Sermons on God Does Not Slumber:

What Does Jesus' Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003

Jesus’ ascension is one of the facts of salvation we confess in the Apostle’s Creed every week. But what does it mean for us today?

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach {2} until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. {3} After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean To Have Freedom? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

We throw around many words and cliches in the church. One of those is that we are free in Christ, but what does that freedom mean? Many assume it means a freedom to do more things, but that is not what freedom in Christ is all about.

“What Does It Mean to Have Freedom?” Introduction: Martin Luther King, Jr. in his famous “I Have a Dream” speech said some beautiful words that he quoted from an old Negro spiritual, “free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty we’re free at last…” Patrick Henry famously said in a speech to the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Easter Mean To Me?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2022

Some say that Easter is a pagan holiday and should not be celebrated by Christians. The truth is, I never have celebrated the day. I celebrate that because Jesus got up from the dead, I can live also.

What does Easter mean to me? First of all, let's see what it means to the world. To the world Easter means money. Because the world turns everything  into a selling point. To the world Easter is about commercial gain. When you walk into the store around Easter, the whole stock changes. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Love Look Like Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 17, 2024

‌I am not a fan of Valentines Day. ‌Let me also add, that if you need Valentines Day to show your spouse you love them, you’re doing something wrong! ‌

WHAT DOES LOVE LOOK LIKE? (Servants and Sacrifice) Part 1 of 2 part series INTRO- Good morning Cross Pointe Church! Let me begin with, there is a good chance that I will say something that upsets you today. I might as well go ahead and get it out of the way. I am not a fan of Valentines ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, John 13:34

Does The Devil Know Your Name? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing his series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Does The Devil Know Your Name? Acts 19:11-16 In our Sunday night Bible study about dealing with doubt, called “WHY DOESN’T GOD ANSWER ME!?” we are going through the section titled “Through the Deep Waters.” We are looking at a man named Asaph and his time of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Does Love Go?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons on love from the book of Ruth

“How Far Does Love Go?” Ruth Intro: This morning, we want to talk about one of the greatest love stories ever: the story of Ruth. You’ve been reading this week in the books of Judges and Ruth. I want us to consider the concept of love this morning and what it means for each of us here today. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Our Lord See?

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 8, 2006

A sermon about Mark’s version of Palm Sunday, telling us that when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, he went to the Temple and looked it over.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone April 9, 2006 Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11 “What Does Our Lord See?” “11Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.” -Matthew 11:11 I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does The Bible Foretell The Coming Of Muhammad? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

Muslim apologists love showing verses from the Bible that they say foretold the coming of Muhammad. These verses usually show that they do not understand the importance of context.

The Muslim makes the claim that the Bible foretold the coming of Muhammad, and because of this, the Christian needs to submit to the teachings of Muhammad. They make the claim based on what is taught in the Qur’an, not what is taught in the Bible. Their are a couple passages they begin with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Really Mean To Serve?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We are all called to serve and it's time to stop making excuses.

Today we are going to look at John 12:1-12:7 • But Today I want to start by looking at 2 words and those are serve and give • Now what I Think is interesting Is the way that these words go together Now when I think about the word serve” • I think about service • I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Does Not Return Evil For Evil

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 9, 2021

You say you abide in Christ, then be imitators of Christ.

Those of you who say you abide in Christ ought to make every effort to walk the path that he walked (1 John 2:6). "Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him" (Ephesians 5:1, GNT). To live as a Christ-follower is the promise we made when we embarked on this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6, Ephesians 5:1, 1 Peter 3:9-10

Denomination: Other

Jesus Does All Things Well Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark shares two stories about Jesus ministering to two Gentiles. As Jesus ministered to them in unique and marvelous ways, we see how it is true that He does all things well. We can trust that Jesus will continue to do all things well in our lives.

Introduction: A. I’m sure you have heard of the saying, “Jack of all trades and master of none.” 1. I wasn’t familiar with this version that says: “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” I can see how that could be true. 2. I thought you would get a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Jesus Stand Among Us?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 14, 2007

Because we do not see the physical presence of Jesus among us does not free us from the ministry He has entrusted to us.

John 20: 19 – 31 Does Jesus Stand Among US? Intro: My first year in college was really tough. I was away from home for the 1st time, living with a bunch of strangers, eating in a dining hall, an attending some of the largest classes I had ever seen. I didn’t know anyone, even the teachers were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship How Much Does It Cost

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001

This sermon deals with the cost involved in following Jesus Christ.

Discipleship: How Much Does It Cost 11/5/95 Luke 14:25-35 Psalm 91 John 6:60-71 Everybody loves a winner. This year the Cleveland Indians drew crowds as never before. People everywhere were singing their praises and wanting to be identified with them. Why were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, John 6:60-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does Eternity Matter Now? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

To deny the reality of an eternal realm simply because we haven’t experienced it yet may be like the days of ocean travel before Columbus. They assumed they would sail off the edge of a flat world.

Why Does Eternity Matter…Now? Series: AfterLife Brad Bailey - May 25, 2014 Intro… I can feel something beginning to happen inside my kids…yearbooks are coming out…parties… plans….summer is coming…and even though still weeks away there is a restless ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Tomb- What Does It Mean?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 30, 2002

The empty tomb means: 1) He’s alive! 2) You’re forgiven 3) It’s okay

The empty tomb- what does it mean? Lk24:1-12 WBC 31/3/2am (Easter Sunday) INTRO: ILL.- Mary Louise Duggard, age 8 said of Easter, "You get eggs, and you remember God." Not bad! Jamila Young-Hogan, age 4,. said, "It’s the day that God woke up." Again, not bad. Amanda Ward, age 7, said, "It’s when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist