Sermons on Ear Of Understanding:

What God Has In Store For Us

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

Eye has not seen, nor ear heard....all the marvelous things that God has in store for us.

WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR US God’s Word is really inspiring. A. I would like to cite a passage which makes all kinds of sense. Hebrews 11:39-12:29 (The Message) Not one of these people, even though their lives of faith were exemplary, got their hands on what was promised. God had a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Have You Been With? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores how encountering Jesus transforms our character, and how we can emulate His ways in our lives for spiritual growth.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as the one who knows all, but as a fellow pilgrim, a fellow seeker, a fellow child of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of redemption and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Topics: New Year, Understanding Jesus, Emulating His Ways

Hope Born At Christmas

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 8, 2019

Jesus came as our Messiah, our Christ, fulfilling a 700-year-old prophecy of deliverance. In so doing, he still today brings us understanding, justice, and peace.

Isaiah 11:1-10 Hope Born at Christmas Christmas is about miracles. Christmas is about hope and peace and love. Christmas is prophesied here in the book of Isaiah, written some 700 years before Jesus’ birth. Times were hard then. The 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom had already fallen to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Balance

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2012

Are you sure what you believe and practice is balanced on God's scale?

In my years since becoming a Christian, I have found that people in general tend to be like pendulums that are normally broken to either stay on the Left or Right side of the swing without ever seeing the middle or they are stuck in the middle and never move at all. Indeed the ones that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 10, 2022

Paul prays that the Colossians would do more good deeds, understand God more, be empowered by God and be thankful.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:9-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-10-2022 Prayed For Maxine and I have been married for almost 30 years. There are very few things I know for sure in this life but one of them is that Patrick, Maxine’s stepdad, prayed for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Testimony..what's In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 16, 2014

This is a word..God wants you to get your arms around.. A to him who has ears, let him hear moment.. And music to Gods ears is.."I hear you Lord..I hear you" I get what your saying

Your Testimony..What's In Your Wallet? Proverbs 18:24 NKJ. 24. A man who has friends must himself be friendly, “But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” You see there are a lot of people in this world who want friends.. but not everybody wants to be a friend... what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps A Wise Counselor Understand An Individual's Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps a counselor, who knows how to listen, understand what is REAL to their counselee.

1. The Holy Spirit helps a counselor, who knows how to listen, understand what is REAL to their counselee. A person’s reality consists of what they regard as being actual in its true nature, both visible and invisible things. A leader develops the insight to get to know each person’s perspectives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Islam/Christ: Understanding Our Faith During Conflict With Iraq

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

In these turbulant times with IRAQ and other nations, it is important for Christians to understand ISLAM, its history and the Muslim faith. This sermon addresses the differences between Islam’s Muhammad and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Minister the

I would like for you to follow me into the Book of Luke Chapter 9 verses 18 - 23. "Jesus said that if any Man will come after me, let him deny himself. And take up the cross daily" So here we are with Jesus teaching for the disciples of his day and the disciples of this day. And Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-23, Luke 9:28-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Do You Understand What I Have Done For You Series

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Feb 27, 2004

We learn the spiritual meaning behind Jesus washing his disciples feet.

LENT MIDWEEK 1 - 2004 “Do You Understand What I Have Done for You?” Text: John 13:12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. Dear Christian Friends, Today we enter the season of Lent. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Peer Pressure - Understanding It Is Key To Combating It, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007

Teaching young people that understanding peer pressure and how it affects us, is key to not coming under its enslaving effects.

Peer pressure- Understanding it is key to combating it Part 2 TEXT: 1. "My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. If they say, ’Come along with us..; do not set foot on their paths…" Proverbs 1:10, 15 2. "Be not deceived, (lead astray, set adrift), bad associations will ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Understand How Death Works Through Adam's Sin

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people would have us believe that man is basically good at heart. Few people seem to understand the power of sin, yet all try to escape its consequences. Paul teaches us an important truth that through the sin of Adam death passed to everyone’s human

1. What do you suppose Paul meant when he wrote, “Death reigned from the time of Adam…even over those who did not sin.” (vs.14) Many people would have us believe that man is basically good at heart. Few people seem to understand the power of sin, yet all try to escape its consequences. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Atonement And Reconciliation: Understanding The Power Of Jesus' Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on May 21, 2023

How Jesus' Death and Resurrection provides Atonement.

Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we gather to explore the profound and life-transforming truth of the atonement and reconciliation brought about by the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This sacred event lies at the very heart of the Christian faith, for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Understanding Service- What Does Service To Yahweh Entail (5) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for the worker in GOD's service

What does service to YAHWEH entail? Service to YAHWEH can be looked at in three areas: The persons involved The service involved The results desired The persons involved YAHWEH As said earlier, it’s all about YAHWEH. As the bible says, “ All things were made through HIM, for HIM and in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3, Colossians 1:16

Understanding Service -What Should A Servant Of Yahweh Expect? (8) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for Kingdom workers

What should a servant of YAHWEH expect?  A servant of YAHWEH should expect the following though not always but almost always: Preparation YAHWEH always prepares HIS servants to serve HIM. This may be through our experiences or the experiences of others. Every experience is beneficial to us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

Understanding The Roots Of Contemporary Worldview: The Struggle Of Modern Day Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and technological marvels and convenience.

“Never in our country’s history has a generation been so empowered, so wealthy, so privileged—and yet so empty.” ? Ben Shapiro, Porn Generation We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army