Sermons on Understanding Others:

Tradeoffs Series

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 12, 2009

There are tradeoffs in life in general and in spiritual life: A. Some things need to be denied in order for other things to be gained B. Some things need to be lost in order for other things to be found C. Some things need to be carried in order for ot

I. Introduction Is being a Christian supposed to be a joy or a burden? Is being a Christian supposed to be something that brightens our life or weigh us down? Some people think that being a Christian means it creates a heavy burden and weighs them down. I want to show you today that that is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Limits Of God's Patience Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 1, 2006

We presume upon God’s patience and tolerance, but do not understand those characteristics of His love. They are central to knowing Him.

Opening Joke: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was finally on, she had worked up a sweat. She ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Next Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

This sermon explores Revelation 18, urging us to heed God's warnings, prepare for Christ's return, and understand the consequences of spiritual unpreparedness.

Good morning, beloved family. It's such a joy to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and love, as we seek to understand the Word of God more deeply together. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Revelation, specifically chapter 18. A chapter filled with imagery and ...read more

Topics: Second Coming, Christ

Children Of The Light

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Until you get to heaven, you will never fully understand and comprehend what Jesus did for you by saving your soul.

CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT With “Thanksgiving”, we know that every Christian is blessed – 1. Salvation and forgiveness 2. Deliverance from the darkness of sin and disbelief 3. Given hope for tomorrow and an eternity with the Lord 4. Strength for living each new day The Bible tells us that we haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Trinity

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 22, 2007

Artists can reinvigorate our understanding of the trinity using the examples of Rublev’s icon and David Hetland’s stained glass.

A Sermon for Trinity Sunday 2007 One of the things I was most looking forward to in moving to Surrey Hills was that coming to a Church named Holy Trinity. Trinity Sunday would then be our patronal festival. This means we always celebrate our patronal festival on a Sunday and don’t have to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Resting In Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you read something new in God’s Word? Familiar with new eyes? Something you didn’t understand and reach out to someone help you understand? It’s been several weeks since we have played Scriptural Gymnastics, so I figured we are due!

Today’s key verse found in Matthew 11:28-30, and we’ll get there eventually! The title of today’s message is RESTING IN JESUS. We first see the English word rest in Genesis 2:2: • And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Hard Lessons From Wisdom Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

What we learn from our suffering sometimes is difficult for us to understand and accept, but God is faithful and will bring us thru...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 16, 2010 Date Preached: January 17, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: Hard Lessons from Wisdom Sermon Text: Job 28 [HCSB] 20 Where then does wisdom come from, and where is ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Intervention PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand God's supernatural provision, divine intervention, and unwavering faithfulness to His promises, as illustrated in 2 Kings 8:5.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to our sermon today! We're going to be diving deep into 2 Kings 8:5, exploring the themes of God's supernatural provision, His divine intervention, and His unwavering faithfulness to his promises. As we gather here today, I'm reminded of a quote from A.W. Tozer, who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:5

Topics: Divine Intervention

The Power Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the profound wisdom and power of God's love, as revealed through the cross, surpassing all human understanding and strength. Key

Good morning, dear friends! We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family, bound together by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a profound truth, a truth that is as old as the universe itself, yet as fresh and as life-giving as the ...read more

Topics: Power, Cross

I'm Changing The Way I Am Living

Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 28, 2001

This sermon is to get the believer to understand that he or she don’t have to live the life they are living. IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE!

“I’m Changing The Way I Live” The problem with the children of God is that we gain the knowledge of God and never allow the spirit of God to complete the work in us. The carnal mind judges after what it sees, feels and taste. Our conciliation can not be in what we have. To be spiritually minded ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To The Dave Matthews Band

Contributed by Pb Stetser on Apr 30, 2002

This sermon uses a music video to communicate ways we can spread the love of God to others.

To anyone interested in using this: I would be glad to provide the PowerPoint slides for this message. If you have trouble finding the video, please feel free to email me. Blessings! “The Gospel According to the Dave Matthews Band” Scripture passages that could be used or referred to: Galatians ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Holiness

To Live: Shine Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

If you have joy, let others see it! So that they may come to know Christ!

TEXT: Philippians 2:12-18 TITLE: To LIVE - SHINE SERIES: To Live TOPIC: live a life of holiness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church July 12, 2009 PROP.: It’s important to let others see how you live your life so that they may be won and that you may live blameless… INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready For War PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare, understand the necessity of preparation, and embrace the power of God's armor to stand strong against the forces of darkness.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that is absolutely essential for every believer: spiritual warfare. We often hear about this, but do we truly understand the gravity of it? Are we prepared to face the battles that are waged in the unseen realm? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Topics: Spiritual Warfare

Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of approaching God with humility, listening more than speaking, and understanding His willingness to hear our prayers.

Good morning, dear family of God. Isn't it marvelous to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, where the echoes of countless praises and prayers reverberate off the walls? It's a place filled with the whispers of our shared faith, a faith that speaks of grace, forgiveness, and an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Topics: Foot, Mouth

The Delivering Power Of Kindness

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 18, 2005

Have you ever thought about how KINDNESS, in all of it’s virtue, has a DELIVERING POWER? Acts of our kindness to others and allowing the love of Christ to flow through us can actually bring deliverance to others!

THE DELIVERING POWER OF KINDNESS I would like to share a story with you that I read the other day that expresses one of the greatest needs in our world today. It is the story of a young man, who never realized the impact he would have on someone else’s life through a random act of kindness. One ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal