finally gather the courage to release what you’ve been hanging on to for a while, you realise it is not just a release, but also a relief. It frees you to find something else to hold on to, something else that was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 23:18, Galatians 5:1, John 8:36