Sermons on Defining Standards:

His Return, There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2007

The first of 7 messages where we are looking at 7 events in the life of Christ counting back to Chrithmas. Events that are intended to shape and define our lives.

His Return There’s No Place Like Home Back To Christmas (1) QUESTION – who here has seen the Wizard Of Oz? Who here has seen it more than once? YEAH – I think most of us probably have. THIS - 1939 classic is pretty timeless… I MEAN – it’s a movie we watched as kids and that we watched with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Name Above All Names

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 5, 2008

Topic: Jesus’ name defines our relationship to him, and his relationship to us. Application: He wants to guide you through your daily life.

A Name Above all Names What’s in a name? 1. A name does more than simply identify one among many. Often a name evokes the image of a person, as well as events, hopes, and joys tied to that person. 2. In Biblical times, people placed great importance on a name; it defined their character and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 11, 2008

This defines the many miricles Jesus had performedin the latter part of his ministry,nevertheless; the miricle he had performed in this event was to be an impression upon the disciples.

Waiting on God Beyond Expected Time John 11:4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. When Jesus had gotten notice of Lazarus’s sickness he did not hasten to heal him nor come ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Things God Cannot Do

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002

The only limits to the power of Almighty God are those that He has placed on Himself. This sermon deals with four areas where He has defined the boundaries.

FOUR THINGS GOD CANNOT DO! "But Jesus looked at them and said: ’With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26. Does the sermon title and the scripture text contradict each other? No, for only God can limit or impose a restriction upon Himself. I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Hope And Love? Mother's Day

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2012

The words faith, hope, and love are concepts we need to be clung to as defined by God and not by the watered down, vague, poor imitations that our world suggests as the meanings.

Faith Hope and Love? May 13, 2012 Mothers’ Day 1 Cor 13:13 Intro: Definitions matter. Do you know what these words mean? ABDICATE: To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach. ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle. ANTIQUE: An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Mission Our Mission

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011

The two words that defined Jesus’ life 1. Missional (on a mission – God’s mission) 2. Incarnational (God in the flesh)

TEXT: Luke 9:51; 15:1, 2 “As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51, NLT). "Now when the time drew near for Him to be received up again into Heaven, He proceeded with fixed purpose towards, Jerusalem, and sent mennengers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Love - The Heart Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 26, 2020

Love is defined by the giving of the Father, the sacrifice of the Son and the lives of the redeemed. God's love is made manifest at Christmas, at Calvary and in the redeemed people of God.

God’s Love, the Heart of Christmas 1 John 4:7-11 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11, John 3:16-17, Philippians 2:6-8, Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are Storms? Evaluate Our Attitudes?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 30, 2021

Ever try to define spiritual storms and why we go through storms? Storms have a purpose. God uses storms to correct his people.

WHAT ARE STORMS? EVALUATE ATTITUDES TOWARD STORMS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 part) SEVERAL YEARS AGO RED BOOK DID A QUESTIONNAIRE OF INCOMING SEMINARY STUDENTS THAT IS ALARMING. 56% of new students do not believe in the VIRGIN BIRTH. 74% say there is no literal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:27, Jonah 1:4, Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lacking One Thing --- The Test Of Love.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 30, 2016

Love will always be tested... We must climb the mountain, on the third day the love test becomes clear. Have we ever tried to define love?

ONE THING YOU LACK...I GUESS IT IS TRUE, YOU WILL DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO... HOW WILL I DEFINE LOVE? ---- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEM TO NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU --- GUESS WE THOUGHT THE OTHER ONE KNEW? "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" Reba McEntire The greatest man I never knew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:20-24, Mark 22:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freed To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2024

Paul defines the freedom we have in Christ, warning the church of the danger to watch out for and the deceivers to guard against, and highlighting the true definition of freedom in Christ.

Gal 5:1-15 FREED TO BE LIKE CHRIST Paul concluded chapter 4 emphasizing the truth that we, as Christians, are no longer living under the slavery to the law. • We are children of the promise, living in the freedom that Christ has obtained for us through the cross. • He uses the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eagle Christians Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 14, 2023

This series is about Christian types and the traits that define them. In this message we examine Eagle Christians. This message contrasts the eagle's traits to that of a Christian.

Eagle Christians Scripture: Exodus 19:4; John 13:15; 14:15-17; Psalm 57:1 The last time I stood before you I talked about “Vulture Christians”. This morning I want to elevate us and talk about Eagle Christians. As you listen to my message this morning, I want you to remember what I told you a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:4, John 13:15, Psalm 57:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Day, God Will Rescue Us From Fools (Psalm 14:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 5, 2022

There's different kinds of stupid. Defining a "fool," OT style. A psalm of confidence-- God will rescue us one day.

We continue our very sporadic study of the psalms today, by reading Psalm 14. Let's start by reading part of verse 1. (1) Of/for the director. Of/for David. He has said-- a fool-- in his heart/mind, "There is no God." There's lots of kinds of stupid in life. You can act ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 74:18-22, 2 Samuel 13:1-14, Romans 3:9-18, 1 Samuel 25:1-31  (view more)  (view less)

Sermon On Personal Development

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2023

Development is defined as the process of developing or being developed. It is an action that may create growth, progress, improvement or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American investment banker and author once remarked: “Life is like photography. You use the negatives to develop.” 2 Timothy 3:14 reminds us: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Luke 2:52, John 20:30-31

Irenaeus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022

Irenaeus was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in southern France and for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy.

• Irenaeus c. 130 – c. 202 AD) was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy (conformity, agreement, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Slow Down

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 8, 2019

People who hate to wait suffer from what he calls “Hurry Sickness,” which he defines as “an increased sensitivity to the passage of time.”

TITLE: SLOW DOWN SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:15-16 I came across an article about a real problem that is afflicting most people in the 21st century. It is called “Hurry Sickness.” Hurry Sickness, first diagnosed in the late 1950s, has reached epidemic proportions. So, I thought this would be a good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Baptist