Sermons on Really Living:

"Did He Really Mean It"?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2015

Jesus said, many things did he mean it?

Did He Really Mean it” John 14:2 if it were not so, I would have told you. 1. “Did Jesus really Mean it” If the resurrection is true then you better believe every words Jesus said. • Matthews Gospel says A messenger said “He is not here for he is risen, as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Really Mean To Serve Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 18, 2006

Jesus gave everything, we too should choose to give and serve one another in love.

Tonight I want to start out by having a little brain storming session. I have a blank card for each of you that I want to pick one of the sides and write the word “serve” at the top. Now, I want us to take a minute or two and just write down all the things that come to your mind when you hear this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Really Love My Wife Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 5, 2008

51st in a series from Ephesians. Husbands are to love their wives in the sawm way Christ loved the church.

As I was preparing my message this week, I came across this definition of marriage: Marriage is when you agree to spend the rest of your life sleeping in a room that’s too warm, beside someone who’s sleeping in a room that’s too cold. Although we may chuckle a bit at that, perhaps it is a much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

What's Marriage Really All About? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 18, 2014

We cannot fully understand or appreciate what marriage is really all about until we see a picture of the way things really are.

“Getting A Clue: What’s Marriage Really All About?” Mt. 19:1-12; Eph. 5:22-33 Sometimes, to fully understand something we need to see a picture of how things really are. For example, we know our heart pumps life-giving blood that keeps us alive. But it’s only when we see a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We Really Ready For Christ's Appearance? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 27, 2012

What do we look like on the other side of the door Jesus is knocking at?

Please grab your Bible and your Bulletin. We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. We have noted that Jesus Christ who is God became a human being on earth not only to die for man’s sin but taught people how to live a life. In Chapter 11 of Luke Jesus taught about prayer, dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recognizing Jesus For Who He Really Is

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Getting correct ideas about Jesus.

Recognizing Jesus for Who He Really Is Matthew 16:13-20 January 28, 2007 Have you ever been in a situation where you got to know someone and realized that they were nothing like you were led to believe? Someone had warned you that this person was someone who couldn’t be trusted, or was a boozer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do We Really Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Is loving Jesus something we say we do, or do we really do. how can we say we love Jesus and not obey His commandments?

Opening Illustration: I love the story of the guy who pulled the covers over his head one Sunday morning and told his wife, he was not going to church. When she asked why, he said the people didn’t like him, he didn’t like the music, and the kids made fun of him. His wife said, it is your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, John 14:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Faith: God Is Not Really Good Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 19, 2023

Bad things in the permissive will of God do not diminish His goodness.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Shield of Faith: God is Not Really Good Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod STORY SEGMENT 1 (p) There once was a traveler named Yort Goodseeker. Yort left home one day and was bound and determined that he would experience the world and meet God Who is good. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

De We Really Know God? Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John, message is a challenge to examine one’s relationship with God.

Do We Really Know God? 1 John 2:3-11 Two men given same amount of land. Provided seed and tools. One gets to work. The other spends his time trying to be certain he has rightful deed (which he does). At the end of a year, which will have produced more, the one who was assured the land was his, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Doctrine Of "Original Sin" Really Scriptural?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Many today accept the doctrine of "Original Sin" or "Total Hereditary Depravity" as basic truth; yet, it is not supported by the Bible nor was it taught in the early Church.

The doctrine of "Original Sin" basically states that Adam’s guilt has been passed down to each member of the human race. Thus, we are born condemned sinners. We are separated from God and His grace from birth. We are born spiritually dead. Only the blood of Christ can remove the stain and guilt of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5, Ezekiel 18:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Really Believe The Bible?

Contributed by David Henderson on May 12, 2018

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time. It is also the best-selling book every year. Since 1815 we believe there have been over 5 billion Bibles printed. It is available now in 2150 different languages. Now to me that’s pretty impressive.

“Can I really believe the Bible?” 2nd Peter 1:20-21 and 2nd Timothy 3:14-17 Let me give you a few facts about the Museum of the Bible, located in Washington D.C. …. • The total square footage is 430,000 • It is 8 stories high • It cost over 500 million dollars to build • If you wish to see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Can I Really Believe The Bible?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 31, 2018

There are also millions who still ask the question … can I really believe the Bible? How can I know that it is actually true and based on fact? How do I know that it is actually God’s word? How do I know that God is actually the author?

“Can I really believe the Bible?” 2nd Peter 1:20-21 and 2nd Timothy 3:14-17 The slide you see here is the Museum of the Bible. It is located in Washington D.C. Let me give you a few quick facts about it …. • The total square footage is 430,000 • It is 8 stories high • It cost over 500 million ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

All Things! Really? All Things? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2017

When Paul writes "for those who love God all things work together for good," he writes to encourage Christians not to be discouraged by trials. "All things" urges us to look beyond the moment to see the glory that is to be revealed.

“The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

"What Did God Really Say?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2008

We are the ones who get in the way of the making of disciples for the transformation of the world.

“What Did God Really Say?” Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world. This is a huge responsibility. Precious lives ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is The Bible Really Your Word Series

Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 13, 2016

Can we have confidence in God's Word?

God: is the Bible really your Word? 2 Tim 3:14-17 *** Teenager Tries to Call the President Access to the most powerful leader in the world—the President of the United States of America—is granted only to the few who have successfully passed through a series of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist