Sermons on Learning:

Lessons Learned By Veteran

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 18, 2021

My first combat was only a few days after I arrived in Vietnam. The invincibility of my youth left me swiftly. I wrote each letter home with care, for I suddenly knew that each letter might be the last words. Luke records some of Christ last words.

Lessons Learned by Veteran: For Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day Scripture: Luke 23:34 This sermon is adapted from my book, An Enlisted Man’s Point of View: Lessons Learned in the 199th 1966-1967. It is nonfiction, a memoir of combat and its result, PTSD. Pastor Lee Houston My first combat was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Romans 12:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Learning To Lean On Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 27, 2020

Lean on the only one who can help in all our needs.

Learning to lean on Jesus Finding more power. You would have never dreamed it was therer. John 13: 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 1. We can hear the truth of his word. Psalms 138: 2 I will worship ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Walk By Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 6, 2019

The 6th sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the calling of Philip and Nathanael, and what we can learn from that event, and their life of following Jesus

Learning to Walk by Faith (Gospel of John Part Six) Text: John 1:43 – 51 So, last week, we looked at how Andrew and by extension, Peter became disciples of Jesus… Today we’re going to see how Philip and Nathanael become disciples as well… and once again it’s going to be that “come and see” method ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Boast In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2019

Paul instructs the Corinthians to "boast in the Lord." This sermon shares the most important truth toward doing that better.

A GOOD BOAST: How do I learn to boast in the Lord? - 2 Corinthians 10:17. - We are given the command here to boast in the Lord. That’s not necessarily something that we’re particularly good at. - How do we do better at it? I want to look at a key truth that will help us to better boast in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Walk Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Since we have been made “partakers of His nature” (2 Pet. 1:4) we should learn to imitate (mimic, copy) God. Now that we are children we should resemble our father. That can only happen as we grow more in grace.

Learning How To Walk Ephesians 5:1-22 Introduction: For you parents, do you remember the thrill of watching your child take that first step? Don’t you think God takes great delight in watching us learn to walk? Note in verse 1 how Paul describes us “dearly loved children”. Paul teaches us that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To See Others Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2021

Learning to See Others Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 3, 2021

Learning to See Others Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 3, 2021 Intro My added welcome... to each of you here and online....It’s a gift to share this time together... growing together. I want to begin by asking us to reflect for a moment. Are you a safe person? I don’t mean are you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 9:36, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Serve Others Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 9, 2021

Learning to Serve Others Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 17, 2021

Learning to Serve Others Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 17, 2021 Intro Today... concluding our Fall series on building better relationships. We began the series ....hearing the words of God ... in creating human life... the Scriptures depict God saying: that it is not good for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Trust God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 17, 2019

In the first Christmas, we learn from Joseph and Mary how to trust God. It begins by making ourselves available, then treating others with respect, and finally following the nudges of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:18-25 Learning to Trust God Have you ever been driving down the road, trying to get somewhere with your navigator or your smart phone giving you directions? And you start doubting whether that thing really knows what it’s talking about? Now I’ve had it work out both ways. Sometimes that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Leading, Learning, And Living

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Aug 10, 2024

God charges Joshua three times to be strong and courageous. Leading, Learning, and Living breaks out each of these times and what the Lord says to Joshua.

LEADING, LEARNING, AND LIVING Joshua 1 gives a strong example of God’s charge to be strong and courageous in life. He repeats this charge to Joshua three different times, each one followed by a different area for Joshua to be strong and courageous in. These are areas that I am describing as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8, Matthew 16:24, Ephesians 1:3, Matthew 7:24, James 1:22-25, 2 Timothy 3:5, 1 Corinthians 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Learning To Finish Well Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024

Learning to Finish Well Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 14, 2024

Learning to Finish Well Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 14, 2024 PRAY Intro “It’s not how you start...it’s how you finish.” It’s a truth that many have said and heard. We might think of the fable about the tortoise and the hare and we would say the moral of that story is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Philippians 3:3-4, Philippians 3:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Love Others Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

When you love someone, you’ll lift them up in prayer. If you need help loving someone, pray until you love them.

Learning to Love Others Philippians 1:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill January 11-12, 2025 As I’ve been reflecting on the 120 years of history and the heartbeat of Edgewood, I’ve been struck by the abundance of love for God and for others demonstrated by God’s people. This week, I recorded a 4G podcast ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 4, 2024

Robert Fulghum wrote an interesting book titled, “All I ever really needed to know about life, I learned in kindergarten.”

“Learning to be Thankful” Luke 17: 11-19 Robert Fulghum wrote an interesting book titled, “All I ever really needed to know about life, I learned in kindergarten.” The book kind of intrigued me because when I was five years old, kindergarten wasn’t required – so I didn’t go. And if the title is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Listening, Learning, Loving”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today we celebrate the Installation of Church officers for the year.

“Listening, Learning, Loving” “Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18a KJV Intro: Today we celebrate the Installation of Church officers for the year. With a Reaffirmation or Remembering of your Baptism. Every one of you is called to Christian service by the higher ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From Thomas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 4, 2024

We can learn a lot from Thomas that by encountering Jesus and hearing the testimonies of others, we don't have to lose faith, doubt and fail to believe.

I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT IT WAS THOMAS WHO GETS A BUM RAP AS THE “LONE” DISCIPLE OF DOUBT. WHEN WE SPEAK OF THOMAS, HE IS USUALLY REFERRED TO AS “DOUBTING THOMAS.” ALTHOUGH UNDERSTANDABLE, IT REALLY ISN’T FAIR. ALL THE REMAINING DISCIPLES DOUBTED AS WELL. DEPSITE THEIR JOY OF PROCLAIMING “WE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Deuteronomy 31:8, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 11:1, John 14:27, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Learning To Lean On Jesus

Contributed by Esther Collins on Feb 8, 2023

Why do we find it so easy to trust in men, but find it so hard to trust in God? Read on to know what happens when we decide to trust in God.

Our world functions on trust, and without this aspect of trust we as a society will most probably come to a stand-still. Think about it… we trust the transport system, the medical community, the food industry, the educational institutions, and so many more all of which are run and are maintained by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:21-22, Romans 10:11