Sermons on Theological Meaning:

Our Spiritual Battle: Part One Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. THIS SERIES TAKES A CLOSE LOOK AT WHAT PUTTING ON THE AROMOR OF GOD MEANS.

OUR SPIRITUAL BATTLE: PART ONE EPHESIANS 6:10-20 AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. I CAN REMEMBER, AS A YOUNGSTER, SINGING SOME GREAT HYMNS OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Barnabas - A Light Of Encouragement

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2015

Encouragement means coming alongside and inputting courage. Where courage has faded away, encouragement is the putting back or refilling of courage. The leaders of the early church gave one man, Barnabas, the nickname "Son of encouragement".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:11-25, and Mark 13:1-8 A married couple .....was asleep in bed on a stormy night ......when they were awakened by a loud ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2018

1 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss—Php. 3:7-16 Wal-Mart Photo shop worker is approached by a teenaged girl who wanted her boyfriend’s picture duplicated. She wanted the back of the picture inscribed with—‘My dearest Tommy, I love you with all my heart. My love for you grows stronger with each passing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2018

2 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-II—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: “On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, & yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 31, 2018

3 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-III—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: Try to Be Ugly: Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. A life spent outside had it's effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye & where the other should have been was a hole. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2018

4 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-IV—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: David & Paula Eddins were career foreign missionaries to Sri Lanka. They were commissioned on June 29, 1993. They were certain of their calling to the foreign mission field years prior to actually being accepted by the FMB. David had to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's This Evangelism All About? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2016

Did you realize most English Bibles never uses the word "evangelism?" The Greek word "euanggelion" is actually translated "Gospel"... but what does that mean? And how can that impact how we witness for Christ?

OPEN: There’s a true story about a church down south where the preacher had been preaching about the importance of witnessing to people about Christ. One particular person took this to heart – a mentally handicapped young man – and he began telling everyone who would listen about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Keeps Appearing Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

The resurrection of Jesus means that Jesus has the capacity to keep on appearing in our lives and to give us the very thing that we need the most. In what capacity do you need Jesus to appear to you today?

Message John 20:11-31 Jesus Keeps Appearing Have you noticed that when you are in need that the appearance of someone who is significant in your life can make all the difference. Maybe your car has broken down and you are stuck in the rain. You have rung your Dad and now he is just arriving to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Being Transformed Into Glory Is Not Pleasant, But It Is Necessary.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 1, 2016

We agree that we are being transformed into the likeness of Jesus, but this is not easy, nor is it painless. God therefore will use any means to achieve this, even our own families to agitate and root out an imperfection in us.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th August 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56 “Please ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal

Invitation To Advent Season: "Let Us Walk In The Light Of The Lord”

Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 7, 2016

The Lord desires for God's people to move from justification to sanctification; from sanctification to glorification. Walking or moving in the light means that God through Jesus' coming examples how we believers are to walk in the Light or God

Isaiah 2:1-5 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Chasing After God's Heart" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013

This is the first message in a series i titled HEARTBEATS. It is a study in the life of numerous characters from the Bible whose heart was constantly beating for God. What does it mean to be a man after God's heart? That is the focus of this message.

“Chasing God’s Heart” 1st Samuel 16:1-13a and Acts 13:22 Shug Jordan who was the football coach at Auburn University, asked one of his former players (named Mike) if he would help him do some recruiting that year. He says, “Well, sure coach…..just tell me what kind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 5, 2015

God's power of Resurrection is the true proof that Jesus is Lord and that Jesus is the One true Lord and savior for all mankind. But what are the effects of resurrection within us? This message will enable us to understand a deeper meaning of RESURRECTION

The Power of the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15: 3-8; Philippians 3:7-11, John 11:23 1 Corinthians 15 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No One Likes An Unknowing God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Aug 25, 2014

We are told that God knows everything, but what does it mean when Jesus states He does not know when He will return? A closer look reveals this verse to be a source of great encouragement and blessing, not controversy.

Background: Ill: We get quite frustrated as human beings when we hear the following three words, “I don’t know.” “Doctor, will I need surgery?” (I don’t know) “Honey, do you know when you will be home?” (I don’t know) “Boss, am I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Fountain Gate Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014

“The Fountain Gate” is where your life can be forever changed. “The Fountain Gate” is our means of cleansing and healing that all of us need from time to time.

“The Fountain Gate Message 8” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Nehemiah 3:15 Monte T. Brown September 7, 2014 Sunday Evening Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude The Meaning “The Fountain Gate” is located at the Southern end of the Old Wall. It is not far from ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Controlled By Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 5:9 to 6:2. St Paul, rather than boasting about his special place as an apostle instead submits himself entirely to the control of Christ. What does that mean to us?

Pray. We’re continuing our series walking through St Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. In today’s selection we are hearing Paul recite the history of our salvation, and indeed the redemption of the totality of the creation, along with our very high calling in ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican