Sermons on Ear Of Understanding:

Preparing For Trials Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002

Knowing that trials are coming and understanding the reason for them is half the battle for the Christian.

I Peter 1:6-12 “Preparing for Trials” Intro—As we were looking at the Book of First Peter last week, we focused on the rewards, if you will, of becoming a Christian—and we said that Peter tells the churches he’s writing to that the Christian receives a Second Birth—and that as part of that Second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Recognizing Sin Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Recognize the need to Understand God, Seek God and Turn Again to God.

The Importance of Recognizing Sin Romans 3:1–20 INTRODUCTION Illustration Today it seems that all you have to do to sell a product is include some natural herb or mineral with it. Products ranging from shampoo to diet pills have all jumped on the “all natural” bandwagon. Just because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Needs Of The Despairing

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 19, 2002

Learn to encourage the despairing by understanding how to meet the four needs of the despairing

If you’ve been with us for a while, you would know that on the third Sunday of each month, we study the Book of Job. We are on chapters 6 and 7 this morning. Chapters 1 and 2 of Job gave us the setting for the story. Job was a man who worshipped God and shunned evil. Job was wealthy, wise and ...read more

Denomination: *other

Getting The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 9, 2001

Understanding the sovereignty of God, and how that should affect the way I live.

August 12, 2001 The Sovereignty of God is more than a doctrine. If I have learned anything about how much control God exerts on everything in life it is these two: a. There are no accidents. When a cowboy applied for health insurance, the agent routinely asked if he had had any accidents during ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do I Owe My Home Congregation?

Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001

To Help others come to a Full Understanding of What They Owe Their Home Congregation

WHAT DO I OWE MY HOME CONGREGATION? Acts 2:42-47 Intro: 1. Too many folks in the world tie themselves to one building. 2. When they tie themselves to one building, they tie the Lord to it as well! 3. We live in a world of individuality; a world where we want to do as we please. 4. We are free to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Virgin Birth: Does It Matter?" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 24, 2001

To really understand Christmas you have to look closely at the Virgin birth.

Year A – 4th Sunday of Advent - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I heard a reference to our gospel text during my first trip to Wal-Mart last Tuesday. It was in that aisle where they have wrapping paper and bows hopelessly strewn in piles, along with ribbons, and gift bags. I had just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Jesus: Son Of David, Son Of God

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 17, 2002

The genealogy of Jesus helps us to understand and relate to the fullness of Jesus’ humanity.

Well, as you are well aware, it’s the holiday season. Just look around you, red and green everywhere, the stores are crowded with shoppers, and the extended family is getting friendlier and more loving toward one another as each day passes, right? It’s true that the holiday season is billed as one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Hope - Much More Than Coke

Contributed by Philip Cairns on Feb 1, 2002

Understanding the difference between ’wish lists’ and ’hope’ as the Scriptures teach it.

TITLE: "Faith and hope - much more than Coke" SCRIPTURE: James 1:2-12 AIM: Through an understanding of ‘suffering’, challenge my hearers about their faith and how they would stand when tested. INTRODUCTION: In 1 Corinthians Paul talks about the three things that will remain - faith, hope and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Holiness

How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people fail to understand God's greater purposes for physical suffering.

Many people fail to understand God's greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He said, "This blind man did not sin nor did his parents. But he ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Shared Suffering

Contributed by David Simmons on Nov 26, 2000

Because Jesus understands our suffering, we do not suffer alone.

INTRODUCTION If I were writing the Bible, I probably would have left this passage out. After all, we have here not the image of the powerful Messiah that I would like to show off, but the figure of fear and frailty. For centuries we have recognized that Jesus was all God and all man, but here it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Uncommon Passion, Uncommon Agony

Contributed by Ritchie Ables on Mar 4, 2001

An honest attempt to understand the uncommon agony of Calvary’s cruel cross.

UNCOMMON PASSION, UNCOMMON AGONY by Pastor Ritchie L. Ables Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS, being made conformable unto his death; When Paul uttered these words to the Philippian church, I have to wonder - did he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing To Maturity

Contributed by Jerry Folks on Jan 23, 2004

The Christian growing from a child’s understanding to a full grown adult.

When we accept Jesus into our life, he is our savior. Jesus saved us from our sins, he made us new creations in Christ. We begin on our journey to know Jesus and other believers by the spirit, not after the flesh. There is a vast difference in knowing about God, and knowing God. All scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 5, 2003

Describes how Mark serves as a source of understanding and pattern for following Jesus

Last fall, we began our journey through the Bible. We started in Genesis with the creation and we traced the formation of God’s people beginning with the call of Abraham and Sarah. God gave his promise of blessing to them. Later, we heard the story of Joseph. If you know the story, you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Time Factors In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

Gives my understanding of the three-and-one half year period.

TIME FACTORS IN THE DRAMA OF THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION I. FACTORS WHlCH MAKE UNDERSTANDlNG DIFFICULT 1. First, we are dealing with visions which are often highly symbolical Let me illustrate. Suppose l have a dream which lasts a total of seven minutes. In the dream I see one week of my life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 3, 2006

TO HELP EVERY CHRISTIAN SEEK AND UNDERSTAND THE NECESSITY OF THE FULLNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

LIFE AT THE HIGHEST PLANE! BEING FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT – A MUST FOR ALL CHRISTIANS! SERMON #9 Acts 1:8. Acts 2:1-4. Acts 4:31 Ac 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist