Sermons on Biblical Understanding:

Doth This Offend You? Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 17, 2017

When Jesus offered His body and blood and the disciples said, this is an hard saying and He asked them "doth this offend you?"

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DOTH THIS OFFEND YOU? John 6:60-61King James Version (KJV) 60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? 61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-61

Denomination: Charismatic

The Flesh Profiteth Nothing Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 18, 2017

We have to be all about Jesus and we have to feed the Spirit as opposed to feeding the flesh

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE FLESH PROFITETH NOTHING John 6:63King James Version (KJV) 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. Beloved all the Words spoken by Jesus and all the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Lord, To Whom Shall We Go? Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 19, 2017

A Christian has no where to go to or no one to go to no matter what except to be in Jesus and with Him always.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LORD, TO WHOM SHALL WE GO? John 6:66-69King James Version (KJV) 66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Denomination: Charismatic

How Theology Can Harm Scriptural Understanding

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Do you have a strong allegiance to a particular set of doctrines or theology? Are you a staunch Arminian or a dedicated five point Calvinist?

Matthew 24:10-13 (ESV) "And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:10-13, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Peter 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sex And The City Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 12, 2006

1. The Bible teaches us that sex is a gift of God. 2. The Bible teaches us that sex is sacred. 3. The Bible presents boundaries for the use of sex.

With the advent of television’s Sex and the City, and a host of shows like it, it should be apparent that our nation is in a moral free fall. The whole idea of who we are and how we should live has become so distorted that it has corrupted our vision of what God created us to be. Rather than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Your Role In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025

The body of Christ is only as strong as its individual members who understand and embrace their roles.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The church is not a building, but a living organism — the body of Christ. Each believer is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Investement Tips For Divorce

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 21, 2007

This sermon provides a historical and biblical framework for understanding divorce. I am indebted to Dr. John Ortberg for some of the research.

Investment Tips For Divorce GNLCC 11/18/2007 Hosea 2:16-20 Matthew 19:1-10 (Much of this message comes from me listening to Dr. John Ortberg Of Menlo Presbyterian Church in Menlo CA. You may go to their website and see the message as it was originally done. It is available in print, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wrestling In Prayer

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 13, 2018

Proposition: Effective prayer is characterized by earnestness, ferverency and energy.

WRESTLING IN PRAYER Text: Col. 2:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: During the dark days of the American Revolution, when the Continental Army had experienced several setbacks, a farmer who lived near the battlefield approached Washington's camp unheard. Suddenly his ears caught an earnest voice ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Be In The Know (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 4, 2019

Last week I talked about how we need to realize how little we know. We might know a lot of information but what about spiritual things? God wants everyone to come to a knowledge of the truth. Then we need to grow in our knowledge. There are some things we need to have along with knowledge.

BE IN THE KNOW (part two) To be in the know means to be knowledgeable about something or to have access to information about something; especially if it's exclusive. It means to be aware or well-informed on a topic that's not widely known. The topic of Jesus is widely known but when it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Colossians 2:2-4, 2 Chronicles 1:10, Psalm 119:66, Colossians 1:9-10, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eyes In The Bible PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025

The sermon urges us to focus our attention on God, allowing His light to clear our vision and transform our hearts, actions, and perspective.

Friends, have you ever tried to read with smudged glasses or looked through a windshield streaked with grime? You can see, but you can’t see well. Colors dull. Edges blur. You miss what’s right in front of you. Life can feel that way, can’t it? The calendar fills up, the news churns, the phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Topics: Eyes, Understanding, Youth

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore what God wants from marriage.

As Christians, we often wonder what God's plan is for marriage. The Bible provides a wealth of information on this topic, and in this sermon we'll explore what God wants from marriage. A Union Between Two People In Genesis 2:24, we read: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Setting Your Priorities Right! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 7, 2017

A wonderful sermon on practical ways how we can set right values and priorities in life to be prosperous and blessed.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Every person has their own priorities and values in life. Our values set our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Poverty Or Prosperity-Which Is Biblically Correct? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

When looking at financial matters, being either wealthy or poor is not necessarily the right thing. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "Poverty or Prosperity-Which is Biblically Correct?" 2 of 4 January 12, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Youths That Overcame Obstacles To Succeed

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002

How our youtsh can overcome obstacles in their life to succeed.

BIBLICAL YOUTHS THAT OVERCAME OBSTACULES TO SUCEED 1 Tim. 4:12 INTRO: I. MOSES, OVERCAME A THE OBSTACLE OF A SINGLE-PARENTING HOME A. His parents had to give him away – Ex. 2:3”But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Step To Making Biblical Decisions

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on May 30, 2002

In Making decisions we need to ask ourselves 5 questions before we decide

FIVE BIBLICAL STEPS WHEN MAKING A DECISION THAT WILL PLEASE THE LORD ASK YOURSELF 1. DOES IT VIOLATE CLEAR TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE? (2 TIM3:16,17) A. The Bible is Inspired. B. The Bible is Instructive. C. The Bible is Intrusive. 2. DOES IT CAUSE MY BROTHER TO STUMBLE IN HIS FAITH? (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist