Sermons on Original Meaning:

God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Becomes A Community That Cares Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 18, 2008

An examination of what it means to bear one another’s burdens, and how to do it

Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Becomes A Community That Cares Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be (Sermon # 6) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 February 17, 2008 Introduction A. Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 27, 2008

What does it mean to "walk in the Spirit" and how do we accomplish it?

Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 5:16-25 Title: “Just Be Like Jesus” I. The Spirit vs. The Flesh (16-18) Vs. 16 • “Walk” present active tense, so what Paul is saying is “to keep walking” in the Sprit and don’t ever stop. o Romans 6:12-14 o Romans 8:9-13 • What exactly does it mean to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon For Our Times Part 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2008

This message is the second part of the The Sermon on the Mount Series, and looks at what it means to be meek

A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 ¡§Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude¡¨ Part 2 Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Conduct Becoming

Contributed by Lew Slade on May 9, 2007

What does it mean for us to "conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ"?

Judi and I have been doing a bit of re-decorating over the past few months – and I’m not referring to the diet we’ve been on! On a couple of occasions I have been to the Hardware shop and asked them to mix up a special colour for me. I don’t know if you’ve ever watched this being done. In case ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Goodwill Should Be Extended All Year Round

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Dec 23, 2006

Proclaiming the message of Peace on Earth and goodwill to all mankind - the true meaning of the message.

“Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace and goodwill to all mankind.” Glory to God indeed, as this Christmas Eve we gather, in preparation, we wait in anticipation; we wait eagerly wondering what tomorrow morning will bring to us, our families and our friends. We have become a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Congregational

The Starting Point Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 23, 2006

Being a Real Deal Christian means we must start with God and not ourselves

The Starting Point 1 John 1:5-7 Copyright Rev. Bruce Goettsche 10/22/06 THE REAL DEAL SERIES A person who is a sprinter has to learn how to start the race. They take a great deal of time learning how to position themselves in the “blocks” so they can get the most fluid and efficient start. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now My Eyes Have Seen You Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

A moment to consider the wonders of God as a means to a right perspective in life - as Job did.

There’s a type of boat called a hydrofoil that has actually been around for over 100 yrs. The secret lies underneath the hull, where there are basically underwater wings. Once the boat reaches enough speed, it actually lifts out of the water and “flies” with only those wings in the water. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What does Christ mean when He calls Himself the Bread of Life?

For the last few weeks we have sort of gotten off course in our Sunday evening services, but tonight I want us to again look to the book of John. We have been asking the question, “Who is Jesus?” It’s a question that can be answered from several different approaches. We can study the attributes ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-35

Denomination: Holiness

The More Abundant Life

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 11, 2008

Jesus wants us to have life more abundantly, but what does that mean?

The Abundant Life a) More Abundant Life (Intro)... How many came here this morning seeking a blessing? How many came with an expectation? How many came expecting God to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you can think or ask? How many know that He can and will exceed your ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Mercy . . . Mercy! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 4, 2008

What does it mean to be merciful? Can you be merciful without forgiving others?

Mercy . . . . Mercy November 2, 2008 Matthew 5:3-7 Does anyone who is over 30 years old remember what happened on March 24, 1989? When most of us struggle with what we had for breakfast this morning, this one is a real brain tester. It was a cold night off the coast of Alaska. The captain of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Of Divine Rule Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

About the Kingdom of God breaking through into our lives, and what that means for us.

What is the best news you can imagine hearing? > For most of us… that’s a question that would easily stretch our imaginations… and the ideas we might consider would likely get more expansive the more that we thought… but still prove small and simplistic because of our limited perspective on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Smell The Bread?

Contributed by C Vincent on Aug 18, 2009

A famine in the land for food means we must give out the bread of life.

Can you smell the bread? John 6:1-9, 22-35 (have bread baking in a bread machine while speaking) He reproves them for seeking carnal food, and directs them to spiritual food v. 26, 27, showing them how they must labour for spiritual food v. 28, 29, and what that spiritual food is v. 30–59 Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Now Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2008

Jesus’ present ministry and future blessing give fresh meaning to the Advent Season.

REVELATION 1:4b-7 JESUS NOW “Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. “To him who loves us and has freed us ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 4, 2010

This sermon is a recap of Jesus' identity and mission, and then explains what it means to follow him.

Scripture The past few Sundays we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at the Gospel of Mark. Let’s read Mark 8:22-38: 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand and led ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus Into Good Works

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2009

Jesus invites us to follow Him - this means doing what He did.

Following Jesus into Service Recap from Last Week Nooma: Rich 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: *other