Sermons on Understanding Gods Will:

It Is Better To Go To A Funeral Than A Wedding - Genesis 23 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Sarah is the first one of those six people who dies and Abraham is going to obtain this place to bury her.

If you were to travel to Israel today there would be a list of things you would want to visit and see. If you’re Jewish the number one visiting place would be the Wailing Wall, which is that wall of the leftover of the old Temple that’s still there. People will take their prayer requests and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Total Commitment - Genesis 47:13-31 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Joseph managing Egypt as a type of Christ.

Today what I want to do is we're going to look at Genesis 47 from two different perspectives. If you're a young person here today, you should have a clipboard. Ten to fourteen years old, there's going to be a slide that will show up and when it does you're going to go out with Joan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen To The Expert

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 16, 2025

Why do people in church listen to doctors and lawyers but not pastors?

Listen to the Expert Luke 13:31-35 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:31 At that very time some Pharisees approached, saying to Him, “Go away and leave this place, because aHerod wants to kill You.” 32 And He said to them, “Go and tell that 1fox, ‘Behold, I am casting out demons and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Those Things On The Side Of Your Head Do More Than Hold Up Glasses Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 21, 2010

We need to practice the skills of listening.

Intro: I would argue that one of the, if not THE, most essential skills we need to learn today, which will have the greatest impact on improving our relationships, is a skill you might be able to figure out from the title I have given to today’s message: “Those Things On The Side Of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Psalms

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008

The Bible - the Library for Christians, Psalms the Psalm book of the Tempel.

What about the Psalms – His Love Endures forever! Psalm 136 Do any of you remember your early trips to the Library? I remember at first there was no real pressure. The teacher took us in and showed us where the simple picture books were. You could get one and look at it. And then just leave it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

Focus On Discipline Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 6, 2003

Discipline is an important part of raising a child. Let us see the problem a lack of discipline caused Eli and his sons

INTRODUCTION • -- John Maxwell, in "What Children Owe Their Parents (and Themselves)," Preaching Today, Tape No. 140. Says the following: Do you read the cartoon Nancy? She says, "Things will be different when I’m an adult. When I have kids of my own, I’m going to let them do whatever they want, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Seen The Lord! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 11, 2023

This is the narrative of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was such a radical event in human history that it turned the world upside down.

1 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise Appeal - Genesis 47:1-12 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

So they won't be embraced into the culture of the Egyptians, all the religious festivals, all the things that are going on there. They’ll be separate.

…is positioning his family well. Not only they'll have the best land, but they'll be kept separate from everything else that' s going on. So they won't be embraced into the culture of the Egyptians, all the religious festivals, all the things that are going on there. They’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pause Before You Act (Part 3b) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 29, 2011

Sermon 3B in series. Please see previous parts of the study. Often, we regret an action immediately, but too late to undo it. P - Pray before you act. A - Check your attitude before you act. U - Understand fully before you act. Three new Bible illustratio

PAUSE Before You Act Sermon 3B NOTE: This is part B of sermon three in the series, PAUSE Before You Act. While this sermon may be used independently, you may want to see the other sermons to give background and introduction. Handouts and keys for these studies are already prepared. Contact me if ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Looks For Committment

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 26, 2018

Physical - spiritual and symbolic truths

Weekend Message/Devotion John 6:56-69 August 26, 2018 Jesus Looks for Commitment After hearing or reading this message, my deepest desire is that you will take the time to go back and read John’s message to us in today’s reading. What is the deepest part of this reading? What shall we find that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 2, 2016

Ar you talking to me .

LET US We need to look at our selves and see what we need to see about us. Seven things we do to make us better in our life. 1. We need to fear. Hebrews 4: 1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Messenger And Its Little Scroll Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 3, 2023

This message is a bit of a parenthesis (like Ch 7 was) … a pause to understand that time and events that have happened are that are still to come. God sends a mighty angel to speak to the Earth, and with he carries an incredible message for all.

Alpha and Omega, Part 34, Revelation Part 11 God’s Messenger and its Little Scroll Revelation 10:1-11 and Revelation 11:1-2 Introduction - Been studying together, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s plan for creation - Last week, we saw the 5th and 6th trumpet (1st and 2nd terrors ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11, Revelation 11:1-2, Joel 3:16, Isaiah 65:17, 2 Timothy 3:16, Acts 5:20, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Matthew 7:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mysteries Of God

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 18, 2011

There are people happy with shallow faith and shallow understanding of who God is but God wants to reveal to His beloved children more and more of His character and beauty and of His plans with mankind. These deeper things of God, the mysteries of God are

Preached on 17th of July 2011 Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1 The mysteries of God. Bible readings: Colossians 4:1-6 & Mark 4:1-11 Dear sons and daughters of the Almighty, loving God. Paul wrote to the believers in Corinth: “This is the way you should consider us: as the servants of Christ and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray Like You Mean It!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2009

Our prayers are affected by the way we understand God. Jesus uses this quirky parable to drive home that God is passionate about humanity and, in particular, your well-being.

Sermon for CATM – November 1, 2009 – “Pray Like You Mean It!” A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Historical Books Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2019

We can use the Historical Books of the Old Testament to understand God’s faithfulness, his loving discipline, and how our obedience to him can draw others to faith.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we began our series, Binge Reading the Bible, by examining the Pentateuch. • We learned that the Pentateuch is the foundation of what we know about God, and it is the foundation of our faith. • We should have noticed that God’s desire for people to love and to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ