Sermons on Mean Spirited:

The Advent Of Jesus Means The Advent Of Eden

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2016

Jesus isn't just like an ambulance rushing to our rescue, he's also like a resort shuttle bus, for he is coming to take us to paradise.

Take a look at the two vehicles pictured on the screen. Which one is more like Jesus? The ambulance or the Disney-resort shuttle bus? On one hand since Jesus comes to rescue us from our sins and from eternal death, you could say that he’s like the ambulance. On the other hand Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 9, 2005

What is the meaning of "born again?" How can I know that I am born again and how does this take place?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Church January 9, 2005 "What Does it Mean to be Born Again?" John 3:1-7 INTRODUCTION: People of all ages have tried to figure out spiritual truths. People are seekers after "something" to fill the empty spaces in their lives. Nicodemus was such a person ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A New Year's Resolution That Means Something

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 28, 2006

We need to make a resolution to be more like the early Church.

A New Year’s Resolution That Means Something Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Hearing The Shepherd Means Following Him

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Apr 19, 2005

On Good Shepherd Sunday we consider how the first martyr Stephen not only heard the voice of the Good Shepherd, but followed him: in charity, in witness, and in forgiveness.

Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a,51-60 4th Sunday of Easter – ILCW Year A April 17, 2005 Peace to all of you who are in Christ (I Peter 5:14b). Amen. Judge Lynwood Smith asked Eric Rudolph, “Did you plant the bomb that exploded at the New Woman All Women clinic here in Birmingham on January 29, 1998?" In a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean To Be "In Christ"?

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 21, 2006

This sermon seeks to contrast the difference in the persons life who is "in Christ" as opposed to one who is "in Adam" from the perspective of The Exchanged Life.

In those four verses what phrase is referred to three times? It’s the phrase “in Christ” or “in Him” meaning Christ. So my question and the subject of this sermon is: “What does it mean to be in Christ?” For a couple of weeks now, I’ve talked about what it means to be “in Adam.” In fact, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009

Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Baptist

"What Being A Child Of God Means"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 31, 2001

The meaning of being God’s child.

Title: “What Being A Child Of God Means” Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7 Introduction: According to God’s Word, all born-again believers are born into the family of God as a child (John 1:12), but adopted as a son (Galatians 4:5). What does it mean to be a child of God? Being a child of God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014

Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Romans 8:12-25, John 15:15, Galatians 4:1-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 3:29, John 3:7, 2 Corinthians 6:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Significance And Meaning Of The Transfiguration And Substitutionary Atonement

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

The transfiguration of Jesus both connects Jesus with Moses, and, at the same time, marks the end of the Old Covenant. Paul's commentary on the transfiguration helps us understand our call, as Christians, to transformational ministry.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Today is the Sunday of the church year that is referred to as "Transfiguration Sunday". Like Christmas, Easter, and other special days, this particular Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

"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 Easter Mean To Me?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2022

Some say that Easter is a pagan holiday and should not be celebrated by Christians. The truth is, I never have celebrated the day. I celebrate that because Jesus got up from the dead, I can live also.

What does Easter mean to me? First of all, let's see what it means to the world. To the world Easter means money. Because the world turns everything  into a selling point. To the world Easter is about commercial gain. When you walk into the store around Easter, the whole stock changes. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013

EXPERIENCING SALVATION IS A PERSONAL THING, AND THIS MESSAGE EXPLAINS IT TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN AGAIN-John 3:5 Introduction: A man named Nicodemus came by night to see Jesus. There is much debate about WHY he came at night. Perhaps because it was the only time he could be sure to get Jesus alone. He came with Honest Questions about salvation and the Lord answered ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Have A Quiet Time Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Nov 8, 2002

This message discusses the practice of having a daily personal quiet time.

Text : Mark 1:35 ETS: Jesus practiced time alone with the Father. ESS: Every Believer needs time alone with the Father. OSS: Believers will commit to spending time alone with the Father. PQ: What is so important about having a daily quiet time? UW: Questions TOPIC: “ What it means to have a Quiet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

What Should Easter Mean To You? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Apr 18, 2019

what should Easter mean to you

What should Easter mean to you, going to church, having a family meal, finding Easter eggs? What should Easter mean to you, (first, second, third), Easter should mean: 1.. You Can Make It Through Every Storm> What should Easter mean to you, Easter should mean you can make it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Pentecostal