Sermons on Relying On Understanding:

Our Seasons Of Grief

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Dec 12, 2004

Here we try to understand how David coped with the loss of his best friend Jonathan. Through David’s reactions we are challenged to embrace our seasons of grief in ways that would show that we are relying on God rather than relying on ourselves.

Opener: This week we reflect on David’s real life struggle with grief. With last week’s teaching on fear, and this week’s text focussed on the theme of grief it seems like we’re wading through some heavy waters aren’t we? But this is good for us. Because I firmly believe that we (as followers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Broken & Hurting

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 20, 2015

Even though all bad things originate from Satan, many of our problems come from us because of the choices we make in life. We are more focused on what WE want than on what GOD wants for us.

(The video of this sermon can be seen by going to ... www.cowetanazarene.org/videos.html) More than anything else, God wants His creation of mankind to be all it can be! That includes our being joyful, blessed, knowledgeable and in love; in love with Him. The last thing He wants is for us to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17

Denomination: *other

Loneliness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

According to "Psychology Today," it is estimated that over 40% of us will feel loneliness at some point in our lives. In this sermon, we will learn about what loneliness is, the effects of it on our health, and some prominent figures in the Bible who felt lonely.

Introduction: To point out how lonely people can be, Charles Swindoll mentioned an ad in a Kansas newspaper. It read, "I will listen to you talk for 30 minutes without comment for $5.00." Swindoll said, "Sounds like a hoax, doesn't it? But the person was serious. Did anybody ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15, Psalm 102:7, Numbers 11:15, 1 Kings 19:4, Psalm 25:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Life Truths We Need Today - Genesis 8-9 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Have you ever thought about Noah and recognized that God gave a lot of instructions to Noah about how to get into the ark, about all the things to do about getting into the ark.

Have you ever thought about Noah and recognized that God gave a lot of instructions to Noah about how to get into the ark, about all the things to do about getting into the ark. But He doesn’t give him a lot of instructions coming off the ark. In fact there's this bird thing going on where ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Integrity Test - Genesis 42:1-43:14 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

When you think of Joseph in the Bible, one of the key thoughts that comes to your mind or key words is integrity.

When you think of Joseph in the Bible, one of the key thoughts that comes to your mind or key words is integrity. The guy had a lot of integrity. When you think through the Bible about Joseph, he's one of those guys nothing bad is said about him. Only good things are said about him. So he just ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Living In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Jul 14, 2018

A sermon preached after youth camp to our congregation on godly living.

GODLY LIVING IN AN UNGODLY WORLD 1 Peter 4:1-19 1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible The Infallible True Word Of God?

Contributed by Brian Larson on Jan 31, 2004

The reason for this message is to be able convey the understanding that the Bible is the inspired word of God and is not in error so that you may trust that what is in the Bible can be relied on.

The reason for this message is to be able convey the understanding that the Bible is the inspired word of God and is not in error so that you may trust that what is in the Bible can be relied on. Have to know what is the Bible – Hagios Biblios means Holy books, 66 in total (39 O.T. & 27 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Future Of The World Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2013

When you face an uncertain future, don't rely on human predictions; rely on the Lord.

In his book Future Babble, journalist Dan Gardner explores our obsession with “experts” who claim to predict future events. Gardner relies on the work of Philip Tetlock, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, who produced a massive 20-year analysis of 27,450 predictions from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Buried Treasure

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 2, 2008

This sermon tells of the buried treasure inside of you, your own understanding, knowledge, and God’s truth. You should share your treasure with others and bring others to Him so when the end comes, we will all live in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 13:44 – 52 reads, “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, which, when he had found one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Understanding Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

On this Christmas morning I want us to come to better understand God’s indescribable gift. These are basic but essential truths we need to know about the gift God has given to us. To help us remember God’s gift we will use the word GIFT as an acrostic:

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Understanding John 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: HIS NAME WILL BE (:59) Jesus—A Gift Worth Understanding Many people do not understand God’s gift. • John 1:10-11 (NIV) [10] He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004

Sermon 5 of 7 in series on Personal Change

Seek First To Understand, Then to be Understood Proverbs 4:7 This is powerful because it is right in the middle of your Circle of Influence. Many factors in interdependent situations are in your Circle of Concern - problems, disagreement, circumstance, other people’s behavior. And if you focus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Cookie Crumbles, God Understands Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 20, 2004

Hope is Stronger than Memory!

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:11-18

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Five Illustrations To Understand God's Way Of Thinking

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about understanding God’s principles and values which are often very different from the man’s principles and values.

FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING OUTLINE 1. REPROACH 2. REWARD 3. RENUMERATION 4. RETRENCHMENT 5. REGARD THE MESSAGE FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING 1. REPROACH: The story of Job: Job 1:8-12. Job.2:3-7. Job.42:7-10. Here we read ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Jesus' Baptism Is A Model For Understanding Christian Baptism.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002

Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ Baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17

Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17 John baptizes Jesus after objecting that Jesus should be baptizing John. Afterwards, the sky opens, the Spirit of God descends on Jesus and the Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran