Sermons on Read Understand And Apply:

How Do We Please God? - Pt 3

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004

We please God when we read, believe, understand, and practice what the Bible says.

Mark Twain once said, “Never learn to do anything. If you don’t learn, you will always find someone else to do it for you.” This week has been a week of learning for every single one of us. I spent parts of four days at a seminar in Indianapolis and by the second full day had a headache from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

I Can’t Understand The Bible! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

God gave us a word that’s understandable and useable by just regular people!

Before I can jump into this, there’s a preliminary test. I mean, we’re going to be seeing if you can understand the Bible or not. Part of what will help answer that is if you can understand __________ or not. She’s got a…It’s a…I mean there’s not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Find A Wife: A Christian Approach To Goal-Setting.

Contributed by Jack Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

In Genesis 24, we read the story of the servant's search for a wife for Isaac. There are historical incidentals here that don't apply to us today. But there are timeless principles that apply to discerning and achieving our goals, under the hand of God.

The full video message can be found, starting at about the 210-minute mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOzKvRnUXto&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0EmZatkbKgmzJQfsooE5rApGT4suxEUAGusPAy1oBnuKeP54fcOTeiFho Not everything we read the Bible characters do are rules for Christians in modern ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gold Rush - More Precious Than Gold

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 20, 2011

King David called the Word of God "more precious than gold." Since it's so precious, we should use this precious resource...

2011 Gold Rush (More Precious Than Gold) TCF Sermon Text July 17, 2011 If you had a fire that destroyed everything, and you could save just a few things, what would you save? Unfortunately, we have a few families here in this church who understand that question from real-life experience, and not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Can't I Understand The Bible?

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Mar 10, 2014

it's possible for a person to know what the Bible says, but, lack understanding of what God wants them to do.

It's possible for a person to know what the Bible says, but, lack understanding of what God wants them to do. I've talked to a lot of folks who say they have a difficult time understanding the Bible. There are parts of the Bible I don't understand, either. Obviously there are very difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Our Voices Cry Out, Making The Way For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Encourages active participation in God's narrative, emphasizing the importance of seeking wisdom and transformation through understanding and applying His Word.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and mercy. We are not just observers but partakers in the divine banquet of His Word. As we gather in unity and love, let us remember that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Sharing, Good News

God Commanded Israel To Observe The Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 23, 2023

This sermon explores the Sabbath as a divine promise of rest and peace, encouraging believers to understand and apply its significance in their lives today.

Grace and peace to you, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, we carry with us the weight of the world, the burdens of our hearts, and the longing for something more. We yearn for rest, for peace, for a moment of respite in the midst of the chaos that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:13, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Jeremiah 17:21-24

Topics: Israel's Obligation, Sabbath

Answer Eleven: Understanding The Spirit Of God's Minister Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 20, 2015

This 11th answer to division is the need to see and understand the spirit of God’s minister.

For the past 5 months we have been looking at Paul’s answers to some questions that the Corinthian church had asked him about how to reunite their divided church. Paul took each of 11 questions and addressed each one with a specific answer. Tonight, we look at the 11th answer from Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (2 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

A young man saw a sign in a restaurant window that read, “Help wanted." He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job.

He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job. He asked the owner about the job description, and what it paid. • The man said, "The job pays $25.00 a week plus all meals." • The young man said, "Is the food good here?" • The owner rubbed his big tummy, and said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Cause And Effect In Life SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

There is a spiritual principle of reaping what we sow. Understanding this principle should guide what we sow, and how we sow.

Title: Understanding the Principle of Sowing and Reaping Introduction: There is a spiritual principle that states we will reap what we sow. This principle applies to both believers and non-believers and is a law of life established by God. It means that whatever we sow in our lives, we will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Topics: Understanding Spiritual Principles, The Power Of Actions

This Book Is Habit Forming

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 4, 2016

The more you use it the more you love it the word of God.

THIS BOOK IS HABIT FORMING 11/4 /16 Luke 4:4 | And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. Luke 5:1 | And it came to pass, that, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have The Right Viewpoint

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 22, 2014

Look at you life today for the future.

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT VIEWPOINT ISAIAH 56: 8 The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. 9 All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest. Many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Gain And Celebrate The Victory

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

In order for there to be true victory in our lives, there are several tried and true principles that we need to understand and apply in our lives.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. HOW TO GAIN AND CELEBRATE THE VICTORY Introduction: Illustration: Bach, The Musical Genius 1. All of us are waiting for the final chord to be ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding God's Word, Part 3: The Response Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009

It not only takes the right message and the right method to understand God’s Word. It takes the right response. Do you want to understand the Bible in such a way that it will be sufficient for all of your life’s needs? Then you must have the right resp

Understanding God’s Word is not an optional thing for us. Understanding God’s Word is crucial. If we want to live our lives in the way that we were designed to live them, we have to understand how to do it. And the only way we can do that is to understand God’s Word. So, the question that this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Really Understand The Influence Of Mothers?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2001

A mother’s day sermon

CAN WE REALLY UNDERSTAND THE INFLUENCE OF MOTHERS? 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-7 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Mother’s Day Background, Pulpit Helps 1991 It was a woman named Anna M. Jarvis who first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ