Sermons on true meaning:

The Meaning Of Man Series

Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 11, 2003

What does it mean to be created in the Image of God, and the institution of the cultural mandate to fill and subdue the earth.

The Meaning of Man Job 7:17 "What is man that You magnify him, And that You are concerned about him, Psalms 8:4 What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him? Psalms 144:3 O LORD, what is man, that You want to know him? Or the son of man, that You think of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Means Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009

The Company We Keep, part 6. After discussing your vision for change two weeks ago, and your intentions to change last week, Dave discusses the “means” of change this week, or “how” spiritual change happens.

Means of Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 6, 2009 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) 18 …grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Have you ever been told to do something, but then felt like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Go And Learn What This Means

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007

We all have a perception of ourselves and others that can often be greater (or lesser) than how others perceive us to be. Most important, however, is our ability to practically learn of God’s TRUE perception of our lives.

Go and Learn What This Means Theme: Walking as ones in need of being healed from our sins. INTRODUCTION A. Our lives are full of perceptions: 1. How we perceive ourselves. 2. How we perceive others. B. A number of people (with honest hearts) realize – when confronted – the need to be saved and want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Means War

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

We are in a war, we have an enemy who is taking from us things that should be ours. It’s time to declare war on him!

“This Means War!” SHOW DVD CLIP FROM THE MOVIE, PEARL HARBOR…OF INITIAL BOMBING We Are In A War In 1941 – the world was at war. And America had an enemy, though she tried her best not to believe or think about it. BUT – regardless of what they thought or believed - the empire of Japan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learn The True Language Of Love

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2001

What it means when God says he loves you and you love God - how agape love is and acts.

May 13, 2001 Romans 12:9-10 Agape is not superficial. It is shown by hating evil and binding yourself to the good, by tenderly loving each other with a brotherly love. Richie Cunningham had been watching her walk by his house for days. Every day a certain neighbor gal walked by, the more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Mission Possible: True Worshippers

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 28, 2010

Being a true worshipper means we must worship Him in spirit and in truth. But how do we do that.

Mission Possible: True Worshippers Scripture References: John 4:16-26 Other References: Believers’ Bible Commentary 1. Introduction a. How many of you have ever dreamed of or fantasized about being a secret agent, like James Bond, complete with all the cool toys? b. In my youth, there ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-26

Sermon On The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2022

The meaning of life appertains to the significance of living, or an existence in general.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “If you are too serious about everything, you will only know thoughts and emotions. You will not know life.” 1 John 1:7 confirms: “But if we walk in the light, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14, Psalm 90:12, Psalm 103:15-16

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

By Any Means

Contributed by Rick Gatten on Feb 10, 2001

This seemingly insignificant phrase, "by any means", is actually used to express the urgency of attaining some object sought, along with the means for its attainment. It occurs just four times in the New Testament.

Intro: This seemingly insignificant phrase, "by any means", is actually used to express the urgency of attaining some object sought, along with the means for its attainment ... It occurs just four times in the New Testament, and it is interesting that these four occurrences seem to follow a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000

Jesus’ coming as a servant is highlighted in his washing the disciples feet at the last supper

Well, it’s the day before Christmas. Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of God’s only Son who came to live among us. As the first chapter of John tells us: (John 1:14 NRSV) "the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Anglican

Mean Christians

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 27, 2001

(How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church)

2Timothy 3 – “Mean Christians” (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church) Opening Here’s how things are going to be in the “last days” i.e. NOW. FACE IT I want to introduce you to some people, here… Notice first the misdirected love: (1) lovers of themselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Brodie Bruner on Nov 17, 2000

This sermon examines the profound topic of The Meaning of Life from a wordly and then Godly perspective to bring the listener to a point of clarity in their life's meaning and purpose.

The Meaning of Life To begin our discussion of the meaning of life, we began with life's end, death. Bill Moyers, the famous commentator who spoke at SMU during the week, quoted on death: "Each night when we pitch our tent, we are one day's walk closer to our final destination." "Through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Baptism Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 21, 2002

This message deals with the meaning of Believer’s Baptism.

TEXT: Romans 6:1-14 ETS: The Apostle Paul illustrates the realities of salvation through the symbolism of Christian baptism. ESS: Believers are to live out the new life that Christ has given to them. OSS: Believers will commit to live out the life pictured in their baptism. PQ: What is the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004

A Funeral Sermon

The Meaning of Life… (Everett Gaskill) Adapted from Sourcebook of Funerals “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Lord of all creation, we have rejoiced at a time of birth; today we cry at a time of death. Our hearts have soared at a time of dancing; now ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Means Of Grace

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 25, 2005

This sermon is intended to help you prepare for the Means of Grace talk on a Walk to Emmaus. I have never used this sermon in a Worship Serive. I wrote this talk using the required information in the Spiritual Directors Manual.

*I’ve tried to give credit to the source when credit is due, but much of the information hase been in my file for some time and I cannot remember the source. If you see any information in this sermon and can identify the source, please let me know so I can give due credit. MEANS OF GRACE by Byron ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational