Sermons on Meaning:

Overpowering The Evil Prince

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009

God is not immediately and directly in charge of our lives! Surprised? Well, that’s the truth! There are constituted authorities in heavenly places assigned by God with the responsibility of overseeing our affairs. Unfortunately, these authorities and pow

“I’ve stopped praying, Pastor. I’ve prayed and prayed, had deliverance, and nothing has changed! What use are all these prayers? My husband is still bent on marrying his strange woman! I’m now ready to divorce him” A middle aged woman in my church, said to me on the phone. “Don’t give up now, my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Up Close God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

God is close to each one of us, but not as close as He wants to be. The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing.

The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy In Knowing The Shepherd

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 10, 2009

There is only one way to acquire real lasting joy and that is personally knowing the Good Shepherd.

Text: “Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation” (Habakkuk 3:18). There were problems in the world when Habakkuk wrote these words. At the time, the Babylonians were very strong and Judah (the southern kingdom) would soon feel the pressure and destruction of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Understanding The Times

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 12, 2009

Overemphasis and ignorance of the end times will both lead to disaster; Christians must be wise about what is going on in this world, where things are going and what God has called us to now.

Understanding the Times 1 Chr.12:32 - Tells us the men of Issachar, “understood the times and knew what Israel should do.” 
 Incorrect expectations result in dismay, failure, frustration, loss, fruitlesslness, etc. Not about doom and gloom but about correct Biblical perspective. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christ Who Cares

Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009

No matter the problem we are facing, no matter how helpless or hopeless we feel, there is a Christ that cares for us.

A faithful study of this, the third of the four Gospels, the book of Luke, will reveal that it was written by the beloved physician, Luke. This is one of two books that Luke penned, the other being the Book of Acts. Luke was greatly influenced by the Apostle Paul. It is even suggested that Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 13, 2009

This sermon unpacks the gift of the Christ child with the gifts we recieve each Christmas and draws similarities.

‘THE GIFT’ matt.2.1-15. • Who likes giving and receiving gifts? Which do you prefer? Receiving or Giving? I suppose the smart answer is that we prefer to give, but I’ve got to be honest I love receiving, If were to look at our society today I would say that the majority of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Idols, A Levite And A Concubine Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

WITHOUT DELIVERANCE, WITHOUT THE DELIVERER, THE RULE OF OUR LIVES BECOMES OPEN TO ANYTHING.

Idols, a Levite and a Concubine Judges 17-19 9/13/09 INTRODUCTION „X As head of the Iraqi Olympic Committee, Uday oversaw the imprisonment and torture of Iraqi athletes who were deemed not to have performed to expectations. According to widespread reports, torturers beat and caned the soles of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lost & Found

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 8, 2010

We all lose items, but God does not want to lose His children.

Text: “And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day” (John 6:39). Has anyone here ever lost anything? For example, have you lost a key, an address, some money, your wallet, your credit card, or anything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

“jesus And The Truth About Sin” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 11, 2010

Jesus confronts the Pharisees defective view of sin.

A Study of the Book of Mark Sermon # 24 "Jesus and the Truth About Sin" Mark 7:14-23 In our study we have seen how the Pharisees had elevated their oral traditions to a position of equal or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipatory Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2008

Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians... and knowing that, we prepare for it.

Title: Anticipatory Pain and Suffering Text: I Peter 4:12-19 Thesis: Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians. The Series: This is the sixth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church: Growing Towards Christ

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008

The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ.

If you would like the powerpoint and word file for this sermon, just email me with the title in the subject line (jaywmc@aol.com) Ephesians 4:13-16 “The Church: Growing towards Christ” The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ. Sunday Morning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Needs For Christian Growth

Contributed by Eric Routon on Mar 20, 2008

Five points to practice for spiritual growth.

I. First Need: We need to Hear God’s Word. We need to hear God’s Word. Turn with me to Romans 10:17 and it says “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the words of Christ.” We need to hear God’s Word. How? Well, we listen to it. We come to church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Tomb -- Full Of Grace

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 23, 2008

God in his love acts beyond our deserving.

If you want the word file and powerpoint just email me the title in the subject line. 1 Peter 1:3-9 “The Empty Tomb, Full of Grace” “God in his love acts beyond our deserving.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.23.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlyu09xdHp0 (3 Days Later) (Start with Title and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Get Where We Are Going Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 24, 2008

Unswervingly follow God’s path to life.

IT’S TIME TO GET WHERE WE ARE GOING Exodus 13.17-14.31 S: Change C: Resurrection and Exodus Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: UNSWERVINGLY FOLLOW GOD’S PATH TO LIFE. Type: Inductive I. EXODUS II. RESURRECTION PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize you cannot earn God’s blessing. • Trust God with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2008

Because of the resurrection, there is hope for the hopeless.

A. Today, I want to focus our complete attention on the resurrection of Jesus and the hope that it provides. 1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news that although Jesus was crucified for our sins, and was buried in a tomb, on the third day He came back to life. a. That’s the Gospel – the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ