Sermons on More Meaning To Life:

Praying Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2019

God says that we need to pray like Elijah did. But Elijah seems so far above me I'm not sure I could pray with the same power as he did. But apparently I can. Do you know why?

I read the true story of a couple of men from Alberta, Canada who were driving home late one night. The weather was freezing - well below zero. Somehow, they ran off the road and got stuck in a ditch. And – as far as they could see – there was no one around for miles. They knew they were in danger ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus teaches about the real meaning of righteousness in the light of sexual purity.

What Is The Meaning Of Righteousness? Jesus’ teaching makes it clear that sin, just like righteousness, if first of all an internal thing. God’s evaluation of us takes place in the heart. God judges the source and origin of sin. Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks within himself, so is he In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Means Feeding On Jesus

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 3, 2008

Believing is not giving mental assent to certain facts about Jesus, it is feeding on Him and drinking Him in so that He becomes the satisfaction of our hearts.

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 6 this morning. As you’re opening your Bible I want to tell you about Andy Harris. Andy was one of a several people leading an expedition up Mt. Everest. When he reached the peak, he stayed there just admiring the amazing beauty. But he stayed there too long ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Like You Mean It

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 2, 2008

God has a plan for you to know exactly who you can be in Christ.

February 3, 2008 Evening Worship Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Subject: The Fullness of Christ Title: Living Like You Mean It When our girls were little and played softball I used to help with their teams a little. I never wanted to be one of those coaches who insisted that their kid pitch or play an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Poverty Means Slavery To Indebtedness Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 2, 2017

Part 11 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender" (Prov. 22:7). "Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty" (Prov. 22:16). The sage says that prosperity is the reward of the righteous for his humility and fear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 22:16, 2 Kings 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

"What It Means To Forgive Others" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

What does it mean to really forgive?

The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

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

What Does Holy Mean? Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2021

There are several words in our “Holy vocabulary” that even Christians don’t fully understand. Taking a closer look at some of these Holy words to make sure that we fully understand them before we use them.

As I was praying over what direction God would have me to go, God brought my attention to the fact that, as Christians, we have a unique vocabulary. We tend to use words that a non-Christian might not understand. So, when trying to witness to someone, we should be careful to use words they can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31, Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 9 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: To begin I’m going to share a little bit of “my story,” and it’s not a part that I look back on with any amount of fondness. My first ministry experience could be defined by a single word – “Miserable” I’ll spare the details, but suffice ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 24, 2013

Many know the story of Saul’s conversion – but many miss the meaning of it and how it applies to Christians today. (Acts 9:1-19)

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Acts 9:1-19 Introduction - Not all of us have everything together – especially in the church -- When it comes to dwelling together we often rub each other the wrong way -- Saul’s conversion gives a unique backstage look into our own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Christ Means Change Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Oct 29, 2005

Following Jesus meant for His disciples and means for us. (1)Change of FOCUS (2)Change that brings FORSAKING some things (3) Changing POWER into our lives. Part of a series but can be preached alone.

This sermon is part of a series called Back to the Future. The sermon is easily adaptable to be preached individually without any serious flow change. ** Following Christ Means Change Mt 4 ** How many of you rode into church this morning on a horse? I know there was a day some of you did come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Didn’t Mean It

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 20, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 30: 1 –16

Numbers 30: 1 –16 I didn’t mean it 30 Then Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes concerning the children of Israel, saying, “This is the thing which the LORD has commanded: 2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD, or swears an oath to bind himself by some agreement, he shall not break his word; he ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

# 2 ~ The Meaning Of ~ One & Two ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 8, 2011

As we get into these number meanings in the Bible, I am confident that our faith will increase as we realize that the only way this could be possible is that it certainly comes from God as any man or group of men could never have put these great truths of

# 2 ~ ONE & TWO ~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS ~ 10-8-11 We mentioned last time a few things to do with the number “one” so today I’ll point out some other things to do with this number “one” and then we’ll move on. This number (1) is used 2371times throughout the Word of God. ONE is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Love: Easter 2005

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 11, 2009

Matt 27:42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him...To save us He could not save Himself...You see there was a power that satan had underestimated in this whole e

The Meaning of Love Text: Matt 27:42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. On Monday (March 21st 2005) 16-year-old Jeff Weise put his plan in action. He walked up to his grandfather, a local police ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:42

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting The Best From Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2010

Getting the best from life means being the person God wants you to be.

HOW TO DO LIFE Getting the Best from Life James 1:1 * One of the largest sections in any bookstore today is the “self-help” section. In this section, you will discover titles like “how to become a millionaire”, ‘how to do woodworking”, or even ‘how to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist