Sermons on Golden Mean:

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 6, 2015

The bible commends Enoch for Pleasing God, this message will look at what it means to please God.

Walking with God Every once in a while I will hear that someone has been elected to this hall of fame or that hall of fame. Maybe the Country Music or Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and I will think “Seriously, what took them so long?” I would have assumed that they would have been there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Great Commission's Friends And Foes

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2013

The Great Commission flows out of the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, and it gives purpose and meaning to everything!

We’ve just come through the season of Lent, the season of preparation, preparation largely for Holy Week, with the high point being Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is a process, a journey that the Church of Jesus Christ has gone through for the better part of 2000 years. I think the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian And Sin Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

Christians sin, but cannot continue in sin. Why and what it means is covered by John in this passage.

Sin and the Christian 1 John 3:1-9 When I worked for a huge family distribution business, several of us used to meet for lunch and play cards. We had to take an hour lunch and had nothing else to do. Of course, discussions normally ran all across the board, from sports, to politics, to religion, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

People Of Distinction Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 17 in our exposition of Nehemiah continuing an exploration of what it means to be people of distinction.

Chico Alliance Church "People of Distinction" Part Two REVIEW We have been gathering data about elements of revival from Nehemiah's journal. We must first focus on buidling protective walls. We need a good, protected environment consisting of a solid Biblical walls. Then, with walls in place ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Chosen

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 27, 2020

A message explaining how God chose us, and what is means for our lives today

Chosen Romans Series CCCAG August 23rd, 2020 Scripture- Romans 8:28-39 When I went to mechanic school in the military, it was at Ft. Jackson SC in the summer. We took a bus from the reception area to our barracks, but we couldn’t pull right up to them because the roads in front of the barracks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Operation Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 10, 2019

This sermon answers the question posed in Acts 2..."what does this mean"?

Title: Pentecost – Whatever does this mean? Text: Acts 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 44 - He Is Risen Indeed! Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 5, 2020

Resurrection. What does that even mean? Jesus is our example of what resurrection will be like.

Core 52 Week 44 - Resurrection You can listen to the audio of this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6238342 Intro: • Two old men had been best friends for years, and they both live to their early 90’s, when one of them suddenly falls deathly ill. His friend comes to visit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22, 1 Peter 1:3-4, 1 Peter 1:21-23, 1 Corinthians 4:20, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father Abraham Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2021

Why was Abraham called the Father of all who believe, and what can that mean to us?

There’s a children song I’d like you to sing with me this morning. It’s a fairly long drawn-out action song with quite a few body motions, so I’m only going to ask you to do a couple of the hand motions with me this morning. It’s called “Father Abraham” and it only has one verse. Sing it with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory That Shines Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the meaning of "glory" and how the glory of God is part of the Christmas story

Sometimes, you need a wingman. That’s the pilot term for your partner in the air - the guy who flies alongside you to help you, and you help him. Sometimes, you just need another person alongside you to help you through - a 2nd set of ears at the doctor’s office; a witness to the business deal; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19-23, Isaiah 6:1-5, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Off One Sandal-- The Place Your (Two) Feet Touch Is Holy (Joshua 5:13-6:27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 23, 2021

Why one sandal? And what does "holy" mean here, and in general?

Last week, AJ (Author of Joshua) began chapter 5 by messing with us. He reminded us that all the kings of the land were terrified by the Israelites, and their hearts had melted. It was then, at that time, that Yahweh commanded Joshua to make swords. We were all excited, thinking, NOW. NOW ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27, Joshua 5:13-15

Rethink Religion

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 1, 2021

When we say "religion" what do we really mean?

Rethink Religion Walk in Wisdom / James 1:17–27   • When we say “religion” what do we really mean? • Bible dictionary calls it Religion: “A relationship of devotion or fear of God or gods.” • Various types of conduct or ritual practices are included in that concept. • Those rather scholarly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27, 1 John 2:3-6, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2020

What does it mean to be the Body of Christ? Why would God refer to us that way?

OPEN: Centuries ago in Europe, a wealthy nobleman decided to build a church bldg. for the mountain village that he’d grown up in. Everybody, in the village was excited, but no one was permitted to see the plans, or the inside of the church building until it was finished. Finally, the day arrived, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Ponds Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 23, 2025

The definition of a pond is chronicled as a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means.

Francine Rivers, a female American author once remarked: “Life is like a pond, and every decision and act we commit, good or bad, is a pebble flung into it. The ripples spread in widening circles.” Jeremiah 17:8 reminds us: “He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2, Romans 12:4-5, John 7:38, Ezekiel 47:9

Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2024

God calls us to be holy because He is holy. What does that mean for the Christian?

INTRODUCTION - We are in week five of our Core 52 series. - We are in a series called Core 52, looking at 52 verses of Scripture that will give the highest return on investment. - When it comes to understanding the Bible, these 52 verses and the stories and ideas that go with them will take you ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Continuing The Works Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Acts 5:12-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2022

Great signs and wonders happened during the times of the Apostles. What do they mean? Are they for today?

Continuing the Works of Jesus: An Exposition of Acts 5:12-16 Jesus in John 14:12 states that the apostles would do even greater works than Jesus Himself did because He was returning to the Father. this brings up the question of how our works could possibly be greater than what Jesus did. He raised ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible