Sermons on Pursuing Understanding:

Balancing The Grace, Mercy, And Faith Of God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 13, 2024

In this sermon, we will study the biblical significance of balancing the grace, mercy, and faith of God, exploring how this balance can deepen our understanding of God's character and transform our lives.

As believers, we often emphasize one aspect of God's character over others, neglecting the delicate balance that exists between His grace, mercy, and faith. However, the Bible teaches us that these three attributes are intricately intertwined, each playing a vital role in our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-12, Hebrews 11:1

Is The Marriage, Idea Of God Or Human? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 29, 2024

Let us recognize and honor marriage as a divine institution, ordained by God from the beginning. May our understanding of this truth shape our perspective on marriage and our commitment to upholding its sanctity.

Some might say that marriage is a human construct, a social convention created by man. But let us look to the Bible for guidance. Origin of Marriage: In Genesis 2:23-24, we read: "The man said, 'This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, for she was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23-24, Genesis 2:23, Ephesians 5:22-33

By His Wounds We Are Healed

Contributed by Darian Catron on Apr 25, 2025

How can we be healed by Christ''s wounds? Knowing this is truly understanding the purpose of the cross. In this study of Isaiah 53 we will explore the reason for Christ's suffering.

INTRODUCTION: HE TOOK THE LASHES Cliff Barrows tells of the time his two young children did something wrong. Although they were gently warned, they repeated the offense and needed to be disciplined. Cliff's tender heart was pained at the thought of having to punish the ones he loved. So he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin In The Church

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 28, 2025

Every one of us needs to understand that we’re all susceptible to sin. But also everyone of us also needs to know that there is hope if we leave that sin – because we can be restored.

Alba 4-27-2025 SIN IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 5:1-13 There was a flock of wild ducks headed south for the winter. One of the ducks looked down and sees domesticated ducks in a barnyard and the easy life that they have. He decides to leave the wild ducks to spend some time with the domesticated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Understand the harmful effects of grumbling and the benefits of gratitude. Grumbling leads to discontentment and distances us from God, while gratitude brings us closer to God and improves our overall well-being.

Do you remember the movie 'Inside Out'? You know, the one with all the emotions living inside the girl's head? Imagine if there was a character in there called 'Grumble'. He'd be the one always complaining, always seeing the glass half empty. Funny in a movie, but not so cool in real life, right? ...read more

Topics: Gratitude, Complaining, Emotional Impact, Positive Psychology

Surprising The World Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 28, 2023

Understand that not all Christians are called to be evangelists in the traditional sense, but all are called to live lives that provoke questions about their faith. This can be done through acts of kindness, words of affirmation, and giving gifts.

Have you ever felt a bit freaked out when you hear the word 'evangelism'? Like, does it make you think of knocking on strangers' doors or trying to convince your friends at school to come to church? It can feel a bit like you're being asked to sell something, right? Well, let's take a chill pill ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 3:15-16

Topics: Spiritual Outreach, Questionable Ethics, Faith Lifestyle, Evangelical Practices

Unveiling Spiritual Sight SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

If God can unveil our spiritual sight to perceive the beginning and the end of our circumstances, we will know the appropriate steps to take. This understanding will strengthen our faith in Him and reduce our worries.

As Christians, we have been given physical eyes to see in the natural realm. However, there is another type of eye that is essential for us to possess - spiritual eyes. These spiritual eyes enable us to see beyond the physical and into the spiritual realm. In Ephesians 1:18, the Apostle Paul prays ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Topics: Spiritual Blindness, Faith In God

Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and accept Jesus as the Bread of Life, the ultimate source of satisfaction and fulfillment, and by believing in Him, we can find true life and resolve our deepest problems and longings.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today's sermon is going to unpack some powerful truths from the book of John. We're going to dive into John 6:25-35, a passage that paints a vivid picture of Jesus as the Bread of Life, offering us an open invitation to believe in Him and find satisfaction that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Sermon # 39 - Right Kind Of Prayers Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 7, 2025

Jonah prayed wrong and selfishly because he did not understand the heart of God. Jesus set the example and taught His disciples how to pray. If we align our lives to God’s will and pray accordingly there will be great transformation in our lives and in that of those around us.

We read in Jonah 4:3, “Therefore now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” (ESV) As we continue to study about Jonah, there are numerous lessons we have picked up already from the events that transpired in his life. The people of Nineveh repented at ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:3, Matthew 6:10, Mark 14:36, Mark 1:15, Psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 17:9, 1 Kings 17:16, Philippians 3:10, Acts 28:31, Colossians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Jesus Appears To His Disciples Behind Locked Doors/Dare To Believe

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Feb 6, 2015

Doubters dare to believe! The SAS motto is?....Yes "He who dares wins. I dare you to stop doubting and become a winner. The prize? A peace that passes all understanding even when in crisis and for all who trust Christ, everlasting life.

(Illustrating joke) When Beethoven passed away, he was buried in a churchyard. A couple days later, the town drunk was walking through the cemetery and heard some strange noise coming from the area where Beethoven was buried. Terrified, the drunk ran and got the priest to come and listen to it. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: *other

God Pours Out His Spirit

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

On Pentecost, God reversed the process of division and confusion around the tower of Babel, as he poured out his Spirit. The Spirit gave the disciples words of praise and proclamation to speak in languages that all could understand. How does that Spirit work today in our lives and churches?

[Sermon preached on Pentecost (Whit Sunday) / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Tuesday in our Bible study group, we studied the story about the first Christian Pentecost from Acts 2. It was a refreshing experience to hear someone read some verses in Chinese. Most of us could not understand them, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul’s Prayer For Grace-Filled Believers Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 27, 2023

Notice Paul prays for their spiritual insight, inner strength, and the discovery of God’s endless supply of power. Paul wants God to help the believers discover their purpose and to understand God’s truth, so they can know God better, and be filled to overflowing with God’s power.

Sermon – Paul’s Prayer For Grace-filled Believers Scripture - Ephesians 1:15-23 “Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, 16 I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, 17 asking God, the glorious Father of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, 2 Peter 3:18, James 3:15-17, Psalm 111:10, Romans 12:11-13, Jeremiah 31:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Going Ahead

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Some of you may have come today burdened down with what happened to you yesterday, last week, of even years ago. I beg of you to understand that what happened to you yesterday, last week, or last year will never be as important as what you will face in th

gOING AHEAD This morning I want to share with you a concern that I have. We are faced with uncertain times. This life (as we know it) offers us no guarantees. Most of us have learned the hard way that we can only live one day at a time. And if you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Love, And We Are Not

Contributed by Randall Long on May 30, 2019

A lot of us go through life with a watered-down idea of what God's love is. We will look at two incidents from the Gospel of Luke in which someone met that love face to face to help us understand both His love and His holiness.

There is a saying that appears a few times in the Old Testament. Proverbs 9:10 puts it like this: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom". Other verses use slightly different wording, but they all declare the value of the "fear of the LORD". I was troubled by that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 8:26-39, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Joy: Against All Odds!" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 19, 2015

Biblical joy comes from a heart yielded to God and the Holy Spirit understanding the One who rules our life loves and cares for us deeply using whatever we are going through to either perfect the image of Christ in us or to bring Himself glory!

Cornerstone Church 7.19.15 “JOY: AGAINST ALL ODDS” Philippians 1:12-30 Last week we began our look at the Book ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free