Sermons on Knowledge:

Growing Up In Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 21, 2016

Paul's prayer for the Church in Colossae is God's desire for the Church today. We are taught the principle of "walking worthy" of the Lord, being empowered by Him, in constant thankfulness.

“Growing Up in Christ” Colossians 1:9-14 We looked at the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Church in Colossae, praising God for their renowned faith, hope and love in the Lord Jesus Christ, even though he never met any of them personally except Epaphras, the church planter and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared For Christ’s Return

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 25, 2016

The central theme of the reading from Matthew 24:36-44 is promise. Jesus promises that when he returns he will gather his people. We don’t need to be afraid of the Great Tribulation or the Battle of Armageddon. Jesus will be with us. He will protect us.

The central theme of the reading from Matthew 24:36-44 is promise. Jesus promises that when he returns he will gather his people. We don’t need to be afraid of the Great Tribulation or the Battle of Armageddon. Jesus will be with us. He will protect us. No one knows when He will return to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Anglican

When Thunder Roars – Go Indoors Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 12, 2017

A study of the book of Job 37: 1 – 24

Job 37: 1 – 24 When Thunder Roars – Go Indoors 1 “At this also my heart trembles, and leaps from its place. 2 Hear attentively the thunder of His voice, and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. 3 He sends it forth under the whole heaven, His lightning to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Home Provided For Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2018

God prepared the earth for the man. The garden where He placed the man was designed to be his home, and it was apparently lush and perfect. This original habitat was a delightful shelter, containing everything the man needed.

June 28, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.1: A Home Provided for Man. Scripture: Gen. 2.8-14 Gen. 2.8-14. (KJV) 8 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. 9 And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer Model Series

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on May 31, 2018

Paul prayed some powerful prayers that we may pray as well for our church, family, nation etc.

The Model Prayer of Paul The Apostle Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 05-31-2018 Sermon Outline Introduction: The importance of prayer can be illustrated in the following story as told by DL Moody, a man greatly used of God: The Praying Cripple. ‘I once knew a little cripple who lay upon her death-bed. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Right Use Of Freedom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2017

Drawing enduring principles from an ancient debate.

A RIGHT USE OF FREEDOM. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Faced with a difference of opinion concerning food which may (or may not) have been offered to idols, the Apostle Paul appears here to be addressing some of the slogans being used in the theological and ethical debate in Corinth. The first slogan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Okay, You Have It - Now What To Do With It

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 27, 2018

Giving and sharing isn't meant to be limited to finances or material wealth.

Mid-week Message/Devotion June 27, 2018 Mark 5:21-43 Okay, You Have It – Now What to Do with It You may be thinking; “Here we go again, another message about money and giving!” This reading certainly does address the giving of and from our resources. However, I want to talk about an aspect ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 1 Corinthians 13:2-4, Romans 12:15-16, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hidden Wisdom

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 9, 2021

In Corinth, what kind of preaching was Paul inspired to use as the most effective?

In Corinth, what kind of preaching was Paul inspired to use as the most effective? 1 Corinthians 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. Many would be tempted to try and electrify a new crowd with “lofty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Smart Love - Philippians 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2021

Are you ready for the Day of Christ?

Philippians 1:9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

I Am Worthy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 9, 2021

I want you to know the God you don’t know as well as you should. The study of God, as He reveals Himself in Scripture, is the supreme study of a lifetime. You can know more about God than you do now and you can be closer to Him than you have ever been before.

How many of you had a kaleidoscope growing up? We all at least know what a kaleidoscope is, right? It’s usually a tube that you hold up to the light and see a beautiful picture made up of colorful pieces of glass or stones or paper. You turn the end of the tube and the mirrors rotate and the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Paul's Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 29, 2025

Paul's powerful prayer for the Colossians calls upon God to supply them with very important spiritual help that will enable them to live a life worthy of the Lord. These are things we can pray for ourselves and others to receive from the Lord.

Introduction: A. One night a father was walking past his 5 year old daughter’s room when he proudly noticed she was on her knees in prayer. 1. When he paused to listen, he heard her repeat this prayer several times: “abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.” 2. When she was finished praying, her ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Christ (Colossians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 22, 2024

What is the mystery hidden from ages and generations? Let's find out in Colossians 1.

Into whose kingdom have we been brought? Upon whom do we base our faith? What form of circumcision is still relevant? What kinds of rules do people try to bring into the church? What are some examples? How should Christians live? What is missing that we are divided into so many denominations? What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Know Not How But We Work Hard Anyway

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2025

Jesus is describing the Kingdom of God, which on earth is the Church He deputized to continue His mission to the world.

Friday of the Third Week in Course 2025 Mark’s Gospel today gives us a little story that is found in no other place in the NT. Like so many of the Jesus stories, it is about agriculture. Jesus is describing the Kingdom of God, which on earth is the Church He deputized to continue His mission to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Catholic

A Faith That Does Save Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2024

Acts 8:26-40 teaches us about a faith that does save.

Introduction John Newton was born in 1725 in England and lived a rebellious life. As a young man, he worked on ships, including slave ships, transporting enslaved people across the Atlantic. He was notorious for his wild behavior, harsh personality, and lack of faith. His life, dominated by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2nd Sunday After Pentecost. June 2nd, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2023

Year B, Proper 4.

1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Psalm 81:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, Mark 2:23-28, Mark 3:1-6 A). THE CALL OF SAMUEL AND THE FALL OF ELI. 1 Samuel 3:1-20. I). HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Psalm 81:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, Mark 2:23-28, Mark 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational