Sermons about The Meaning Of Life

What Christmas Should Mean

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

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The meaning of Christmas is often lost in our secular celebrations.

INTRODUCTION A. Where did the celebration come from 1. Origin of the festival is unknown 2. Derived in part from rites held by German and Celtic people to celebrate the winter solstice 3. Christmas festivals have been observed by Christians since the 4th century 4. Incorporate, as many of our other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be A Committed Leader

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2006

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There are no insignificant ministries in the church. Every person serving in the church make up a network of volunteers for Jesus.

What It Means to be a Committed Leader I Corinthians 3:5-6 This past week I received the following “Christian One Liners” in an e-mail. Don’t let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case. Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Does It Mean To Believe?

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 11, 2024

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Do you ever wonder what it means to “believe?” Today we are going to consider what it means to “believe” by examining the passage from Numbers 21 alongside the gospel reading from John 3.

Is it true that you just believe in Jesus and you are saved? When I first became a Christian at the age of 16 and was taking confirmation classes at Cocoa Presbyterian Church, I remember Reverend Flanagan telling us that if you believe in Jesus you will be saved. Right away that statement raised ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does It Mean To Be "Saved"?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 8, 2006

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The basics of salvation: Why do I need to be saved? and How can I be saved?

The word “save” can mean many different things: • To set aside money for later use, often adding to the sum periodically. (She’s saving for a new computer.) • To avoid wasting something or using something unnecessarily. (He took a shortcut to save time.) • To set something aside, keep something ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be Dead To Sin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

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In the movie “Karate Kid”, young Daniel asks Mister Miagi to teach him karate. He agrees to teach him all he knows about karate under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction, and never question his methods.

He agrees to teach him all he knows about karate under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction, and never question his methods. Daniel shows up the next day, eager to learn. The first thing Mr. Miagi has him do is paint a fence. Mr. Miagi demonstrated the precise motion for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 15, 2004

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Being "salty."

What it means to be the ¡§Salt of the Earth.¡¨ Matthew 5:13 August 8, 2004 Introduction Last week we finished our look at the Beatitudes as we continue to work our way through the Gospel according to Matthew. We spent the last five weeks looking at what Jesus had to say about being blessed by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does It Mean To Be Justified? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 29, 2012

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Paul's teaching of justification in Romans 5 is glorious news to all believers, but what does justification really mean for the believer? Let's explore...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 18, 2012 Date Preached: October 21, 2012 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM)-Homecoming Sunday 2012 Sermon Details: Series Title: A Homecoming Sermon - OZHBC Sermon Title: Justification – What it Means! Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-11 [HCSB] Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"What Does This Milestone Mean?” Series

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 17, 2024

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Today as we mark the celebration of the milestone of 50 years let’s answer the question that Joshua predicted his people would ask when they saw that pile of stones next to the Jordan River.

Although we no longer use literal stones to mark the miles along our roads and highways, we all understand the reference to “milestones.” Tracing their history back to the Roman Empire when they were called “miliarium” they were used to mark distances along their vast network of roads. Yes, they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does The Resurrection Mean?

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 24, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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A resurrection Sunday message.

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 "What Does the Resurrection Mean?" • Every year thousands of people climb a mountain in the Italian Alps, passing the "stations of the cross" to stand at an outdoor crucifix. One tourist noticed a little trail that led beyond the cross. He fought through the rough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

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Jesus emphasizes the importances of truth and entregrity.

Matthew 5:33 through 37 Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD 34But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Following Christ Means Change Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Oct 29, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Following Jesus meant for His disciples and means for us. (1)Change of FOCUS (2)Change that brings FORSAKING some things (3) Changing POWER into our lives. Part of a series but can be preached alone.

This sermon is part of a series called Back to the Future. The sermon is easily adaptable to be preached individually without any serious flow change. ** Following Christ Means Change Mt 4 ** How many of you rode into church this morning on a horse? I know there was a day some of you did come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means For You To Be In Christ

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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Have you tapped into the spiritual resources of being IN CHRIST, or just skating by on the fly?

What is your relationship to Jesus Christ? Is he a casual acquaintance? Is He someone you know about from others? Is He someone you have dedicated your life to serving and we could say you are In Christ? Most people have a second hand relationship with Christ. They only know of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, 1 John 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Easter Means To Me

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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An Easter sermon

It was June 18, 1815 --- the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the allied forces of the British, Dutch, and Germans under the command of General Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of signals to find out how the battle was going. One of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

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People assume that God’s leading always takes us to the mountaintop. A valley means you find a way out. That's a wrong assumption.

Series: Mythbusters “A Valley Means a Wrong Turn” Selected Passages Open We’re winding down our message series called Mythbusters. We only have today and next Sunday left in this series. We are focusing in on spiritual myths. These myths are based on false ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Transfiguration--What Does It Mean?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 1, 2005

based on 105 ratings

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How can we understand the transfiguration today and why is it important for us?

February 6, 2005 Iliff and Saltillo UM Church "Transfiguration: What Does it Mean?" Mark 9:2-12 INTRODUCTION: Just prior to the transfiguration experience Jesus began to tell his disciples about his impending death and that he must suffer many things and be rejected by people. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-12, Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Methodist

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