Sermons on What Means To Abide:

What Would Abraham Do?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Muslims, Jews, and Christians all map their traditions back to Abraham. He was the son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Genesis 11:10. (Strong’s Concordance) The Hebrew word “uhbrahaym” Abraham is a personal name meaning “father of a multitude.”

What Would Abraham Do? “This is the history of Terah’s family.” Genesis 11:27-32 (NLT) Intro: Muslims, Jews, and Christians all map their traditions back to Abraham. He was the son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Genesis 11:10. (Strong’s Concordance) The Hebrew word “uhbrahaym” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Reverence?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 24, 2005

A new look at Matthew 6:9 thru 13. Many call Matthew 6:9-13, The Lords Prayer but it actually isn’t. Its the prayer that Jesus gave to us, so in essence its our prayer. What I want to do is break it down to make it more personal.

Reverence? What is A new look at Matthew 6:9 thru 13. Many call Matthew 6:9-13, The Lords Prayer but it actually isn’t. Its the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Vine Part One Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2023

Abiding in Christ and connected to the True Vine.

The True Vine Part One John 15:1-8 (9-17) 2 Good Morning everyone- Glad that you have joined us If you would turn with me to book of John chapter 15 Jesus own words on being the True vine. In some bibles, these words are in red, Jesus telling us the truth, we should be writing it down because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Work Out What God Works In Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

What does it mean to work out our salvation with "fear and trembling"? In Philippians 2:12-17 we find 3 ideas that help unravel this important command.

WE FIND 3 IDEAS IN PHILIPPIANS 2:12-17 THAT HELP US WORK OUT WHAT GOD HAS WORKED IN. 1. WE HAVE A PRINCIPLE TO PRACTICE - PHIL.2:12-13 2. WE HAVE A PURITY TO PROTECT - PHIL.2:14-16 3. WE HAVE A PROMISE TO REJOICE OVER - PHIL.2:17 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

How, And Why, Do We Abide In Jesus? (John 15:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2022

Abiding in Christ is not about spiritual disciplines. It's about obeying Jesus, above all else by loving his church.

Today, we have the privilege of working through John 15:1-17. Some of you will be familiar with these verses. And if that's you, as we start reading, you will maybe find yourself thinking that you already understand this passage. You won't expect to learn anything, or be challenged. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Do You Hear What He Heard?

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 27, 2001

The truth about the meaning and joy of Christmas rings out loud and clear in Paul’s opening remarks to the Roman Christians.

It brought an out of control party animal named Augustine to faith in Christ, and Augustine went on to become one of the most prolific and influential Christian thinkers of his generation. It sparked the Reformation, as a monk named Martin Luther discovered in it that the righteousness God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipleship - It's Not What You May Think Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 19, 2016

In this passage Jesus shares with us the true meaning of what it takes to be His Disciple. It's not an A, B, C formula.

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33 Title: Discipleship - It's Not What You May Think Proposition: In this passage Jesus shares with us the true meaning of what it takes to be His Disciple. It's not an A, B, C formula. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, Luke 14:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Love One Another

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007

The objective of this sermon is to provide reasons why we should love one another from 1 John 4. The sermon is introduced with a short note on the Biblical meaning of love.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER 1 John 4:7-21 What is love? • Centered in the will. • Biblical meaning of love = Not based on emotions, feelings. • A decision or choice that one makes. • Selfless, sacrificial, giving. • For the benefit of the object being loved. Why Love One Another? 1. We Love One Another ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Truth?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 18, 2023

Times have changed. We see that society and culture is changing. What was once Evil is now called Good, what was Good, is now called Evil. There is much deception in our world today, and in the midst, there is a resounding cry...“WHAT IS TRUTH?”

2023.08.20.SERMON NOTES. WHAT IS TRUTH? William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Times have changed. We see that society and culture is changing. What was once evil is not called good, what was called good, is not called evil. There is much deception in our world today, and yet many cry out, searching for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, John 18:33-38, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Psalm 25:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:5-12, Romans 1:24-25, Isaiah 5:20, Proverbs 3:5-7, Luke 6:43-49, Proverbs 17:15, John 8:42-47, John 14:6, John 1:1, 1 John 2:18-27, 1 John 5:20, Hebrews 10:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Truth? Series

Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jan 10, 2001

Biblical look at truth

Truth (Part 1) John 14:6 Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me What is truth? · Christ John-14:6 Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me The Way-Why? · Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

That Do We Mean When We Say That Jesus Is A Burden Bearer?

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Mar 26, 2001

This sermon deals with the age old saying that Jesus is a "burden bearer." And yet so many people do not really know and understand what it means for Jesus to be their burden bearer. This is the transcript of the sermon.

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Subject: What Do We Mean When We Say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Easter's Over... Now What

Contributed by Phillip Hefner on Apr 29, 2013

After Easter is over, what are we to do now.... What are we to do with it. Jesus shows us that this is not the time to hurry on to the next event in our lives, but a time to stop... reflect... and let the true meaning of what we have just experienced ch

Welcome to the Sunday after Easter…. I wanted to start by asking this question – “Now what?” What do we do now that Easter’s over. If you look at our “church year” you will see a cycle that begins with Advent… preparing for the birth of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christ Code

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 21, 2006

Uncover the secret and blessing of Abiding in Christ

- Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code - The search for the Holy Grail is generally considered to be the cup from which Christ drank at the Last Supper and the one used by Joseph of Arimathea to catch his blood as he hung on the cross, said to possess miraculous powers. - Tom Hanks as religious symbology ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

All Those Who Wander Are Not Lost: A Study In Nothingness

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

Much of my early life was lived by such reverberations. I don't want to bash it. It had it's appeals. No burdens, no responsibilities. Just drift about. Ironically enough I live in a similar way today at times. I'm in the arms of God. I have no idea what will happen today.

"When Monday comes I want nothing Come Tuesday morning I want the same The days and nights fly by Looking to embrace the nothing of the everyday...." -Yo La Tengo, "Everyday" from the album: And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out. Much of my early life was lived by such ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Its Not Just Another Charlie Brown Christmas (Message)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 24, 2015

BIG IDEA: Charles Shultz shared the message of Christmas through Linus to Charlie Brown. The many Charlie Browns of the world need to hear from the Linuses of CHRIST. Linus as he carries that blue blanket, that 'COMFORTER'.CHRISTIANS must share Christ now

2015.12.24.CHRISTMAS EVE SERMON William Akehurst, HSWC Luke 2:8-14 MESSAGE: “It’s not just another Charlie Brown Christmas” Christmas TV shows. Miracle on ____ street. It’s a _____ Life. What do these have to do with Christ? How many have seen the Charlie Brown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational