Sermons on Literal Meaning:

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 20, 2017

It is of vital importance for all of us to understand what being a christian is all about

BACK TO BASICS #1 “WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN?” Ephesians 1:3-6 January 8th, 2016 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION I’ve been preaching the Gospel since December 1999. One of the things I’ve noticed is the way we assume all those who have attended for a while ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ Means What?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017

What does it mean TO LIVE IS CHRIST? What does it mean to you?

In Philippians 1:21, Paul said, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Have you ever thought about that statement? What does it mean TO LIVE IS CHRIST? What does it mean to you? Now if we look at the whole verse we can see that Paul is talking about staying here and completely God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Means Slavery To Indebtedness Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 2, 2017

Part 11 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender" (Prov. 22:7). "Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty" (Prov. 22:16). The sage says that prosperity is the reward of the righteous for his humility and fear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 22:16, 2 Kings 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Means Wholly His Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on May 13, 2016

God says that we are to be holy even as He is Holy, but how? Doesn't holiness mean perfection? And none of us are perfect! In this sermon study we will learn that holiness means sacred and separated or dedicated to God.

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- Several years ago my wife and I volunteered along with some helpers from the church to go clean the house of a family in need. I'd never been in a house like this before. There was so much stuff, you could barely see the floor. Roaches filled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Psalm 24:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be Saved?

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 28, 2016

Many say they are saved but there has never been any change!

What does it mean to be saved? Matthew 7:16-23 Intro: Most of us are here today in this church and we are searching for something or we have a reason for being here. I want you to ask yourself why did I really come today to the house of God? I mean did you come to see friends or the preacher or to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: What Does It Mean

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 1, 2013

A strong message about the never ending love and grace of God

The Resurrection What does It Mean? 1 Peter 1:3-5 Easter, the resurrection, is a BIG deal The resurrection is the most important, most amazing, most powerful, most life altering, most life giving event in the history of mankind. Then why is it that on the day that we celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

What The Resurrection Means For You Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we live, as we shall see.

1 Corinthians 15:20-34 What the Resurrection Means for You 10/24/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does It Mean To Be Justified? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 29, 2012

Paul's teaching of justification in Romans 5 is glorious news to all believers, but what does justification really mean for the believer? Let's explore...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 18, 2012 Date Preached: October 21, 2012 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM)-Homecoming Sunday 2012 Sermon Details: Series Title: A Homecoming Sermon - OZHBC Sermon Title: Justification – What it Means! Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-11 [HCSB] Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Consecrated? Series

Contributed by Fred Waters on Jun 15, 2006

The Children of Israel stand on the edge of a new land, and a new experience. Can they be obedient? Can they trust God?

A Series of Sermons on Joshua 3&4 The Crossing of the Jordan by the Children of Israel. Series Overview Israel has been cleansed of the disobedience of the “Exodus generation” and is ready to move forward with God’s plan for His chosen nation. They are now to claim the Promised Land and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Holiness

Believing Means Feeding On Jesus

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 3, 2008

Believing is not giving mental assent to certain facts about Jesus, it is feeding on Him and drinking Him in so that He becomes the satisfaction of our hearts.

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 6 this morning. As you’re opening your Bible I want to tell you about Andy Harris. Andy was one of a several people leading an expedition up Mt. Everest. When he reached the peak, he stayed there just admiring the amazing beauty. But he stayed there too long ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believing Means Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 10, 2008

True believing is not merely assenting to a few facts about Christ, it is feeding on Him and coming to Him.

Father in heaven, draw us to you. Please draw us to you just now so that we might worship you with all of our hearts. We’re done with mere knowledge and information, we long for Your Presence and Your Power. Lord we are drawing near to You just now, please draw near to us through Your Word and Your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mean What You Say

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

Matthew 5:33-37

Mean What You Say August 24, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Matthew 5:33-37 Supplemental Passage: Luke 10:27 YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Meaning In A Meaningless Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 15, 2013

Discovering how the woman at the well found meaning in life.

“Finding Meaning in a Meaningless Life” May 19, 2013 John 4:2-26 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John. 2 But in fact Jesus was not baptizing. His disciples were. 3 When the Lord found out about all this, he left Judea. He went back to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:2-26

Denomination: Holiness

I Didn’t Mean To

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 4: 1 – 35

Leviticus 4: 1 – 35 I didn’t mean to 4 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘If a person sins unintentionally against any of the commandments of the LORD in anything which ought not to be done, and does any of them, 3 if the anointed priest sins, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Didn’t Mean It

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 20, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 30: 1 –16

Numbers 30: 1 –16 I didn’t mean it 30 Then Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes concerning the children of Israel, saying, “This is the thing which the LORD has commanded: 2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD, or swears an oath to bind himself by some agreement, he shall not break his word; he ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel