Sermons on Know The Word:

For What Purpose?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Ever have a day off thinking you will accomplish some things but by the end of the day nothing is done. It is true - if you aim at nothing your bound to hit it. - What are you aiming at?

Cows have a wonderful life. There only purpose in life is to get fat. They are fed and fed for that purpose. They graze , chew their cud and sleep, that’s all. Ever watched a cow graze and wander till their lost. Some people shop like that. The end of their purpose is not good. They get ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His roles as a source of joy, a justifier of the righteous, and a guiding light in life.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a joy to see each one of you, and it's my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Know Him

Are Your New Year's Resolutions Really New?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jan 2, 2007

Everyone makes resolutions each year to lose weight, work less, exercise. But those resolutions have no eternal impact. God gives us resolutions to make that will impact us for eternity.

Are Your New Year’s Resolutions New? Well, how was your Christmas? I know that I had the absolute best Christmas ever! Not only did I get to spend Christmas day with my wife, daughter and parents but Taylor, the greatest wife a man could ever have pulled the biggest surprise for me. Of course ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56-57

Denomination: Wesleyan

Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely.

Taking Care of Business “Discerning God’s Will” Acts 1:15-26 Intro: This might be the 1st church business meeting in history. Prop: We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely. Interrogative: How do we do that? TS: The following perspectives will help us discern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 1, 2008

For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scripture

For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scriptures on the subject of prayer, something I had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God #2: Hearing God's Voice Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007

Psalm 29 says the voice of the Lord is powerful. If that’s true, then why do so few believers recognize His voice? Here are some keys to learning to hear God’s voice more clearly.

KNOWING GOD #2 – HEARING GOD’S VOICE OPENING TRIVIA QUESTION: What’s greater than God, worse than the devil, dead people eat it, and if you ate it, you would be dead too? ANSWER: What’s greater than God? NOTHING What’s worse than the devil? NOTHING What do dead people eat? NOTHING And if you ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: *other

Konwing And Doing God's Will Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

Aiding believers in finding God’s will for theeir lives

Knowing and Doing God’s Will Colossians 1:9-14 Introduction: Isn’t Yahoo maps great? The driving directions tell us exactly where to go, what turns to make, how to get where we are wanting to go. Ever wish God has a website we could log into and find out where he wants our life to go? This sermon ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Jonah In The Bible?

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jan 25, 2006

A look at the story of Jonah from three different viewpoints: Personal, Christological, and God’s

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Today’s OT lesson is a portion of the writings of the prophet Jonah in the book attributed to him. If you go through all the pericopes listed in our hymnal, you’ll find that this is the only Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Can You Hear Me Know? Part 2

Contributed by John Russell on Aug 18, 2006

Knowing God’s will is one of the most challenging aspects of being a Christian... or is it?

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Part II: Discovering the Will of God Proverbs 3.5-7 Introduction For two years I’ve been prom-ising this message. How can I tell what God wants me to do? How does a Christian make decisions? How does God direct us? What’s the secret? What’s the magic for-mula? Last week on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Direction

Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 3, 2005

A look at how our relationship shapes our direction.

God’s direction A study by F. Martin To all my brethren, who share in this study and look to stand in the presence of Christ, through the word of God. We hope to share a moment in His presence which equals 100 years in the world. We hope to stand in agreement while opening our hearts to the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 25, 2008

A New Beginning - A New Year’s Eve Sermon

A NEW BEGINNING Proverbs 1:7 Preached By Kelvin l Parks On 31 December 2007 At Gideon Missionary Baptist Church Waukegan, IL   (v.7) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.   Subject:  A NEW BEGINNING   Let us deal briefly with the “B” portion ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Way God Speaks Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon six in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

In our passage, we are told that in times past, God spoke in various ways. Indeed, in the Old Testament, we find that God spoke... ... through angels - Genesis 16:11-12 ... through visions - Genesis 15:1 ... through dreams - Genesis 28:10-19 ... through symbolic actions - Jeremiah 18:1-10 ... ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, Hebrews 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis Of Belief Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon twelve in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

As we have discussed how we experience God in our lives, we have said: A. God is always at work in our lives. B. God pursues a love relationship with us that is real and personal. C. God invites us to join with Him and cooperate in the work He is doing. D. God speaks by His Holy Spirit to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Headphones

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

An important message on how to hear from God.

Holy Headphones How to Hear from God 7/2/03 I. Introduction Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Deliberate Intention

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

The purpose of God revealed

INTRO: Romans 8:28 Purpose in the greek. Prothesis: From pro, "before," and thesis, "a place." thus "a setting forth." The word here suggests a deliberate plan, a proposition, and advance plan, an intention, a design. I. WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF GOD? a. Ephesians 1:5,9,11 v.5 -An assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31