Sermons on Ears Of Understanding:

Why Baptize Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus told John that it was the right thing to do and event hough John didn’t understand it, he obeyed Jesus.

We noted last week that John the Baptist baptized with water to prepare people for the coming Messiah Jesus Christ and to teach them about the good news of ultimate forgiveness of sins. We will read in our passage today that the Messiah Jesus Christ Himself was baptized by John. Why did John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 26, 2007

The cross is the centerpiece of history. We should be able to understand and articulate the implications of what happened on Golgotha Hill 2000 years ago.

TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF THE CROSS” OPEN: A. A university student was seen wearing a T-shirt with a large “K” printed on it. Someone asked him what the “K” stood for and he replied, “Confused.” The person who asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deuteronomy: Foundation For The Sermon On The Mount Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 9, 2009

When we more deeply understand the phrases that guide our lifestyle, we can become godlier followers of Jesus Christ.

Deuteronomy: Foundation for The Sermon on the Mount (Deut. 15:7-11; Matt. 5:42; Deut. 18:13; Matt. 5:48, Deut. 4:5-8; Matt. 5:14-16) 1. In the trenches of life when decisions need to be made quickly, we often depend upon short principles that offer us immediate direction and give us spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jephthah: Forcing The Hand Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

AS FOLLOWERS OF THE FORGIVER WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT OUR ROLE IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY IS NOT ABOUT ADVANCING OUR OWN AGENDA.

Jephthah: Forcing the Hand of Deliverance Judges 11-12 8/23/09 INTRODUCTION Hidden Agendas -- An idiomatic phrase used to refer to the subtext which discreetly drives a conversation, meeting or other activity. „X Marketing and advertising uses them all the time. „X We assume Politians use ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Life Elevated

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

The whole idea of Christ elevated is totally incomprehensible, or if you will: heavenly / for those of us who are able to understand Latin: celestial.

Life elevated Let me show you the two standard issue License Plates of our state, both of which feature the slogan: Life Elevated Depending on whether you are the winter or summer type you either pick the Arches or the Greatest Snow on Earth. I pick the Snow. Either of them refer to the strengths ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

A Christian Mind (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 10, 2009

This sermon is part 2 in which we examine the Christian worldview so that we can understand what constitutes a Christian mind.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born From Above Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 12, 2009

(PowerPoint slides are available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Understanding the significance of born again, born of water and born of spirit.

Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-13) Born from Above John 3:1-8 Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. He wrote these words, "A genuine feeling of fear came over me. I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: *other

A First Worship Service Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

I want those who hear this message to understand what worship is about and also how they can truly worship God.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 2001 Date Preached: August 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Let’s Learn from the Past Title: A First Worship Service Text: Genesis 4:1-6 ETS: To truly worship God Abel had to realize who God was and then act on that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Right Side Of The Cross

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Apr 21, 2009

Do you understand that all the SIN, GUILT, SHAME, & PAIN were taken & placed on Him on that cross for each one of us!

Easter 2009 Right Side of the Cross Colossians 2:6-15 NLT This is absolutely one of the most explosive celebrations in the history of the world! The whole world just witnessed that Jesus Christ is truly who He said He was! What about it today? Do people still wonder if He is truly the resurrected ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrine Of Angels #2 Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 23, 2009

An essential study for all who preach the Word of God. It is vitally important to have a Biblical understanding of the unseen world around us

ANGELOLOGY The Doctrine of Angels #2 The Nature of Angels #2 Dr. Russell K. Tardo This study of the Doctrine of Angels, will cover not only the holy angels, but also unholy angels, i.e., the demons and the devil, all spiritual beings. There exists a spiritual world, the spiritual dimension ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servants At The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2009

Scripture says all Christians are priests. How does understanding the Old Testament priesthood help us be better servants of God?

OPEN: An old lady had always wanted to travel abroad. Now that she was getting on in years, she thought she would really like to do so before she died. But until now, she’d never even been out of the country. So she began by going in person to the Passport Office and asking how long it would take ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This? Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009

Who is Jesus to you is only answered by the spirit in you that understands he is available just when you need him most.

Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007 “Who is This?” Text: Matt 21: 1- 9 A Story is told of a young boy who was sick on Palm Sunday and unable to go to church. His mother stayed home with him and his father went to church. When his father came home he brought with him a few of the palm branches he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008

This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

Refined by Failure Part 1 What’s the main difference between people who achieve and people who are average???? What makes people excel? Why does some people sky rocket while others plummet? Some people can’t be told anything and that is why they are still living their past failures… We need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 2 Failure Is A Better Teacher Than Success Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008

This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

Refined by Failure - 2 Failure is a far better teacher than success. Two great differences between those that fail backwards and those that fail forward. Failing Backwards Failing Forwards Blaming others Taking Responsibility Repeating the same mistakes Learning from each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 3 - Judging Others Puts A Curse On Our Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008

This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

Refined by Failure A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. Wouldn’t it be great that if today, you could experience immediate change, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible