Sermons on ear of the learned: showing 301-315 of 105,244

Learning To Trust God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 17, 2019

In the first Christmas, we learn from Joseph and Mary how to trust God. It begins by making ourselves available, then treating others with respect, and finally following the nudges of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:18-25 Learning to Trust God Have you ever been driving down the road, trying to get somewhere with your navigator or your smart phone giving you directions? And you start doubting whether that thing really knows what it’s talking about? Now I’ve had it work out both ways. Sometimes that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Jethro Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 9, 2018

Jethro, already a priest, was excited to hear about the work of God!

Remember when Moses was banished from Egypt and into the desert? Moses found a water well and his future wife Zipporah in Midian. Jethro was the Priest in Midian and became father-in-law of Moses. In the Book of Exodus, we have been following Moses leading the Hebrews out of Egypt. Today, our focus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Learning About Love" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 6, 2016

We are called to love others as God loves us.

The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4:24), "God is light" (1 John 1:5), and now, in this passage, "God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning About Love" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 12, 2016

John speaks to us about the supreme value of love in the life of the child of God.

The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4224), "God is light" (1 John l:5), and now, in this passage, " God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Fail Forward

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2016

This sermon deals with how we can move forward despite our failures and failings.

Learning To Fail Forward Last week in our Sunday Night movie, “Facing the Giants,” the main character felt like a complete failure. Some of the parents were talking about firing him as head coach, and even one of his assistant coaches was a part of it. And to make matters worse he had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12

Denomination: Foursquare

Lessons Learned In A Fish

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

LESSONS LEARNED IN A FISH

Jonah 2 LESSONS LEARNED IN A FISH 9 "Salvation is of the Lord" 1. The Place - Where Jonah Prayed 17 Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

‘on Hands’ Learning

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 25, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 43: 1 – 34

Genesis 43: 1 – 34 ‘On hands’ learning 43 Now the famine was severe in the land. 2 And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the grain which they had brought from Egypt, that their father said to them, “Go back, buy us a little food.” 3 But Judah spoke to him, saying, “The man solemnly warned ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Learning How To Pray! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 9, 2016

Part 4 of a series on having conversations with God, called Prayer!

Conversations with God - A prayer Lifestyle 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 May 1, 2016 For the past 3 weeks we’ve been looking at some very difficult conversations we have with God. We’ve looked at situations where God may say NO, times when God seems to be late or slow to respond, and times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Humble Dependence Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2016

This sermon is based on Chapter 5 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. It follows the events of Paul's life in Acts 9:20-31.

Introduction: A. A certain Boy Scout master was determined that his Scouts would be ready for the next Court of Honor. 1. So he ordered that each of them be ready to report about a good deed they had done before the next meeting. 2. When they gathered at the next meeting, the Scout master asked the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Wait On God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2017

In this section from the story of Abraham, we see that he and Sarah got ahead of God and tried to force God to bring an heir through Hagar. There are a lot of important lessons for us to learn from this episode.

Introduction: A. One day there was a man who was taking it easy, lying on the grass, looking up at the clouds, and having a conversation with God 1. The man said, “God, how long is a million years to you?” a. God answered, “In my frame of reference, a million years is about a minute.” 2. The man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Learning To Lift Weights"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Trials are hard but getting through them brings joy.

Objects: A set of dumbbells or some type of weightlifting equipment. Scripture: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith makes us stronger. James 1:2-3 I decided about 6 months ago that I wanted to try to get in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning To Depend On God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2016

A Sermon for Lent.

"Learning to Depend on God" Luke 4:1-13 A colleague of mine tells about one Sunday when her gregarious middle son--who was just shy of 4 years old--was taught this Scripture passage from Luke during Sunday school. On the ride home from church she was surprised when her son started ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

"Learning To Live In Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2018

A sermon about the parable of the Vine and branches using Eugene Peterson's The Message.

John 15:1-8 “Learning to Live in Jesus” Jesus and His disciples have just finished the Last Supper. Following the Supper Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and told them that He was setting an example for them—that they should do for one another what He has done for them. From there Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Learning Self Control

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 12, 2014

Five thing we must learn to control as Christians.

Learning self control 1. Over the Spirit. Proverbs 16: 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 2. Over the life. Acts 24: 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Baptist

Learning The Ways Of Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2012

We can learn love from Jesus and Mary

Mother’s Day 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy To whom was Jesus preaching this incredible Last Supper sermon on love? Let’s make a short list: • Judas, the revolutionary and embezzler who had already sold Jesus out to the Jews • Simon, the Zealot, who most likely had a history ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Catholic