Sermons on Literal Meaning:

Why Good Friday Is Good

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 13, 2011

The events and meaning of Good Friday.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus knew what would happen to Him. “Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world” (John 13:1). a. He knew His suffering. “Let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

What it means to trust in God.

Perhaps some of you recently received an email similar to the one I received that urged me not to accept any of the new one dollar coins being minted by the U.S. government. The reason? According to the email they no longer contain the words “In God We Trust” which is due to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Other's: The Power Of Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009

Dealing with the meaning of true intercession.

Praying for Other’s The Power of Intercessory Prayer Philip Yancey in his book on prayer tells of a young American soldier in Iraq who learns that his wife back home has advanced cervical cancer. Doctors gave a bleak prognosis. In desperation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:20

Denomination: Baptist

Varon De Dios/Man Of God

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 5, 2009

What it means to be a MAN of God

“Varon de Dios” 6/28/2009 – Nampa, ID Efe 4:13 “Hasta que todos lleguemos á la unidad de la fe y del conocimiento del Hijo de Dios, á UN VARÓN PERFECTO, á la medida de la edad de la plenitud de Cristo.” “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Apostolic

An Overcoming Faith

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 5, 2009

What it means to have Faith.

“An Overcoming Faith!” 6/24/2007 – Marsing, ID 2/10/2008 – Marsing, ID Heb 11:6 “6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” “6Empero sin fe es imposible agradar á Dios; porque ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Be All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Dec 29, 2009

A sermon explaining the meaning of sanctification.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 "Be All That You Can Be!" Today we are talking about a word that most people have heard, many Christians brag about, and few understand: sanctification. Sanctification can be a really confusing word because of the way people use it. Most Christians understand the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of Married Singles

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Apr 13, 2012

What it means to be Complete in the Lord

There are numerous mysteries, with the help of the Holy Ghost, which the Christian has to unravel. One of these is the Mystery of being a married single. What does this mean? It is a pointer to the fact that though you may be single from the perspective of the world there is a spiritual marriage in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is Forgiveness

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 17, 2018

What grace really means

Toward the latter part of the Psalter there is a group of 15 Psalms known as the Psalms of Ascent. Jewish pilgrims sang these 15 Psalms as they made their way to worship in Jerusalem for the three great feasts. The one Psalm I want to focus on this morning from this group is Psalm 130. READ This ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas: God With Us!

Contributed by Gregory Alan Dry, Sr. on Nov 25, 2015

A sermon on the TRUE meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas: God With Us!” Matthew 1:18-25 Dr. John McArthur, in his book The Miracle of Christmas, tells an interesting story about the confusion and error which abound at Christmastime. A little girl came home from Sunday school triumphantly waving a paper. “Mommy!” she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 24, 2019

What does it mean to be lost?

The Prodigal Son Luke 15 Lost. Being lost is no fun. I remember when I was a small child, wandered away; ended up in a industrial field with lots of deep holes dug; walking on a 12” wide path between; lost track of time; when I headed home, met by a group of kids: my mom had whole ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In America And In Christ

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 8, 2019

What does it mean to be free?

We normally do exegetical/expository messages directly from the Bible; in other words, we do messages directly from a specific Book of the Bible and learn from passages in context. Today we will take a break from the Letter to the Hebrews and do a topical message to celebrate our Freedom in America ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 11, 2015

OBEDIENCE MEANS PEACEFUL HABITATION

OBEDIENCE OBSERVATION: LEVITICUS WAS AN INSTRUCTION BOOK TO OLD TESTAMENT ISRAEL REGARDING SACRIFICES AND RITUALS FOR WORSHIP AND REGULATIONS FOR THEIR DAILY LIFE. INTERPRETATION: LEVITICUS 26:6 (NKJV) I WILL GIVE PEACE IN THE LAND, YOU SHALL LIE DOWN, AND NONE WILL MAKE YOU AFRAID. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Axe Is Laid To The Roots

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 8, 2018

What does it mean to repent?

The Axe is Laid to the Roots Luke 3:7-18 As we come to the third Sunday of Advent, we continue in the third chapter of Luke. Last week, we saw who John the Baptist was, what God had called Him to do, and where he performed his mission. This week we will look at how this mission was carried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Build An Ark

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 4, 2021

What does it mean to be saved?

February 16, 1997 Genesis 9:8-17; Mark 1:9-15 I never, ever, put myself into the Bible story of Noah, even as a small child. I could never build a model airplane that would fly, let alone a boat that would float. I could imagine myself as David, or as Paul and Silas, but never Noah. But did you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17, Mark 1:9-15, Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Nazarene

Beatitudes - Encouragement For Inner Peace

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 29, 2019

Understanding beatitudes as a means of discipleship

Weekend Message/Devotion February 3, 2019 Matthew 5:1-12 Beatitudes - Encouragement for Inner Peace Our gospel reading for today is Matthew’s account of The Sermon on the Mount. I have drawn heavily from writings by Warren Wiersbe and Myron Augsburger in preparing this message. I can tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:14, Romans 5:1, Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational