Sermons on Smyrna Means Suffering:

The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church

The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. No one will deny that the Bible talks about a church. But whose church? Which church? What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Foursquare

The True Meaning Of Easter Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015

Easter is a Christian holiday. It is the most special of all Christian holidays. What makes it so special? Easter was converted from a pagan holiday to the most glorious holy day of all! So what is Easter?

The True Meaning of Easter Dr. Lewis Gregory 1. Why is EASTER so special? Easter is a Christian holiday. It is the most special of all Christian holidays. What makes it so special? Three very notable events occurred which make Easter the most significant holy day of all—the death, burial, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truest Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Stephens on Dec 3, 2014

At one time or another, most of us have had the experience of being on the outside looking in. More than anything else, for me Christmas is a celebration of inclusion and acceptance and restoration.

Of all the “true meanings of Christmas,” this is perhaps the truest. When I was a boy, my relatively non-religious family had a Christmas Eve tradition. We’d have a formal, dress-up dinner, and then we’d sit together to talk, tell stories and perhaps read the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-13

Denomination: Vineyard

Forgiving Means Forgetting Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 2 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness; just the mere mention of the word elicits a variety of feelings and reactions in us, some positive, some very much negative. Wrapped up in this word are feelings of joy and relief, and of consternation and even anger. Forgiveness is a word that indeed “moves” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Christian Church

What Resurrection Means?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2013

Resurrection means nothing to many, but to others it is everything.

Acts 23:6 I am on trial because of my hope in Resurrection. 1. The Resurrection means nothing To some people A. Resurrection means nothing To those who are craving for the ways of the world B. Resurrection means nothing To those who have their mind on earthly things and not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose And Meaning Of Parables Series

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 15, 2013

A parable contains a truth concealed that only the Holy Spirit can reveal. The key to every parable is the illumination of the Holy Spirit in a receptive heart. Is there somebody that can

Suppose I could offer you the secret of obtaining millions of dollars. How excited would you be? How would it change your life? Every day we find somebody offering some secret to some kind of riches. The sad thing is, there are enough gullible people in our world to keep these scams going on and on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Two Meanings Of "End"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2013

There are two meanings to "end," and as we reach the conclusion of a liturgical year, we must plan for both.

One of the legends circulating that purports to prove the superiority of the new liturgical calendar and new lectionary is that in the Extraordinary Form, we hear Scripture readings that really belong to the beginning of the year, not the end. Let’s be honest. We aren’t talking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Meaning & The Message Of Christmas

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 12, 2013

A summary of what Christmas really means.

1. The One who is unapproachable has approached us. We are natural, while God is supernatural; we are fleshly, while God is spiritual; we are ordinary, while God is extraordinary; we are sinful, while God is holy. We could not approach God, so He approached us. The One who is supernatural, became ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Nativity: The Meaning Is Love

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2013

A short all-age nativity talk using 1 Corinthians 13, examples from the life of Mandela and a song called Christmas Meaning by Silent Monk. Jesus is God's love message to the world!

“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his only begotten Son into the world that we might live through him” (4:9)! Jesus was God’s love in action. I know God loves me, and I know God loves you because he sent Jesus into the world for us. All of us! Love is a big ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Anglican

Leaving The Mean In 2013

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 24, 2013

This sermon will give some suggestions on how to have a better New Year.

Text: Luke 5:33-39 Title: “Leaving the mean in 2013!” Introduction: Jesus defended his disciples from the critics. I. Stop complaining! The Living Bible translates verse 33 this way: “Their next complaint was that Jesus’ disciples were feasting instead of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Green Means Go Series

Contributed by John Sears on Feb 16, 2012

The last words we speak are important. Join the adventure as we learn how Jesus disciples moved from fear to faith in their journey to follow Jesus’ final words.

Introduction: My wife and I were nervous about our mission trip to Globe, AZ. It wasn’t the trip itself. It was because this would be the first time we had left our children in the care of another person for such an extended length of time. So like any parent, before we left we made sure that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Meaning Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

On the cross, Jesus took all of our mistakes, shortcomings, and sins. He took the blackest and darkest things we have ever done. And in return, we are clothed with His perfection and holiness. And this offer is made to everyone.

Have you ever found yourself doing something and for the life of you you don’t know why? Story of the little girl asking why do you cut the ends off the roast? A lot of times in life we end up doing things for the wrong reasons • And the reason is because no one has ever stopped and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Sabbath Means Rest

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 17, 2014

Thus, if someone truly wants to observe the Sabbath Day in modern times (New Testament era), that’s a tall order! One that I do not think anyone could keep, because as religious as the Jews were, they could not keep it (Acts 15:10).

SABBATH MEANS REST Mark 2:27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Q: What happens when we operate a cellphone, tablet, ipod, etc. all day? Q: What happens when we ride a horse all day? Q: What happens when we operate an air-conditioner all day? Q: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They Were Mean To Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 22, 2017

A study in the book of Genesis 4: 1 – 15

Genesis 4: 1 – 15 They were mean to me 4 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” 2 Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in the process of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Real Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 26, 2017

CHRISTMAS IS GOD WANTING TO BE WITH YOU! To go with you to your work, to your house, to be a part of every aspect of our lives. God yearns for relationship, fellowship with us.

THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS INTRO HUMOR: CHRISTMAS FIREMAN 1. A man visited a small Mississippi town. There was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothered him. 2. The three wise men were wearing firemen's helmets. Totally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God