Sermons on Golden Mean:

The Meaning Of Baptism Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 21, 2002

This message deals with the meaning of Believer’s Baptism.

TEXT: Romans 6:1-14 ETS: The Apostle Paul illustrates the realities of salvation through the symbolism of Christian baptism. ESS: Believers are to live out the new life that Christ has given to them. OSS: Believers will commit to live out the life pictured in their baptism. PQ: What is the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Meaning Series

Contributed by George Odell on Dec 6, 2002

Sermon 2 of an Advent/Christmas series on the promises we find in the Christ Child.

The Promise of Meaning Isaiah 40: 1-11 How many of us have asked the question what purpose does this highway. What were those who constructed this highway thinking when they were building this road? Sometimes we question meaning for many things in our lives. It is in this wonderful chapter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of Love

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 8, 2001

Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.

You may remember the Beatles, back in the 60’s singing "All you need is Love." There’s no doubt that there was a great truth carried in those simple lyrics. If we were to look around the world today, it’s clear that a good dose of love would cure many of the world’s ills. But it’s easier said than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Dec 28, 2009

We have some strange ideas about THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. We hear Happy Holidays, Which could mean anything. Today I want to look at the Christmas story and see THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

The Meaning of Christmas Lu 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Means Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009

The Company We Keep, part 6. After discussing your vision for change two weeks ago, and your intentions to change last week, Dave discusses the “means” of change this week, or “how” spiritual change happens.

Means of Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 6, 2009 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) 18 …grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Have you ever been told to do something, but then felt like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

This Is What It Means

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2008

The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost enables us to fulfill the great commission and our mission in the world.

Acts 2: 1 – 21 / What Does This Mean? Intro: Have you ever had one of those Hmmmm experiences? You know, one of those experiences that makes you wonder and say hmmm? A lady took her rather expensive watch to a jeweler to have it repaired. She told the jeweler that she keeps winding her watch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Means Of Grace

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 25, 2005

This sermon is intended to help you prepare for the Means of Grace talk on a Walk to Emmaus. I have never used this sermon in a Worship Serive. I wrote this talk using the required information in the Spiritual Directors Manual.

*I’ve tried to give credit to the source when credit is due, but much of the information hase been in my file for some time and I cannot remember the source. If you see any information in this sermon and can identify the source, please let me know so I can give due credit. MEANS OF GRACE by Byron ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2005

Psalm 24 reveals the meaning of life or God’s plan for man.

INTRO.- ILL.- Did you hear about one man’s quest to visit 1,000 bars in a year? Dan Freeman (retired computer consultant and Brooklynite) set out Jan. 1 to visit 1,000 bars in a single year. Barely five months later, the Don Quixote of drink is halfway to completing his boozy impossible dream. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 6, 2008

a look at Solomon’s answer to the meaning of life what it is, what it isn’t

Intro: they say the most asked question in life is what is the meaning of life? Solomon of all people being the wisest man in the world gave most of his life trying to find the answer to the question. His book, Ecclesiastes basically is his survey on the question, and his findings. Today, taking ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Means

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

Easter means that Christ died; prophecy was fulfilled; God was satisfied; We are justified; have eternal life; and good news to share.

"Easter Sunday" is celebrated by millions of people world-wide who remember the resurrection of Jesus on this special day. Many people think of it as "the most holy" of religious holidays; and for some, it marks the only time they attend church services. If it is as important as some would have us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-201

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Meaning Of Easter

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

The real meaning of Easter escapes us. Can we recapture it?

THE MEANING OF EASTER Matthew 28:1-15 INTRO: What is the meaning of Easter? Ask any child: “Easter is Easter bunnies and Easter eggs.” Ask any mother: “Easter is new Easter clothes.” Ask any dad: “Easter is a good Easter dinner.” Is the preacher the only one who responds, “Easter is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 15, 2008

Uses the last sayings of Jesus to understand the meaning of the cross.

As with all my sermons no sermon is original, there may be some material for other sources through the years. Title: The Meaning of the Cross Theme: To try to understand the meaning of the cross through the last sayings of Jesus Text: Luke 23:32-34 Luk 23:32 There were also two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32

Denomination: Church Of God

Easter Means .....

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 5, 2006

This sermons breaks down the meaning of Easter, using Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday illustrations.

Jesus was going on up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethpage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples into the next village and told them they would find a donkey and they were to bring that donkey back to Him so He could ride it into Jerusalem. They found the donkey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-38

Denomination: *other

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 23, 2006

There are many different philosophies of life, some more helpful than others. This message focuses on what life is really all about.

14, April 2006 Easter Sunday Service The Meaning of Life We are here this morning to celebrate the greatest event in human history. This is the day that we remember the empty tomb and the final victory over death. John 5:24 "I tell you the truth; whoever hears my word and believes him who sent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:10-11

Denomination: Mennonite

The Meaning Of Suffering

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 1, 2005

We will never be tried beyond our strength.Jesus Christ our Lord shows us that suffering and death have meaning and helps us to carriy our burdens cheerfully.

SUFFERING There is a natural revulsion to suffering in us all. No one likes pain or irritation. Our natural inclination is to avoid suffering at all costs. What a lot of weeping there is in the world! If we could gather it in one place it would fill a sea, a great ocean. We are not free from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Catholic