Sermons on Meaning Making:

What It Means To Have Faith (2)

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2011

Faith is persevering when you don’t feel like it, and trusting God even when you don’t get it.

Faith is dependency on God. Faith is practical. We exercise faith by acting on what we believe. The FOUR Principles of Practical Faith (from Hebrews 11) (1) FAITH IS BELIEVING WHEN YOU DON’T SEE IT (Heb 11:1,7) • In a sense, you have to have faith that it is going to happen, FOR IT to happen. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sanctification Means Being Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 26, 2010

Four steps to being spiritually minded

SANCTIFICATION MEANS BEING SPIRITUALLY MINDED I agree with what Joyce Meyers wrote, “I am of the opinion that as long as we are cooperating with the Holy Spirit to the best of our ability and sincerely want to change (as we walk in the light and God points out something in our life that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sanctification Means Being Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 14, 2010

Being Spirit minded keeps us commiting sin

SANCTIFICATION MEANS BEING SPIRITUALLY MINDED I agree with what Joyce Meyers wrote, “I am of the opinion that as long as we are cooperating with the Holy Spirit to the best of our ability and sincerely want to change (as we walk in the light and God points out something in our life that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Communion What Does It Really Mean?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The words of the Apostle Paul still ring true today. We are continuing to pass on the service of Communion to commemorate the death of Jesus and celebrate the new covenant that he bought for us through His blood. This morning as we prepare our hearts for

COMMUNION WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN? I Corinthians 11:23,26 The words of the Apostle Paul still ring true today. We are continuing to pass on the service of Communion to commemorate the death of Jesus and celebrate the new covenant that he bought for us through His blood. This morning as we prepare ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Like You Mean It!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2009

Our prayers are affected by the way we understand God. Jesus uses this quirky parable to drive home that God is passionate about humanity and, in particular, your well-being.

Sermon for CATM – November 1, 2009 – “Pray Like You Mean It!” A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 Does Easter Mean To You?

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 12, 2001

Easter means the Christian can have peace with the past, joy in the present, and hope for the future.

Sermon.969 Easter Sunrise Devotional: 2001 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC "What Does Easter Mean To You?" What does Easter mean to you? Amanda Ward, age 7, of Nashville, Tennessee said, “Easter is when Jesus got alive!” The resurrection of Jesus is the most totally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Meaning Of The Four Chariots And The Crown?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 26, 2024

Zechariah sees multiple visions at night, and then he gives a few messages to the people. We will read about one of those visions and one of those messages.

Four Chariots In verses one - eight: Zechariah sees four chariots. The first chariot had red horses which represents the bloodshed. Revelation 6:4, “And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Pentecost Means To You And Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 8, 2014

Pentecost was the day the Holy Spirit came to indwell believers. This sermon examines Pentecost's meaning in the church and history, as well as what it means to believers personally.

What Pentecost Means to You and Me Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 8, 2014 TEXT: Acts 2:1-13 – “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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 Does It Mean To Be Having Fellowship?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 20, 2024

Fellowship occurs when people are in unity and love.

Similar to how he began his Gospel, John begins his first letter to the churches by stressing that Christ—also known as “the Word of Life”—is eternal, that Jesus is the light and life of the world, and that God came into the world as a man, and that John was a witness to Jesus’ life. How do we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Confession Doesn't Mean Much

Contributed by Philip Trent on Dec 1, 2006

A look at how a confession doesn’t always mean that we are now right with the Lord...it muct be followed by change!!!

“Confession Doesn’t Mean Much” Various Passages Now I hope that some of you today came in and saw the sermon title and thought... “What, is this a typo? Is the pastor really preaching a sermon that says confession is no big deal? I thought that was a pretty big deal here.” You know...in one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

"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