Sermons on Knowing God Better:

Life's Goal

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 29, 2008

This message talks about the most important goal each human-being should strive to attain.

Text: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). What is a goal? A goal is something we work toward or an objective we have in our mind. For example, the objective in any type of race is to be the first to cross the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Kingdom Is Like . . .

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 26, 2008

Five parables summarize for the Christian our relationship to the Kingdom of God.

Matthew 13: 44 – 52 / The Kingdom of God is like . . . (Part 2) Intro: Have you ever wanted something? I mean really longed for it? Desired, needed, craved, hungered for something so bad that it hurt? I. The first 2 parables deal with growth for seemingly modest or insignificant beginnings. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Patient Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 4, 2016

Be patient, do not grumble, and do not swear!

Let us continue to worship our God by listening to what He has to say to Christians through James. Let us open our Bibles to James 5….. We will come back to v1-6 next week. In preparation for Communion, let us look today at v7-12. Read along with me James 5:7-12…. Let us first of all ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Comunion Con Dios Series

Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 24, 2014

El pueblo que conoce a su Dios se esforzará y actuará

Comunión con Dios I - Introducción Juan 3:16 Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. 1. Importancia a. Divide la Biblia en AT y NT. b. Divide la dispensación de la ley de la dispensación ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Know God’s Will For My Life?

Contributed by Nick Penders on Sep 17, 2014

Many people doesn't know how to discern God's will. With this explanation I hope we can learn and find God's will in our life and be determined to do the will of God

How Can I Know God’s Will For My Life? God has purpose for our life. We can see in Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Because we are Christians God has a purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Came In The Flesh

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 6, 2014

I tried to explain what is involved John 1:1-18, which is introduction of who Jesus is, and its meaning, mainly why Jesus manifested in flesh reflects His glory, full of grace and truth.

John 1:1-18 Jesus came in the flesh 1. He is the Word, the Life, and the Light (1:1-4) His nature as God: A. Pre-Existence before the creation; His Eternity; He is not part of creation B. Co-Existence with God; His Equality with God C. Self-Existence: His Essence (In Him was life) * ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hello, My Name Is Yahweh! (Series On The Names Of God -#3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 17, 2024

We are all known by many names.

Even dogs have many names they are known by… (1) There are over 340 different kinds of dog breeds. • Labrador Retriever • German Shepherd • Bull Dog • Beagle • Poodle To name a few. (2) Not only are dogs named by different breeds they are also named individually. Illus: San Francisco ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Exodus 3:13-15, Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Little More, God. Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

We always think just a little more money or time or friends would make things better. Very few of us long for a little more God to help us to live better.

Today we are adding one additional view to the series that is inspired by: Isaiah 29:13 The Lord says: "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Congregational

In This Manner Pray

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 27, 2020

How we pray depends on our concept of God. God is personal, and knows us better than we know ourselves. Prayer brings us into harmony with God.

INTRODUCTION When I was in college, I was required to take speech class. As a shy person, I dreaded it. It’s all about public speaking. Some would rather die than speak in public. To pass the class, we had to give a 5-minute speech to our classmates. Here are some pointers for giving a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Kings 18:25-39, Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Imitating God Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 18, 2012

It is time we take a serious look at building quality relationships – and there is no better resource than God who made us to be in relationship.

“Building Quality Relationships: With God – Imitating God” Eph. 4:17-5:2 From the very beginning God said “It is not good for man to be alone.” Van Morris, in Being Lonely ‘Can Kill You’, says that data collected from 148 studies, involving more than ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Understanding Of The Will Of God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

IT’S DIFFICULT TO KNOW THE SOVEREIGN WILL OF GOD BECAUSE GOD'S WILL IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, AND THERE ARE SOME ASPECTS OF IT THAT WE MAY NOT KNOW RIGHT AWAY, AND MAY NOT KNOW COMPLETELY THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN.

AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WILL OF GOD PSALM 121 I WANT TO BEGIN TODAY BY SAYING THAT THIS IS A VERY DIFFICULT MESSAGE TO DELIVER TODAY. MESSAGES ON THE WILL OF GOD HAVE MANY DIFFERENT ROADS THAT THEY CAN TAKE, AND I WANT TO BE VERY CAREFUL AS TO WHICH ROADS WE GO DOWN TODAY. IT’S ALSO DIFFICULT IN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

He Knows Me! Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 30, 2006

An exposition of the story of the woman at the well in John 4, focusing on God’s grace and our response.

Have you ever been in a situation where you were caught red-handed? Unfortunately, I have far too many of those stories in my background. The one that really sticks in my mind was the time that I was collecting soda bottles at a construction site right across the road from my house. We lived in a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Know The Shepherd? - The Reality Of The Valley

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 30, 2014

The Valley is a reality but it is only temporary. We are called to go through the Valley, not to dwell, to stay in it. The Valley will make you or break you. Beloved let the valleys transform you into the image of Christ. (Updated April 2018)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there a four Scripture readings that proceed the Message. Today's appointed readings are: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25 and John 10:1-10 BIBLE "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

How To Know Your Salvation Is Secure

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2003

Paul told the believer that their salvation was dependent on God.

How To Know That Your Salvation Is Secure August 31, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Romans 8:28-30 Introduction: A college man walked into a photography studio with a picture of his girlfriend… He wanted the picture duplicated… A The owner of the store noticed the inscription on the back of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God ¡v Jehovah Sabaoth ¡v The Lord Of Hosts Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of the Names of God - Jehovah Sabaoth ¡V The Lord of Hosts.

Getting to Know God ¡V Jehovah Sabaoth ¡V The Lord of Hosts This day and age is unique in the art of war in that we are able to see first hand ¡V blow by blow - how a battle is unfolding. It is not unusual these days for the journalists to end up getting killed because they are sitting right ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:14-37

Denomination: Baptist