Sermons on Understand The Message:

Understanding Pentecost Series

Contributed by Joseph Ricohermoso on Jul 8, 2011

Originally delivered on Pentecost Sunday, this message reviews the highlights of this historic event as recorded in Acts 2 namely: the bestowal of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church in Jerusalem.

Understanding Pentecost (Acts 2) Introduction: Do you know that today is Pentecost Sunday? In Italy it was customary to scatter rose petals from the ceiling of the churches to recall the miracle of the fiery tongues; hence in Sicily and elsewhere in Italy Whitsunday is called Pasqua rosatum. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understand This

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 1, 2020

Sermon based on 2 Timothy 3 to help the hearers understand the times in which we are living & how we are to live as Christians.

“UNDERSTAND THIS” 2 Timothy 3 FBCF – 9/30/20 Refresh Jon Daniels INTRO – After what the entire world saw last night in the Presidential debate (& I hesitate to use the word “presidential”), it just continues to become more & more obvious that we are in uncharted, turbulent, troubled, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Worship

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2023

This message briefly looks into the Greek and Hebrew words for worship and then encourages the people of the Lord to be true worshipers of Him. It could really answer some questions and bring some clarity for churches and individuals too.

UNDERSTANDING WORSHIP Pastor Eric J. Hanson (January 22, 2023) Read I Chronicles 16:23-36 & Psalm 150. Worship: Hebrew is Shachah which means to prostrate in homage to God, to bow, to humbly beseech, do reverence, stoop down. Greek is Sumphemi which means to say jointly, to assent to. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Understanding Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 1, 2007

Storms are a part of everyone’s life. we can stand unshaken if we are doers of the Word and have understanding of the Word.This is study 4

#4 Standing In the Storm There is a parable in Matt.7 and Luke 6 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2007

A message in an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

“Understanding Freedom in Christ” Galatians 2:1-10 In our text Paul is continuing to craft his argument to call the Galatians back to the freedom of the Gospel. As we saw in the very first message Paul was greatly alarmed at how easily the Galatians had allowed themselves to be led back into ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Living Message Of Hope

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 4, 2007

The message is clear! God’s love is revealed in this text for all to understand.

John 3:16 The Living Message of Hope There are all type of messages. Some are crystal clear while others are, say, a little muddy or murky. Here are a few of my favorites: Introduction – Answering Machine Message These are actual answering machine answers recorded and verified by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Message

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 21, 2008

Miss you, we will without a doubt. Long for your love and understanding, everyday without exception. Mourn our loss, deeply and for the rest of our lives. Confident that we will be with you again in the presence of Jesus, never a hesitation!

1Th. 4:13-18 Rom 12:9-18 Let us not be ignorant…so St. Paul informs us, let us not be like the rest of men who have no hope. No hope. Darkness, emptiness, zero. No hope. Fear. Anxiety. Apprehension. Is there anything more than what I can see and touch? Is this all there is? Most people, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Context And The Message Bible

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Sometimes we come across a verse of scripture that is difficult to understand. We need to know and understand the context of that verse and sometimes the meaning is found by using different versions of the Bible - in this case the Message Bible.

A former archbishop of Canterbury arrived in New York. A journalist asked him, “Will you be visiting any of our nightclubs whilst you are here?” The archbishop mischievously replied, “Are there any night clubs here?” Next day a newspaper headline read: “Archbishop’s first question on arriving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 7, 2004

This message deals with the gifts of the Spirit, and their use in the church.

1 Cor. 12:1-31 Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit The church at Corinth was a church filled with people who had Spiritual gifts ! 1 Cor 1:5-7 "That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Gospel And Freedom Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 28, 2007

A message from an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

C.S. Lewis wrote this, “An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man’s mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut.” Though the Galatians had the benefit of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Gospel Message

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 9, 2010

This sermon should challenge each hearer to understand their need for salvation and come to Jesus for redemption.

Subject: Salvation of Mankind Scripture: Genesis 3.1-19 Sermon: The First Gospel Message Scope: This sermon should challenge each hearer to accept God’s call to salvation. Summary: In this passage we read about the ghoulishness of our depravity and the gloriousness of the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Later You Will Understand. Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 25, 2024

This is a funeral message for when a believer in Christ dies by sudden accident.

Later you will Understand. John 13:7 There is a question that we ask at the time of an accident that results in death. Why? Death from accidents seem different than death from a natural cause, when the body wears out. These deaths that come from accidents seem so untimely, so unnecessary. Who ...read more

Scripture: John 13:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Message Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

The Good News of the kingdom of God is the central focus of Jesus teaching, the kingdom of God. You can’t really understand Jesus without understanding the kingdom of God. Our Scripture today is the summation of the sermons he preached. “The time is fulfi

Jesus and His Message Mark 1:16-20, 2:14-15 The Gospel of Mark is the shortest Gospel and is often referred to as the action Gospel because it’s always on the move. Today, we’re continuing our series in the Gospel of Mark asking the question, “Who is Jesus?” and “What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Matthew 24 Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 13, 2025

Israel had become complacent, apathetic, mediocrity had become the norm, spiritual laziness ran rampant, worship continued but wonder was lost praise without passion was perfected. Just like today when God sent His messenger named Malachi.

The Message By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - Malachi Chapters 1 - 4 OPENING: - So often in Christendom we get comfortable with tradition and mediocrity, and we become complacent with how things are. We don’t like and are not that receptive to change because that is the way it ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic