Sermons on Theological Meaning:

Restoring Foundational Truths Of Our Sexuality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

To reach what is good, perfect, and pleasing…including what is good, perfect, and pleasing (fulfilling) as sexual beings… involves transforming our perceptions. In this case it may mean deciding that the movies and magazines really can’t tell us who we re

Restoring Foundational Truths of Our Sexuality Series: Restoring the Gift of Our Sexuality Brad Bailey – March 22, 2009 Intro – This past week my wife was facilitating a group of mothers who have been discussing sexuality… and in this particular week… imparting healthy sexuality to children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Are The Spiritual Beggars Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 21, 2011

Today we enter a famous section of the Bible commonly known as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This particular beginning section is known as the “beatitudes” from the Latin word for “blessed”. I think it also means beautiful attitudes.

Today we enter a famous section of the Bible commonly known as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This particular beginning section is known as the “beatitudes” from the Latin word for “blessed”. I think it also means beautiful attitudes. And I am quite certain this may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Bold In Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

We have been looking at what in means to be Bold in the spirit as christians . Last week we considered Boldly Seeking The Kingdom. This weeek we will look at being Bold concerning Liberty. This bring up two extreme positions. These positions are not new t

Boldness A-Z LIBERTY LICENSE AND LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-13 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Cloth And Wineskins Series

Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010

Jesus told them this parable: "No one tears a patch from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. What does He mean by that?

Parable of the cloth and wineskins (Luke 5:36-39) He told them this parable: "No one tears a patch from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. {37} And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gift From Hell

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

How do we get rid of a critical attitude toward others? God commands us to love each other. Which means, I can "will" to love you, and you in turn can "will" to love me. This is our Christian responsibility

The Gift from Hell Intro.: A critical spirit will show itself against those we are closest to. The danger of a critical spirit is that it spreads to others, and the criticism does not have to be warranted. I don’t care how spiritual we think we are, we may battle a critical spirit all of our life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Your Struggle With God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

The 10 commandments are an expression of the character of God. Here we find a picture of what it means to be godly people; people who, having been brought into God’s kingdom by grace, are seeking to live in line with the Father’s character and will. Our t

Today we being a series on the 10 commandments: The 10 Greatest Struggle of your Life. Before we begin I want you to notice that these are not 10 suggestions or 10 guidelines. These are not optional extras for the specially pious. They’re not even ten rules for a successful life or 10 ways to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Giving The Perfect Gift Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Jan 19, 2009

On that first Christmas, God gave the perfect gift in the form of Jesus the God who Saves. And we know that the gift He has given us has the name Jesus or Joshua which means Jesus Saves and that He will is great and is the Son of the Most High and is the

Friends, God has given the perfect Christmas gift, and now it is our turn to give back to Him. Sure we could spend our time this morning wondering how God was able to cause a ordinary girl to become pregnant through the Holy Spirit. But to be honest, I don’t know how he did it. And Mary did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing A New Thing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 29, 2008

Some of us are just not observant and do not see what God is doing. We let fear paralyze us, we do not see what an international church means, and we need to bear a testimony of excitement about all that God is doing in this church.

Many of you know that I recently spent a week in Kentucky and Indiana doing a family history search. My companion for that week in archives rooms and on cemetery grounds was my younger brother, who is a professor at Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Texas. We planned for that particular week, as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011

How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 12 Stones Of The High Priest

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 6, 2012

The Breastplate wasn’t just an apron but in fact it was a bag containing two items inside, Urim and Thummim. . There are several theories about the meaning of the 12 stones. Though it’s obvious that the stones are connected with the 12 tribes of Israel th

Exodus 28:15-30 "Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions—the work of a skilled craftsman. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. 16 It is to be square—a span [a] long and a span wide—and folded double. 17 Then mount ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

You've Crossed Over To Life

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 16, 2009

What does Jesus mean when he talks about crossing over? When does it happen? How does it happen? What difference does it make? Parts: A. Keep listening to the Son’s voice. B. Keep anticipating the resurrection

Text: John 5:24-29 Theme: You’ve Crossed Over to Life A. Keep listening to the Son’s voice B. Keep anticipating the resurrection Season: End Times 3: Saints Triumphant Date: November 15, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/You_ve-Crossed-Over-to-Life-John5_24-29.html Grace ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

A Counterculture Community Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. Whenever God wants to do a new thing, it usually begins with a movement which results in a radical, countercultural communiti

A Counterculture Community Acts 4:32-35 This year, we’re focusing on growing into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Key to being mature is the lives we lead. As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

Our Always True God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 17, 2011

Should evil be done because God can bring good out of it? No, before God a good end does not justifies an evil means or method. For God is always true & He cannot be faithful to the unrighteous no matter who they are or how they think.

ROMANS 3: 1-8 OUR ALWAYS TRUE GOD Most Jews believed that their possession of the law, circumcision, and an outward profession of relation to God, would provide salvation or acceptance before God for them. Paul has just demonstrated that these securities on which most Jews relied are false or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Memorial Day is a day to remember the ultimate sacrifice that many men and women gave to this country and to you and me personally. But I also want us to remember another meaning behind Memorial Day which is to honor the greatest sacrifice of all time whe

“The Cost of Freedom” Slogan: "Freedom isn't free", "freedom is not free", or "freedom ain't free" is an idiom in the United States that expresses gratitude for the service of members of the military. It implicitly states that the freedoms enjoyed by many citizens in Western republics ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosanna - Save Now. Shout It Out.

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 7, 2012

Hosanna comes from the Hebrew Yoshana which means, Save Now. Little did the people in Jerusalem know what they were really saying, as Christ's entry upon the lowly donkey, began his journey to do just that...Save Now!

2012.04.01.sermon.PALM SUNDAY By William Akehurst, HSWC Interesting that we would celebrate Easter in the spring time. For spring is the time of refreshing, the re-awakening of the earth. Glorious beauty surrounds us as the buds and blooms open to the sunlight. This is something new, this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational