Sermons on Meaning:

A Good Imitation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2002

Being a mature Christian means more than going to church to be educated and entertained - it means growing to the point where you become an example to others.

OPEN: What does it mean to be grown up? A group of 5 to 8 year children were asked that question and these were their answers: David, age 7, said you know you’re grown up when your clothes don’t fit anymore. Angie (6) said she believed being a grown up meant being able to ride a bike with no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakthrough In Jerusalem

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

A breakthrough in your day-to-day life can mean a lot to us. But a breakthrough in a spiritual crisis can take on a much greater meaning.

BREAKTHROUGH IN JERUSALEM I am thankful today that God has helped me in many difficult times. Each of us can remember times when God has helped us face what seemed to be impossible situations. We are victorious because of His promise found in - Romans 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Shaddai Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 9, 2005

Names of God 3: El Shaddai. What does ’El’ mean, and if that means ’Powerful’, ’mighty’ etc already- why add Shaddai to it?

Names of God 3: El Shaddai WBC 11/9/5pm Genesis 17:1-9 "IN THE NAME OF JESUS" Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A King

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006

When God is called the King of kings what does it mean? It means amongst other things that all His children are kings. You are a king!

YOU ARE A KING Yes! For as long as you are a child of God, born-again by the washing of your sins through the precious blood of the Lamb, you are a king. Something more happened that day you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour than you know. That day Jesus empowered you to be a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What We Have Freedom From Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

WE are free, that does not mean we dont cost anything, that means we do not have to worry about the law or the condemnation from the law

Romans 8:1-17 Getting on the Same Page as God about what we are free from Introduction A. In America we love our freedom B. We are really proud, and should be, that we live in a free society C. We have people over in Iraq doing what, defending our freedom D. We have people who for 228 years now ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007

Abiding in Christ means finding our primary fulfillment in Him, fellowshipping with Him. Abiding in Christ means that we allow Him to speak to us.

Key Scriptures: (NKJV) John 15 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. (NKJV) Joshua 1 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Steal Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 1, 2006

"Stealing means more than taking; it means primarily withholding something." (Two Tablets a Day by Wm. R. VanerZee,p.97)

DO NOT STEAL (Ex.20:1-15; Mt. 21:28-32) (“Stealing means more than taking; it means primarily withholding something” Two Tablets a Day by Wm. R. VanderZee, p.97) It’s obvious from all the security in our stores and the high rates we pay for car insurance that a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

Being God's Church

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 26, 2014

Being God's church...means relying on and sharing God's grace. We explore what it means to be a church community relying on and sharing God's grace.

Three couples were having a coffee together after church. They were frustrated. Things weren’t going well at church. The pastor wasn’t doing what they wanted. There were some people in the congregation who were obviously sinners and trouble makers. There were people who wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Diverse But Christ Focussed Church

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 26, 2014

Being a Christian church means following Jesus command to make disciples of people of all nations, which means we will be a community of diverse people. We explore why this is important, what it means for us and how to live with differences in our church

There is something important for everyone in our congregation to think deeply about. Do you see differences as a blessing or a problem? How you answer this question is important, as it will influence how you live and act. It will influence how you be part of the church. The church in Corinth had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Power Of Pentecost: Unleashing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

The Average Christian And The Average Church are Somewhere Bogged Down Between Calvary and Pentecost. They have been to Calvary for Pardon, but they Have Not Been to Pentecost For Power. Bethlehem means God With Us. Calvary means God For Us. But Pentecost means God In Us.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video on “Holy Spirit.” The word “Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was a time when Israel celebrated Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. It was on this day, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Power Of Love Is Forgiveness - Christmas

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 5, 2021

Its easy to forget what Christmas is all about as we are so wound up in its secular meaning and activity. As we celebrate this wonderful gift of God's love for us in His incarnation we must try and follow His wonderful example.

God’s power of love is forgiveness - Christmas Christmas and family go together, families meet together and enjoy the festivities, enjoy the food and drink, enjoy the company and love for each other. Christmas is all about reconciliation putting aside family disputes as love is the name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Living In A Season Of Joy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 24, 2017

Each of us experience the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and autumn; and we also experience spiritual seasons in our lives. I want us to consider together how we can Live in a Season of Joy.

We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and for the last few weeks across our group of churches we have been thinking about knowing what season we are in. Each of us experience the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and autumn; and we also experience spiritual seasons in our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Jeremiah 31:13, Philippians 4:4-9, 1 Peter 5:7, Hebrews 12:2, Acts 5:41-42, 1 Peter 1:6-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4, Romans 14:17, Acts 13:52, Acts 2:46-47, Luke 15:10, John 16:24, Luke 10:21, John 15:9-11, Luke 2:10, Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 7, 2017

St Mark opens his gospel in a very unique way, its all about good news, a wonderful story all about Jesus Christ the Son of God. What better story can you have!

GOOD NEWS – Mark 1:1-11 I'm sure most of you have been abroad for your holidays and like me had a problem in talking to the locals. In fact to be honest I'm not very good at English let alone a foreign languages - I get totally lost and confused. When I was in Tenerife I went shopping and had an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

What Matters Most Sermon Iv: Making The Most Of Our Time On Earth Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians who use their time wisely to make a life as well as a living.

MAKING THE MOST OF THE TIME GOD HAS GIVEN US TO ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE ON EARTH One of my embarrassing moments while doing Church work occurred in the “setting” room of a farm house not far from the church. Our annual revival was in progress; we had been asked to visit an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Ecclesiastes 3:9-13

The Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 16, 2023

Sermon deals with the meaninglessness of life without God, then expounds the three objectives God is always pursuing in the believer's life. Knowing these three objectives helps the Christian interpret life's events in a biblical way.

Intro In this message, I want to give you a framework for understanding the events that occur in your life. What is God always doing in your life? Why does he have you here on planet earth? What is the real meaning and purpose of life? The Bible gives answers to these profound questions, and those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Deuteronomy 29:29, John 3:16, Genesis 1:1, Matthew 10:39, Jeremiah 33:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Peter 4:12, Job 23:10, Ephesians 4:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic