Sermons about What Means To Abide

The Meaning Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

based on 190 ratings

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An Topical message on the difference that the resurrection makes.

Easter Sunday 2002 Sunrise Service Read Matthew 28:1-7 Illustration: I read a story not too long ago about a particular family who was watching the Easter story on television. Although the entire family had seen the movie before one little girl was particularly moved by the movie. As Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Means To Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 10, 2009

based on 3 ratings

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GRACE IS CENTRAL IN MENTORING TO PRODUCE LIVES OF INTEGRITY.

M&M’S of Integrity a means to change October 5, 2008 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION Behavior modification is the use of behavior change techniques to change behavior and reactions to stimuli through positive and negative reinforcement or the reduction of bad behavior through positive and negative ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Meaning Of Discipleship

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 9, 2014

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The first part of my New Year message for 2014 focuses upon the meaning of discipleship

[A note to the reader: Please note this is not intended to be an expository sermon. I do use the Bible text in question but I relate this to a particular time at a particular church and what God is doing in our midst. If it helps you, great!] A few things that you’ll rarely, if ever, hear in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Meaning Of Baptism

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

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A message on the biblical truth, qualifications, and importance of baptism (given during a baptismal service)

The Meaning of Baptism CCCAG, July 9th, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 1993 was a big year for Tammie and me. It started with the birth of our oldest daughter in May. In July I decided to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. In September, Tammy followed me in that decision. Then it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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To show through the names of Christ the true meaning of Christmas

Title: The Meaning of Christmas Theme: To show through the names of Christ the true meaning of Christmas Text: Matthew 1:18-23 As I said at the beginning of the month of December I was going to dedicate the three weeks before Christmas as being sermons preached on Christmas. Two weeks ago I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Meaning Of Suffering

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 1, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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We will never be tried beyond our strength.Jesus Christ our Lord shows us that suffering and death have meaning and helps us to carriy our burdens cheerfully.

SUFFERING There is a natural revulsion to suffering in us all. No one likes pain or irritation. Our natural inclination is to avoid suffering at all costs. What a lot of weeping there is in the world! If we could gather it in one place it would fill a sea, a great ocean. We are not free from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Catholic

The Meaning Of Love

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 8, 2001

based on 231 ratings

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Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.

You may remember the Beatles, back in the 60’s singing "All you need is Love." There’s no doubt that there was a great truth carried in those simple lyrics. If we were to look around the world today, it’s clear that a good dose of love would cure many of the world’s ills. But it’s easier said than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Meaning Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jun 23, 2021

based on 1 rating

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For many people, baptism is shrouded in such great mystery that they fear giving their heart and life to Christ because they don’t want to go through being baptized. This message seeks to clear up some misconceptions.

Allow me to begin with a cute illustration. “The six-year-old grandson of Ruth Kirby told his mother that he had been baptized. Well, mom knew he hadn’t been formally baptized, so she probed a little further into the matter. She asked him to explain what he meant by ‘baptized.’ Little Blake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 28, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 4,360 views

5th of 5 on life after life. This was preached on Easter Sunday. Credit for the main illustration goes to Matthew Rogers. Sermon Central contributor.

It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986… Matt was a part of the team but the best runner was John Waller. John was somewhat of a living legend at that time in boys track. He was an incredibly gifted runner who had consistently placed in the top 5-10 spots in the mile run at the state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Brodie Bruner on Nov 17, 2000

based on 47 ratings

| 6,880 views

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 Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

based on 1 rating

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A look at the true meaning of Christmas and its implications for our lives

(adapted from a sermon by Darryl Dash) TEXT: JOHN 1:1-14 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS” OPEN: A. In just two days, most of our entire country will shut down. 1. The offices will close 2. The roads will seem empty 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Means War

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 9, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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We Christians need to understand that we are in a spiritual war. This war is for the souls of the lost who are all around us. These individuals need to be rescued from the enemy which is made up of spiritual forces of evil. It’s our job as Christian warri

This Means War! Thesis: We Christians need to understand that we are in a spiritual war. This war is for the souls of the lost who are all around us. These individuals need to be rescued from the enemy which is made up of spiritual forces of evil. It’s our job as Christian warriors to fight for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Mean Time...

Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022

| 1,424 views

God has promised us a new creation and empowers us to live it in the here and now, as it has already been purchased for us through Jesus’ death on the cross.

Years ago (in fact it was the first summer after we were married), Karen and I decided that we would spend our summer vacation visiting her relatives and my birthplace here in Nova Scotia. We didn’t have a large salary between us, and we were young and adventuresome, so we decided that it would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

In The Mean Time

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 13, 2021

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Before we leave this world how will we live our life?

“In The Mean Time” 2 Corinthians 5:2-21 . 2 Meanwhile (In the Mean time or For the time being ), we groan, to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, 4For while we are in this tent (This Body) , we groan and are burdened, we want heaven 1. Paul shares with Corinth in the meantime. The now time, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:2-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 1, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 6,870 views

Discipleship equals growth!!!

The Meaning of Discipleship What is discipleship? -To the Greek, the process of discipleship is a way to pass down ideas, thingking…Example: Plato, Aristotle… -In modern days, discipleship taking place on city street corner. -Local drug pusher is a discipler the looking for a young people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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