Sermons on Two Meanings:

Faith Proved By Works

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 28, 2003

What does it mean to be a saint?

Morston 01-06-03 A Saint - 1 John 5:9-13 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Church, A Place Of Beauty, Goodness, Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 5, 2013

We need to understand both meanings of church, and how the beauty found in a church can attract unbelievers to Christ.

Monday of 14th Week in Course Sacrosanctum Concilium Jacob, following in the steps of his grandfather Abraham, was careful as he moved through the land of Canaan to identify special places of the divine presence. One of these is Bethel, which means “house of God.” There Jacob had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Catholic

Choices

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 6, 2011

The Bible tells us that there are two masters. But in Luke 16 it tells us that you cannot serve two masters. You must choose to serve the Lord with all your heart, or you choose to serve the devil. The Bible also tells us that there are two roads, but

Title: Choices Text: Matthew 6:24 This portion of Scripture talks about the valley of decision. Every person enters a time in their life when they must make a decision. Sooner or later a person must make a choice – the way he should go and the life that he should live. The Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Sense Of Baptism

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

the meaning and significance of Biblical Baptism

There is a story about a Baptist pastor who had just started serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached on the importance of baptism. Finally, the chairman of the deacon board approached him and said, "Preacher, we think you need to choose another theme to preach on." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Theology Of Worship

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jan 20, 2003

What does it mean to worship?

The Theology of Worship (John 4:19-26) Theme: Worship involves a continuum of intimacy which must recognize that not all forums are an appropriate place to express all levels of intimacy with God. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Is There (Jehovah Shammah) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

This name means, “God is there.”

My mind goes back to an experience I had when we served as missionaries in Mexico City. One day I took the Metro (subway) to the far southern part of the city to teach English to a couple businessmen. I had to make several transfers to different lines and finally arrived at my stop about an hour ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes - Encouragement For Inner Peace

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 29, 2019

Understanding beatitudes as a means of discipleship

Weekend Message/Devotion February 3, 2019 Matthew 5:1-12 Beatitudes - Encouragement for Inner Peace Our gospel reading for today is Matthew’s account of The Sermon on the Mount. I have drawn heavily from writings by Warren Wiersbe and Myron Augsburger in preparing this message. I can tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:14, Romans 5:1, Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Resolve Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Dec 17, 2022

The is a different look at Advent. It is a short, two sermon series that deals with two main issues: The Power of Resolve, and the Power of Submission. Jesus showed both in His ministry to this world.

THE POWER OF RESOLVE Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

What It Means To Follow Jesus.

Discipleship HHM Pastor Jim Parisi June 2, 2002 What It Means To Follow Jesus: Luke 14:25-33 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 20, 2022

Paul defended the resurrection of the body with two illustrations from nature and creation and used two contrasts of the old and new body, and the first and last Adam to make his point.

1 Cor 15:35-49 The Resurrection Life Do you believe in the resurrection? Do you believe in the resurrection of the dead? • Do you believe that there will be a bodily resurrection and not some kind of spiritual existence with us floating around as spirits? • Or for the non-Christians, believing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Amen - So Shall It Be Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 1, 2018

Amen does not mean "come to an end." Amen means, "this is just the beginning."

Message "So Shall it Be". A Sermon On Revelation 5:1-14 Reflect on the fact that we have been talking about prayer, specifically the Lord’s Prayer. Speak freely – in terms of the learning we have done. But here is a question:- Do you think God is listening to you when you pray? It is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Communion: It's More Than A Meal

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 16, 2020

This is a sermon on the meaning of communion for the believer.

Title: Communion: “There’s More to Prepare than a Meal” Script: I Cor. 11 (primary) Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 9-7-14/1-6-19 Intro: What happened to Time: When as a child I laughed and wept, time crept. When as a youth I dreamed and talked, time walked. When I became a full grown man, time ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is Forgiveness

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 17, 2018

What grace really means

Toward the latter part of the Psalter there is a group of 15 Psalms known as the Psalms of Ascent. Jewish pilgrims sang these 15 Psalms as they made their way to worship in Jerusalem for the three great feasts. The one Psalm I want to focus on this morning from this group is Psalm 130. READ This ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Axe Is Laid To The Roots

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 8, 2018

What does it mean to repent?

The Axe is Laid to the Roots Luke 3:7-18 As we come to the third Sunday of Advent, we continue in the third chapter of Luke. Last week, we saw who John the Baptist was, what God had called Him to do, and where he performed his mission. This week we will look at how this mission was carried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"She Lay At His Feet”

Contributed by John Newton on Jun 13, 2025

What did it mean for Ruth to place herself at Boaz’s feet? What does it mean for us today?

When you think of a romance story what comes to your mind? For the more literary types among us it might be Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet or Charlotte Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. For others of us perhaps it could be something more like one of the many dozens of novels of Danielle Steele. Or if you ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal