Sermons on Means:

End Does Not Justify The Means

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Jacob, Pt. 2

THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GENESIS 27:1-46) In Italy, a man went to a priest and confessed. “Forgive me, Father,” he said, sobbing. “During World War II, I hid a refugee in my attic.” “Well,” the priest replied, “That’s not a sin.” “But,” the man admitted, “I made him pay rent.” “That ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Doe It Mean To Be A Christian

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007

Evangelism

There is much confusion among the general public, as well as the religious community, concerning what it means to be a "Christian." Does it mean assenting to a particular belief-system? Does it mean consenting to a prescribed morality pattern? Does it mean changing and improving one’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means For Jesus To Be King.

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 26, 2007

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday exploring what it means for Jesus to be our king!!

Did you get the leader you wanted yesterday? In Australia we have this great privilege of voting for those who lead our country. Generally we vote on how we perceive things. Whether they are true or not? Our votes are often based on what we want. Some times we even vote to seek some revenge, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Did You Mean It?

Contributed by David Wilson on Dec 1, 2007

Are you willing to honor your commitment to Jesus?

Did You Really Mean It? Do you guys ever watch OETA ? I think it stands for the Oklahoma Educational Television ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian Church

What Does It Mean To Be The Church?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

How we are to be salt and light in the world

Brooks Atkinson, an American journalist, said, “I have no objection to churches, so long as they don’t interfere with God’s work”. Why are we here? What does it mean to be the church in Farnham in 2005? Our gospel reading has some ideas for us on what it might be all about, and our epistle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Attitude Means Everything Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008

The heart from which we pray is as important as what we pray.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 18:9-14 Title: “Our Attitude Means Everything” I. The Two People (9-10) • Let’s forget everything we know or perceive when we think about a Pharisee and a tax collector. o We must try and understand how Jesus’ followers would have understood what He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

New Meaning For Old Feasts

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

A look at the prophetic, spiritual meaning behind the three major Feasts of the Mosaic Covenant.

In Colossians 2:16-17, we have the Apostle Paul telling the brethren that they were to no longer allow some people to tell them that they must - to be good Christians - observe the various ordinances and statutes of the old Mosaic Law. Paul explains that the various parts of the Mosaic Law have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What It Means To Be Born Again Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 26, 2007

To help people understand what it means to be "Born-Again".

Message Jn 2:23 Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he was doing and believed in his name. Jn 2:24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. Jn 2:25 He did not need man’s testimony about man, for he knew what was in a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Unwrapping Christmas - The Meaning Of The Incarnation

Contributed by W F on Dec 17, 2006

Some brief observations about what the Incarnation means to you and me today.

INTRODUCTION Recently the news was announced that water may once have existed on Mars. It seems the world is increasingly obsessed with finding and interacting with extra-terrestrial life. Many people these days believe in alien life-forms. Many believe that we might actually one day, make contact ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: *other

What Does It Mean To Be "Perfect?"

Contributed by James Cloud on Dec 21, 2007

Exploring the principles that make us more Christlike.

What Does It Mean To Be Perfect? Illustration: (There was a young boy who had been writing God a note on how good he had been throughout the past year. He began by writing, “Dear God, I have been good for six months now and I think I deserve a good gift for Christmas.” Upon thinking about it he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Anglican

What Does The Resurrection Mean?

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 24, 2008

A resurrection Sunday message.

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 "What Does the Resurrection Mean?" • Every year thousands of people climb a mountain in the Italian Alps, passing the "stations of the cross" to stand at an outdoor crucifix. One tourist noticed a little trail that led beyond the cross. He fought through the rough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of Life...and Death Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 30, 2008

To live is Christ; to die is gain. This is the great creed of the Christian who wants to live a joyful life whether in this life or the next.

THE MEANING OF LIFE…AND DEATH I emailed a friend recently who is an adventurer. I told him that I look back on his exploits with awe and sometimes I live vicariously through his ventures. He emailed back and said, “Don’t live through me… early in July I started tearing my dad’s old barn down (to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Mennonite

Pictures Of The Meaning Of Christ's Coming

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

There are many beautiful pictures of what the coming of Jesus Christ as Messiah to bring salvation really means.

PICTURES OF THE MEANING OF CHRIST’S COMING Luke 1:57-80 Proposition: There are many beautiful pictures of what the coming of Jesus Christ as Messiah to bring salvation really means. Objective: My purpose is to help God’s children appreciate a fuller meaning of what Christ’s coming means to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism: What Does It Mean?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009

This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 3, 2009

The first of a series of messages etitled ASk The Pastor. A simple gospel message

ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal