Sermons on Original Meaning:

What More Could I Have Done To My Vineyard That I Have Not Already Done?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was originally delivered at a community Thanksgiving address recounting the contributions of the Puritans to our American heritage, and challenging Christians to remember and preserve their Christian heritage.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) We owe a great debt to the Puritans of the New England colonies who started the tradition of Thanksgiving. I remember when as a kid in grade school we colored pictures of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-5, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: United Methodist

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 30, 2014

John writes that we are commanded to love, then he gives us the origin of love, the enabler of love, the ultimate gift of love and finally a test of love.

All You Need Is Love 1John 4: 7-21 (NLT) I had approx 10 seconds of the Beatles song all you need is love playing as I moved to the pulpit. . INTRO: Back in the sixties and seventies, this was the theme. All you need is love. The Beatles had a mega hit with a song titled, all you need is love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Providence Part 7 - Providence And Civil Governments Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 27, 2018

Part 7 of an 8-part series that was originally developed as a 13-week adult class. This part examines the Christian's relationship with and responsibility to civil government.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 7 of an 8-part series that was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 10:28, Titus 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, John 19:10-11, Matthew 22:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Had Hoped...distraught By The Cross Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 23, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the cross through the eyes of the disciples and how the cross which was originally one of suffering and shame became one of rejoicing and elation.

How could they have been so wrong. One by one they each chose to leave everything and to answer the call to follow Jesus and become fishers of men. For 3 brief years they watched in anticipation as Jesus worked miracles and taught with authority. Peter even stated that Jesus was indeed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-52

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Power Of Love Is Forgiveness - Christmas

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 5, 2021

Its easy to forget what Christmas is all about as we are so wound up in its secular meaning and activity. As we celebrate this wonderful gift of God's love for us in His incarnation we must try and follow His wonderful example.

God’s power of love is forgiveness - Christmas Christmas and family go together, families meet together and enjoy the festivities, enjoy the food and drink, enjoy the company and love for each other. Christmas is all about reconciliation putting aside family disputes as love is the name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Living In A Season Of Joy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 24, 2017

Each of us experience the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and autumn; and we also experience spiritual seasons in our lives. I want us to consider together how we can Live in a Season of Joy.

We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and for the last few weeks across our group of churches we have been thinking about knowing what season we are in. Each of us experience the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and autumn; and we also experience spiritual seasons in our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Jeremiah 31:13, Philippians 4:4-9, 1 Peter 5:7, Hebrews 12:2, Acts 5:41-42, 1 Peter 1:6-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4, Romans 14:17, Acts 13:52, Acts 2:46-47, Luke 15:10, John 16:24, Luke 10:21, John 15:9-11, Luke 2:10, Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 7, 2017

St Mark opens his gospel in a very unique way, its all about good news, a wonderful story all about Jesus Christ the Son of God. What better story can you have!

GOOD NEWS – Mark 1:1-11 I'm sure most of you have been abroad for your holidays and like me had a problem in talking to the locals. In fact to be honest I'm not very good at English let alone a foreign languages - I get totally lost and confused. When I was in Tenerife I went shopping and had an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

What Matters Most Sermon Iv: Making The Most Of Our Time On Earth Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians who use their time wisely to make a life as well as a living.

MAKING THE MOST OF THE TIME GOD HAS GIVEN US TO ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE ON EARTH One of my embarrassing moments while doing Church work occurred in the “setting” room of a farm house not far from the church. Our annual revival was in progress; we had been asked to visit an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Ecclesiastes 3:9-13

The Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 16, 2023

Sermon deals with the meaninglessness of life without God, then expounds the three objectives God is always pursuing in the believer's life. Knowing these three objectives helps the Christian interpret life's events in a biblical way.

Intro In this message, I want to give you a framework for understanding the events that occur in your life. What is God always doing in your life? Why does he have you here on planet earth? What is the real meaning and purpose of life? The Bible gives answers to these profound questions, and those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Deuteronomy 29:29, John 3:16, Genesis 1:1, Matthew 10:39, Jeremiah 33:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Peter 4:12, Job 23:10, Ephesians 4:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Go! And Hate Evil - Psalm 97:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

The words of Psalm 97:10 call us to action - to love the Lord is to actively oppose evil in our lives and in the world.

Go! And Hate Evil - Psalm 97:10 Introduction: Psalm 97:10 (NLT) declares, "You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked." These words call us to action. To love the Lord is to actively oppose evil in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:10, Proverbs 8:13, Romans 12:9, Ephesians 5:11, James 4:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 5:16, Romans 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Wrath On Abusers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2025

Here are few biblical examples that illustrate God's stance on abuse.

The Bible consistently portrays God as a just and loving Father who hates abuse and oppression. Throughout Scripture, we see God's wrath directed towards those who exploit, harm, or mistreat others. Here are few biblical examples that illustrate God's stance on abuse: 1. Pharaoh's ...read more

Solomon's Search

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 9, 2002

Solomon searched life for meaning, and the meaning seemed to elude him.

Solomon/s Search by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder today, if I knew I only had one more sermon to preach, and then take my last breath, WHAT WOULD I SAY? At best, life as we know it, is just a temporary arrangement. We become better stewards of money than time. I ponder, FOR ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-8, Ecclesiastes 12:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Living Or Dying?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Sep 16, 2005

Living meaning Heaven bound!! Dying meaning hell bound!!

ARE YOU LIVING OR DYING? HEAVEN OR HELL Every single person here tonight is gonna face eternity some day.... When a person dies a physical death here, he’s not dead like a dog or a cat or deer something like that... When a person dies, We face eternity.... And what I mean here, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by John E Miller on Mar 14, 2012

Teaching on the meaning of the Lord's Supper, its meaning, purpose and implication

The Lord’s Supper, Its Meaning And Importance. 1.Cor. ch.11 vs.26-34 There are only two ordinances or sacraments, outward observances of scriptural truths that are commended to Christian believers and in which they are asked to participate. For example we are not asked to observe Lent, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Did We Come From? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 30, 2016

one of the last century’s greatest scientific minds argues that, perhaps, aliens in spaceships first brought life to Earth, and that explains how we all got here. mmmmm??

According to Hollywood, there’s no shortage of alien life in the universe. Unfortunately, these aliens are usually presented as hostile to humanity. In fact, flicks like War of the Worlds, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Independence Day depict cosmic creatures that threaten ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational