Sermons on Understand Scripture:

There's A Tree Growing In Me

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 12, 2001

The kingdom of God is compared in scripture to a growing tree. Is the Kingdom growing in your life? What is it’s effect?

THERE’S A TREE GROWING IN ME PROV 11:30 & Matt 13:31-32 I. THE TREE OF LIFE A. There were two tree’s planted in the garden (paradise) of Eden - the tree of life and the tree of knowledge B. Background of man’s fall and the two tree’s C. The tree of life had the quality to give eternal life both ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30, Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Love The Truth Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001

First in series on the "Little Guys," those books of Scripture that don’t get as much talk from the pulpits.

Love the Truth 2 John October 7, 2001 Introduction As I was praying about what God would have me cover over the next few weeks before entering the Christmas season, I was impressed with the idea that we should spend some time in what I call “the little guys,” or small books of the Bible that get ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 5, 2003

Let us examine twenty two ways that we can practically obey the scripture and rejoice in the Lord always

Rejoice in the Lord Always - Phil. 4:4 We Americans are living in a time when more people are suffering from discouragement, depression and disillusionment than at any time in history even though we are the richest country on the planet - why? Illustration: Discouragement is dissatisfaction ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When Prayer Doesn't Seem To Work--Things To Check" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 21, 2003

There are a number of things which may hinder prayer from being answered. Scripture gives some things to check.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 20, 3003 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003

Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shouts In The Bible

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2003

In this message we will examine some of the times mentioned in scripture where people shouted. The good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful.

Shouts in the Bible Psalms 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. In this message we will examine some of the times mentioned in scripture where people shouted. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why We Do Need To Serve In The Local Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This Scripture passage gives us the reason why we need to serve in the local church with the gift that is given to us.

“Why Do We Need To Serve?” 1 Peter 4:10 Because The Gift is… A. SUPPLIED to you. (v. 10a) As every man has received the gift Matthew 25:14-15; Romans 8:32; 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 7:17; 12:4-7; John 3:27; Ephesians 4:7; 2 Timothy 1:6; Psalm 84:11; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:17 B. Given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Great Battle Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON WILL BE THE LAST MAJOR BATTLE THIS WORLD WILL KNOW. IN THIS MESSAGE WE WILL EXAMINE WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT IT

THE LAST GREAT BATTLE REVELATION 19:1-21 INTRODUCTION: WE ARE COMING TO THE CLOSE OF THIS SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE LAST DAYS. I HOPE YOU SEE THE URGENCY, OF BEING READY SHOULD THE LORD COME TODAY. A GREAT FEAR OF MINE IS THAT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE CONFIDENT THAT IF THE RAPTURE WERE TO ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Toughest Questions

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

The answers to life’s toughest questions can be found in one simple verse of scripture, "In the beginning God!"

LIFE’S TOUGHEST QUESTIONS GENESIS 1:1 1. Illus. of my kid’s questions • “Why is grass green? Why is the sky blue? Why do ant bites hurt?” • As they got a little older, “Why is that lady so fat? What’s wrong with that man’s face?” 2. All of us are born with a questioning nature. As children, our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Duties Of Children And Parents

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 10, 2009

The Bible has a lot to say about families. This scripture in Ephesians reveals that parents and children both have responsibilities.

DUTIES OF CHILDREN AND PARENTS Text: Ephesians 6:1 – 4 Introduction: According to a survey by the Ladies Home Journal: o About a third of all mothers spend ten or more hours per day with their children; another 47 percent devote four to nine hours daily. Eighty-two percent consider at least ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty To Save - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 18, 2011

The error of making the text subjective, post modern thought, accepting the scripture as authoritative, and finding sweet, sweet grace.

Dakota Community Church May 15, 2011 Mighty to Save 1 Last week with mother’s day and communion we did not get to finish our look at how we reconcile the Just and Holy judge who commands the death of “everything that breathes” in the nations that occupy the promised land (in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 14, 2008

This Scripture refers prophetically to the entire nation of Israel in the last days although it is set during the Babylonian captivity of Judah.

THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES 1 The hand of the LORD came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. 2 Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Died For Those That Just Don't Get It

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 16, 2008

In studying the Scriptures, I’ve come to the conclusion that Christ died for people that just didn’t get it.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One True Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 4, 2008

Discover it, define it and defend it according to the scriptures! The gospel of Jesus Christ, the power of God for salvation, does not change.

How do you handle a clash between the truth of the gospel and the unity of Christian fellowship? What we saw last week in Acts 15 seems to contrast what we see in the first verses of chapter 16. Did you notice? Paul and Barnabus argue very hard against the need for circumcision in Acts 15, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflection C.7 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Antichrist

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 27, 2020

Antichrist is a mysterious figure. But scripture gives us some important pointers regarding antichrists in the past and the future antichrist.

Today we are going to look at the mysterious figure of ‘antichrist’. The word ‘antichrist’ only comes in John’s letters. However, there are other passages of scripture which seem to be about antichrist even though they don’t use the word ‘antichrist’. Historically, there have been many views ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist