Sermons on God Understands:

Spiritual Checks You Can Take To The Bank #1 - The Certainty Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 2, 2001

The first of a study of Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This one helps us to gain a fuller understanding of God’s grace.

INTRODUCTION. -- How many of you have ever bought something from a TV commercial? I’ve never been one to do this very much -- partly because I usually missed the type of commercials advertising products (getting a snack); and partly because the products were always too expensive. Then an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20, Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: *other

Truth Detectors 1.3: The Truth About God Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004

This is the third message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of God. (05-02-04)

*Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 3 “The Truth About God” Psalm 139:7-10 Opening Illustration A young woman brought her fiancé home to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

When You Don't Get It, God Does Get It

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Aug 31, 2005

God is faithful even when we don’t understand what He is doing, and His way is best for us.

I want to thank you for this opportunity to share from God’s word with you today. KC and Simone send their greetings as well but they could not be here today. They’re probably sleeping right now. I have come to appreciate my being here with you all at SEFC more and more. The adjustment to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dressed For The Battle Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

Part III of this series further helps you to understand the Kingdom of God and the weapons we have to use against the enemy.

Revelation 12:7 - 9 The Church is the only MATCH for satan upon the earth. He is on the earth today raising havoc. I John 3:8 For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. We have been given weapons to defeat the enemy. How will satan finally be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just As I Am PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of spiritual rebirth, its importance in Christian life, and how to embrace and understand it through faith and devotion.

Welcome, dear friends, to the gathering of hearts, the communion of souls, and the fellowship of believers. We are here today by divine appointment. We have been summoned by the sweet, irresistible call of our Savior, drawn by the magnetic pull of His love, beckoned by the promise of His presence. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Topics: Fullness Of God

Divine Favor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand God's divine favor, recognize its power in our lives, and learn how to position ourselves to receive it.

Good Morning, Church! Welcome to another beautiful day in the house of the Lord. Today, we are going to dive into a powerful message about God's blessing of divine favor, the power of God's favor, and how we can live a life immersed in His favor. As Joel Osteen beautifully puts it, "Your situation ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Topics: Favor, God

What Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

Explore and understand the unconditional, unfailing, and unending love of God, as demonstrated by His sacrifice of His only Son for our salvation.

Good morning, church! Today, we are going to talk about a subject that is at the very heart of our faith - God's love. And not just any form of love, but God's unconditional, unfailing, and unending love. It's like what Max Lucado once said, "God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: God's Love

Confidence In Chaos PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

Encourages finding hope and cheerfulness in God's presence and guidance, even in desperate circumstances, through faith and understanding of His word.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. We gather here today in the warm embrace of our faith, in the light of our Lord's love. We are here to seek, to learn, to grow. We are here to find solace, strength, and support in the words of God. Let's start with a quote from G.K. Chesterton, who said, "Hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Topics: Confidence, God

Exploring The Magnificent Treasures Of God’s Word Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 15, 2013

God’s name represents His authority, yet He has exalted His Word as the highest authority, above all other authorities, and even higher than the authority of His own name! It suggests that we will only understand His name (His authority, nature and attrib

Exploring the magnificent treasures of God’s Word Today I was reading Psalm 138 and came across a fascinating statement, “You have magnified Your word above all Your name.” A prayer in the Bible commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer contains the phrase, "Hallowed be Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modern Family God’s Way 4 - Husbands Series

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

Human wisdom fails to understand the importance of God'y Fathers.

MODERN FAMILY GOD’S WAY 4 - HUSBANDS Text: Ephesians 5:22-33 1. One of the great passages on Marriage and the role of the husband is Ephesians 5:22 – 33. 2. The wisdom of God shared in this passage was like nothing ever conceived by men and women before it was delivered by God. 3. No ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing A Great And Intimate Relationship With God, The Father - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 14, 2021

Understanding the character and nature of God, the Father and His plans for you.

A. Questions to Ponder 1. Do you see God as a tyrant? If so, why? 2. Do you feel you cannot come to Him for everything? If so, why? 3. Are you fearing Him to the point of not talking to Him? If so, why? 4. Are you mad at God for your life or current situation? If so, name the situation 5. Are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27, Proverbs 2:1-5, Psalm 103:8-14, Ephesians 3:14-21, Jeremiah 29:11-13, 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 3:2-3, Ephesians 2:6-7, 1 John 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Had Done All These Great Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that GOD does great things for us because of (a) His WORD and His Heart, (b) He wants us to know and understand Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Had GOD done all great things for you? Yes and Amen! 2 Corinthians 1:20 (Amplified Bible) 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Balances Crosses And Comforts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 25 – A Family for Jacob – Gen. 29:1-30 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties. 2. Explanation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust God And Do Not Complain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand that we should not complain when God leads us along difficult paths, but to trust Him for what is the best direction for our lives.

Deliverance From Egypt Crossing the Red Sea – Exodus 13:20-15:21 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that we should not complain when God leads us along difficult paths, but to trust Him for what is the best direction for our lives. ILlustration:In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God We Must Trust

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 13, 2004

This sermon exhorts us to put our full trust in God. Too many times we rely on our own understanding, instead of trusting in the omniscient God.

In God We Must Trust Proverbs 3:5, "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." When I think of this subject, I cannot help but think of the parental nature of our Lord. Courtney has always been the type of child that likes to do everything on her own. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God