Sermons on What Really Matters:

What Is The Mission?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2020

What is the church’s commission? What is the church’s mission? The study of the church’s mission is called missiology.

What is the church’s commission? What is the church’s mission? The study of the church’s mission is called missiology. The Witness and Light What is a witness? Where were the disciples to witness? but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Acts 13:47, Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Truth, as embodied by Jesus and revealed in God's Word, is objective and unchanging, and rejecting this truth leads to dire consequences.

Good morning, family. Today, we embark on a journey through the scriptures, specifically John 18:37-38 and Romans 1:18-23. We are going to explore a profound, yet sometimes neglected truth - the reality of objective truth, that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and the consequences of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38, Romans 1:18-23

Topics: Objective Truth, Reality

"Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion - Part Two”

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

No matter what situation, sickness, or problem, your condition is not your conclusion.

Introduction: In life we are faced with difficult situations and challenges. At times it seems as though our situations are the final chapters of our lives. Our jobs pose problems for us or even our health may begin to fail us. It seems as though everything we’ve tried is not working. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Are These Stones?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE SERMON TITLE: “What Are These Stones?” SERMON TEXT: Joshua 4:19-24 OPENING JOKE: “Somebody stole the tent.” A Platoon Sergeant and his Platoon Leader are bunking down in the field for the night. The Platoon Sergeant looks up and says, "When you see all the stars in the sky, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If There Was No Resurrection

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Without the resurrection our faith rests only on a great deception

ENGAGE This morning, we celebrate what is undoubtedly the most important event in the history of the world – the resurrection of Jesus. But I’d like you to imagine with me this morning what your life would be like today if there had been no resurrection on that first Easter morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Accept One Another

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2021

Since we are accepted by Christ, we must accept one another.

According to LifeWay Research, when asked about their most significant struggle this past year, pastors pointed to the disunity in their congregation caused by COVID and the various protocols put in place. Many factors no doubt play a role in this problem, but one statistic may underscore a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Cross?

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 19, 2006

To show what the cross is in all of its dimensions.

-If I asked you to describe the cross to me, you would likely be able to do so fairly easily -The cross has become so ingrained in our culture -Everyone knows what it looks like -Everyone knows what happened there -Everyone knows it is the centerpiece of Christianity -Or do they? -The cross is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 28:13-56, Luke 28:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 3, 2007

As he presides over Jesus’ trial, Pilate asks a poignant question. It is a question with which philosophers, orators and men of all walks of life have wrestled. It is a question that begs an answer. Let’s see what is truth and what is not truth.

As he presides over the trial of Jesus Christ, Pilate asks a poignant question. It is a question with which philosophers, orators and men of all walks of life have wrestled. It is a question that begs an answer, and many people have gone to extreme measures to find it. The question is, “What is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is The Gospel?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 24, 2020

Many times, the Gospel, or the word Gospel has been used as a standard of truth.

If a church is a bible preaching you would expect them to preach “the Gospel”. The Gospel is what will save your soul, make you a child of God. There are many things being substituted today for the preaching of the Gospel 1. Drama plays 2. Secular activities You have a God-given right to hear the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Mark 1:1, Matthew 11:1-6, Romans 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Lent? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

explanation of the season of Lent

WHAT IS LENT? Last Wednesday we celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. While I was eating my share of pancakes at a Shrove Tuesday dinner, someone asked me just exactly what is Lent, which started me thinking. For those of us raised in the church (particularly the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 103:1-22, Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

What Is Salvation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2022

People often ask, have you been saved? Do we even know what that means?

What is salvation? How does it work? In Greek the word for Savior or Deliverer is s?t?? (soter) and so we call the study of salvation soteriology. The word save means to liberate, deliver or rescue. We must look at the context to understand what kind of salvation is being referred to. Temporal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Alone And Outnumbered -- What Should I Do? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2018

1. Know that we will face the same feelings (vs. 15-16). 2. Be properly provoked about lost people (vs. 16-18). 3. Tell the truth about Jesus to everyone you can (vs. 17-21). 4. Remember that we are never really alone (vs. 34).

Alone and Outnumbered -- What Should I Do? The Book of Acts - Part 58 Acts 17:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 14, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Here in God's Word, Paul was alone in Athens, and he has some things to teach us about being alone. But before we read Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at the age old question: what is truth? From the Bible truth is defined and found in Christ Jesus

What is truth John 18:38-40 In the court of law before a person testifies they place their hand into the air and swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. And it is assumed that fallen man by saying that oath will tell the truth when they stand before the judge. But ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

What Is A Friend? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon emphasizes choosing wise, loving friendships that nurture faith and character, trusting God’s guidance to build relationships that help us flourish and avoid harm.

If you want to see tomorrow, look at the faces around your table today. The people who share your coffee and your commute, your prayers and your plans—these voices shape the volume of your soul. Companions can calm our fears or kindle them. Counsel can steady our steps or scatter them. God cares ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: True Friends, Fake Friends

What's Christmas Mean To You?

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Dec 13, 2024

You want to know something… there are as many non-Christians celebrating Christmas, as Christians. Although many people have almost forgotten what Christmas really means, there are still plenty of people young and old around the world, who have a different take on what Christmas is.

Christmas is once again upon us and people around the world are busy with their preparations for their own versions of a Christmas celebration. Christmas is a time for family reunions, for family bonding, renewing friendships, exchanging gifts and going on holiday trips. Christians around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, John 8:12, Colossians 1:15-27, Luke 1:68-69

Denomination: Baptist