Sermons on Understanding Prayer:

Understanding The Center

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Dec 21, 2012

Just as Copernicus discovered the center of the solar system and changed science forever, understanding the center of Christmas, Jesus Christ, changes our lives forever.

Here we are, Christmas Eve 2012. That must mean the world didn’t end on December 21st; that’s a good thing! But December 21st is still an important date. It’s the 1st the day of winter, the shortest day of the year for the northern hemisphere, the day the North Pole is tilted the farthest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding Seed

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Sep 28, 2012

God wants us to prosper in every way possible. That is why He made provision for us to be blessed. God cannot multiply notjhing. When we sow seed which God provides, he multiplies that seed and it becomes a mighty harvest

Understanding Seed God wants us to prosper in every way possible. That is why He made provision for us to be blessed. Genesis 8:22 - While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease. The earth is going to remain forever. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Understanding Success

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Aug 5, 2018

Summary teaching of what success is

The scripture says“I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health even as your soul prospereth.” The plan of God for your life is to be successful. But what is success# Success is meant different things to differing people. # To a student - success is pressing the exams in fly ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Baptism

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

There's a lot of confusion in the religious world regarding baptism. In this lesson, we'll survey the NT teaching on the ancient practice and learn the why's behind doing it.

The words of Ananias in Acts 22:16 are simple to understand. There’s nothing complicated about them. Nothing complex or ambiguous; “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” And yet the religious world of today, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16

Denomination: *other

Understanding Potential

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

There are no sadder words of pen or tongue than the words what might have been... Study ABSALOM an understand lost potential.

UNDERSTANDING OUR POTENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NO SADDER WORDS OF PEN OR TONGUE THAN THE WORDS: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN... Sooner or later we are going to have to rely on the PROMISES AND WORD OF GOD... I. WE HAVE THE TENDANCY TO BASE POTENTIAL ON EXTERNAL FEATURES... LOOK ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding The Story

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 13, 2020

2020 has been a year of an unusual number of hurricanes, many have hit the USA. When a storm hits, lives are changed. We like to believe we will 'get over it' or 'get on with it', but storms have an impact, whether it is a weather type of storm OR a personal storm.

Candidly, every time there is an event like this, many want to characterize it in unbiblical ways. After Katrina, I recall the extreme views made public. On the one hand, some were getting on TV speaking of how God could have nothing to do with events like this, at the same time, others came ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Failure To Understand.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 13, 2021

But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. Hebrews 10 verse 39.

A FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND John 6:56-69 Like Nicodemus who struggled with the concept of being born again (John 3:4; John 3:9), the Jews in the Capernaum synagogue (John 6:59) struggled to understand what Jesus was talking about (John 6:41; John 6:52). Jesus’ response (John 6:53-57) is only a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Mystery.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 19, 2021

The limitation of the Parables and the need for Faith.

UNDERSTANDING THE MYSTERY. Mark 4:10-12; Mark 4:21-25. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? Or they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-12, Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Of The Times

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 27, 2021

Discernment in this hour, is the most critical requirement of all of our senses. Discernment and understanding of the times, will give us the advantage in this fight.

1 Kings 19:8-13 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God. [9] And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise And Understanding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 26, 2023

This is the 7th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#7] WISE AND UNDERSTANDING James 3:13-18 Introduction: In 2009, I had to get a pacemaker. While the pacemaker I received back then was “state of the art”; it is not now. On Monday, I had to have my pacemaker battery changed out. I waited all day for my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Rapture Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

Study #3: This study looks at the two most prominent views on the Rapture. Ultimately, however, no one knows the exact day or the specifics of when it will occur. What matters is that we are prepared for that Day by knowing Jesus Christ.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. In our last study we looked at the Seven Churches of Asia to arrive at the conclusion that we are now entering the last days. There is a succession of events that must take place during the last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Hell Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 21, 2025

In this sermon , we'll explore into the biblical concept of hell, exploring its different types, what's in hell, the stages of hell, and who goes there.

Hell is a topic often shrouded in mystery and controversy. The Bible provides a clear understanding of hell, its location, and its nature. In this sermon , we'll explore into the biblical concept of hell, exploring its different types, what's in hell, the stages of hell, and who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, Revelation 20:10

The Blessing Of United Prayer

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Helping believers understand the value of corporate prayer

The Blessing of United Prayer Bishop David Ibeleme Scriptures encourage believers to come together especially in prayer - Acts 2:41ff. This type of prayer which involves a congregation or a group of believers is also called Congregational or Corporate Prayer. It is operated through the principle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Is 4 Things ...

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2007

Understanding The Lord’s Prayer in 4 Parts

The 4 Parts of Prayer Luke 11:1-4 Introduction We have been studying for a while now about the book of Revelation, and this morning I thought it would be important to take a small break and focus on prayer. As many Christians can testify too, prayer is extremely important. It is the vehicle we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reformation: Understanding God's Love

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2008

I begin with an illustration of Dr. Rev. Newton in discussion with a Jewish man who challenged the conlusion to a prayer.... "in the name of jesus Christ..." It’s a great ending. This is an example of the culture we live in and the challenge to the "tru

In Jesus Holy Name October 26, 2008 Text: John 3:7 & Titus 3:7 (GN) Redeemer “Reformation: Understanding God’s Love” Earlier this fall our District President was attending the Oakland A’s Baseball game. Before the game Thrivent sponsored their pre game BBQ in the parking lot. All ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:7

Denomination: Lutheran