Sermons on Golden Mean:

True Confessions

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 27, 2013

Here is a very short teaching on what confessing means in regard to 1 John 1:9

True Confessions 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and will purify us from all unrighteousness." Over the years, many revivals have happened when God poured out His Holy Spirit so mankind may have the opportunity to be restored back ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friends Of Jesus

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 22, 2013

Building an accrositc off the word FRIENDS, we'll explore what it means to be a friend to Jesus.

I think the secret is out of the bag… God made us social creatures. From the very beginning, God has wanted us to share life and its experiences with godly friends. He wants to have someone to weep with and rejoice with, to share life with. To be friendless, to have no one to share life with, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: *other

Abide In Christ

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2015

Using the Acrostic - A B I D E to share practically what it means to Abide in Christ.

Scripture: John 15:1-8 (NKJV) John 15:1-8New King James Version (NKJV) 15 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away;[a] and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Real Presence Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2015

What do we mean when we say Christ is truly present in the Holy Eucharist?

From time to time you may be asked if you are a “Bible-believing Christian.” There’s no reason why a committed Catholic has to say “no” to that question. We believe that the Sacred Scriptures–all seventy-three books–are divinely inspired and true. What ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-58

Denomination: Catholic

Birthing Wars Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jul 3, 2015

From the example of Jacob, we will learn four truths of what it means to have a Biblical marriage.

Background • We left Jacob at Haran, with his father in law, Laban, and not one but two wives. Before you think that Jacob was “one luck guy” for having two honeymoons in one week, remember how he got wife number one – he was tricked into marrying Leah; and now ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by Rico Tuloy on Jul 15, 2015

Jesus was looking for Faith because when Faith is Gone the meaning of being a believer is gone also

Text: Luke 8:22-26 Title: Where is Your Faith? Intro: This question was asked by Jesus to His disciples…. Because of their horrifying deadly situation…. It was asked by Jesus to the believers….it was asked by Jesus to His followers Where is your Faith? Why Jesus asked where is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Forgotten Commandment

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Aug 14, 2015

An overview of the meaning, purpose, content and results of evangelism taken from Acts 17:1-10

There she was. On a subway train with a bible in her hand, trying to gather herself. I sat at a distance on the same subway car and watched as the fear and apprehension seemed to overtake her. I could sense what she was dealing with, because I’d experienced this type of fear before. What to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come, Believe, Live

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015

Let’s examine what eating bread means and how Jesus is the bread of life.

Intro What is eaten but never totally consumed? How does eternal life transmit to us as we eat the bread of heaven? How does God want us to understand the bread from heaven? Goal Let’s examine what eating bread means and how Jesus is the bread of life. Plan We will read John 6:35, 41-51 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Sacraments Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2016

What does the word "sacrament" mean? Is it in the Bible? And what effect does this concept have on the church?

OPEN: When I was in my early 20s I worked in a mobile home factory. My job was to help install insulation in the sides and roofs of the trailers as they made their way down the track. One day, as I was blowing insulation onto the roof of one trailer (walking along the trusses), I stepped a little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Body Of Christ – Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

When the word “church” or concept of the church is presented in the Bible, what does it mean?

The Body of Christ – Part I What does the Bible teach concerning the church? When the word “church” or concept of the church is presented in the Bible, what does it mean? Many people really don’t know what the word “church” means. Just like the word family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope Vs Despair Series

Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014

Freedom in Christ means we can break free from despair and live in boundless hope.

Good morning everyone…it’s good to be with you here…today we will be diving into part two of our series called free, last week we talked about loving first, not judging first…and this week we are going to talk about living with hope…because sometimes…living life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is So Good

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 28, 2014

O taste and see that the Lord is good This means that Christianity is something to experience as well as something to believe

Bakers Sods WV - Sods is a term used in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia for a mountain top meadow or bog, in an area that is otherwise generally forested. - Two hr. bike ride took over 5 hr. - Back tracking & Wrong turns - Late into Baker Sods - Out of water & snack - A unexpected ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2014

We should take time to consider the meaning of Jesus's name, and the respect we owe that name.

The Holy Name of Jesus (January 3) Thirteen Days of Christmas The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is placed at this time of year because January 1 is the Octave day of Christmas, and that day was the day Jesus, Son of Joseph, Son of Mary, underwent the ceremony of circumcision. At a boy’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 7, 2018

If you say you want to be more like Jesus, do you mean it or is it lip service?

To be like Jesus Illus. By sermon central The American minister and writer Philip Brooks (1835-93); was noted for his poise and quiet manner. However, one day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the floor like a caged lion and asked him what the trouble was. "The trouble is," replied Brooks, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count The Cost

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 30, 2018

One must seriously consider what it means to follow Christ and what commitment is needed to be a Christian.

I ADMIT IT! I HAVE A TENDENCY TO BE “CHEAP”! WHEN FACING UTILITY BILLS, CAR REPAIR, MEDICAL CO-PAYS, OR HOME REPAIRS, I ALWAYS SEEM TO AKS ONE PARTICULAR QUESTION FIRST: HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST? IT IS AN HONEST QUESTION. WE’LL ALWAYS BE CONCERNED WITH COST AND HOW MUCH WE WILL HAVE TO PAY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Free Methodist