Sermons on the meaning of life:

The Real Meaning Of The Thanksgiving Holiday

Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004

What is Thanksgiving all about? What role did God play in the founding of our nation? Discover with me the amazing way God was personally involved in the early days of our nation.

What is Thanksgiving? Introduction: The Bible tells us that God takes personal interest in the rising and falling of nations and kings. In fact He sets up and tears down nations according to His Divine will. He most often shows Himself strong in behalf of His people when they have reached the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

New Meaning To An Old Meal

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Oct 28, 2019

A look at Holy Communion from its Jewish Roots

When Jesus was a little boy he had a very special festive dinner every year in the spring. It was called Passover. In a Jewish home the Passover was the High Holiday of the year. It was the time the whole Nation remembered the time when God supernaturally brought the Children of Israel out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Anglican

What Does It Mean To Be The Church?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

How we are to be salt and light in the world

Brooks Atkinson, an American journalist, said, “I have no objection to churches, so long as they don’t interfere with God’s work”. Why are we here? What does it mean to be the church in Farnham in 2005? Our gospel reading has some ideas for us on what it might be all about, and our epistle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Meek Does Not Mean Weak Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

I was struck with how “in control” Jesus was, even when events were transpiring around him and people were doing disturbing things to Him.

Meek Does Not Mean Weak This past Tuesday Pastor Jeff and I had had the opportunity to view a screening of the film called, “The Passion of the Christ” with about 4,000 other pastors. We should have known we were in for an unforgettable experience when we saw boxes of Kleenex arrayed on tables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Mean People Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Sometimes when your enemies treat you wrong, you try to get revenge. You would hurt those people who have hurt you. It may be that Jesus tells you to put your sword away. Some of you just need to put it in the scabbard, because God is going repay evil.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles to the book of Romans 12. This is a great, great chapter. As I have been telling you, this chapter 12 of Romans is very practical. It teaches us about relationships. Since we’re going to finish chapter 12 today, I want to do a little review. The first few ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Attitude Means Everything Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008

The heart from which we pray is as important as what we pray.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 18:9-14 Title: “Our Attitude Means Everything” I. The Two People (9-10) • Let’s forget everything we know or perceive when we think about a Pharisee and a tax collector. o We must try and understand how Jesus’ followers would have understood what He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Didn’t Mean It

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 20, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 30: 1 –16

Numbers 30: 1 –16 I didn’t mean it 30 Then Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes concerning the children of Israel, saying, “This is the thing which the LORD has commanded: 2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD, or swears an oath to bind himself by some agreement, he shall not break his word; he ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What The Word Means To The Church

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009

The Importance of the Word of God to the Church

What The Word Means to The Church Mark 2:1-2 Introduction: When we come to church, we are not going to share a message with you, but to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. Were not gathering to sing, were not here to see who is here. Were not hereto see what your wearing, but here to see what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus teaches true righteousness as it relates to adultery and divorce.

Last Sunday, Jesus taught the real meaning of righteousness in the area of marital fidelity and sexual purity. Exodus 20:4;17 “You shall not commit adultery. 17“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus refutes the false teaching of the Pharisee’s regarding loving their neighbors.

Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ 44“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Advent Means Restoration

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 13, 2005

Jesus’ Advent Means Restoration 1) For the fallen tent of David 2) For the fallen descendants of Adam

The porch creaked. The roof leaked. The carpet hadn’t been changed since the last time the (Toronto Maple) Leafs won the Stanley Cup (‘67). For most this house would have been more nightmare than dream, but not for this couple. When they looked at the well-worn house they saw opportunity for they ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus’ teaching on the Law of God served to make clear the true meaning of righteousness.

The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Jesus And The Law Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus talked about the character of believers Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus taught about the function of believers as salt and light in the world. Matthew5:17-20 Jesus gives the foundation for the inner character qualities and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mean? They Took My Coat!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2022

There were 10 step-brothers, and they hated their step-brother. They stripped away Joseph's coat of many colors. They could not strip away the blessings. God replaced the coat of many colors with a new coat of authority and a ring of gold... the dreams came true.

THEY TOOK MY COAT! GOD DID NOT EXPLAIN THIS STRIPPING AWAY TO ME? THE DREAMER COMES? STRIP AWAY MY COAT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *STRIP: often strip seems unfair, dishonest taking, to take away something, to remove all coverings, to leave bare, take off all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-30, Genesis 39:3-5, Genesis 41:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus teaches about the real meaning of righteousness in the light of sexual purity.

What Is The Meaning Of Righteousness? Jesus’ teaching makes it clear that sin, just like righteousness, if first of all an internal thing. God’s evaluation of us takes place in the heart. God judges the source and origin of sin. Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks within himself, so is he In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014

The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible