Sermons on Finding Meaning:

Living Single In A Double World

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Does single mean incomplete?

As he sat on the floor with kids scurrying all around him he thought of the life that his brothers and sisters had, about their marriages, their children. All of his nieces and nephews were special to him, but they weren’t his children, his siblings marriages brought him happiness, but he remained ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Path To Personal Peace

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 15, 2002

We’re all seeking peace, but most fail to find it. Four steps to finding the path to personal peace.

(Note: The title comes from a Rick Warren series; however, the sermon is original) If we took a poll to identify what people want most out of life, what their hopes and dreams revolve around, the list would probably include things like good health; financial prosperity; positive relationships; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 26:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Had To Be There

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

We often find excuses to not gather and even if we do gather, we find reasons to not be involved in the work of the church.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - What a long wait it has been! Let me begin by thanking you. You were willing to wait for us. You didn’t have to. You could have easily moved on to another potential candidate. Instead, you waited for us. For that we are entirely grateful. - And let me add. We are so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beatitudes - True, Lasting Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2023

How can we find true, lasting happiness, blessedness? Let's find out in Matthew 5.

What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12). Poor in Spirit Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

About Being A Mom

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 19, 2025

What does it mean to be a mother

About Being a Mom Luke 11:27 – 28 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael Harvey Koplitz Luke 11:27 While Jesus was saying these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that carried You, and the breasts at which You nursed!” 28 But He said, “On the contrary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-28

Denomination: United Methodist

God Of Peace Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

Instead of chasing joy and peace, most feel empty when they do not find it. It is in the Lord that we find our peace.

Christmas 2024 God of Peace Selective Scriptures Good morning everyone…Christmas is a great time of year for most and a great time of stress for a lot of people. Christmas gives us a chance to be with people we love and being with people we love can sometimes get stressful. Kids are kept up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, 1 Peter 1:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Discipleship

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

What It Means To Follow Jesus.

Discipleship HHM Pastor Jim Parisi June 2, 2002 What It Means To Follow Jesus: Luke 14:25-33 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion: It's More Than A Meal

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 16, 2020

This is a sermon on the meaning of communion for the believer.

Title: Communion: “There’s More to Prepare than a Meal” Script: I Cor. 11 (primary) Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 9-7-14/1-6-19 Intro: What happened to Time: When as a child I laughed and wept, time crept. When as a youth I dreamed and talked, time walked. When I became a full grown man, time ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 4th Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Christ. The rest we find in Jesus is unlike any other rest. It is a holy rest.

Intro Open your Bibles to Exodus chapter 20 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament Gospels. The commandments teach us about ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friendship

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

What it truely means to be a friend

INTRO: Out of the furnaces of war come many true stories of sacrificial friendship. One such story tells of two friends in World War I, who were inseparable. They had enlisted together, trained together, were shipped overseas together and fought side-by-side in the trenches. During an attack, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Top 6 Mistakes Christians Make Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

What are the top six mistakes believers make in their spiritual lives? You may be surprised to find out what they are and whether or not you are making any of them.

“A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS” PHILIPPIANS 1:21-30 “The Top Six Mistakes Christian’s Make” ________________________________________ Last week we learned… 1. Because of Paul’s chains, Christ was known. – Phil.1:12-14 2. Because of Paul’s critics, Christ was preached. – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Jun 2, 2001

Pentecost its meaning and fulfilment

We celebrate today Pentecost, It is a celebration in the life of the Church today but how sad it is that as we come here to celebrate, most of the world outside has so little idea what it is all about. It’s a celebration; we believe this to be the birth of the Christian Church, as we know it. Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-16, Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 19, 2003

What the Resurrection means to us

1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 17, 20-22, 56, 57 CHRIST IS RISEN! This Easter morning is a celebration of the fact that Christ rose from the dead. If there is one truth as necessary as the fill in for us death of Christ on the cross, it is the resurrection of Christ from the tomb. The great news, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Incarnation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what does the incarnation mean

INCARNATION There have been some one hit wonders in the pop world. One was Joan Osborne’s song What if God was one of us? Some of the lyrics go as follows: If God had a name, what would it be? And would you call it to his face, If you were faced with him in all his glory? What would you ask if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by John Gerald on Mar 17, 2005

What the Resurrection Means to the Christian

THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST By Rev. John W. Gerald STRONG’S DEFINITION OF EASTER pascha {pas’-khah} Passover, Easter 1) the paschal sacrifice (which was accustomed to be offered for the people’s deliverance of old ...read more

Denomination: Methodist