Sermons on Understand Scripture:

The Meaning Of Baptism

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

Understanding the true meaning of Christian baptism through an examination of the Jewish ritual of proselyte baptism.

One of the greatest joys that I have as a pastor is when an individual who is far from God visits our community of believers, begins to hear the voice of God calling them to a higher place, a fresh beginning, a new life, and that person responds to the call of God by committing their life to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Going Through The Storm Part One & Two

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This sermon is to help understand and help those who are having or have had trouble in their lives

Going through the storm John 6:15-21 No one goes through life without experiencing a storm. We have come upon the storm season with spring upon us now, but the storms that we will be talking about in this sermon are not the storms of nature, but rather the storms of life. These storms threaten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-28

What Kind Of Fruit Is God Looking For?

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 20, 2012

We are called in Scripture to be IN the world but no OF the world. Christians are to be separate and when the world is at its’ worst, we are to be at our best…

Luke 6:43,44NLT "A good tree can't produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can't produce good fruit. 44 A tree is identified by its fruit. Figs are never gathered from thornbushes, and grapes are not picked from bramble bushes. Let’s look at some fruit that want you and me to produce… 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Revelation Chapter 22 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 22 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Finishing Touch Theme: To show what the final outcome will be. Text: Revelation 22 1 And he shewed me a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Passion For God's House Series

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 14, 2009

The hearers are to understand that evil is to be driven from society and from our individual lives by the zeal of Jesus.

Death was coming in the darkness. Every family would be touched by death. Grief was on the wings of the night. The only way to be saved was to eat a special meal with unleavened bread and put the blood of the sacrificial lamb above the door post. Those in the community who followed these ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 15, 2024

This sermon helps us to understand how our lives can be changed by having a breakfast with Jesus.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to be standing here before you today, a joy to be sharing in the love and fellowship that binds us together as one body, one family, one community in Christ. We're here to open our hearts to the word of God, to let His wisdom fill us and guide ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17, Ecclesiastes 4:5, Proverbs 28:26, Hebrews 6:10, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But Wait, There's More!

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 3, 2008

The vision of Christ as the Word (at the Transfiguration) is what gives us the Power to understand the Will of Christ

The main event is only about eight hours away now – the spectacle that comes only once per year is almost upon us. Oh, sure, there will be a game and a half time show, but we all know that the high point of today is going to be the advertisements. Most of them will be funny, some of them may even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Purposeful Generosity Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 18, 2005

Tithing is a touchy subject in churches, but the reason for tithing is it is commanded in scripture, it reflects the values of your heart, and the work of the church requires money.

Purposeful Generosity May 22,2005 Intro: Today we are going to be talking about a subject that makes many people uncomfortable. We are not talking about sex or divorce or gossip. Instead, we are talking about the issue of money. For many people, the thought is the church is always after money. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust In The Messiah Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025

Life is filled with moments of doubt. John the Baptist, a man who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah finds himself in a dark prison cell, questioning whether Jesus truly is the One he had been waiting for. Even the strongest among us may question what we once knew to be true.

Go! And Trust in the Messiah Introduction: Life is filled with moments of doubt. Even the strongest among us may question what we once knew to be true. Today, we will explore a moment of doubt in the life of John the Baptist. A man who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah finds himself in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-3, Matthew 3:11-12, Matthew 11:4-6, Isaiah 35:5-6, Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 11:7-11, Romans 10:9, Romans 8:28, Job 23:10, Isaiah 55:8-9, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of A Changed Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

This sermon challenges the hearer to understand the need to let Christ change our lives and show it.

“THE POWER OF A CHANGED LIFE” Galatians 1 INTRO – We, Americans, are obsessed with power. - Yesterday, I took my son and a couple of his buddies to a truck show in Greenville. Convention Center property filled with all sorts of trucks. Everybody showing off the power of their truck – power of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Repentance In Revelation

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 28, 2010

Understanding the role repentance plays in The Revelation helps frame the book and stir us to good works.

THE ROLE OF REPENTANCE IN THE REVELATION REV. 2:1 – 3:22 Sermon Objective: Understanding the role repentance plays in The Revelation helps frame the book and stir us to good works. INTRO: How do you like my fancy yellow-lensed hippie glasses? Nifty huh? Or maybe I should say “groovy.” You ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Identifying The Unbeliever

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 9, 2024

Apostle Paul told Corinth's members to not be yoked to unbelievers. Who is an unbeliever? Does scripture identify them for us?

As we continue our study on 1 Corinthians chapter 7, we are introduced to someone identified as an unbeliever; spoken of when Apostle Paul wrote this letter to Corinth. For us to identify unbelievers we need to read 2 Corinthians 6:14-16. This is one passage identifying two types of unbelievers. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Deuteronomy 13:13, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Corinthians 7:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Will Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2013

Understanding the difference between the sovereign will of God, the perfect will of God, the permissive will of God and the ultimate will of God.

On November 30, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School, had its security protocol upgraded, requiring visitors to be individually admitted after an identification review by video monitor. The school had 456 children enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade. The doors to the school were locked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

Preaching From Philippians #6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

In this passage of scripture, Paul talks to the Philippian Christians about salvation. That may seem strange because these people said they were Believers.

A good pastor deals with the subject of salvation for two reasons: (1) He knows it is a possibility that many are deceived about their salvation. The Lord Himself dealt with this deception in Matthew 7:22-23, we read, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet With A Listening Problem Series

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 4, 2005

As believers, we are often reluctant prophets who hear and understand but do not obey the word of the Lord.

The Prophet with a Listening Problem Jonah 1: 1 – 3; Jonah (Part One) Sunday Morning, June 5, 2005 Introduction: Wouldn’t It Be Great to Hear From the Lord? Wouldn’t It Be Great to Hear From the Lord? I mean, really, didn’t you ever think that the disciples had it easy? After all, they had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed