Sermons about Original Meaning

An Awesome Purpose

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 31, 2016

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This sermon explores the question, What is the meaning of life? With the answer being found in God and his purpose for our lives.

“An Awesome Purpose” Jeremiah 1: 1-10 A little boy came home from church looking visibly upset. His mother asked what was wrong. "We learned a stupid song in Sunday School today." "What was the song?" the mother asked. "It says Jesus wants us to be his sunbeam." ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does This Mean?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

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A sermon for Baptism and Communion in the same service

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Today we are blessed because we are observing baptism and communion. Both of these are very meaningful and symbolic. Today I want to explain what both of these mean. BAPTISM We began the service with baptism of 6 people. Why do we baptize? What does the scripture say? What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Original Sin And The Redemption Through Christ

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 18, 2024

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This sermon talks about a truth that has shaped the story of humanity from the very beginning.

Brothers and sisters, today we gather to reflect on a truth that has shaped the story of humanity from the very beginning. It is a truth that explains the brokenness we see around us, the sin that clings so closely, and the suffering that permeates our world. But alongside this truth is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis Sermon 5: Origin Of Fish And Fowls

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

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This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION: FIFTH DAY "And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dividing The Word: The Origin Of Bible Chapters And Verses Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

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A fascinating aspect of our beloved Bible is the origins of its chapters and verses. Think of the Bible as a vast library. Chapters and verses are like the aisles and shelves that help us quickly find the specific book and passage we need.

Dividing the Word: The Origin of Bible Chapters and Verses Introduction: Today, we will explore a fascinating aspect of our beloved Bible: the origins of its chapters and verses. Our study will help us appreciate how these divisions came to be and how they aid our understanding and navigation of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Nehemiah 8:8, Psalm 119:105, Acts 17:11, Luke 24:27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From God's Original Sailor Man

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 21, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 5,496 views

God looks for certain people to use.

Lessons From God’s Original Sailor Man Gen 6.9 September 12, 2004 First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Residents along the Mississippi River are no strangers to overflows and flooding during the spring thaw and rains. Since the early 18th century, settlers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Obituary (Not Originally Used As A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 22, 2015

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You are not an accident you are a life of great importance and no one but you can do what you can do. In this sermon I challenge you to take great caution in living because every day you live you are writing your obituary.

I have endeavored to keep this as original as possible,there are a lot of quotes and stats used and unfortunately I do not have my original notes to show credit. It is in no way an attempt to use other peoples notes or points without giving proper credit. The Obituary Hebrews 9:27 And as it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Means All

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

based on 81 ratings

| 9,829 views

The 2 greatest commandments

All Means All Jesus has made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He has cursed the fig tree, cleared the temple, and had his authority questioned. It is now Tuesday of his last week and he is teaching in the Temple. It had been a day of intense debate, a war of wits and words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What It Means To Be Lost Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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What does it really mean to be lost?

“What Does it Mean to Be Lost?” Introduction: A little boy opened the big and old family Bible with fascination; he looked at the old pages as he turned them. Then something fell out of the Bible and he picked up and looked at it closely. It was an old leaf from a tree that has been pressed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What It Means To Be Baptized

Contributed by Robert Baker on Jun 15, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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The Holy Trinity, series B. A description of the transforming effects of baptism both for infants and adults.

Trinity2003 “What it Means to be Baptized” John 3:1-17 June 15, 2003 © 2003, Rev. Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, Florida You know, there are probably a thousand opinions about what it means to be baptized. Some, like our Baptist brothers and sisters, view baptism simply ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"What It Means To Be Thirsty"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 12, 2004

based on 70 ratings

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Are we really spiritually thirsty enough to seek the Lord?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 14, 2004 Third Sunday of Lent “What Does it Mean to be Thirsty?” Isaiah 55:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever received an invitation to go somewhere or do something, and you didn’t respond to it? Maybe you got a phone call and you said, “I’ll have to check my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

"The Meaning Of The Resurrection" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 9, 2004

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This message proclaims the significance and meaning of the resurrection to us today.

SERIES ON PASSION WEEK "The Meaning of the Resurrection" EASTER SUNDAY-A DAY OF TRIUMPH Text-Mark 16:2-8 Introduction- We have come now to Christ’s day of glorious triumph. "Up from the grave, He arose, with a mighty triumph over His foes. He arose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Mean These Stones?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 18, 2003

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Joshua was aware that we often forget the blessings God has given us. Joshua was not so concerned about his generation. What they had witnessed, he felt they could never forget. He realized that it is often not so with subsequent generations.

WHAT MEAN THESE STONES? "Then Joshua spoke to the children of Israel, saying: When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, ’What are these stones?’ Then you shall let your children know, saying, ’Israel crossed over this Jordan on dry land; for the Lord your God dried up the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

"A Means Of Grace" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 7, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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How can communion help us to enter in to receiving God’s grace in our individual lives?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches World Communion Sunday October 3, 2004 “A Means of Grace” Romans 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is World Communion Sunday where people of diverse backgrounds can come together in unity to participate in a service that Jesus instituted. Sometimes this means of grace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003

based on 79 ratings

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For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

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