Sermons on Scripture Understanding:

Confession And Repentance

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 16, 2017

Understanding confessing and repentance - what they are and what they are not

Confession and Repentance ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Before I begin, let me share that a good portion of what is contained herein was gleaned from an article by Brad Hambrick on October 15, 2017, entitled Manipulative Repentance: 8 Red Flag Phrases. The article was published online at: ChurchLeaders.com. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whole Lot Of Shaking Goin’ On!

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Dec 14, 2016

God's ways are hard to understand at times.

Introduction: Pastor Owen Bourgaize relates this personal anecdote: Sometimes His ways are hard to understand at the time, I can offer a personal example: Teenage children can be quite a trial, even a pain! 25 years ago my son was! He was keen on old vehicles that he intended to renovate. Against ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Gaining a better understanding of verses that are unclear.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY SOME VERSES ARE HARD 1. Because God is truthful, He wrote a Bible that is truthful. Truth is consistent with its self, and correlates with reality (the laws of nature). 2. What appears to be a contradiction, has an explanation. 3. We won’t understand everything. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Why we don't understand.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY WE DON’T UNDERSTAND 1. Because we are mentally limited. We don’t understand all things. “He that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth” (John 12:35, KJV). 2. Because we are spiritually blinded. “The god of this world hath blinded ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose To Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Mar 22, 2013

THIS SERMON WILL HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT GOD

I CHOOSE TO WORSHIP ; MY NEW YEAR REVELUTION WRITTEN BY REV. HOWARD LEWIS JR. ý12/ý12/ý28 JOSHUA 24:15 "AND IF THE EVIL IN YOUR EYES TO SERVE ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Divinity Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Jan 4, 2018

Understand who Jesus really is.

“Is Jesus really God?” This is one question many still ask today. They believe He was a great prophet and teacher, but find it difficult to accept that He is Himself God, but He is. The Bible says “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” John 1:1). That ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Thomas: A Jesus Follower Who Doubted Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Faith leads to correct understanding of Jesus.

A. WHO WAS THOMAS 1. Thomas was listed both 7th and 8th among disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:14-16). THOMAS – THREE NICKNAMES • Had a twin brother. Didymas means ditto, or duplicate, i.e., perhaps an identical twin (John 20:24). • Was from the tribe of Judah, or that was his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25, John 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Mystery (Job 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 23, 2025

Do the wise really understand God?

Is God’s wisdom often a hidden mystery even to the wisest of us? Do simplistic answers reveal our ignorance? Let’s begin in Job 12. Did Job mock Zophar for talking down to him, for treating him as a joke? Job responded: Surely you are the people, and wisdom will die with you. I am also ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choices Have Consequences

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 1, 2024

The importance of understanding that choices have consequences.

Choices have Consequences Joshua 24:14-15 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

He Dwelt Among Us! Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

A deeper understanding of the true meaning of Christmas.

He Dwelt Among Us! John 1:1-18 In the humble home of Maria and Robert, the essence of Christmas unfolds against the backdrop of struggle and resilience. Robert, with hemiplegia from a stroke a decade ago, relies on Maria's unwavering care. Despite her own challenges, Maria works as a maid to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

The Real Story Of Noah

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2014

The Darren Aronfsky film NOAH has created interest in the Bible. This sermon compares the story in the film with the biblical account and provides a way to discuss the film with friends.

I went to see Darren Aronofsky’s “NOAH” last Saturday Night. Kim was away at the ladies retreat and when the movie was over, she sent me a text. “Was it true to the Bible?” I replied, “well, they did spell NOAH right!” That my friends is about where the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost?

Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 24, 2003

How a Christian can know for a fact that he or she is saved according to the Scriptures.

I. Scripture Introduction: 1 John 5:11-13 Body: Many times we have heard individual christians say, "Oh, God, at last in heaven, save us!" If we’re ever going to get to heaven, we’re going to have to get saved right here! That indicates that this individual does not know whether he or she is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When God Is Wrong?

Contributed by Al Hood on Jan 23, 2001

Helping to understand the providence of God in our human experience.

WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD IS WRONG? SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:28 INTRODUCTION: * What do you do when God is wrong and you know it? * You may say that you would never think like that BUT people do. * Paul tells us here that the Christian can rest assured that every thing in this world will work out for good to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter Division- A Boon Or A Bane???

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 30, 2025

Bringing out some Scriptural truths hitherto hidden by inadvertent Chapter Division

*Chapter Division a boon or a bane?* Dear Ones' in the Lord, While the exercise of Chapter Division by Archbishop of Canterbury Stephen Langton in the 13th Century was ostensibly done with good intentions of enabling Bible readers to more conveniently navigate through the Scriptures, has it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:5, Genesis 23:1-2, Romans 4:24-25, Romans 5:1, Hebrews 10:38-39, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

The Blood Of Our Salvation

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 17, 2002

What the scripture teaches us about the blood of Christ which saves us?

The Blood of our Salvation …. Communion Sunday What the scripture teaches us about the blood of Christ which saves us? OT understanding of Passover Ex 12:13 Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational