Sermons on Understand Scripture:

The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

Can you describe how powerful God is? This sermon examines the scriptures and God's creation to see how He has shown His great power to us.

In this lesson, I will be talking about the subject of the power of God. But there is an issue that we run into when we talk about this and pretty much every attribute of God: “How can a little finite mortal describe the power of our Creator? It is impossible to do it adequately, for God is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 47 - The Holy Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 7, 2023

Our God is a holy God and we as His children are called to be a people ‘set apart’ for the Lord. Success is ours when we choose to walk in holiness, and failures are times when we must take stock of our lives to see where we have failed.

The promise of God as given to us at the onset of this year was from Act 11:21 “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) As we meditated and studied on the various aspects of the Hand of God, we realized that God’s hand protects us, His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, 1 Samuel 6:20, Joshua 1:5, 2 Chronicles 20:1, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, 1 Samuel 4:3, 1 Samuel 4:5, 1 Samuel 4:10-11, 1 Samuel 5:2, 1 Samuel 5:7, 1 Samuel 5:9, 1 Samuel 5:11, 1 Samuel 6:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Go! And Walk In Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025

So much of what comes “naturally” to us is shaped by sin, self, and the culture around us. But what the Holy Spirit compels us to do—that is divine wisdom at work.

Go! And Walk in Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 (A Sermon in the “Go! And…” Series) Introduction Good morning, Church. Today I want to begin with a quote from Dr Charles Stanley. He once said: “Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ye Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 23, 2006

Looking at the "O" characteristics of God (omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience) we can understand the command of God: Ye MUST be born again.

March 26, 2006 Fourth Sunday in the Season of Lent And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Opportunities Right In Front Of You

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 24, 2008

If you want to understand the Lord’s will, be wise by looking for the opportunities He sets before you, especially in difficult circumstances.

“Opportunities Right in Front of You” Luke 9:10-17 When NASA began the launch of astronauts into space, they found out that the pens wouldn’t work at zero gravity (Ink won’t flow down to the writing surface). In order to solve this problem, they hired Andersen Consulting. It took them one decade ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Get The Soil Right PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores understanding God's Word through the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing personal responsibility for spiritual growth and receptiveness to God's teachings.

Hey there, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into the Word of God. I hope you're all doing well and are eager to see what God has in store for us today. Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, A.W. Tozer. He once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Topics: Personal Accountability, Growth In Christ

Teaching The Bible. Matthew Part 3. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 18, 2005

Continuance of the Lessons on the Book of Matthew. Breaking it down to its simplest form to help others understand. All Ages from 18-50+.

Teaching the Bible. Part 3 of Matthew. We will start part 3 with the 10th Chapter of Matthew. Read verses 10:1 thru 4. Here we ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 25, 2005

Being faithful to God includes being faithful in prayer. To be faithful in prayer requires that we understand that prayer is expected, effective and must not be exhausted.

A.We’ve been talking about God’s faithfulness and our faithfulness. 1.We have been reminded of the fact that we are called to be faithful. 2. That call is not a call to perfection, but a call to consistency and reliability. 3. All of this calls for the need to be faithful in attendance and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Puzzle Of Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2010

Many do not understand how they can have their sins removed as far as the East from the West and still need to stand accountable for their sins.

The Puzzle of Sin Psalm 103:12 Purpose : To teach that we must all stand accountable for our sins. Intro: I teach that each of us must stand accountable to God in the judgment where we will answer for our sins. Not pay for our sins... our sins have been paid for... but stand accountable. That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12

Denomination: Baptist

Burning Coals Of Love Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 5, 2012

Love as a verb is hard to do but when love becomes an action devoid of emotions we can better understand the gift of Jesus at Christmas.

Show the video "Confused about love." Let’s begin today by reading John 3:16 “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” We discussed last week about this act of giving of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Job PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of suffering through the story of Job, emphasizing the strength found in faith during trials and the understanding gained from them.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you, standing on the common ground of our faith and united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves at the foot of a mountain, ready to climb the steep path of understanding. We are here to seek wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Topics: Comfort, Suffering

The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Exploring the Holy Spirit's role in empowering, gifting, and guiding believers, emphasizing our need to understand and harness this divine presence within us.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of our Lord! As we sit here together, it's a joy to know that we are bound by a common love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds towards a fundamental aspect ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-17

Topics: Gifts, Holy Spirit

Jesus From The Beginning

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

Jesus' redemtive mission is hinted at even in the vey beginning chapters of Genesis. This message explores the Christmas Story in light of prophetic scriptures. It is a real encouraging and eye opening piece.

JESUS FROM THE BEGINNING (part 1) Pastor Eric J. Hanson December 1, 2013. At this time of year, believers in Jesus Christ need to take time to reflect on the wonderful things God has done through the Lord Jesus. First of all, God became a man. This is the very heart of what is called “The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beaten To Bear Light

Contributed by Derek Anglin on Mar 4, 2003

Every Christian should understand the importance of being beaten to bear light in the is world because of the following truths outlined in Exodus 25:31

In this portion of scripture, the candlestick can be compared to a Christian. The candlestick was made with a purpose and that was to bear light. We learn from the text that the candlestick started out as something valuable, gold. It was not bearing light as gold but the gold was used as it was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting Development Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

Parenting is one of the greatest assignments entrusted to humanity by God. Children are described in Scripture as a heritage from the Lord, which means they are a divine trust, not just biological extensions of ourselves.

PARENTING DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Key Verse: Ephesians 6:4 – “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God