Sermons on Pursuing Understanding:

Let Him That Stole Steal No More

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jan 13, 2004

The Devil is a Thief and a Robber. Christians need to put a stop to the Devil’s acts of thievery in their lives. Satan takes advantage of Christians because they are ignorant of his devices and do not understand what belongs to them in Christ. How Satan s

LET HIM THAT STOLE STEAL NO MORE John 10:10 KJV The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. Eph 4:27-28 KJV “Neither give place to the devil. (NIV and do not give the devil a foothold.) 28 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Ephesians 4:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Our Great Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: Our salvation is so great that most of us never enter into an understanding of its full significance. The word salvation is a word that refers to many of God’s activities on our behalf. For example, it is used to refer to our initial experi

Prayer and Our Great Salvation Text: “Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up" (Luke 18:1 NIV). Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8; Matthew 7:7-11 Introduction: Our salvation is so great that most of us never enter into an understanding of its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Prayed For

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

I believe the limited revelation of the content of Jesus prayer - that is, the content of His prayer limited, for the most part, to this passage, rather than it being recorded each time He prayed, - is to help us to understand that the most important fac

“WHAT JESUS PRAYED FOR” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 17:6-26 "The more I practice this discipline, the more assured I become that the time spent praying for the congregation is one of the most important activities of the day." Norman Pavey Five reasons we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-26

Defining Our Purpose

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Dec 29, 2002

THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH WORLD TODAY WHO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH REALLY IS IF WE ARE GOING TO SEE A REVIVAL OF LOST SOULS BEFORE JESUS COMES THE CHURCH IS GOING TO HAVE TO UNDERSTAND ITS PURPOSE AND BE MOTAVATED BY THAT PUR

DEFINING OUR PURPOSE ACTS 26:16 – 18 16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Real Presence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 14, 2003

The power of the Lord’s Last Supper is lost on many of us because we fail to understand Jesus’ use of the word Cup; this sermon reveals how the Disciples understood Jesus saying "This is my body" and "Drink this to commemorate me."

REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST AT EUCHARIST UNDERSTOOD AS OATH, SACRAMENTUM. It is impossible in a short space to convey all that should be said on this subject. It would be easy, for me to be misunderstood, because I can only express part of my understanding of this subject in a short space. So ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-45, Mark 14:1-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Journey To Calvary Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003

The cross is about a holy God, a sinful people, and the God-man Savior, Jesus Christ, providing reconciliation between God and man by providing the ultimate sacrifice for sin. In order to better understand the events of Calvary, we can look at some of the

The Journey to Calvary (Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26-31, John 19:19-22) INTRO 1. Calvin Miller said, "One cannot even begin to understand the life of Christ without understanding His death." 2. JUST FOR YOU In Peggy Noonan’s book When Character Was King, she tells about a meeting between President ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Walk On The Water Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2004

Learn the principles behind Peter’s experience of walking upon the water: (1) Take the first step out in response to God’s call (getting our feet wet first), and (2)understand that faith grows through these steps!

Jesus experiences the power of God when He was ministering on earth. We see the manifestations of that power through the miracles He performed. Jesus had faith in the Father, and had the confidence that God will give Him the power to accomplish His purposes. We can live our life with that kind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Baby That Never Grows Up

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on May 9, 2003

God can use the simplest things to help us to understand His Word. We are going to take a look at what happens to babies in their first year of life. Then we are going to compare that baby’s life with a born again believers.

I Corinthians 3:1-3 says, “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto , even as unto s in Christ. (2) I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. (3) For ye are yet : for wheras there is among you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Infinity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

The infinity and limitlessness of God is beyond our ability to picture in our minds, yet we can embrace these truths of Scripture with our limited understanding and worship God all the more zealously as we become overwhelmed with Who He is.

God’s infinity Introduction 1. Many folks do not take God seriously. 2. They joke about Him, misuse His Name as a figure of speech, or reserve Him for situations that parallel fire alarms: "in case of emergency, break glass." 3. The Bible tells us that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:27, Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Giving For The Future? Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Feb 24, 2001

In order to give for the future we need to have a plan that has the future in mind. We need to understand the purpose for giving toward the future. And we need to keep our minds, our sights, on the promise that comes with giving toward the future.

Are We Giving For The Future? I Timothy 6:19 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church February 25, 2001 Introduction: Well, I hope you’ve enjoyed our study on giving so far. I hope it hasn’t been too painful. My prayer over the last few weeks is that we would all see giving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19

Denomination: *other

Building Community - Value One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

As we gain a right understanding of how much worth and value each person has, as we come to see each other the way God sees us, then we will gain an appreciation for one another that will strengthen love and build community.

This is the fifth and last message in our series on Building Community. In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall You Make Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 4, 2002

We will watch as Joseph plots and plans to verify the heart of his brothers. We often plot and wait, often not understanding the true answer which God has given us. We should seek to fully know and do the will of God.

What Shall You Make of Your Life A. By Plotting and Planning B. By Pleading before the Lord We live in a glorious place here in Dillingham, Alaska and Bristol Bay. We see clearly the hand of God around us in his creation and in the wonderful people he has placed here. I often am amazed at were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Basis For Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

In order to understand what the Bible teaches about communication let us begin by looking at some of the key verbs in the N.T. that teach us the different dimensions of communication. The following is a list of some of the key verbs used for effective com

BIBLICAL BASIS FOR COMMUNICATION 1. In order to understand what the Bible teaches about communication let us begin by looking at some of the key verbs in the N.T. that teach us the different dimensions of communication. The following is a list of some of the key verbs used for effective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Worship God Rejects – Worship God Accepts”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 15, 2001

We have seen a revival of patriotism and Americans praying for God to lead and bless America. But we as Christians need to be praying that fellow Americans will understand that God is more than a national God, He is a personal God. He is a God that long

Intro: A pastor who took a new church soon learned he had his hands full with two of his members who were twin brothers when they began to second guess every decision he made and disagree with all his sermons. Then he learned from other members that these wicked brothers ran off the last pastor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dreams & Dream Interpretation

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

I believe that many of God’s people are beginning to experience an increase in dreams and visions. Why is this happening? How can we know what the Lord is trying to communicate to us through dreams? This article will you give more understanding.

By: Donna J. Kazenske I believe that many of God’s people are beginning to experience an increase in dreams and visions. Why is this happening? How can we know what the Lord is trying to communicate to us through dreams? As many of you already know, dreams are very symbolic in nature. They are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6, Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: *other