Sermons on Understanding Symbolism:

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 5, 2003

Describes how Mark serves as a source of understanding and pattern for following Jesus

Last fall, we began our journey through the Bible. We started in Genesis with the creation and we traced the formation of God’s people beginning with the call of Abraham and Sarah. God gave his promise of blessing to them. Later, we heard the story of Joseph. If you know the story, you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 23, 2004

Understanding the meaning of true worship will allow us to better serve God.

The Heart of Worship September 26,2004 Intro: There are many misunderstandings about what worship is and how we should worship. Some people believe that worship is music. Some think of worship as a weekly gathering of believers. Worship has a much deeper meaning. The heart of worship is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Body To Do? Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

Understanding spiritual gifts unifies a body and enables it for service. #5 of 5.

Title: What’s A Body To Do? Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; 31 Theme: Understanding spiritual gifts unifies a body and enables it for service. Introduction: The Heretic I was walking in San Francisco along the Golden Gate Bridge when I saw a man about to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 31, 2008

Do we fully understand what the word "Love" really means?

God is Love – 27th May 2007 pm 1 John 4:7-21 Love is a very popular idea in today’s world, it’s on everyone’s lips. Songs are sung, books are written, and films are made all about love. But, we often forget that love is a truly Christian idea. It is seen in its fullness only in Christ. Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

To instruct and encourage and help to understand patience and how it affects your stewardship.

PATIENCE Objective: To instruct and encourage and help to understand patience and how it affects your stewardship. Introduction: Questions that will guide our understanding process: 1. Do you understand what patience is? 2. Do you want to know the key to having patience? 3. Do you know the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear One Series

Contributed by David Atton on Feb 19, 2007

Understanding the roots of fear, how it effects our lives and how to be an overcomer.

FEAR ONE - 2 Timothy is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to his son in the Lord, Timothy - Timothy at this time was pastoring the church at Ephesus, one of the churches Paul himself had planted on a previous missionary journey - 2 Timothy, written about AD 66 or 67 is Paul’s last letter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Where Are The Other Two-Hundred

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 13, 2007

The extent of our gratitude is proportionate to our understanding of God’s goodness.

20071014 Web Site Title: Where Are the Other Two-Hundred? Text: Luke 17:11-19 Thesis: The extent of our gratitude is proportionate to our understanding of God’s goodness. Introduction Are people grateful by nature? Does a person have to learn to be grateful? Are most people appreciative ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 13, 2007

I don’t always understand, but I will always TRUST GOD

PSALMS 143:8 Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You. 9 Deliver me, O LORD, from my enemies; In You I take shelter.10 Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Dedication Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

Christians need to understand the importance of a consistent, daily routine of personal prayer.

Consider the following words: dedication, commitment, devotion. What do they mean to you – not to you as a member of your family, as a part of a local community or as a citizen of a nation, but rather to you as a believer, as a Christian, as a follower of Christ. Do words such as these have a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Love

Contributed by Randy Conrad on Mar 25, 2008

Where do we as Christians find our definition and understanding of love?

The husband had just finished reading the book, "MAN OF THE HOUSE". He stormed into the kitchen and walked directly up to his wife. Pointing a finger in her face he said: "From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house and my word is law! I want you to prepare me a gourmet meal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Holiness

Weeping Nights And Joyful Mornings

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

This sermon helps us to understand our weeping nights and joy mornings.

As I look out into the congregation, I see two types of people. Some of you may be tall, short, or an average height, but I still see two types of people. Some of you may be brown skin, dark skin, light skin, red, yellow, black, or white, but I still only see two types of people. The two types ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Baptist

Rise And Shine

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 12, 2006

This sermon helps us to understand the urgency of awakening out of spiritual inactivity.

Do you remember during your childhood, and perhaps our youth can relate to this now, when you had fallen deep in sleep? I mean you were past counting sheep and you were on cloud 9. Everything was perfect, and you were having the best dream you had in months. Then you were suddenly awakened by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dispensationalism

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

What is Dispensationalism? How do understand what God is doing inhistory?

Dispensationalism Eph 1:10, 3:2; Col 1:25 INTRO: An unusual topic, Can be deep, confusing & some might think unnecessary 1. I submit, if it helps us to understand our God in a greater way, to Know how He operates, therefore it effects our faith and our life 2. Ultimately ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Model To Follow Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 2, 2009

UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THEIR ROLE, WE NEED TO RAISE UP MENTORS OF INTEGRITY.

a model to follow Titus 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION In 2003, two very interesting quotes were in the newspapers. Parents had been poled and ask who they thought the most influential role models were in the lives of their preteen sons. Who was it bad boy Bart was named the top role model. Parents of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Oath

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 11, 2009

CHRISTIANS ARE NOT ONLY CALLED TO READ, HEARAND UNDERSTAND THE WORD BUT TO BE OBEDIENT TO THE WORD.

THE OATH NEHEMIAH CHAPTERS 7-10 FOCAL POINT: COMMITMENT MEANS OBEDIENCE. I. INTRODUCTION A. NEHEMIAH HAD JUST COMPLETED THE TASK OF REBUILDING THE WALLS AROUND JERUSALEM. B. HE ALONG WITH EZRA WAS SETTING ABOUT RESTORING THE RELIGIOUS ORDER AMONG THE JEWS. THIS WAS LARGELY LOST BECAUSE OF THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-26

Denomination: Baptist