Sermons on Ear Of Understanding:

Covenants & Dispensations

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 2011

Study of Covenants and Dispensations in Scriptures. A way to understand the Bible as a whole.

Title: Covenants and Dispensations Theme: To show the importance of looking into the Bible as a whole Text: Eph 3:2 Ephesians 3:2-AV If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: Covenant-Contract, sovereign commitments-If The, God has made contracts with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus, According To Paul Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011

This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's understanding of the person of Jesus Christ

INTRODUCTION * Paul’s life before Christ and after Christ - from persecuting the church to planting churches - from arresting Christians physically to arresting unbelievers spiritually - from hindering the work of Christ to hindering the work of Satan - from being openly opposed to Christ to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

John helps us to understand who Jesus truly is.

JOHN 1:6-18 • There are lots of images of Jesus out in the world today. You could fill a room with all the ideas people have of who He is. It would be nice to be able to ask, ‘Will the real Jesus please stand up?’ John, the last living Apostle tries to do just ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

The Magnitude Of God's Call Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 16, 2008

The gifts and callings of God are beyond our wildest capacity to understand.

The Magnitude of God’s Call Jonah 3:3-5 * The New Testament tells us in Romans 11 that both the gifts and callings of God are irrevocable and/or without repentance. This literally means that God didn’t make a mistake, He doesn’t regret, and He is not saddened by the gifts and callings He has given ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Part Five: Keep Christ The Core Distinctive Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 10, 2006

Understand the critical difference between a secular church and the church of the Christ.

Introduction To begin this morning, let us read a few passages of scripture. I would like you to look for a common thread of thought that connects these writings. Are you ready? John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faith Of Paradoxes

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

A deeper understanding of Jesus final prayer for his disciples - and us.

A Faith of Paradoxes I wonder how many of you have ever tried to reverse your car with a trailer hitched to the back. It’s not easy, and I’m sure many of us have got some amusing or expensive stories to tell. The problem is that if you want the trailer to go to the right you have to turn the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Conceptual Value Of The Tabernacle For Psychology Or Counseling Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

The Conceptual Value of the Tabernacle for Psychology or Counseling Introduction The conceptual value of the tabernacle for psychology or counseling is essential and of great value for developing a biblical body of psychological knowledge for the purpose of psychological studies, counseling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology Or Counseling # 2 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

I. The Conceptual Value of the Tabernacle for Psychology or Counseling Since the Bible deals with the revelatory message from God, who designed and created man, the conceptual value of the tabernacle for psychology or counseling is essential for developing an understanding of man. Due to God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology And Counseling # 3 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

II. Four Areas of Biblical Knowledge Used for Psychological Studies 1. Tabernacle, Temple, House of God in the OT In developing an understanding of the “conceptual value of the tabernacle in psychology and counseling,” three images must be dealt with: (1) tabernacle, (2) temple, and (3) the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology And Counseling # 4 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

III. Nine Areas of Biblical Knowledge taken from the Tabernacle and Used for Psychology or Counseling The two biblical ontologies which compose the individual must be understood in order for effective counseling to take place. To not understand these two ontological systems would be comparable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology Or Counseling # 5 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

Conclusion The conceptual value of the tabernacle for psychology or counseling is evident when one views the history of secular and Christian psychology and their achievements. The modern world of secular psychology has had one hundred and fifty years and millions of government dollars to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Temptation Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006

To defeat the Giant of temptation, it helps to understand the Devil and his ways.

Key verse: “Then the devil left him and angels came and attended him” (Matthew 4:11) (Secondary verse James 4:7) INTRODUCTION Temptation is a trap – it can get you into a lot of trouble and see you come undone in an instant. A woman and a man are involved in a car accident. It’s a bad one. Both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

Denomination: *other

Redefining Significance (How To Surprise Your Biggest Critics) Acts Part 7 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

contrasting God’s and the world’s understanding of a significant life...

Redefining significance: how to surprise your biggest critics Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 7 Pastor Jeff Christopherson - February 23, 2003 Acts 4:1-22 I. HOW OUR WORLD DEFINES SIGNIFICANCE: 1. Success. (People speak of my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Visiting Down Under

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011

The book of Revelation offers great insight for understanding martyrdom and persecution.

“Visiting Down Under” Rev. 6:9-11 If only we would read the book of Revelation as a message of comfort rather than a calendar of events, if only we would see Revelation as an opportunity for encouragement rather than a platform for debate, if only we would preach and teach it from a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Understanding salvation in a generation that thinks everybody is save, is the need of the hour.

Introduction 1. Meaning of the term. The Greek verb is defined as "to save [from peril, injury or suffering]." It is used "of healing, restoring to health" and especially in the N.T., of salvation from spiritual sin and death. Therefore the idea is that of wholeness, soundness, safety, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist