Sermons on Relying On Understanding:

Do We Hear His Voice?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 22, 2021

Christ is The Good Shepherd, how do we understand the scripture and its significance in our lives?

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I love and despair at early mornings at this time of the year, I love them because when we head out for our early morning run, there is a fresh chill in the air, and there is a renewed sense of newness and hope as we head off up Calderbrook on ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

Making Sense Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God is the unseen factor for the world. They will never understand our behavior when we live to God.

William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Our Mission (Luke, Part 6) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 27, 2022

We are to avoid the hypocrisy of the world and be faithful witnesses and understand that everything we do will be examined by God.

The importance of our mission (Luke, Part 6) Luke 12:1-12; 13:10-17; 13:31-35 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to dive into -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12, Luke 13:10-17, Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Live Godly Lives Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 21, 2021

Based 1 Timothy 4:7 - Challenges hearers to understand the components of living a godly life

“WE MUST LIVE GODLY LIVES” 1 Timothy 4:6-10 FBCF – 6/20/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Shift from corporate emphasis to individual emphasis this morning in “How to Do Church.” EXPLANATION – 1 Timothy 4:6-10 Continuing “How to Do Church” series. Quote from Judah Smith: “The Church isn’t a building. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2023

A town gathering and a few word pictures help us understand what is meant by the word church.

What is the church? A Gathering The early church borrowed a Greek term, ?????s?a (ekklésia), meaning a gathering of citizens. Thus we call the study of the church ecclesiology. Can it describe a local church? To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 18, 2019

Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us.

At the Movies: Identity Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us. Identity attributes of the Christ-follower: 1. We are favored v.3 2. We are chosen v.4 3. We are adopted vv.5-6 4. We are redeemed v.7-8 5. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Eye Opening Journey Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus opens my eyes when I understand Him through the lens of all the Scriptures

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is! What Do To In A Crisis.

Contributed by Moses Magembe on Jul 31, 2024

Grace understanding helps us in a crisis. Sadly the grace message is rare. Seek the mind of God.

Definitions of grace to help us understand grace better. 1. It is the revelation of who God is. 2. It is who God is and what he does. 3. God giving me constantly what i donot deserve. _God does not give you what you want or what you should get_ -He helps me when i don't deserve it -He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

The Two Covenants

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 6, 2023

How does an analogy between two sons help us understand the old and new covenants?

Living under the law of Moses was like a child under a tutor, or like a slave. How does Paul explain this? Now I say, as long as the heir is a child, he does not differ at all from a slave, although he is owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by the father. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Equalizer: Embracing Our Shared Humanity

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Feb 14, 2024

There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God.

Today, we gather in the presence of the Almighty, humbled by the truth revealed to us in the words of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. In Romans 3:10-12, Paul delivers a powerful message that echoes through the corridors of time, reminding us of our shared humanity and our universal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Anglican

"True Or False"

Contributed by Daniel Garrett on Feb 11, 2017

False teachers are everywhere, but we need to understand that pastors of churches are not the only type of false teachers.

Is your preacher true or false? Is your family? Are you? See it is very simple, true = good, false = bad! There are bad people in the world and their sole purpose is to destroy you! Read Matthew 7: 15-23 Jesus has just got through warning us about the path to destruction in the Sermon on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Holy Spirit Dependence Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE, THE HOLY SPIRIT CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM THE CORE OF OUR IDENTITY IN JESUS CHRIST.

Holy Spirit Dependence 1/29/17 Romans 8:14 INTRODUCTION Fast and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. 2. Combine 2 1/4cups flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda 3. In a large bowl beat ¾ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup of sugar, ½ cup of butter, ½ cup of shortening, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1/8 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Connecting With The World Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 10, 2016

Understanding your audience is important! But while it is EASY to see this in MISSIONS, we fail to apply this to evangelism!

Let me share a fictitious story about two missionaries and their approach to missions. These two missionary couples are not real. Their stories however are very real and reflect a variety of common missionary situations. To add simplicity (and a small degree of good-heartedness) to our story, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bride’s Perception Of The Groom

Contributed by James Snyder on May 24, 2016

Who we think we are reveals a lot about who we understand God to be.

Introduction… Goliath was equipped with the latest military equipment and technology but was brought down by a small boy with a sling shot. Cain brought to God the best that man could ever produce and was rejected by God. These two represent what is going on today. We need to understand that ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:6-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Through The Eyes Of The Groom

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 6, 2016

The basis of my fellowship and the fullness of my joy is to understand who I am in His eyes.

Introduction… Sammy Davis Jr. is famous for “The Candy Man Can” song. “The song is best known through Sammy Davis, Jr.’s cover version, which appears on the Sammy Davis Jr. Now studio album. Though he admittedly hated the song, finding it too saccharine, it became his ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance