Sermons on Essence:

Are You Missing The Point?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever wondered why certain people miss the point in many sermons? So many people misunderstand the essence of Godâs message for a number of reasons.

1. Have you ever wondered why certain people miss the point in many sermons? So many people misunderstand the essence of Godâs message for a number of reasons. When the crowds saw how the Lord had used Paul to heal the man of Lycaonia, they cried, "The gods have become like men and have come down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Angel Of The Lord Stood By

Contributed by Mark Jones on Apr 25, 2004

Essence of the Lesson: It is Jesus’ great pleasure and his ongoing work to cleanse and defend His brethren against all satanic accusation to enable and prepare them for His service!

And The Angel of the LORD Stood By Copyright 2004 Rev. John Mark Jones, all rights reserved Essence of the Lesson: It is Jesus’ great pleasure and his ongoing work to cleanse and defend His brethren against all satanic accusation to enable and prepare them for His service! Zec 3:1-5 (1) Then ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel: The Good News Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024

Explore the essence of the Gospel—the good news that has transformed lives for centuries. This message encapsulates the heart of Christianity and reveals God's plan of redemption for humanity.

The Gospel: The Good News of Salvation Introduction: Today, we explore the essence of the Gospel—the good news that has transformed lives for centuries. This message encapsulates the heart of Christianity and reveals God's plan of redemption for humanity. Romans 1:16 (NLT): "For I am not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Crucified Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

The crucified life is the essence of true discipleship. It is a life fully surrendered to Jesus Christ—a life that no longer seeks to please self, but one that lives solely for the will and glory of God.

LIVING THE CRUCIFIED LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 2:20 Supporting Texts: Romans 6:6-11, Luke 9:23, Colossians 3:1-5, Philippians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 5:15 INTRODUCTION: The crucified life is the essence of true discipleship. It is a life fully surrendered to Jesus Christ—a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Or Nothing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

Explore the essence of Christianity through understanding the greatest commandment, the cost of discipleship, and the reward of commitment, emphasizing that true faith requires obedience and living out our beliefs daily.

Good morning, family! Today we’re exploring The Greatest Commandment, The Cost of Discipleship, and The Reward of Commitment. The words of A.W. Tozer ring true when he says, "True faith commits us to obedience." It's not just about saying we believe, it's about living it out, every single day. Now ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Topics: All In, Fully Committed

One Hammer Three Nails

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 22, 2001

Every Christian should understand that everytime we sin we are in essence driving the nails into Jesus’ hands and feet because when we sin we break the heart of God.

S-ubject: SIN C-entral Theme: How our sins breaks the heart of God O-bjective: Every Christian should understand that everytime we sin we are in essence driving the nails into Jesus’ hands and feet because when we sin we break the heart of God. R-ationle: I: The Hammer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32, Hebrews 6:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signing Your Own Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jun 22, 2007

This sermon seeks to reveal just how we operate in independence because we in essence signed our own Declaration of Independence like Adam and Eve did in the Garden of Eden.

Today, 230 years ago 13 Colonies signed the Declaration of Independence and a nation was born. The second paragraph of what they signed says, “We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Worship 3 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 1, 2005

Sovereignty is not a total robotic control over every being, but is instead the ultimate right and power to administer to a predicted outcome. We will study sovereignty later in our study of the Essence of God.

Since our series on Redemption was interrupted by a number of events, I thought is good to go ahead and look as some areas that are needful. One of those areas was "Worship". In our brief and incomplete study of worship, we saw that true worship always brings change to the life of the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-9

The Road Of Repentance. Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Change is the essence of repentance. It is to stop doing what you are doing that is not making you an effective Christ-pleasing Christian, and to start doing what does make you that kind of Christian.

For decades the American people have been lulled into complacency by hearing the Gallop Pole say that over 90% of Americans believe in God. This led to a false security that we were a godly nation. But now Gallop decided to get more specific, and he discovered that only 10% of Americans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Clothed In Compassion: Living Out Colossians 3:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 16, 2024

Colossians 3:12 encapsulates the essence of Christian living. Let us uncover the transformative power of embodying the virtues of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience in our daily lives.

Clothed in Compassion: Living Out Colossians 3:12 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound wisdom of Colossians 3:12, a verse that encapsulates the essence of Christian living. As we explore this passage, we will uncover the transformative power of embodying the virtues of compassion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 4:5, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

The essence of Christianity is this remarkable truth: Christ came from heaven and died for us on the cross and rose again so that, in the person of the Holy Spirit, he might dwell in our lives.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will join me in starting each day by saying, “Behold, the servant of the Lord. Be it unto me according to your word. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. More than anything else, I want Jesus to show up in my life. I’m available to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

There Is No Other Gospel

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

Paul's discourse in the opening 10 verses of his letter to Galatia seeks to convey Who we are in Christ, the essence of the Gospel of Christ and the characteristical underpennings of a lifestyle saturated in and by the grace of Jesus Christ.

No Other Gospel by Kraig Pullam Galatians 1:1-1:10 Introduction Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Four score and seven years, means 87 years. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 13, 2014

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" explains the very essence of God in His plan of salvation for sinful man: God took on human nature and "tabernacled" among us.

The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us John 1:14 John 1:1-14 (nas)The Infinite character and person of the Word before Creation and His Work at Creation: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

God is light. Nothing stronger can be said. This is as far as human language can go in relating God and light. God is light. Light is of the very essence of God's nature.

The Emperor Trajan said to Rabbi Joshua, "You teach that your God is everywhere. I should like to see Him." The Rabbi replied, "God's presence is everywhere, but He cannot be seen. No mortal eye can behold His glory." The Emperor insisted, however, and so the Rabbi said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Breaking Out Of Our Comfort Zones Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

When Jesus said to deny yourself and take up the cross and follow Him He was saying in essence that we need to break out of our comfort zone to be useful for the kingdom of God.

It was 1847, and St. Paul, Minnesota was a town filled with ignorance and drunkenness. Liquor was sold in every store. Half the parents could not read, and so drinking was about their only form of entertainment. It was typical of frontier towns, and no one even dreamed of trying to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30