Sermons on Understanding Of The Prudent:

I Believe Series

Contributed by Justin Lamison on Dec 30, 2017

The first in a series of sermons devoted to understanding the biblical truth contained in the Apostles' Creed.

I Believe… Matthew 7.24-27 Introduction What do we mean when we say, “I believe” in the Apostles’ Creed? In the current use of the word belief, there is very little difference between belief and an opinion. You have your beliefs and I have mine. But in the Bible, belief is a much stronger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 29, 2017

We shall examine three words that are important to understand what the cross is about.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

1st Sunday After Christmas - The Flight To Egypt

Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 25, 2020

This sermon gives us an understanding of why we have no reason to fear the future.

1st Sunday After Christmas The Flight to Egypt Matthew 2: 1-23 The story of countless innocent babies being murdered is how the Christmas story ends. We often don't include that as part of the Christmas reading or Christmas plays because it just wouldn't fit. We'd rather not think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Peace's Pieces

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 14, 2021

My hope is that we will understand that the only source of peace for us in this life is God.

PEACE’S PIECES VARIOUS PASSAGES #PEACE This sermon is going to be a little different. I am going to talk for a few minutes, but then you all are going to participate with me in this sermon and interact… I hope. Please interact. It will be a bit like a responsive reading. As we dig into the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4, Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Old Testament Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

Hope is enhanced when I understand the back of the Book in light of the front of the Book.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Misconception

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 26, 2021

A misconception is defined as a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding.

Justin Menkes, PhD, the American author of: "Executive Intelligence: What All Great Leaders Have In Common." once remarked: "There is a common misconception that intelligence is synonymous with IQ. "Intelligence Quotient" or IQ was originally built to predict the academic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2

Three In One Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 1, 2021

God is one, but three. How do we understand this and why does it matter?

The Significance of the Trinity   • [VIDEO] • At the very heart of Christian belief is a concept called the Trinity. • It’s so central that one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, Karl Barth, said, “Trinity is the Christian name for God.” • God is a Trinity of three in one, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:30-33, John 13:31-32, John 15:26, Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Jun Evangelista on Sep 3, 2023

How do you like to see and understand the real treasure according to Jesus?

Treasure Hunt Illustration: The Pirate's Gold in Adak Islands In 1892, an illegal seal poacher and Pirate named Gregory Dwargstaf hid gold coins worth $365 million dollars in 150 food and milk tin cans, on the island of Adak. He was running away from the govt officials and found the secluded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible Canon

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2022

How did we get the Bible? How do we understand it?

The Christian Bible forms the measure of our faith. While tradition, reason and experience can contribute in valuable ways to our faith, they are not always the teachings of Jesus, the prophets and apostles. Let’s look at the canon of the Bible. Compiling the Bible over thousands of years is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Parable? Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020

To be able to understand the parables of the kingdom, we must first know what is a parable?

1. The word “parable” comes from the Greek word “paraballo”, which means “to throw alongside” and “to reach a place.” 2. The dictionary definition, “an allegorical representation of something from real life, from which a moral is drawn for instruction,” does not quite explain the purpose of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-3, Matthew 13:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer - His Person Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

An 8 week series examining and understanding the heart of the Lord's Prayer

Bent into Shape – His Person 4/8/18 Matthew 6:9 Sunday AM Have you ever seen someone lose it? You know… get so absolutely bent out of shape they can hardly see straight. The phrase bent out of shape is an idiom for getting so angry you lose all sense of decorum/restraint. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Corportate Worship Important Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013

Helps those that are churched to understand the significance of worship privately and corporately as the Body of Christ.

Why is Corporate Worship Important? Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction Over the last couple of weeks we looked at What God is like and we looked at 13 distinct characteristics We did that so that it will helpfully hope us to focus in on WHO God is as we enter in a time of worship This morning I want ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Divided Kingdom

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 10, 2013

To reign victorious in the kingdom of God is to understand the dynamics of this spiritual warfare that is before us.

In a football game, you are on one side or the other, not both. You do not play on one side in the first quarter and then switch sides for the next quarter. Your side is well defined. Also, when playing football, you are playing football. What if one team was playing football and the other team was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 20, 2017

It is of vital importance for all of us to understand what being a christian is all about

BACK TO BASICS #1 “WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN?” Ephesians 1:3-6 January 8th, 2016 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION I’ve been preaching the Gospel since December 1999. One of the things I’ve noticed is the way we assume all those who have attended for a while ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Vessels Of Mercy

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 9, 2012

We cannot understand God's dealings with people apart from His mercy

Vessels of Mercy TCF Sermon May 6, 2012 “Drink tonight. Feel better tomorrow. That would be a miracle. Well, meet a miracle.” That’s the advertising message for a drink which is marketed as a hangover preventative - it’s supposed to enable you to consume alcoholic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational