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Understanding Financial Freedom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013

You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is

Understanding Financial Freedom You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. DEFINITIONS Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is and define financial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Understanding The Importance Of The Cross

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 10, 2012

Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” John 2:19.

Theme: Understanding the importance of the cross Text: Ex. 20:1-17; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; Jn. 2:13-22 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Writing about this, the writer of Hebrews declares in 10:14, that ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jul 29, 2015

One of the most misunderstood doctrines in the Bible is the sovereignty of God. Though God can not be completely explained the Bible does help us to understand some things.

Understanding The Sovereignty Of God Isaiah 46:1-10 See: Vs.9-10 God clearly states that He is the only true God and none other. He also informs us that His counsel shall stand and will do all His pleasure. One of the most misunderstood doctrines in the Bible is “The sovereignty Of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From Genesis To Understanding

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Jan 13, 2004

This sermon is a collection of sentiments from different sources as well as my own concerning the reality of Genesis.

From Genesis to Understanding Robert Diffin Source: From the book of Genesis, the book of Matthew, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on Genesis 1:1 and a sermon by Ray C. Stedman. Noted Physicist: Stephen Hawking maintains that the universe began in a single, immeasureable location in space. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding Law And Gospel Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 20, 2009

A look at how Jesus handles the Law.

Dakota Community Church September 20, 2009 The Field & the Force 7B The Force at Rest – (Part 2) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Mennonite

A Gift Worth Understanding Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The last of a four part series with emphasis on the humanity of Christ.

A GIFT WORTH UNDERSTANDING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Hebrews, chapter 2, the writer does a better job than any other New Testament writer in helping us to understand why God became flesh, born Jesus in Bethlehem for which we celebrate Christmas. For 28 performances during the Living ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understand Your Harvest

Contributed by David Becker on Oct 24, 2006

So many people and churches are missing their harvest because they do not understand three important things. Harvest is a consequence, process and a season. Once we understand these then we can apply the implications and reap the benefits.

UNDERSTAND YOUR HARVEST INTRODUCTON - What is your Harvest? When we think of harvest what do we imagine? Maybe for most of us here in this rural area - it is fields of wheat and harvests as in our title frame. But what does a harvest look like for you? Is your harvest about finances? To ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Who God Is Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2011

Understanding who God is not an easy task. The 10 commandments let us know that if we do not get the first 4 commandments right, we will not get the last 6 correct and our relationship will suffer both with God and each other.

Understanding who God is Exodus chapter 20:1-17 Introduction- This morning we begin a new series called connecting with God and others. The purpose of the series is for us to see that a right relationship with God is needed before we can have a right relationship with each other. If you noticed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Understanding From The Whirlwind Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2003

First person pulpit drama, with "Job" responding to Elihu’s counsel and God’s probing. Designed to lead worshippers to the Communion Table as a sign of God’s understanding of human suffering.

Do you hear? Do you see? The wind, the wind, the whirlwind?! Do you feel it? Is its hot breath on you as it is on me? The whirlwind, the whirlwind! I can scarcely stand up, it is so strong! Are you not blown away with these winds? Are you not devastated? No. No. I suppose not. Few there ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Your Rights

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 13, 2008

Understand that you are given rights through Christ.

Understanding Your Rights I Peter 2: 2-10 (Contemporary English Version) 2Be like newborn babies who are thirsty for the pure spiritual milk that will help you grow and be saved. 3You have already found out how good the Lord really is. 4Come to Jesus Christ. He is the living stone that people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Communication Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Gospel And Freedom Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 28, 2007

A message from an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

C.S. Lewis wrote this, “An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man’s mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut.” Though the Galatians had the benefit of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2005

All people must develop a healthy fear of the LORD in order to be in right relationship to God. To fear the Lord is to have an appropriate awe and respect for God’s holiness and power.

Understanding the Fear of the Lord (Part 1) May 14/15, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: All people must develop a healthy fear of the LORD in order to be in right relationship to God. To fear the Lord is to have an appropriate awe and respect for God’s holiness and power. OBJECTIVES: Listeners ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Mysteries Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2009

Listen to the Lord and you can understand four of the most significant mysteries of God.

Understanding the Mysteries of God Matthew 17:9-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 5, 2009 *When I was a senior in high school, I took a trip with some friends over to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We were headed east on the interstate, going up a long hill, when suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 21, 2007

"The Kingdom" is a mystery to many Christians--Is it physical or spiritual? On earth or elsewhere? Present or Future? The Bible’s answers on some of these questions may surprise you. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Understanding the Kingdom Of Heaven [Prelude to “Parables of Power” Series] Matthew 13:11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KingdomOfHeaven.html The general "theme" of Jesus’ parables is "the kingdom of heaven" a. Many of the parables start with "The kingdom of heaven is like..." - Mt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11

Denomination: Baptist