Sermons on Understand Scripture:

Beatitudes - Encouragement For Inner Peace

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 29, 2019

Understanding beatitudes as a means of discipleship

Weekend Message/Devotion February 3, 2019 Matthew 5:1-12 Beatitudes - Encouragement for Inner Peace Our gospel reading for today is Matthew’s account of The Sermon on the Mount. I have drawn heavily from writings by Warren Wiersbe and Myron Augsburger in preparing this message. I can tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:14, Romans 5:1, Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cancel Your Guilt Trip Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

Understanding the purpose of gult.

CANCEL YOUR GUILT TRIP (1 John 1:7-10) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson From Lazarus Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding the glory of God

Week 3: GLORY: A Lesson from Lazarus 1. Introduction: a. A young couple was going to be married. Sadly, before they were married they died in an accident. When they arrived in heaven St. Peter was there to greet them. The couple lamented to him the fact they had died before they could be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40

Denomination: Baptist

Changed Before Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding the glory of God

Sermon – Glory – Changed before our eyes! 1. Introduction (joke, etc about being changed) a. Joke: i. Hospital waiting room. One rather self-important individual was getting impatient. Unwilling to wait any longer, he barged in and demanded to be seen by the doctor. "Don’t you know who I am?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of Christ

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 26, 2003

Understanding the death of Christ

I. The Wrath Of God Upon Sin 1. Man’s transgression brought sin and death into the world. a. Gen. 2:17; Rom. 3:9-18, 23; 5:12, 19; 6:23; 1 Kings 8:46; Gal. 3:22; Isa. 53:6 2. God is a HOLY God. He cannot overlook sin and allow it to go unpunished. All sin is a transgression of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Water Baptism

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 31, 2003

Understanding water baptism

I. Water Baptism: It’s meaning 1. Greek: Baptizo - to plunge under, dip, or immerse. a. Some churches teach a sprinkle of water. This is not true to the meaning of the word. b. Two Greek words translated "sprinkle" are RANTIZO and ECHEO. Neither word is found in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

To understand the Kingdom of God.

Matthew 6:33 The kingdom of God (not heaven). We need to understand the kingdom of God, how to get into the kingdom, the gifts and weapons of the Kingdom; why satan wants you to never understand the kingdom of God and reaffirm your commitment to the kingdom of God. The kingdom of God does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The Redeemer

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

Understanding Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer Each of us have many different names or titles we go by. Mother, Father, Grandma, Grandpa, Foreman, Teacher, Preacher, Aunt, Uncle, Laborer, Musician, Singer, Entertainer, Speaker, etc. I compiled a list of some of the titles that I have, mother, a wife, a daughter, a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Loves The Righteous

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 2, 2013

UNDERSTANDING A BELIEVER'S RIGHTEOUSNESS

GOD LOVES THE RIGHTEOUS INTRODUCTION: THE NATION, ISRAEL, BELIEVED LIFE RELATED TO THEIR COVENANT GOD, JEHOVAH. MANY OF THE PSALMS EXPRESS THIS REALITY WITH DEEP SEATED EMOTIONS. DAVID EXPRESSED THESE EMOTIONS IN PSALM 146 WHEN SENNACHERID, KING OF ASSYRIA ATTEMPTED AN UNSUCCESSFUL SIEGE ON ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are: The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015

Understanding our Identity

[We Are the Children of God] Welcome to the mission of God. You are a part of his family and a part of his kingdom. He has designed you, created you and called you to advance his kingdom on earth. You are, above all else, his child. This is the part where you put this book down and just think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are: The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015

Understanding our identity

[We Are the Kingdom of God] When I became a Christian, I did so at a rather young age. I was thirteen years old and there was an immediate change in my life. I began to get involved with church quite a bit. We had two Sunday services (morning and evening), a youth group and a young men’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sadducees Challenge The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 2, 2019

Understanding our resurrection

Devotion Weekly Message November 10, 2019 Luke 20:27-38 Sadducees Challenge Reality Resurrection Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Hallucinations

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 18, 2018

Understanding and dealing with hallucinations

April 1 is usually known as All fools day. Usually before 12 noon people around the world go around playing all kinds of pranks and practical jokes on their friends. Some of these jokes can be expensive and even cost you your friendship when you carry them too far. In this prayer session I want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dining With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Understanding the Lords Supper

INTRODUCTION The Lords supper is an act of WORSHIP. - AKA Communion (1 Cor. 10:16) - AKA the breaking of bread (Acts 2:42) - Today, some refer to it as The Eucharist, from the Greek eucharisteo, "giving of thanks", which Christ did at the time of its institution - Mt 26:26-27 All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Condemnation. Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Understanding Condemnation and Sin.

Romans 8:1-2 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” (NIV) Questions: 1) What is Condemnation? You feel guilty. You feel fear. You feel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist