Sermons on how do we know: showing 421-435 of 216,952

How Can I Know God's Will?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 17, 2004

One of the great mysteries of Christianity involves knowing God’s will for a person. Often we resort to fleeces, fasting, flipping, feelings or floundering to coax God into telling us His will. Use this GUIDE to know God’s will for your life...

In his letter to the Ephesian church, Paul exhorted them to “redeem the time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” It seems that one of the great mysteries of the Christian walk involves discovering God’s will for a person. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: United Methodist

We Proclaim Him

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006

Evangelism is a proclamation! Paul wrote this letter to the Colossians wanting them to understand the importance of telling others about Christ.

WE PROCLAIM HIM! Text: Colossians 1:28 – 29 Tonight I want to talk about “evangelism”. We all have our idea of what is meant by the word, “evangelism”. • Going door to door – canvassing. • Passing out Christian tracks. • Holding tent/camp meetings. I know that many will think of the “Great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What We Are Called To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Jesus uses two metaphors to describe our influence in the world today. As salt, we are to make people thirsty for Jesus. As light, we have the privilege of pointing people to the true light of the world. Our challenge is to make sure we are “out of the

What We’re Called to Be Rev. Brian Bill 2/11/01 A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

We're At War!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 9, 2005

We’re at War! 1) Pray with confidence 2) Pray for confidence

An egg, a piece of bacon, a couple of sausages, a bit of cheese, a slab of butter, a pork chop, some liver, and a scoop of pudding. No, it’s not what I had for breakfast this morning. It was the weekly allotment of food per person in Britain during World War II. Can you believe that? Most of us can ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Mind Control 3 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 3, 2006

The Christian, by a simple choice, can either be controlled by the human psyche or by the Mind of Christ. Ok!?!?? Then how do we know when we are controlled by human psyche or the Mind of Christ?

We are the midst of a series on mind control, and particularly the aspect of the control of false doctrine over thoughts and actions. As we progress, if some of the things I refer to are not in your "memory bank", please refer to past lessons. It is not practical or even possible to review all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16-17

Do You Know Him? Do You Know Him Personally?

Contributed by Dwain Wellington Rattray on Apr 9, 2013

Commentary on Matthew 16: 15 - 16 - 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

The book of Matthew recounts a simple exchange in chapter 16 verses 15 through 18 with profound implications. “He (Jesus) saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” No matter our individual situations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: *other

Not My Will But Thine Will Be Done

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

How many of you don’t always know the will of God for situations? In this sermon, we will be discussing discerning God’s will.

Psalm 40:7-8 Then said, I, Behold, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me; I delight to do Your will. O my God: yes, Your law is within my heart. We will examine what hinders you from discerning God’s will. THE MAIN THING IS THE CONDITION OF YOUR HEART! The will of God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Have Confidence Before God Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 5, 2007

God’s precious promises will not fall on us automatically. We have to know the will of God before we can even ask for them. We have to ask in line with His will. God’s Word is God’s will...

-- New Revised Standard Hebrews 10:35 Do not, therefore, abandon that confidence of yours; it brings a great reward. In the 1st lesson we talked about what confidence was, and the commands that God gave us in His Word in order to walk in confidence before Him. Confidence is another way of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Happens When We Run Series

Contributed by Scott Gleason on Jan 4, 2001

As believers we need to realize the dangerous position in which we put ourselves when we decide to reject God’s will and run from His plan.

What Happens When We Run – Rejecting God’s Will Text: Jonah 1 (Sunday AM) Date: January 9, 2000 I. Introduction Attention: I had neatly folded my clothes, at least as neatly as an eight year old could have, and I had placed them in a little bag. I headed to the kitchen to get some food and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Follow God? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 28, 2015

We ought to be able to show the world Who we serve by our actions and our words. Therefore, how we live our lives for Christ must be focused on Him, always.

Do we follow God? Galatians, Part 8 Galatians 4:8 – 4:20 Introduction - Purpose of the letter 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - Recap from last week: - We discussed who are considered “sons of God” • Those in the faith (Those who have placed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Health - I

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jun 16, 2002

We will look at the subject of divine healing and divine health. We will do this by asking: Is divine healing for us? Then why do we get sick? If it is God’s will for us to be healed then how do we get healing and walk in divine health?

Introduction: Let us look today to the subject of divine healing and divine health. We will do this by asking: Is divine healing for us? Then why do we get sick? If it is God’s will for us to be healed then how do we get healing and walk in divine health? I Is Divine Healing for us? i) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The End Of The World As We Know It

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on May 29, 2019

With a the prophecies of the end of the world given to us, can we tell when Jesus will return?

The End of the World as We Know It Matthew 24:35-39 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Know It All?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 22, 2008

Add on to faith

CAN WE KNOW IT ALL? 1 PT 1:5-9 Faith is putting your trust in Jesus Christ and what He has done. Goodness is the real meaning of who God is. I am sure that many of you have read the book of Job which is the book that comes just before the books of Psalms. Whether you have read it or not I would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can We Really Know Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

Is it possible for a person to really know that he has eternal life as a present reality?

CAN WE REALLY KNOW? John 2:3-11 Is it possible for a person to really know that he has eternal life as a present reality? Some people hope that they are among the elect but feel that no one can really know until that day. Others believe that a person can be saved one minute and loose it the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Must We Know Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

If we are to be a disciple making church we all need to know the very basic things that are non-negotiable in the Word of God. So I’m not going to assume that we all know these things, and so even those who have been in the church for a very long time are

If a rocket going to the moon is off by just 1 degree when it takes off from earth, it will miss the moon by a long shot and the cost of that will be immense. The same is true with our Christian lives. If we want to be true disciples of Christ and live as he commands, there are certain things we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16