Sermons on Defining Marks:

Sermon On The Nativity Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 10, 2024

Nativity is defined as the place of a person’s birth.

C. S. Lewis, a British writer and literary scholar once remarked: “Once in our world, A stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” Isaiah 7:14 reminds us: “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 3:6, Matthew 2:1, Jeremiah 1:5

Sermon On The Roses Of Success

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 24, 2025

Success is defined as the accomplishment of a particular aim or purpose.

Mark Caine, an American writer once remarked: “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” John 16:33 reminds us: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 37:4, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Chronicles 4:21

True Greatness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2024

True greatness is defined by humility, compassion and holiness.

Matt 18:1-9 TRUE GREATNESS (Communion Sunday) Everyone loves to be great. But we define greatness simply as being famous, rich, successful or taking high office. • Is this how God defines greatness? What does Jesus say about being great in life? • We will hear from Him in the text this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Distinctive Difference Of Jesus Our Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Milton on Sep 25, 2001

From Mark 1.1, this Introduction to the Gospel of Mark seeks to focus our eyes on the surprising Savior we come to know in Mark and to fire our souls with the reality of God with us.

INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES AND THE READING It was a day that would live in infamy. Not September 11th, 2001 or December 7th, 1941, but Summer of AD 64: The Great Fire of Rome. If you were alive during that time, it would have had the sort of shock value that we all experienced in our own national ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On The Way Ahead

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 9, 2024

A mountain is defined as a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface, rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

John Muir, a Scottish author and mountaineer once remarked: “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:10, Matthew 17:20, Mark 11:23, 2 Peter 1:21

Core Values -- Evangelism Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Evangelism – The Great Commission – Mark 16:14-18 14 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. 15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Women Who Were Following And Caring. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 11, 2020

There is a group of women who are witnesses to the death, burial and empty tomb. They have also faithfully followed and cared for Jesus. Yet they have a moment when they are silent and afraid. The “silent witness" of these Women is for us to think about how these moments define us.

Message Silent Witnesses Mark 15:40-16:8 The Women Who Were Following and Caring. It’s Friday and Jesus is dead. Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Then what happens? Let’s read Mark 15:40-16:8 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

Immediately Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2001

This was done as a dramatic monologue, as if I were Mark; and costumed according to Mark 14:51-52! It makes use of one of Mark’s favorite words, "immediately", and argues that Jesus expects immediate response to His call.

What’s happening? What’s going on here? I came as quickly as I could. If you linger, you will miss Him. He waits for no one. He acts immediately. He is the most urgent person I’ve ever known. He just does not wait for anything. He acts immediately. So, again, what’s happening here? What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12, Mark 14:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of God's Word

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

Defining the purpose of God’s word

Purpose of God’s Word July 27, 2003 ,pm Danny L Williams Heb. 4:12 – II Tim 3:15-17 The word of God: two types of word Logos or rhema. Written or spoken. But how it is used here could refer to both. But it is a builder You say how? A. The word of God equips us with Safe Guards. See: Church I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship - More Than A Song Series

Contributed by Will Norman on Mar 17, 2006

Defining worship in its holistic form.

Start with a question - "What is worship? (get some answers from students) Rick Warren, in "The Purpose Driven Life" defines worship as "bringing pleasure to God." In other words anything that you do that brings pleasure to God is, or can be worship. So now the question becomes, "what makes God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Intimacy In Marriage Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 25, 2009

How the Bible defines intimacy in marriage

Title: Intimacy in Marriage Text:1 Cor. 7:2-11 Introduction This is part 3 of a 4 part series in Marriage. This sermon was given on Sunday August 23 by Tony Hamiliton who is the worship leader at Calvary Assembly of God 1. What is biblical intimacy? Today we are going to talk about intimacy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:2-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Complete Discipleship Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Jones on Sep 27, 2008

A message describing discipleship as defined in the beatitudes.

This morning I would like for us to take a closer look at what we call Discipleship. Discipleship means “a person who is a pupil or an adherent of the doctrines of another; follower:” If you are a born again believer, if you have asked Jesus Christ to save you from your sins, and you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Key Concept Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on Feb 9, 2007

How does God define success?

A Key Concept “And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved” Acts 2:47 Jacob’s Field in Cleveland stands as a monument to the fact that people will pay money to participate with a team that wins. The state-of-the-art stadium opened in 1994. It became the home of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Definition Of A Christian

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 20, 2008

How do you define a "Christian"?

ROMANS 8:9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Love Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 9, 2015

A sermon to define the Biblical nature of love.

"Lessons for Life Pt 1" Learning to Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 Corinthians 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. ESV Introduction: How hard can it be to love somebody, right? It ought to be easy, right? Everybody loves love, right? Yet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist