Sermons on Literal Meaning:

"What It Means To Be A Member Of A Local Church?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 2, 2006

Ten things that people should expect of their Pastor. Ten things that the Pastor should expect of his people.

“What it should mean to be a Member of a Church” Introduction: A look at the birth of the New Testament Church… Before I attempt to preach on what a Pastor should expect of his Church members, it would be best to let the people know of what they should expect of their Pastor first. Before a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Father Mean To You? Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 17, 2006

Father conjures up wonderful memories for many and dreadful realities for others. Let’s get to the heart of Fatherhood God style!

Intro Play DVD - Fatherhood (MediaShout.com) •Wishing everyone a Happy Father’s Day is risky and sometimes out of place it seems – images of Father conjure up different images drawing different reactions by various people. •Before this message is finished I am hoping everyone here will leave ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

"When Giving Everything Means Nothing"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 4, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to sincerely love one another from the heart.

“When Giving Everything Means Nothing” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13(KJV) 1 John 3:18 (KJV) 28 January 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: On God’s Love Scale, if two Christians weigh-in and one has all of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Realities That Give Life Definition And Meaning

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 6, 2007

take a look of the realties that give life definition and meaning.

REALITIES THAT GIVE LIFE DEFINITION AND MEANING ECCLESIASTES 9:1- 10 GOODNEWS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BUCAS, Daraga Albay January 7, 2007 Introduction A. About the Disaster that hits Albay B. About the predictions in year 2007 by some Psychics Philosophies of life that wont’ work 1. Materialism ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Resurrection Of Christ Means To You

Contributed by John Wright on Jun 18, 2007

A message dealing with the practical implications of the resurrection of Christ

WHAT THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST MEANS TO YOU: (1 Corinthians 15) Intro: 1 – Doctrinally, it means that Christ is who He claimed to be … God of very God 2 – Historically, it means that Christ rose as He claimed He would … after 3 days Proof … V 5 – Seen by Peter, Seen by the 12 (probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

"Justification": So? What Does It Mean?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2005

What does the word justification mean to us today?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 2, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Justification: So? What Does it Mean?” Romans 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Our great plans for our life look so easy to carry out. We might “read the directions” but sometimes things just don’t go as planned. We try one thing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Teach The Children The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 23, 2004

Don’t neglect your children’s spiritual well-being - give them the gift of knowing what they are really celebrating – Jesus’ birthday.

TEACH THE CHILDREN THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS The arrival of the Christmas season brings with it thoughts of decorative outdoor lights that turn yards into a beautiful kaleidoscope of colors. During this time of year we also think of evergreen trees with their enchanting scent of pine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

What Does It Mean To Be A Follower Of Christ?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of disciples and discipleship.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST? - Read Luke 9:23-25 What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? What does it mean to be a disciple? Does it mean that you’re going to get everything you want? Does it mean God will make you prosperous? Does it mean that you have to fulfill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Really Mean To Serve Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 18, 2006

Jesus gave everything, we too should choose to give and serve one another in love.

Tonight I want to start out by having a little brain storming session. I have a blank card for each of you that I want to pick one of the sides and write the word “serve” at the top. Now, I want us to take a minute or two and just write down all the things that come to your mind when you hear this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Be The Family Of God?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 13, 2006

What does it mean to be the family of God? What does it look like for us to live in community? 1. A commitment to the hard work of relationships. 2. Having compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 3. Risk

Max Lucado, in his book In the Grip of Grace tells the story of the family of God in the form of a parable. He writes, “God has enlisted us in his navy and placed us on his ship. The boat has one purpose — to carry us safely to the other shore. This is no cruise ship. . . . We aren’t called to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Mean, Saved?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 29, 2006

This sermon examines the word "saved" and defines the Biblical meaning of it.

Some years ago I was visiting a man who caused me to rethink the wording I use in addressing unbelievers. I asked the man a question, "Are you saved?" Like most believers, I assumed the man knew what I meant by the word saved. After all, the word "saved" appears in the Bible. He put into clear ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be A Fully Devoted Disciple

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 18, 2006

There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted.

What it Means to be a Fully Devoted Disciple Luke 9:23-26 Luke 9:57-62 There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted. When I think of my life as a new Christian I was like a roller coaster. I was up and down in my spiritual life. I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Finding Meaning For Us In The Conversion Of Saul Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

THIS PORTION OF THE BOOK OF ACTS DEALS WITH THE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION OF ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PLAYERS IN THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST – SAUL OF TARSUS. WHAT I FIND OF INTEREST HERE IS THE APPLICATION THIS WONDERFUL EVENT IN THE LIF

FINDING MEANING FOR US IN THE CONVERSION OF SAUL ACTS 9:1-19 INTRODUCTION: THIS PORTION OF THE BOOK OF ACTS DEALS WITH THE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION OF ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PLAYERS IN THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST – SAUL OF TARSUS. WHAT I FIND OF INTEREST HERE IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Meaning Of Christmas (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 24, 2011

The Jews tried to keep Christ contained within their law, while the Greeks sought to turn Him into a philosophy; the Romans made of Him an empire; the Europeans reduced Him to a culture, and we Americans have made a business of Him. God may thunder His co

The "Real" meaning behind Christmas (Part 3) The seven sayings of Christ on the cross are seven windows from which we are able to look into the very heart and mind of God! Gentle Readers, The Third word that Christ spoke from the cross was The Word of Affection "Now there stood by the cross ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Meaning Of Christmas (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 24, 2011

God pours life into death and death into life without a drop being spilled.

The "real meaning of Christmas ( Part 5) You only go around once.......So grab for all the gusto; So says the world, but GOD has a better idea... Do all things with love. As we continue to look at the seven sayings of Jesus Christ on the cross do you now have a better picture in your mind ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible