Sermons on Relying On Understanding:

Why Marriage? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Why marriage? TThis message looks at three answers to that question and hopefully come to a deeper understanding of and commitment to marriage as God’s plan

Why Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24 Mike Bowie tells the story of his 6 year old daughter asking the question while they were driving in the car. “Dad, are Anjolina Joli and Brad Pitt married?” Why do you ask? “Don’t they have a kid and they’re getting ready to adopt another one?” Yes. “Aren’t you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Obadiah Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 30, 2009

A Breif / Fast understanding of a book in the Minor Prophets with a Major statement for all Christians still today we First look at The Judgment Of Edom

Obadiah - The Judgment Of Edom (1:1-21) INTRODUCTION 1. The next book of the "The Minor Prophets" we shall consider is Obadiah, whose book is the shortest of all books in the Old Testament 2. His name means "Servant of Yahweh (Jehovah)", and was quite common... a. Thirteen different people ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Bold Walk. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 24, 2009

Jesus calls us teh salt of the earth, if we understand what salt does, we can be more effective in our walk

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever given a lot of thought to how you were brought to Christ? • Was there someone in your life that was an example to you? • You were around them enough to know that something was different about them. • At some point they helped to lead you to Christ. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness For The Child Of God

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Understanding the need for Holiness is often difficult for ministers to get across to their flocks; this sermon teaches the need to seperate ourselves from the world, and worldliness.

1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. Some will argue that Holiness is not important, but I submit that if it is in the Bible it is important. Holiness in the life of a child of God is not optional but is a command; we can see that from our scripture reading. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Puzzle Of Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2010

Many do not understand how they can have their sins removed as far as the East from the West and still need to stand accountable for their sins.

The Puzzle of Sin Psalm 103:12 Purpose : To teach that we must all stand accountable for our sins. Intro: I teach that each of us must stand accountable to God in the judgment where we will answer for our sins. Not pay for our sins... our sins have been paid for... but stand accountable. That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12

Denomination: Baptist

Return To The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009

God can only renew, refresh and transform your life if you will invest time in understanding and obeying the principles of his Word -- the Bible.

PATTERN: INDUCTIVE – Biblical Narrative Introduction: Today, I want to do something new for me. I will read a long text from the Bible, give a short explanation and then ask a few questions before asking you to make a commitment to God. Text: Now in [October], when the Israelites had settled in ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 28, 2008

We must 1) Forsake our Former life, 2) Understand our Present Life and 3) Live for our Future Life

At year end tends to be a time of extremes. Some fall into one extreme of debauchery and falling back into a lifestyle that they were redeemed from. Or the other extreme, like that of the Galatians, of falling into a type of legalism of trying to earn their favour with God. The Galatians has ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Other

Part I: The Value Of An Mba Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007

This is the first in a series on helping the body of believers to become better servants. This sermon focus on understanding the need for service and ways to become better servants

Having a Servant’s Heart Series: Part I: The Value of an M.B.A. Matthew 20:20-28. CBC August 18, 2007 Well, I know that I have missed you over the last several weeks in my travels to China and Vermont and I hope that you have missed me maybe a little. But as Amanda reminded me the other day, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing 101: Witnessing As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 5, 2005

This is the Fourth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of witnessing as a way of life. A simplified understanding of witnessing that is real.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 4 ¡V Witnessing, A Way of Life Acts 1:8; John 15:1-17 In Acts chapter 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples ¡§you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: *other

You Have Authority Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009

Most believers are not aware that they have authority from God. Consequently, they live defeated lives. We need understand the nature of our authority.

Title: You have authority! Date: March 29, 2009 Text: Luke 10:19 Take-off 1. Are you familiar with the writ of amparo? Erlinda Cadapan and Concepcion Empeno, mothers of Sherlyn and Karen, respectively, were the first to test the writ of Amparo… 2. The reason why we don’t experience much of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declaring War On The Devil

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

We have been given authority as believers over the kingdom of darkness. This message exposes the enemy, and helps us to understand our authority.

Declaring War On The Devil Tonight, I want to talk about the enemy. I believe that if we are to declare war on the devil, we must not only know God, but know who our enemy is. I love history, and I know from just watching many different leaders and generals, who prepare war, that when they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Grace Attitudes

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

This tender scene in 2 Samuel lets us look into the heart of a person who understands God as He has revealed Himself to be.

Passage: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Intro: Those who believe that God exists are divided generally into three categories. 1. first, those who see God as a angry tyrant whose anger might be calmed through good works. His love must be earned. Il) Islam fits this picture for the most part. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Mar 8, 2007

The world has a difficult time understanding what a Christian is supposed to be. Simply saying, One who imitates Christ in every way.

What is a Christian? Acts 26:28-31 INTRODUCTION: A) Meeting with some fellas from the church for our monthly fellowship & prayer breakfast 1) This was early on a Saturday morning and we all genuinely like and enjoy being with each other We were having so much fun, laughing so hard & a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God When I'm Hurting? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 9, 2007

Suffering is never easy, but understanding what God is up to helps us cooperate with Him in the process of using our pain for good results.

One of the biggest speed bumps to understanding God can be our encounters with pain and suffering. The hurts we experience may stem from abandonment or abuse, sorrow and loss, fears and failures, setbacks and confrontations, chronic illness and pain - the list is long. We all hurt for a variety ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Following Instructions

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable.

Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable. A while back, I was involved in a Christian outreach project with the Jewish community. They weren’t sure if they trusted my intentions, so they invited me to meet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational