Sermons on What Means To Abide:

Blessed Hunger

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Apr 23, 2002

This is a message that explains what it means to hunger for God.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Attitudes of the Blessed Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meditating On The Psalms

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

What does it mean to find refuge in God?

A (your town name) trolley driver and a preacher were standing in line to get into heaven. When the trolley driver approached the gate the angel said, “Welcome, I understand you were a (your town name) trolley driver. Since I’m in charge of housing I’m giving you that great big mansion over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-32, Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priesthood Of All Believers Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Feb 26, 2005

What does it mean that we are all priests?

Priesthood of all believers Introduction What’s in a label? What’s in a term for someone? Sometimes there is a lot and sometimes there is not much. What term do you use for me? How do you think of my role? Often when talking with people outside of a church context, and particularly outside of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Die Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 28, 2005

A look at what it means to die to our selves.

I began this message showing the video of the Monty Python sketch, The Dead Parrot. Obviously wouldn’t work in many churches. Death isn’t always that funny, as a matter of fact even the passing of a Parrot is seldom amusing. It isn’t always an easy subject to talk about and if you’ll pardon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 29, 2005

Understanding what it means to be more than a conqueror!

A few years ago, there were many groups of young Christians that would go out into the streets of New York City, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ without fear of no one. These young Christians would set up tents in many parts of the city and preach the gospel to many people and they would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commuion: Eating And Drinking "Unworthily"

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Explains what it means to take communion "unworthily"

Title: Commuion: Eating and drinking "unworthily" Theme: Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Introduction I want to take you to a most troubling portion of scripture. I have read it often in my studies and generally passed over it. Many times we take it lightly. Look with me now at 1 Cor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Church Of God

God With Us

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 14, 2007

Explaination of what it means to have God with us.

Immanuel: God With Us Rev. Rick Pendleton Gourdvine BC GOD WITH US Matthew 1:23 Two days from now will be Christmas. Today I have a message of hope… two actually. To those of you who are procrastinators my message of hope is… you have 1 shopping day left if you don’t want to be in the dog ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Out Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006

Learn what it means to be a partner, not a party pooper!

Good morning, and thank you for worshipping God with me. For those new here, we’re involved in a really awesome emphasis right now – how we are better together! And let me tell you that some really cool things are happening! • Surprise attacks on many people this past week (like John and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Demons Among Us

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

If demons are real what does that mean to us?

Demons in our midst Mark 5:1-17 (NIV) Run the story 1. Jesus was on his way across the Sea of Galilee and a storm came a. Jesus rebukes it and it stops 2. Then he land in the region of Gad-ar-re-nos a. A man possessed meets him at the shore. i. We don’t know why mark only record one man when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

In A Nutshell

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 22, 2005

This sermon explores what it means to love God.

In A Nutshell – Matthew 22: 34 – 46 Intro: When I hear someone use the expression, “explain it to me in a nutshell, I always think of Mr. & Mrs. Tarney who were our neighbors when I was a very small child. I loved going to their house, especially at Xmas – Walnuts on tree – filled with $. – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Died For You Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 2, 2004

What does it mean that Jesus died for you?

INTRODUCTION • Here we are, one week from Resurrection Sunday. Over the last two weeks we have looked at the fact that Jesus is the Son of God and then we found out that He is the only way to God. • If Jesus is the son of God and He is he only way to get to God, then what? • This week we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are You A High Maintenance Christian?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 27, 2004

What does it mean to be a high maintenance Christian?

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches September 12, 2004 “Are You A High Maintenance Christian?” Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: In a small town there was an old doctor who, when he wasn’t saving lives, was planting trees. Doc Gibbs didn’t look like any other doctor. Most of the time he wore overalls ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Having Real Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 8, 2008

This is a study into what it means to have "real faith".

Having Real Faith We have been making our way through the book of James. If you will recall – I have said that the book of James is a very practical book. It is perhaps one of the most practical books in the Bible. James has been telling us that we need to put our beliefs – our faith - into ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Parenting Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2008

Simple Sermon on what it means to be a Christian Parent

Title: Christian Parenting Theme: Show what it is to be a Christian Parent Text: Proverbs 22:6 Pr 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. CEV 6 Teach your children right from wrong, and when they are grown they will still do right. NLT 6 Teach ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Do You Say He Is? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

What does it mean to be a disciple? a follower of jesus?

Who Do You Say He Is? Breaking Boundaries Series Apr 5, 2009 Palm Sunday Luke 9:7-9, 18-27 Intro: http://www.sermonspice.com/videos/19995/i-am Who Is Jesus? One of the themes, weaving it’s way through our study of the book of Luke thus far, has come to us by way of a question: “who is this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist