Sermons on Meaning Of Christmas:

Discovering Life's Meaning

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 16, 2009

I used this lesson for our annual Friend Day.

Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to Friend Day. 1. I sincerely hope you are uplifted and challenged by what takes place among us today! 2. If you are visiting with us today, we hope that you will come again – you are always welcome. B. Let’s start with some cartoons about the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel Means Go Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2011

When we get the gospel, we'll go with the gospel.

Gospel Means Go Romans 15:14-21 Rev. Brian Bill 3/20/11 I love the lyrics to that song Dan just sang called “I Refuse.” ‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care. I don’t want to say another empty prayer. Oh, I refuse to sit around and wait for someone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

"The Meaning Of Easter"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 20, 2011

Talks about why we celebrate Easter.

Resurrection Sunday – 2011 April 24, 2011 John 20:1-18 I woke up this week thinking about Easter and what it all meant. Easter marks the end of Lent, which is a forty-day period of fasting and prayer for a lot of people. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week, and it contains Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Meaning Of The Last Supper

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Since today is the first Sunday of the month, we are going to observe Communion...the Lord's Supper. For some this is a very sacred time with great meaning and importance. For others, it is just a ritual we go through that wouldn't be missed if we never d

THE MEANING OF THE LAST SUPPER LUKE 22:14 20 Knowing that the weather forecast for today was pretty rough, and knowing that many would not make it here this morning, I decided late last night that I would do something different than I had planned. Since today is the first Sunday of the month, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

What It Means To Be Free

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2011

The Condemned Prisoner, the slave, and the addict - all pictures of us without Christ as Savior. But Christ came to set us free.

What it means to be Free John 8:32-36 Imagine spending 23 hours a day in a cement enclosure the size of a bathroom. Now imagine sitting in that small room nearly all day, every day without respite, for a year, five years, even 10 years. How long before you start pacing and talking to yourself? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

Whosoever Means Whosoever

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008

Jesus extends salvation to all.

Introduction: In Chapter 8 of Acts, we find an Ethiopian trust Christ (a descendant of Ham.) In Chapter 9, Saul, later to be the Apostle Paul was saved (He was a Jew, a descendant of Shem). Now in chapter 10, we see a Roman saved - A Gentile, descendant of Japeth. In these three chapters, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry And Meaning Of Friendship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

We have a fundamental need and desire to be in relationship to other people. God knew that and so God gives us the gift of companionship and help from each other. You and I were created for relationship with each other.

The Ministry and Meaning of Friendship Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:1 David W. Smith writes Chuck had been perhaps the most hard-working salesman in his company’s history. He usually spent 65 to 75 hours a week at the office when he wasn’t traveling. And when he was on the road ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Mean To Be Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2009

From Romans, a message which speaks to being a "believer."

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “HIS” Romans 12:3-8 * (Video- “I am a Child of God) “For HIS service.” Think about this word with me, “Possession.” What does it mean to possess something? It means you “own it”, and you “control it.” To possess something give you power over whatever it is that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be God's! Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2009

What are some of the identifying marks of belonging to God? This text gives us a clue.

(PowerPoint files are available by emailing me) What it means to be God’s! Romans 15:14-21 * This is Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is the day we remember those who have been killed in our nation’s service. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for “freedom.” You see, it meant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be Justified

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2008

Justification, a big word describing something very simple.

Christianity 101: What It Means to Be Justified Romans 5:12-21 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 13, 2008 We have been studying the book of Romans, often referred to as the Constitution of Christianity. Now why is it called that? Because, like no other book in the Bible, basic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Mean In 2013

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 24, 2013

This sermon will give some suggestions on how to have a better New Year.

Text: Luke 5:33-39 Title: “Leaving the mean in 2013!” Introduction: Jesus defended his disciples from the critics. I. Stop complaining! The Living Bible translates verse 33 this way: “Their next complaint was that Jesus’ disciples were feasting instead of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving Means Forgetting Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 2 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness; just the mere mention of the word elicits a variety of feelings and reactions in us, some positive, some very much negative. Wrapped up in this word are feelings of joy and relief, and of consternation and even anger. Forgiveness is a word that indeed “moves” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Christian Church

The Meaning Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

On the cross, Jesus took all of our mistakes, shortcomings, and sins. He took the blackest and darkest things we have ever done. And in return, we are clothed with His perfection and holiness. And this offer is made to everyone.

Have you ever found yourself doing something and for the life of you you don’t know why? Story of the little girl asking why do you cut the ends off the roast? A lot of times in life we end up doing things for the wrong reasons • And the reason is because no one has ever stopped and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Sabbath Means Rest

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 17, 2014

Thus, if someone truly wants to observe the Sabbath Day in modern times (New Testament era), that’s a tall order! One that I do not think anyone could keep, because as religious as the Jews were, they could not keep it (Acts 15:10).

SABBATH MEANS REST Mark 2:27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Q: What happens when we operate a cellphone, tablet, ipod, etc. all day? Q: What happens when we ride a horse all day? Q: What happens when we operate an air-conditioner all day? Q: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Two Meanings Of "End"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2013

There are two meanings to "end," and as we reach the conclusion of a liturgical year, we must plan for both.

One of the legends circulating that purports to prove the superiority of the new liturgical calendar and new lectionary is that in the Extraordinary Form, we hear Scripture readings that really belong to the beginning of the year, not the end. Let’s be honest. We aren’t talking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic