Sermons on Meaningful Existence:

Occupying Bethlehem (With Love)

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

A sermon about the significance of simple occupation by Jesus into our world.

OCCUPYING BETHLEHEM (WITH LOVE) Matthew 1:22-23 One of the things for which this year will be remembered is the power of occupation. The power of letting your presence be known and your existence be felt. Beginning last January, Time magazine details 27 different points of occupation around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Bless You?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010

God bless us so that we can glorify Him by being a blessing to others.

Why would God bless you? Have you ever ask that question? • I’ve not, until I was prompted to think about this, while preparing this sermon. • Well, we can say, God bless me because God loves me. He is a good God. • Yes, that’s right. So He wants to give us a good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Journey To The Cross Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 15, 2006

This is the first sermon in a series of three on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from The Exchanged Life perspective.

This morning I want to take us on a journey to the cross. And I don’t know how long this journey will take for each of us to get there. As far as my leading us along the path through preaching only God knows. The travelogue will take a couple of weeks anyway you look at it. But your actual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Zone

Contributed by Timothy Spivey on Dec 24, 2004

This sermon talks about the incarnation of Christ and it as God’s move of intimacy toward the world.

This is the season to use T. S. Eliot’s masterful phrase about the Incarnation: "the intersection of the timeless with time." Before it was Eliot’s, that way of looking at the birth of Jesus into human form was captured by John: John 1:1-4, 14, 16-18: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm In The Faith

Contributed by Joel Curry on Oct 14, 2001

More than anything in these troubled times, Christians are called to be on guard spiritually, stand firm in the faith, allow themselves to be strengthened by the word & Spirit of God, act with courage, and to do everything in love.

In chapter 16 of 1 Corinthians, we find a number of concluding instructions and greetings from Paul. These include instruction about regular and orderly collection of gifts for the poverty-stricken Christians in Jerusalem, notice of impending visits by Timothy and Apollos, encouragement for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Name Is Called Immanuel Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 5, 2006

Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." The theme of this inital sermon is that in the birth of Jesus, God has come to us in human flesh and is our source of strength.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS CALLED IMMANUEL --ISAIAH 7:10-17, MATTHEW 1:18-23, Hebrews 2:14-18 Everyone is familiar with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet are star crossed lovers. Their families are bitter enemies. In Act II, Scene Two is the famous balcony ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Road To Glory Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2008

The journey on the Road to Glory involves four point along the way

The Road To Glory Romans 5:18-21 * We are approaching the time for the next Olympic Games. In this setting we get to witness to most talented, gifted, and disciplined athletes in the world. They have worked, trained, sacrificed, and given their all to reach their goal. Without a doubt it is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Visions; One Purpose Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER IS

TWO VISIONS; ONE PURPOSE INTRODUCTION: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The War Between Light And Darkness.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2020

Let us consider God's first four recorded words: LET THERE BE LIGHT. From that day until the final day before eternity there has been a dualism battle between LIGHT and darkness. Good needs candles that will give themselves for the LIGHT. Be a lamp to the feet of others.

THE WAR BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARKNESS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. On my first missions trip to Haiti the church there had what they called The Great Convention where Preachers and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Luke 15:8, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 3 - Who's Mountain Are You Climbing? Answering Questions Of Humanism & Pluralism Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 28, 2019

According to God's own Word, every nation tribe, people and language will be represented in heaven. It is important, however, not to confuse the reach of God's saving grace to all nations with a misconception that all roads lead to God.

To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like him? Says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing. (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-26, John 14:6, Romans 5:8, Revelation 7:9

Denomination: Brethren

Rate Of Exchange

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Mar 20, 2017

Just how much is your soul worth?

The Rate Of Exchange Matthew 16:26 teaches us, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” The world teaches this--You can never have too much of a good thing! We must always have enough or we are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Creeds Within The Bible Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

The entire bible is meant to be believed and confessed. These are just a few of the passages which have the qualities of creeds, in that they specify what it is that is being taught and believed.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 2: Creeds and Confessions within the Bible Last week, we began our study of Church History by taking a brief glance at the major events of the past 2,000 years. I said from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"living Well"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2022

A sermon for Consecration Sunday.

“Living Well” Matthew 6:19-34 Jesus had a unique way of teaching and using His surroundings to illustrate His points. He could enable those listening to be able to relate more and better understand His teachings. In this passage that we read today, we can see that it is springtime in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

"a Call To Healing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2023

A sermon about how, in God's eyes, everyone matters.

“A Call to Healing” Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 In a 2016 interview in The New York Times, award-winning actor Ben Affleck reflected on the pressure to hide our broken areas. When he watches other movies that strain to make their heroes entirely likable and valiant, Affleck said, “I find that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Beware Of Marriage Scammers And Frauds Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 4, 2023

God is not bound by dishonest agreements, such as marriage contracts. The reason such a marriage was dissolved was a purposefully concealed false agenda.

God doesn't bind fraudulent contracts including the contract of marriage. A deliberately hidden fraudulent agenda is the motive for such marriage being annulled. That is, it was never a valid, bound marriage. Fraud is something that occurs before marriage and begins in the mind of the person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:7-8, Zephaniah 1:9