Sermons on Understanding Of The Prudent:

Farmville - Life On The Farm Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 5, 2010

Farming is no game. Understanding life on the farm is necessary for survival. Learn the laws and learn the lessons in order to live successfully in Farmville.

Movers Card Video roll in Farmville Life on the Farm – Part 3 I. Introduction I told you last week that I never really spent that much time on a farm. Isn’t it interesting that farming has invaded the lives of urban folks through the internet. However, truth be told, we have been saturated with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Witnessing, Not Proselytizing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2010

We can only evangelize the people within the culture of death by understanding the culture and standing with the people to share the Word of God.

Monday of 16th Week in Course July 19, 2010 I did an informal survey of the network TV commercials one evening and was not surprised at the results. Most of the ads were for automobiles and trucks. The rest were for discretionary purchases or for merchandise you couldn’t advertise on radio ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Real Mc Coy

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 18, 2010

God is in the business of keeping promises, even those which we cannot possibly understand how he will do so

The Promise of God This morning’s OT lesson is about an unlikely promise for Abraham and Sarah The promise of a son - when both were in their 90’s -just didn’t add up. Yet one year later, we see the birth of ISAAC to Sarah and Abraham. In human terms – it was impossible But when God promises ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Translating The Message Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011

Like Paul, we are challenged to translate the message of God's love and grace into words and actions that the people around us understand.

Acts 17:22-31 “Translating the Message” INTRODUCTION [Play video] Some you may have seen this video previously, but I think it has a powerful message—a message that bears repeating—and it underscores today’s Scripture lesson. Paul was a man on fire. He had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepared By Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Peace prepares you for battle! 4 Progressions of Peace that will help us better understand what it means to be prepared by peace.

Prepared by Peace Ephesians 6:13-15 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is That Born Again Stuff? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 3, 2010

Third in a series devoted to "church words." This talks about regeneration in a way most congregants and unbelievers alike can understand.

Those Confusing Church Words Series Ezekiel 36:25-27 What Is That "Born Again" Stuff" Today I’m going to talk about a word that many of you might not be all that familiar with: Regeneration. It’s a word that most unchurched people have never heard of. In fact, many Christians have only ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up Your Beam

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2010

The importance of every member of the body of Christ experiencing the presence of God and coming to a better understanding of God’s calling on their lives.

Take up your beam Purpose of teaching- not just for information exchange but for life transformation- that is not a preference. When Saul was knocked down by the HS on the Road to Damascus, he knew- not a casual transformation. We live in an age that has trivialized faith. We have made it little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Rich Man - Poor Man

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

wealthy or poor - Each group has its own problems – Real Wealth is a Matter of Understanding Sufficiency in Christ

"Rich Man - Poor Man" James 1:9-12 OPEN: So we are continuing our journey through the book of James and one of the things we've noted right from the beginning is that James is a man who thinks in a way that is vastly different from the norms we run into in normal society. (whatever that is) If ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hear His Voice

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 24, 2009

This sermon will help believers understand that;In this hour, we need to hear from God and listen to his voice.

Matthew 17:1-5 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elijah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Sep 5, 2009

A life of faith will set you apart in this life, from this message I hope to understand, what that life looks like.

Life is a Matter of Faith September 6th 2009 2 Chronicles 27:1-6 Introduction Eugene Peterson in A Long Obedience in the Same Direction writes, “It is not difficult in our world to get a person interested in the message of the Gospel; it is terrifically difficult to sustain the interest. Millions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Garden Of Gethsemane

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2009

If we understand how it happened, and the redemption of Christ, even the clergy abuse scandal can give us cause for hope.

September 13, 2009 24th Sunday in Course The Gospel I just proclaimed for you is the first of two summits in Mark’s explanation of Jesus the Nazarene. To emphasize Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is Messiah, Mark omits all the detail that Matthew gives, particularly his entrusting of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Catholic

Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Apr 2, 2007

Help students gain an understanding of what the Bible has to say about Homosexuality in the 1st sermon in the Untouchables Series

Pastor Ted was the founder and senior pastor of a 14,000 member church in Colorado Springs, who, in November, was accused of homesexual sex and drug use by a male prostitute named Mike Jones. Pastor Ted immediately denied those accusations, and later admitted that many of them were true. In a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: *other

Quest For Blessedness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

People today must understand that God’s standard for blessing is unattainable apart from a miraculous work of grace in their lives.

1. Jesus requires the attitude of blessedness a. Mourn (5:4) b. Meek (5:5) c. Merciful (5:7) d. Maker of peace (5:9) 2. Jesus requires the essence of blessedness a. Poor in spirit (5:3) b. Pure in heart (5:8) 3. Jesus requires the evidence of blessedness a. Pursuit of righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stay In The Race

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Apr 30, 2007

This sermon helps one to look at the good and bad and understand no matter what they go through in life they have to Stay in the Race.

For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. Solomon was a good man. Solomon was the son of King David. He was appointed the King of Israel and Judah by his farther, King David. Solomon was the son of Bathsheba (you remember her; David had her husband killed when he cheated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace In Simple Terms Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 15, 2007

Easy to understand expository sermon on God’s Amazing Grace utilizing the key words in Ephesians 2:4-7.

We’re in the series, "Be Contagious!" Those of us who know Christ want others to know Him too! We want to be contagious with the Good News about Jesus! One of the most contagious truths associated with the Good News about Jesus is the message of God’s grace! Grace is God’s favor. God wants ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist