Sermons on What Is It:

What Is Charity? Series

Contributed by Jorge Paez on Jun 14, 2024

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My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today I want to address something that is very frequently misunderstood by both friend and foe of the Christian life. That is the word charity. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 13:13 says: “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these 3; but the greatest of these is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

What Is Sanctification Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

What is Sanctification? | Ephesians 2 “You will know as much of God, and only as much of God, as you are willing to put into practice.” Eric Liddell [Intro] 1) Salvation is a gift by grace through faith (not works) 2) Obedience is important because we forget who we are! (Losing my keys). ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11-12, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Disciple Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

What is A Disciple? Matthew 4:23 A Disciple of Jesus is rational. 1. A disciple of Jesus is one who learns (they are students). There is a difference between teaching and imparting knowledge. Imparting knowledge is simply giving out information. Teaching occurs when we acquire knowledge and then ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022

When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Proof

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 27, 2022

Every Christmas people gather in churches and exchange gifts among families and friends. Glory and honor to God for giving us His Son, Jesus Christ. We thank Jesus Himself, who chose to be born into our lives, die for us, and resurrected to give us eternal life.

Although there are some people who do not celebrate Christmas because they claim Jesus was not born on the 25th of December. Okay, maybe they are right. Contrariwise, others celebrate Christmas, regardless of when Jesus was born. The question I would like you to ponder today and answer is, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14, Romans 10:9, John 12:26, 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Miracle?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 29, 2025

The greatest miracle of all is knowing that things will come out right in the end because of God’s love for us.

My brother Jeremy picked me up at the airport a couple of weeks ago when I flew to Pittsburgh. He isn’t from Pittsburgh, though, he’s from Alaska. So we relied on Mapquest to get from the airport to the seminary. Pittsburgh is the hardest city to drive in I know. Well, they tell me Boston is worse, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is A Christian? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2026

If it was a crime to be a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Are you able to say what a Christian is?

“Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.” [1] A little boy once asked his father, “Daddy, what is a Christian?” The dad patiently explained to his son ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Greatness?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

Jesus our God came to serve. And even to die, to give his life as a ransom for many! To die for us, to empty himself of divine power and authority and serve those in need. That is true greatness.

I recall a meme I saw online, it had a picture of a janitorial supply cart and it said, "Called to ministry? This will be your first pulpit." Truer words were never spoken. My first five years in ministry I mopped a lot of floors, and believe me, I expect more floors in the future. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is The Difference?

Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001

To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon for the First Sunday in Advent

1st Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "What Child Is This?"   36* "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. 37 As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. 38* For as in those days before the flood they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Sow What!

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 13, 2002

We use this text to describe the process of sowing and reaping, investing and return on investment, deposits and withdrawals. And in addition to that it contains some great insight to how to get the most out of life; not just here but in the hereafter as

Picture in your mind if you would this image…Jesus, crowded by many seeking his wisdom, stepping into a boat and sitting down to teach while the many stood on the bank in anticipation. Why didn’t he just have the disciples push the crowd back, why the boat? Was Jesus claustrophobic? Did he need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Taking God’s name in vain is more than just using or avoiding certain words in your language. It starts there, but it includes your actions too.

June 25, 2000 Exodus 20:7 “What’s in a name?” INTRODUCTION Last Saturday, Tammy, Victoria, Ben, Erica and I decided to go on a picnic together up at Prickett’s Fort State Park. It was the first time that we had been there except just to drive through it one time last year. As we went ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 20, 2002

Prayer is a means to establish, deepen, and sustain our relationship with God.

In the book, Steps Toward Spiritual Growth, the story is told of a man who was opening an adult bookstore in a small town despite the objections of many people in the community. A group of Christians from a neighboring church decided to gather for an all-night prayer meeting to ask to somehow block ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

In the presence of Jesus, Pilate asked "what is truth"? Each of us must decide what is truth and then, we must decide what we’re going to do about it.

April 2, 2000 John 18-19 ¡§What is truth?¡¨ 1. It is true that many people are ___________ but do not know _________. (18:28) 1. It is true that _____________ Jesus said would happen ________. (18:32) 1. It is true that people would rather embrace the _________ of their _____ than face a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2002

What do you call Jesus? What will he call you? These are directly connected.

What do you call Jesus? Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ