Sermons on Understand Scripture:

The Day Before Easter

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 15, 2001

The emotions felt by the disciples on the day before Easter mirror the way we react when we don’t understand what God is doing.

What we celebrate today is the central, defining event of the Christian faith. On this day, for the last twenty centuries, Christians have gathered together all over the world, in remote villages and in crowded cities, in cathedrals and in rented schoolrooms, just as we are doing here this morning; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings For The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to combat false beliefs, deepen their understanding of biblical truths, and remain vigilant against modern philosophies that contradict God's Word.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family joined together by the love of our Savior. We share a common bond, a common faith, and a common purpose – to know Him more and make Him known. Today, we gather to open ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Topics: False Teachings

The Original Christmas Couple _ Joseph & Mary Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 3, 2005

There are many famous couples in the world and in the Scripture but none as special as Joseph & Mary. The Original Christmas Couple. The Test of Their Faith, Their Trust in the Father, Their Triumph Over the Future. All lessons for us as well.

This is #2 in a series I am preaching called Christmas Originals. This sermon can also be preached as a stand alone without the series with no problem. There are powerpoint slides available. (see notes at the end) When you think of famous couples who comes to mind? I have heard a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Poker: Winning And Losing With The 7 Of Hearts

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 21, 2005

We are going to look at our lives through a playing card, specifically the 7 of hearts. Scripture tells us there are 7 attitudes that we must deal with in order to be in right relationship with God.

“Spiritual Poker: Winning and Losing with the 7 of Hearts” 04/24/05 Intro: Our world is going crazy over poker. It seems you can’t turn on the TV without the World Series of Poker being on. I am not a big fan of the trend, and a lot of good discussions could take place about the health of this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Committing And Trusting In God's Will Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024

Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15 are verses that speak profoundly about committing our plans to the Lord and understanding His sovereign will.

Transformed by Truth: Committing and Trusting in God's Will Introduction Today, we gather to delve into the wisdom of God's Word with a focus on how we can live lives that are truly transformed by His truth. Our guiding scriptures for this sermon are Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15, verses ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 3:5, James 4:15, Acts 18:21, Proverbs 19:21, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doors: Open Or Closed

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 24, 2017

The majority of the body of Christ believes that God opens doors (a "yes" answer to prayer) and closes doors (a "no" answer to prayer) in their lives. Does scripture support such a belief?

The message today is one that I believe is going to challenge traditional thinking in the Body of Christ. How many of you have heard the following statements and, perhaps, even said them? ? When God opens a door no one can close it. ? When God closes a door no one can open it. ? When one door ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:29-32, John 2:1-6, John 11:41-42, Hebrews 4:14-16, Jeremiah 2:11-13, Acts 16:6-10, Romans 2:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

Objective: To explore the promised Savior as foretold in Isaiah 9, understand its significance for the people then, and examine the implications of not having the promise in our postmodern world

Introduction • Begin by painting the picture of darkness and despair in Isaiah 8:19-22, where the people sought answers in all the wrong places. • Introduce Isaiah 9 as a message of hope, a promise of light breaking through the darkness. • Historical Context: Around 733 B.C., the northern kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by James Parker on Jul 12, 2011

This week we will look at the first piece of armour we are directed to take, the shield of faith. Let’s read through are scripture again and pick up the next piece at verse 16...

The Whole Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 The Shield of Faith As you know we are looking at this scripture in Ephesians 6, that tells us of the whole armour of God. We started severaal weeks ago talking about this preparing us for battle. We saw that just as a soldier is prepared, so must we be. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Only Jesus

Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Jul 27, 2002

So what then do we mean by "Only Jesus"? Because what we believe is based on what the Bible says, we’ll allow the answer to come from Scripture.

Only Jesus If we were to ask some of the great Christian teachers to answer the question, "What one thing is necessary?", The great Apostle Paul might say - "Only Faith." (A favorite song of years gone by expressed it this way: "Only believe, only believe, all things are possible.") Certainly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Trinity Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Dec 8, 2020

This message explores the biblical basis for our understanding of the Godhead. It discusses the nature of the Trinity and explores how it is reflected in both the old creation and the new creation - the church.

THE GLORIES OF CHRIST Message 3: The Holy Trinity A. What is the Trinity? What do we mean by the ‘Holy Trinity’? The adjective ‘triune’ literally means ‘three in one’. It’s used to describe a single entity, the one (and only) God, who consists of (or subsists in) three independent and equal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Ephesians 3:15-17, Romans 8:26, Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 12:13, 1 Corinthians 12:26-27, Genesis 1:26, John 16:23, John 14:13-16, Ephesians 4:2-6, Ephesians 5:18-20, Ephesians 5:28-32, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 5:5, Hebrews 9:14, John 17:21, John 14:9-10, Hebrews 10:5, Romans 8:23, Ephesians 2:22, Genesis 5:1-2, Genesis 11:7, Job 11:7-8, Psalm 2:6-7, Psalm 2:12, Proverbs 30:3-4, Isaiah 9:6, John 14:26, Isaiah 6:8, Isaiah 48:16, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 28:19, Luke 1:35, Luke 4:1, Ephesians 2:18, Isaiah 6:3, 1 Peter 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores the Holy Spirit as our divine guide, intimate companion, and source of strength, urging us to understand and embrace His presence in our lives.

Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, in this sacred space, to delve deeper into the mysteries of our faith, to seek understanding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16, Romans 14:6, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11, Ephesians 1:13

Topics: Holy Spirit, You

Name Above All Names: "Son Of God & Son Of Man" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004

Jesus is at once fully God & fully man, making him both able to understand our condition and able to save us from it.

It’s a question we’ll all have to answer! Maybe you’ve already answered it and it was years ago; maybe you have yet to answer it; but rest assured we will ALL answer it at some point! Whether you grew up in church in a Christian family, or maybe you came to be exposed to Jesus much later in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Riches Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Many of us pursue riches but we do not pursue the riches of God’s grace. Why? Is it because we do not understand the value of it?

Have you ever dreamt of what it would be like to be rich? I don’t mean just well off, I mean rich? I think everyone has at one time or another in their lives…I think that is why we like to watch “Lifestyles of the rich and famous” and to gawk at the Cleveland Auto Show at cars we would never be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Us Tick? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Another sermon from the whole letter to help people understand and be convicted of their personal responsibility for the Church’s effectiveness in the world today.

When I was a kid I loved to take things apart. Sure. That’s neat on the outside, and what it does it pretty neat, but what makes it work? What does it look like inside? Whenever something minor broke down, it spelled opportunity to me. Because that meant it either needed to be fixed, or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Human Sighposts

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 18, 2006

A showing of the way God points on to the Coming again of the Lord, using Methuselah, Simeon, and our present times to help us understand the nearness of the return.

GOD’S HUMAN SIGNPOSTS I. AN OLD TESTAMENT SIGNPOST Genesis 5:21-22 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. The Days Methuselah Lived In Were 1. DAYS OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:7-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible