Sermons on Relying On Understanding:

Follow The Steps Of Our Savior Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2020

We can still follow the footsteps of Jesus. God's Word shows us how. 1. We must repent (vs. 17). 2. We must respond to God's call (vs. 18-19). 3. We must be re-created by God (vs. 19). 4. We must rely on God for the catch (vs. 19-22).

Follow the Steps of Our Savior Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 4:17-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 13, 2013 (Revised November 26, 2020) MESSAGE: *Over the years, I have known maybe 15 or 20 people who got to visit the Holy Land. They all said what a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Now Is Not The End Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 5, 2011

Part 4 focuses on Joseph's revelation to his brother and his understanding that God had established him to save the lives of his family as part of His promise to Abraham.

Now Is Not The End Part 4 Scriptures: Genesis Chapter 42-50; Exodus 13:19 Introduction: This morning I will complete this series I’ve titled “Now Is Not The End”. During the past three weeks we have followed Joseph’s trials and tribulations as he was sold into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Presented To The Lord

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 11, 2002

People had been waiting a long time for the Messiah to come. When he comes the voices that are heard are vital to understanding the event

I think one of the things people these days find hard is having to wait. Delayed gratification is one of those things that have been forgotten in our age of fast food, instant communication and short attention spans. I see you can even buy an air conditioner now, that you can telephone on your way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-52

Denomination: Anglican

The Work And Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

God provides vindication for his people, the holy ones. The Holy Spirit aids in understanding the Gospel and movements that counter Christian teaching.

PENTECOST - THE WORK AND GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT WHITSUNDAY 2002 Use as Epistle - Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel John 14:15-21Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, Luke 12:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

I'm Changing The Way I Am Living

Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 28, 2001

This sermon is to get the believer to understand that he or she don’t have to live the life they are living. IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE!

“I’m Changing The Way I Live” The problem with the children of God is that we gain the knowledge of God and never allow the spirit of God to complete the work in us. The carnal mind judges after what it sees, feels and taste. Our conciliation can not be in what we have. To be spiritually minded ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

As we are filled with His Spirit, others will find in us a reliability, a trustworthiness, a staying power, a faithfulness that the world doesn’t understand.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the Apostle Paul writes, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And this morning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Cross Reveals About God Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

The cross reveals God’s integrity, and by experiencing the cross we can understand, experience, and live consistently with God’s integrity.

How can a person go to heaven? It sounds like such a simple question, yet so many people aren’t sure how to answer. The Christian faith has always insisted that the answer to this question of how to go to heaven is found in the cross of Jesus Christ. For the Christian faith, the cross is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paradigm For Spiritual Passion-Part One Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002

An indept study of Acts 2 that leads the congregation to the understanding that what is desperately needed in the local church today is a reclamation of spiritual passion.

2002: The Paradigm of SPIRITUAL Passion Acts 2:42-47 Sunday, January 20, 2002 Larry L. Thompson (2002) INTRODUCTION: Every year on this Sunday I give what I have called, “A State of the Church” message. It is a prayerful and pray both honest and insightful look at where we are today a church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Olivet Discourse Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2002

It is important to not only understand end-time events, but how the principles behind end-time events are relevant to daily life today.

The Olivet Discourse (Matt., chapters 24-25, Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36) NOTE: This is a handout included in the bulletin Some people love to study end-time events and all the big words that accompany it, such as "eschatology," which is "the study of last things." Other Christians have sour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Uses All Things For His Purposes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives.

Hard Times Joseph Becomes a Slave – Gen. 37;39:1-20 Preparation for The Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives. 2. Explanation of the Aim: There are times when we go through hardships ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Promotions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand how God promotes faithful people so they can multiply His kingdom’s qualities in their communities.

God’s Promotion in Hard Times Joseph, A Ruler in Egypt - Genesis 41 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how God promotes faithful people so they can multiply His kingdom’s qualities in their communities. 2. Explanation of the Aim: The Bible assures us that as we humble ourselves under ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteous Confessors Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 31, 2005

Making Romans 10 applicable to today is crucial to understanding salvation. The context includes salvation, evangelism, and Israel’s obstinate rebellion.

Romans 10 In this chapter Paul continues his explanation of what happened to Israel. Last week in chapter 9 we learned that God hardened their hearts because they were not pursuing God’s righteousness but their own. And just as God chose Israel to be his people as a light to the gentiles, He has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For A Healthy Church

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

This is a passage that is going to help us all to understand why our involvement in a local church is so important to our spiritual life.

God has designed His church to function like a loving family that you can invite people into. Church is 1. not a place to make rules and demands on people 2. a place to nurture growth. 3. a place for shepherds, not generals 4. a place that exists for the purpose of helping people grow and mature ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Virtue Of Gentleness (9 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 24, 2003

Gentleness is possibly the most misunderstood virtue. Many people think of gentleness as being weak, timid, or passive. This is not the biblical understanding of gentleness.

The Virtue of Gentleness (part 9) The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester Have you ever watched a 2000-pound horse pull logs? A few years ago, a friend called to tell me that a man who lived over the hill from us was having some trees cut out of his yard and they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Prophecy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 19, 2003

They all pointed to Him. Those prophets of the Old Testament were seeing something they couldn’t figure out, but longed to understand.

When is the last time you saw something about to happen and you knew it would? At that moment, you were looking into the future and seeing the outcome of events that were yet to take place. God has made us spiritual creatures like himself. We make plans, we set goals, we write out our schedules ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-10, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ