Sermons on Relying On Understanding:

'twas The Night Before Christ - The Real Story

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 14, 2023

used at an outreach event on Christmas Eve to bring the understanding to the Savior's birth in an informal way

'Twas the Night Before Christmas: The REAL story 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. It's a poem by Clement Clarke Moore that tells us about how Santa Claus visits our homes to bring us gifts. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Your Soul Is So Valuable

Contributed by Herb Pulse on Jan 27, 2024

Do you fully understand the value of your soul, and what value God places upon it.

How valuable is our soul? When we truly understand in the Spirit the joy we have in Christ and that which is to come, how easily we can recognize that this world has nothing to offer us, how truly poor are this worlds possessions and desires, that then it becomes easy to deny the flesh and value ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Committing To Hear God’s Voice

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 27, 2024

A study in understanding how God speaks to us, the importance of hearing His voice, and insights on learning to listen.

Committing to Hear God’s Voice I. How does God Speak to People…? A. Historically, God spoke directly to many in the Old Testament, beginning with Adam. 1. Scriptures show that God spoke to others, including Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Moses & the prophets. B. God has spoken ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, Mark 4:23-25, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

Some scriptures are hard to comprehend. It takes study to find back stories that may hold the key to understanding.

Jacob, I Loved, Esau I Hated By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Malachi the Prophet 1. Malachi means “messenger. 2. In the Gr. Translation, Malachi is not rendered as a proper noun but is indicative of an adjective (modifier of a noun); therefore, it is an indication of it being a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clinging To Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Prioritize our relationship with Jesus and follow His teachings to grow in our faith and understanding of God's love.

Today, we're going to talk about a story from the Bible where Jesus heals a blind man. This story teaches us some important lessons about our faith and how we should live our lives. So, let's dive in! In John 9, Jesus heals a man who was born blind. This guy didn't even ask to be healed, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Biblical Teachings

He Is The Way Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Understanding and embracing Jesus as the Messiah, the Savior, and the Son of God, and following His teachings as the way, the truth, and the life.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super cool that happened in the Bible. But first, let me show you something. (Hold up a flashlight.) You see this flashlight? It's pretty useful when it's dark, right? It helps us see the way and not trip over stuff. Keep this flashlight in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Topics: Divine Nature, Messiah, Son Of God, Biblical Prophecy

Covenant Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Understand the concept of a covenant with God, using the example of Abraham's faith and loyalty, and how Jesus fulfills this covenant.

Imagine you're at school, and the coolest kid in school comes up to you and says, 'Hey, let's be best friends. But here's the deal, you gotta stick with me, no matter what. You in?' That's kind of like a pact, right? A promise between two people. Now, let's take it up a notch. Imagine God, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6

Topics: Divine Promises, Biblical Covenants, God's Agreement, Spiritual Commitment

Could Jesus Be Coming Soon? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Understanding the signs of the end times, particularly the role of Israel, can help us prepare for the return of Jesus.

Hey guys, grab your Bibles and flip to Revelation 22. Jesus is talking here and He says something pretty wild three times. He says, 'Look, I am coming soon!' Now, when Jesus says 'soon,' He means like lightning-fast. You know how when you're playing a video game and you're waiting for that final ...read more

Topics: Second Coming, End Times, Biblical Prophecy, Divine Judgment

Journeying With The Divine SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Exploring the essence of embarking on a spiritual journey with God, understanding His expectations, and living out Christian values.

Walking with God is about aligning our lives with His direction and purpose. It means following His way, which is clearly marked and always the best way. Walking with God involves proceeding at His pace, making progress, sharing intimacy, and ultimately arriving at our destination. To walk with ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Topics: Christian Values, Spiritual Journey

Trust God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• How many of us trust God? Why do you trust Him? Are you really sure that you trust Him completely? • As Christians, we must learn what it means to really trust and rely on our Heavenly Father. • There are a great number of people who believe in God

Introduction • How many of us trust God? Why do you trust Him? Are you really sure that you trust Him completely? • As Christians, we must learn what it means to really trust and rely on our Heavenly Father. • There are a great number of people who believe in God or believe ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Permanent Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 23, 2023

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Poor in Spirit And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Guilt By Association

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 28, 2016

Guilt by association will not get it done for you! Only complete association with heart knowledge of God's grace will see you through to the peace that passes all understanding.

Guilt by association… John 14:27 NKJ Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. When you rely on the grace that God gives, the grace Jesus is talking about here. When it becomes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hiding In Plain Sight" - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

How do we understand charity and Christian giving? As a follower of Jesus Christ, how do I discern and know when and how to give?

“Hiding in Plain Sight” – Part 1 Matthew 6:1-4 Giving Alms Many think that charitable giving is a natural part of human nature. Actually, it is not. Human nature seeks to meet and satisfy the needs of self first. True charity came into the world through Christianity, and the charities that we see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mystery Of Light Part 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what l

Mystery of Light part 3 Opening Illustration: Video clip – To reference Bob’s comment last week at the end of the service. Show video clip on the need for son glasses (humorous). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mystery Of Light Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what lig

The Mystery of Light - part 1 Illustration- God is light show by Scott Kinney (www.interviewwithGod). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational