Sermons on Knowing God Better:

The Parable Of The Two Sons

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Sep 23, 2005

With God it is better late than never.

The parable Jesus shares in today’s Gospel lesson proves the old adage better late than never We find Jesus once again in a debate with the Pharisees over Christ’s authority For centuries the Pharisees ran the Church as an elites social organization rather than the loving body ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Practical Faith - "running God’s Race" Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 26, 2020

Today's sermon is part of our "Practical Faith" series and looks at how we are to run God's race, or better, how to live this life of faith God has called us to take.

Practical Faith “Running God’s Race” Hebrews 12:1 ** You can Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/6kCFHjt2RDE ** You can Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/jNVTRASK#mEYo5rhHGuCyq3IM9dRaEp_cagu2qvDm4gb6QSec7ig Let me ask some critical questions • What have you felt like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:25-26

Denomination: Foursquare

The Anxiety Battle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006

Adding guilt to anxiety makes nothing better; instead, we need to have a positive spiritual approach toward dealing with surplus anxiety.

The Anxiety Battle (I Peter 5:7) 1. Webster defines anxiety as a painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an anticipated or impending situation or a strong fearful concern 2. Supposedly the average person’s anxiety is about… 40% on things that will never happen 30% on things that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Altar Call (Exodus 19:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 24, 2022

If we think about our relationship with God in terms of covenant, we will be far better off.

Let's start today by reading Exodus 19:1-4: (1) In the third month of the sons of Israel going out from the land of Egypt, on this day they came to the wilderness of Sinai, (2) and they set out from Rephidim, and they came to the wilderness of Sinai, and they camped in the wilderness, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-15

How Do We Know That The Spiritual Battle Is Not Ours? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

When we face a battle where the enemy is fierce, how can we let God fight for us?

How do we fight when we see that an enemy is so great? How do we let go and not fight when we feel that we must? Our message today comes from during a time when Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, saw a great multitude come against him and the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat called to the people to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Don't Know That You're Mine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To highlight the intimate knowledge God has of us, our belonging to Christ, and the call to live in the light of His love.

Good morning, church family! I'm excited to dive into the Word of God with you today. We'll be looking at Psalm 139:1-4, a passage that so beautifully reminds us of God's intimate knowledge of us, our belonging to Christ, and the call to live in the light of His love. As we prepare to delve into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Topics: Belong, Christ

God Looks On The Heart

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

The nation of Israel is a nation bless by God. Did you know that God actually led them by a CLOUD BY DAY AND A PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT.

No nation can boast and say that the Lord led them the same way. Other nations were led by kings. However, when Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they WISH they also had kings like other nations. Looking around and wishing for something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

Do Hard Things Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2022

If you want to know God's will, do the will of God you already know.

I finally came across a national church survey filled with good news from the pews! Here’s the headline from Christianity Today: “9 in 10 Evangelicals Don’t Think Sermons are Too Long.” This study also confirmed what I know to be true among the people of Edgewood: “They’d like to see more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Dreams For You

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2020

The Hebrew word translated “plans” in Jer. 29:11 (machashabah) means “imaginations” (Prov. 6:18; Lam. 3:60-61). It could read, “I know the imaginations I have for YOU…” God has dreams of what He'd like to do for you; are you willing to step into them?

GOD’S DREAMS FOR YOU Jer. 29:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT FORGIVING, GOING FISHING 1. There was a little boy in the grocery store with his mother. He’d already gotten in trouble for touching things, and was forbidden to touch anything on the shelves. 2. When his Mom had her back turned, she ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding God's Will For Your Life

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 26, 2010

One way to know God's will for your life is to believe His word.

June 27, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 1 John 4:1-7 Subject: Testing the Spirits Title: Understanding God’s Will for Your Life You have heard me talk in the past about George Mueller – a great man of faith from the nineteenth century. George Mueller was a man who knew the word of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Adonai- How To Have A Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2018

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Knowing God".

Series: Knowing God [#5] ADONAI- HOW TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Genesis 15:2 Introduction: So far on our study we have come to know God as Elohim, Jehovah, and El Elyon. Through these 3 names we have seen that God not only creates but has a special relationship with human beings. The next ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:2

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Jireh- The God Who Provides Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 15, 2018

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Knowing God".

Series: Knowing God [#9] JEHOVAH JIREH- THE GOD WHO PROVIDES Genesis 22:14 Introduction: There are times when even doing what is right seems like it will backfire on you. Old habits are hard to break. I read a story about a man who left off the cap to the toothpaste and for years his wife had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Rapha- The God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 21, 2018

This is the 11th sermon in the "Knowing God" series.

Series: Knowing God [#11] JEHOVAH RAPHA- THE GOD WHO HEALS Exodus 15:26 Introduction: Moses had led the Israelites out of Egypt and God had parted the Red Sea so that the Israelites could cross over. As the Israelites were crossing over on dry land, the Egyptian army was pursuing them. As the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

Elohim- The God Who Created You Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 19, 2018

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Knowing God" series.

Series: Knowing God [#2] ELOHIM- THE GOD WHO CREATED YOU Genesis 1:1-2 Introduction: As we discussed last week, names are important. This is how we identify one another. Now days, most people don’t name their children based upon what the name means. They name them based on family names, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Of God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

I want you to know that the assurance you have is that Christ is your example. And as Christ as our example, you do have a calling from our Heavenly Father to be responsible for your brothers and sisters in love and in deed.

Opening: This evening I want us to do a little reflecting on what is taking place in our lives. Some of you may have found yourself adjusting to being in a church that is without a Pastor. This may be nothing new for some of you. Maybe some of you have been through this before. I have found ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God