Sermons on Meaning:

Don't Through In The Towel

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 28, 2014

Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? Do you know what it means to throw in the towel? It means to quit or to give up. Have you ever felt like your situation was so hopeless that the only thing you could possibly do was quit and never look back?

(I preached this message with a towel over my shouder) Prayer: Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. EXPL:Job justifies his complaints. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus & The Law Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 21, 2016

Jesus said that He did not come to abolish The law, but to fulfill it. Does thsi mean that the Mosaic law is still apllicable to us? Do we still have to adhere to it? What did He mean by fulfilling The Law and if He did fulfill it HOW did He do it?

INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on “The Sermon on the Mount”. We are at part 4 of the series this morning, called Jesus and the Law. We already looked at the content and theme of the sermon, being “The Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven” We already looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keys To Effectual Fervent Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 12, 2024

The words “effectual” and “fervent” are the translation of one Greek word energeo meaning to be operative, be at work, put forth power, to effect, show one's self operative. It has the prefix en which means “In” “inside” or “within” so the emphasis is what is going on within our own soul.

LESSON 5; KEYS TO EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER Keys To Effectual Fervent Prayer. James 5:16 “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” A. Introduction The words “effectual” and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Finances: Building A Stable Future (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

Building a foundation by monetary means is useless and futile without Godly wisdom. Honoring the Lord with our finances is the key to a stable future.

Finances: Building a Stable Future (Part 2, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:7-18 (page 450 in pew Bible) TOP 10 SIGNS YOU ARE BROKE 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare For Christmas By

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2002

Don’t let yourself get too distracted this Christmas. Remember who you are, and what it means to be a witness for Christ.

John 1:6-28: PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS BY “LOOKING THE RIGHT WAY” What is the number one cause of car accidents today? There are lots of causes. Obviously, weather and drunk driving are causes. Cell phones. Eating. Adjusting the radio or CD player. Some people shave, or do their hair, or read, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 29, 2002

The Israelites moved from the Acacia Grove to cross over Jordan. Learn the meaning of this text and lessons of moving from wilderness to promise.

CROSSING OVER Deuteronomy 11:31 “For you will cross over the Jordan and go in to possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you, and you will possess it and dwell in it. Crossing over. From one state to another. What are some of the promises God has given to us in His word? For forty years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Called & Committed"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 9, 2003

There will be those who question your motives and there will be naysayers, but David shows us what it means to be called and committed in the name of the Living God.

As I get older, celebrating the arrival of a new year takes on less and less importance. I’m just as content spending a quiet evening at home. Staying up until midnight is no longer a priority, though my children think it’s awesome. While the celebratory nature of the New Year’s arrival may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Stand?

Contributed by Mitch Chapman on Jan 11, 2003

A sermon looking at our place with God. Are we for him or against him? If we are tempted, does that mean we are against God?

Where do we stand? Where we stand becomes important. I was standing outside fishing, Having a lot of fun and catching a lot of fish. So I hadn’t even noticed the ants. Then it was to late I felt the first one bite me about my belly then they all started to bite me at once. It was like they all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Not Who You Think He Is Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Being a Christain means confessing that Jesus is the Messiah, but our views of what a Messiah should be doesn’t always fit Jesus.

As I as watching a Lakers game this last week, I saw Kobe Bryant put on an amazing shooting performance. Kobe set an NBA record by making 12 three point shots during the game, nine of the shots he made in a row. It was truly amazing to watch. I was excited, the fans at Staples Center were excited, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On Jesus Being Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003

While Jesus was hanging on the cross there were two other people with him. This looks at the three people on the cross and what it means to us

Luke 23:32-43 Focus on Jesus being nailed to the cross Introduction A. You know what has been interesting to me in this whole war with Iraq? B. The different reactions of the people in Iraq C. As a country they are confused D. They don’t like Sadaam, they don’t like us bombing them, and they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Our Gift

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 8, 2002

We will be looking at 2 themes mentioned in this passage:- 1. Our Sinfulness & what that means, and 2. The Gift that God offers us.

OUR GIFT Rom 3:21-31 • INTRODUCTION I would like you to listen carefully as I read to you Rom 3:21-31 READ If you really tried to grasp what Paul is saying there you probably worked up a bit of a sweat on the old grey matter. I know I find some of that pretty hard to understand! Nevertheless, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Changed By The Calling Of Your Name.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 15, 2001

Easter to the world means the end of the gray day of winter. Yet in the Christain life is a reminder of the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

EASTER SUNDAY, 2001 THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 15th OF April, 2001 THE TEXT ::::: John 20: 1-18 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ALL THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Habakkuk 3:17

Denomination: Methodist

Moral Issues: Capital Punishment Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

Life is a precious gift of God. Does that mean we cannot destroy it or that we must hold men accountable for destroying it?

INTRO: The death penalty receives much criticism from unbelievers and believers. Often those who claim to be Christians oppose it more vehemently. People reach very different conclusions about this subject based on the same principle—the sanctity of human life. Some say that because life is such ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our New Life

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

Many have heard about being born again, but what does this new life mean? How are we to live it?

Our New Life Eph. 2 Illustration: The change in a child, physically, emotionally, and mentally Introduction: When we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior we must change in our lifestyle, we cannot keep living the way we were and expect change. Insanity is doing the same things over and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Finished!

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider what Jesus means when He says "it is finished and we ask ourselves if it is finished for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. After being ordained into ministry and installed in Welland, local paper reported on the event - heading was "From Saving money to saving souls", referring to how an accountant became a minister of the word. Being involved in the work of God in saving souls is a much ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed