Sermons on Defining Standards:

Groping For God

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 1, 2001

The phrase that defines all of mankind, for all time.

As I began to study this portion of scripture in preparation for a sermon, a phrase jumped out at me as one that could be used to define all of mankind, in all of history. “...if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him...” Now before I go any further with that, let me make clear that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Orthodox

I Wanna Know What Love Is!

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 14, 2004

This sermon teaches what Christ defines as love.

I Wanna Know What Love Is! John 14:15-31 February 15, 2004 Intro: A. [Levels of Love, Citation: Erwin Lutzer, "Learning to Love," Preaching Today, Tape No. 99.] Perhaps you read the story about a woman and her husband who came to a pastor and said, "We’re going to get a divorce, but we want to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Easter Message

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 26, 2005

There are two defining images of Easter, death and resurrection

Easter is the longest of the Christian ‘sacred’ holidays. Although Christmas gives us two days off, one for Christmas and one for Boxing Day, Christmas day itself is the only ‘sacred’ holiday. For many people in Australia Easter means a four-day weekend. For Christians Easter is about two sacred ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Holiness Is

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Mar 3, 2001

a simple defination of Holiness that leads to holy living

Hebrews 12:14 What Holiness Is INTRO: A. The subject of Holiness is like the subject the little boy turned in to his teacher as the theam of his term paper. THE WORLD AND ALL THAT IS THERE IN. a. Of course the subject was to large a subject and so is my subject for there is no way I or anyone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Holiness

Backsliding, The Cause And The Cure.

Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000

The problem of backsliding defined and a possible cure is offered.

Backsliding, the cause and the cure. this material is also available at http://www.bangkok.com/mypage/lindner/backsliding.htm Backsliding is a term that is used from the pulpit on many occasions. Yet it is rarely found in the Bible. And yet, so much can be learned about this condition and what ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Lesson In Faith"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2008

Defines faith and instructs in how to grow in faith.

“What is Faith?” May 4th, 2008 “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Deal... Or No Deal?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 16, 2007

Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices.

Title: Deal… or No Deal? Text: I Kings 21:1-10 (11-26) Thesis: Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices. Introduction Perhaps you are familiar with NBC’s Deal or No Deal game show? Howie Mandel is the host. There is a bevy of beautiful young women on a stage, each is holding a brief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What On Earth Is The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

An attempt to define what the kingdom of God is and is about!

Introduction We’re looking at the message of Jesus, I don’t think we have really go Jesus sussed out. A Bucket of surprises p.91 – Joke. We’ve seen jesus came declaring God’s revolution has arrived, it’s time to change the way you’re living and believe it’s true. But it was a very different type ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Third Person Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 23, 2014

A sermon that defines the work of the Holy Spirit in believers.

"The Third Person" Pt 3 John 14:17, 16:13, 15:26-27 John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Insincerity

Contributed by William Meakin on May 28, 2023

Insincerity is defined as the quality of not expressing genuine feelings.

Giannis Delimitsos a Greek philosopher and author once remarked: “Many ask: “Why are we so insincere, why are we so hypocrites?” Well, it is because this is how human nature works. If there was a time and a place where human beings were 100% of the time honest, who always said what they had in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 3:13

Sermon On Forgotten Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 19, 2023

Love is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection.

Ian Russell McEwan, an English novelist and screenwriter once remarked: “When it's gone, you'll know what a gift love was. You'll suffer like this. So go back and fight to keep it.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-5 reminds us: “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Sermon On Doubt

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 10, 2023

Doubt is defined as a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

Francis Bacon, a former Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain once remarked: If we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties. Proverbs 3:5-8 confirms: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Matthew 14:31, Mark 11:23, Luke 24:38

What Faith Requires: Focus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 15, 2020

We live in a world that is defined by being distracted.

WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: FOCUS Mark 7:1-23 Introduction We live in a world that is defined by being distracted. We do not even relax and watch television anymore. A study by the Mobile Marketing Association found that “88% Of U.S. Consumers Use Mobile As Second Screen While Watching TV”. Clive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Contrition

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 27, 2021

Contrition is defined as a state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

Washington Irving, an American short story writer, once remarked: "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 28:13

Who Or What Is The Holy Trinity?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

an attempt to define the 'Holy Trinity'

John 16:12-15 As you know, Bishop Price was scheduled to make a visitation today, and I usually accompany him when there is not a deacon present. Unfortunately, Bishop Price became ill and has just been released from the hospital. I don’t know any details, but it appears he will have surgery in ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, John 4:34, John 15:26

Denomination: Episcopal