Sermons on Golden Mean:

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 5 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus gives the spiritual meaning of the law.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 5 Matt. 5:21-30 Jesus has just told His audience that He had not come to destroy the law or the prophets but to fulfill. He warns of the consequences of breaking the commandments and teaching others to do so. He also mentions how God feels about those who obey and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Deliverer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Bethlehem, after all, is no mean city...

THE DELIVERER. Micah 5:1-6. In Micah 3 a threat was made against the judges and rulers of Israel. In Micah 5:1 we are reminded that the judge, or leader, would be smitten upon the cheek. This also has Messianic overtones, of Jesus the ultimate judge, prince and ruler being smitten on our behalf. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6, Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Full Measure Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 25, 2014

A sermon that describes the meaning and measure of sacrifice.

The Measure of Sacrifice 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 2 Corinthians 8:7 "Therefore, as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also." Introduction: Today I want to share some thoughts with you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

By Many Convincing Proofs

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 15, 2014

What does the resurrection of Christ mean?

By Many Convincing Proofs—An Easter Sermon Acts 1:3 “Before whom He presented Himself alive after His passion by many convincing proofs.” Introduction The foundation of the Christian faith is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without it, Jesus would be nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Created For Community

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the church and what it means for us.

Created for Community Acts 2 and Ephesians 1 October 27, 2013 One of the most famous studies ever conducted on relationships was called the “Alameda County Study.” It was headed by a Harvard Social Scientist and it took place over a 9 year period. They tracked the lives of 7,000 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Burn, Baby, Burn

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011

What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

“Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Suffering For Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020

What does it mean to suffer for Jesus?

Suffering for Jesus 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction- Turn to 1 Peter 4:1-6 Good morning- Last week I asked you if you realized that your attitude plays a big factor in what you receive during the service. I hope you thought about that a minute and determined that as you came into church this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Mugged Coming Home From Church

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Dec 31, 2018

What it means to be a Christian in an evil world.

I want you to listen very carefully. I'm going to describe four people, and at the end of the service I want you to tell me which one of the four your can identify with the most. Which one of the four you are most like. It's a very unusual story. According to the report I have in front ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

"who Is The Greatest?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 27, 2020

What does it mean to be great in the Kingdom?

“Who Is the Greatest?” Mark 9:30-37 Ever play “King of the Mountain” when you were a little kid? It doesn’t take any equipment. All you need is, like a big pile of dirt or maybe a snow mound. Then, several children will run up the mound and try and push the others off. Whoever is able to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Codependant Or A Coworker?

Contributed by Paul Andreasen on Mar 4, 2020

A look at what it means to be a coworker with Christ.

2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-13 I would like to ask you a question as we begin today. Answer this question. Who are you? When you think about your life, identify the top five adjectives, which would describe who you are. I will give a moment to brainstorm. The title of this sermon is, “Are you a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

O Grave! Where Is Thy Victory

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 26, 2022

The bodily resurrection of Jesus means everything!

O Grave! where is thy Victory? 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 When Paul heard of what was going on in the Church at Corinth which he had founded, he must have wondered whether he had just wasted a year and a half of his life establishing the church. The church was divided into factions. Some held to Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Provide For The Common Defense Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 1, 2023

What does it mean to contend for the faith?

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to the book of Jude. Jude is a tiny little book—only one chapter—and it’s the book right before Revelation. It may be a little hard to find. So when you find it, just say, “Hey—Jude!” Today, we are going to talk about some of the passages in this week’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16, Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Vine

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 8, 2023

The meaning of the parable of the vine in John 15

The Purpose of the Vine Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:1-11 John 15:1 “aI am the true vine, and My Father is the bvinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He 1prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “aYou are already ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Three Steps To Finding Victory Over Sin Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022

What is victory and what does it mean?

What is victory and what does it mean? • Victory - a conquest, a gaining of superiority in a contest, overcoming an enemy, success in a struggle, to endeavor against odds or difficulties. • Defeat - to suffer, prevention of success, loss of a contest, failure, to be overthrown. Have you ever felt ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Talk About Love, # 1

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 27, 2022

Introduction to the meaning of Christian love (agape)

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, PART 1 Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text:1 John 4:8-12 ¶ 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-12