Sermons about Original Meaning

This Means War

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

based on 61 ratings

| 17,357 views

We are in a war, we have an enemy who is taking from us things that should be ours. It’s time to declare war on him!

“This Means War!” SHOW DVD CLIP FROM THE MOVIE, PEARL HARBOR…OF INITIAL BOMBING We Are In A War In 1941 – the world was at war. And America had an enemy, though she tried her best not to believe or think about it. BUT – regardless of what they thought or believed - the empire of Japan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Love

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 8, 2001

based on 231 ratings

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Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.

You may remember the Beatles, back in the 60’s singing "All you need is Love." There’s no doubt that there was a great truth carried in those simple lyrics. If we were to look around the world today, it’s clear that a good dose of love would cure many of the world’s ills. But it’s easier said than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

By Any Means

Contributed by Rick Gatten on Feb 10, 2001

based on 55 ratings

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This seemingly insignificant phrase, "by any means", is actually used to express the urgency of attaining some object sought, along with the means for its attainment. It occurs just four times in the New Testament.

Intro: This seemingly insignificant phrase, "by any means", is actually used to express the urgency of attaining some object sought, along with the means for its attainment ... It occurs just four times in the New Testament, and it is interesting that these four occurrences seem to follow a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000

based on 150 ratings

| 7,064 views

Jesus’ coming as a servant is highlighted in his washing the disciples feet at the last supper

Well, it’s the day before Christmas. Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of God’s only Son who came to live among us. As the first chapter of John tells us: (John 1:14 NRSV) "the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Brodie Bruner on Nov 17, 2000

based on 47 ratings

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This sermon examines the profound topic of The Meaning of Life from a wordly and then Godly perspective to bring the listener to a point of clarity in their life's meaning and purpose.

The Meaning of Life To begin our discussion of the meaning of life, we began with life's end, death. Bill Moyers, the famous commentator who spoke at SMU during the week, quoted on death: "Each night when we pitch our tent, we are one day's walk closer to our final destination." "Through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mean Christians

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 27, 2001

based on 107 ratings

| 6,102 views

(How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church)

2Timothy 3 – “Mean Christians” (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church) Opening Here’s how things are going to be in the “last days” i.e. NOW. FACE IT I want to introduce you to some people, here… Notice first the misdirected love: (1) lovers of themselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2005

based on 168 ratings

| 24,389 views

Psalm 24 reveals the meaning of life or God’s plan for man.

INTRO.- ILL.- Did you hear about one man’s quest to visit 1,000 bars in a year? Dan Freeman (retired computer consultant and Brooklynite) set out Jan. 1 to visit 1,000 bars in a single year. Barely five months later, the Don Quixote of drink is halfway to completing his boozy impossible dream. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Baptism

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

based on 154 ratings

| 10,651 views

Understanding the true meaning of Christian baptism through an examination of the Jewish ritual of proselyte baptism.

One of the greatest joys that I have as a pastor is when an individual who is far from God visits our community of believers, begins to hear the voice of God calling them to a higher place, a fresh beginning, a new life, and that person responds to the call of God by committing their life to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 17, 2006

based on 54 ratings

| 22,149 views

This sermon depicts the true meaning of what Christmas really is; through God’s forgiveness; His help in our storms; and the hope He gives us for our future.

Last week, I talked about how Christmas is a time of love. God loved us enough to send His Son to be our sacrifice. Jesus loved us enough to be that sacrifice. And now, God wants us to love Jesus enough to sacrifice our will to Him. I explained that love is the willingness to sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: *other

The Meaning Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 1, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 7,092 views

Discipleship equals growth!!!

The Meaning of Discipleship What is discipleship? -To the Greek, the process of discipleship is a way to pass down ideas, thingking…Example: Plato, Aristotle… -In modern days, discipleship taking place on city street corner. -Local drug pusher is a discipler the looking for a young people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 23, 2006

based on 39 ratings

| 16,456 views

There are many different philosophies of life, some more helpful than others. This message focuses on what life is really all about.

14, April 2006 Easter Sunday Service The Meaning of Life We are here this morning to celebrate the greatest event in human history. This is the day that we remember the empty tomb and the final victory over death. John 5:24 "I tell you the truth; whoever hears my word and believes him who sent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:10-11

Denomination: Mennonite

A Means To Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 10, 2009

based on 3 ratings

| 3,677 views

GRACE IS CENTRAL IN MENTORING TO PRODUCE LIVES OF INTEGRITY.

M&M’S of Integrity a means to change October 5, 2008 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION Behavior modification is the use of behavior change techniques to change behavior and reactions to stimuli through positive and negative reinforcement or the reduction of bad behavior through positive and negative ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Dec 28, 2009

based on 47 ratings

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We have some strange ideas about THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. We hear Happy Holidays, Which could mean anything. Today I want to look at the Christmas story and see THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

The Meaning of Christmas Lu 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Means Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009

| 3,788 views

The Company We Keep, part 6. After discussing your vision for change two weeks ago, and your intentions to change last week, Dave discusses the “means” of change this week, or “how” spiritual change happens.

Means of Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 6, 2009 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) 18 …grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Have you ever been told to do something, but then felt like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

She's Mean Series

Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010

based on 3 ratings

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Tonight we’re going to discover some specific purposes for which God created the female. If you are a woman, this lesson will especially encourage you. You’re going to understand more about yourself and why you are the way you are & what makes you tick.

THE WOMBED MAN “SHE’S MEAN” Text: 1Pet.3:1-7a Introduction: “You Know What I Mean?” Tonight we’re going to discover some specific purposes for which God created the female. If you are a woman, this lesson will especially encourage you. You’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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