Sermons on Means:

Dwelling In His Presence

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

It is with delight and great joy I welcome you to the year of DWELLING IN HIS PRESENCE! May the Lord give you the ability, patience, the resilience and capacity to dwell in his presence this year and enjoy all the encompassing benefits in Jesus name.

It is with delight and great joy I welcome you to the year of DWELLING IN HIS PRESENCE! May the Lord give you the ability, patience, the resilience and capacity to dwell in his presence this year and enjoy all the encompassing benefits in Jesus name. The word of the Lord says: 'The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Matters Most Sermon I: Uppermost In In The Minds Of Most Christians Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

Meaning in life is found by mature Christians not in possessions or pleasure but in obedience to God's Will.

UPPERMOST IN THE MINDS OF MOST MATURE CHRISTIANS IS “WHAT MATTERS MOST” Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Macedonia. At a young age, she felt called to be a nun and help the poor. At the age of 18, she was trained for missionary service in India. At first she ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

It Says What It Means! Does It Mean What It Says? Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

Please read all the introduction before judging this sermon. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and k

It Says What It Means! Does It Mean What It Says? James 5:13-15 (13) Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises. {14} Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: *other

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Golden Mean

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 2, 2024

Ethics are defined as the principles of conduct governing an individual or group. It can include a consciousness of moral importance or principles.

Potter Stewart, a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States once remarked: “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 reminds us: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 13:8-10, Proverbs 11:1, Matthew 7:12

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 21, 2022

The heart of Christmas is beautifully described in the gospel of John. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life

Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. If there is a single word that describes what Christmas is all about, it is a Hebrew word, “Emmanuel” found in the gospel of Matthew: It reads "Look, the virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 1:1-2, Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Search For Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Douglas Nieuwstraten on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction Believe it or not, all of us are engaged in a search either for happiness or to find the meaning of life.

Introduction Believe it or not, all of us are engaged in a search either for happiness or to find the meaning of life. Look around you and think about what you see going on. As I look at the media, liturature, and culture itself I notice these six things: 1) A culture attempting to define human ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Walking In The Light Means..

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Walking in the Light Means Taking Sin Seriously 1.

Walking in the Light Means Taking Sin Seriously 1. By Not Denying Sin a. In Principle -- "we don't have a sin nature" (:8) self deception; divorced from the truth b. In Practice -- "we haven't sinned" (:10) blasphemy; divorced from God's Word 2. By Confessing Sin (:9) a. In Accordance With ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What It Means To Be Lost

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Nov 3, 2000

Jesus gives us three vivid pictures in this chapter of what it means to be lost

Pastor Bud Martenn Bethel Memorial Baptist Church LaFayette, GA WHAT IT MEANS TO BE LOST Lk.15:1-32 Personal need for Christ To give clear distinctions between being lost and saved Key Thought: Luke.19:10 BEGINNING 1. Jesus gives us three parables in this chapter to show us what it is like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be A Christian

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 4, 2002

"The Disciples were called Christians First at Antiioch."

What It Means to Be a Christian Acts 11:19-26 Verse 26c “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” The US News reported on a poll taken in America. People across America were asked the question? “Are you a Christian?” 86% said, “Yes I am.” If you asked the same people what it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Submission Means Development

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 22, 2002

We can prevent God’s blessing by unbleif

SUBMISSION MEANS DEVELOPMENT Deut. 1:19-36 "The positive side of life" Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you’re on. Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:16-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Real Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Just what is the real meaning of life? Can we know...and how does it affect us?

Psalm 8:4-9 - 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In Jesus Means: Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 5, 2001

Jesus, the vine and the Father the vinedresser and the Holy Spirit the witness all work to help us bear fruit that will last

John 15 Abiding in Jesus means: 1. Bearing fruit 2. Answered prayer 3. Obeying the commands 4. Facing opposition from the world 5. Holy Spirit witness In the Bible we see that stories have principles. The Jews called this the haggadah and the halakah. The haggadah is the story or narrative ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘what Mean These Stones?”

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 22, 2001

Memorial Day is an important day to our Nation, but every Christian should have a “memorial stone” to go back to that reminds them of a certain time and place they experienced the power of God.

‘WHAT MEAN THESE STONES?” Joshua 4:6-7 In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons, an elderly woman walked to two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. "What are you doing? Those are the graves of two Union soldiers." The reply, "I know. I also know that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand the meaning and importance of obeying the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Commandments – Exodus 20:3-18 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand the meaning and importance of obeying the Ten Commandments. Illustration;Peter T. Forsythe was right when he said, "The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master". Warren W. Wiersbe, The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational