Sermons on Understanding The Bible:

Understanding Sanctification Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 22, 2010

This sermon explains the doctrine of sanctification from the Wesleyan/Holiness perspective as a crisis experience. The outlines is 1-The Sure Experience, 2-The Scriptural Examples, and 3-The Sacred Encouragement.

THE BASICS OF REDEMPTION… UNDERSTANDING SANCTIFICATION This morning, we are continuing our sermon series on the theme of REDEMPTION And by way of review, so that we will know where we are, we have already preached… --Let the Old Goat Go --What Is Redemption --Understanding ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

Breaking our addiction to Sin.

Who is God that man should worship Him? In order for us to gain a complete understanding of who God is, we must see Him as the Word of God describes Him. The book of Genesis begins with a description of God. It says in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. This opening sentence let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

Understanding The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 19, 2024

This teaching identifies three types of will in operation in the world today. It defines the expression "God's will", examines the life of Jesus in relation to that will, and stresses the importance of the will of God

topic: THE WILL OF GOD OBJECTIVES: This teaching identifies three types of will in operation in the world today. It defines the expression "God's will", examines the life of Jesus in relation to that will, and stresses the importance of the will of God. In summary, Upon completion ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38

Understanding God's Will

Contributed by Jeremy Lane on May 15, 2010

A message addressing the challenge of determining, accepting, and enjoying the impact of being within God's Will for our lives.

UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL BACKGROUND Though John’s writings are typically referred to as letters, or epistles, they lack many characteristics of other letters found in the Bible. (Paul, for example) John does not designate certain recipients, nor does he express any personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Of The Plan

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 12, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that growth in the LORD has many benefits. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Every part of th

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that growth in the LORD has many benefits. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Every part of this plan,” David told Solomon, “was given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Times

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2010

To meet the needs of a changing world we need to know where God is moving, know what God's word says and know how to move forward.

UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES Early in WWII, baseball broadcasters were forbidden to give information about weather conditions over the air for fear it might be of aid to enemy bombers. On one St. Louis broadcast, Dizzy Dean was trying to fill in a rain delay with about an hour of aimless talk, never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:23-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Understands

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

ALL ABOUT SUSTAINING GRACE...good for funerals, too!

God Understands II Cor. 12:7-10 v. 9—sing “For His grace is sufficient…” Our church body has suffered many losses thru the years, many of you have suffered great loss this year…some this week. You get up some mornings hoping that perhaps it was a bad dream…but it’s still there, it’s real, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Temptation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 31, 2016

Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior?

Understanding Temptation Matthew 4 Introduction: 1. Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior? • Have you ever done something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Understanding Temptation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

A message regarding what temptation is and how to deal with it.

Understanding Temptation Various Scriptures ACS Chapel Service March19, 2009, revised and expanded for March 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: The Wesleyan Church is what is called a “holiness” church. In other words, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Belief And Understanding"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 12, 2010

People do not begin to believe because they understand. They only begin to understand when they have believed.

“Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know and testify of what we have seen, and you do not accept our testimony. 12 “If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 “No one has ascended into heaven, but He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Using The Bible In Raising Children Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 22, 2007

The purpose of this message is to help parents understand how to use the word of God in the process of raising children.

INTRODUCTION: A. I am deeply concerned for the family. 1. It is my hope that this session will help you, as parents and teachers to understand how to train up children God’s way. 2. The key is the Word of God and it is to be an essential part of every stage of life, from infancy to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jul 22, 2008

A Three Part series on Understanding the Mystery of God. A simple look at the Trinity and how each member has a specific role to play.

INTRODUCTION Today, we are beginning our new series, “The Mystery Machine.” So take your worship programs out and turn to the last page – you will find some message notes – this will help you follow along and give you some “next steps” for this week! A Baptist preacher, while beginning his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Pentecost Series

Contributed by Joseph Ricohermoso on Jul 8, 2011

Originally delivered on Pentecost Sunday, this message reviews the highlights of this historic event as recorded in Acts 2 namely: the bestowal of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church in Jerusalem.

Understanding Pentecost (Acts 2) Introduction: Do you know that today is Pentecost Sunday? In Italy it was customary to scatter rose petals from the ceiling of the churches to recall the miracle of the fiery tongues; hence in Sicily and elsewhere in Italy Whitsunday is called Pasqua rosatum. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 26, 2003

The situation in the Middle East, and our own situation - many comparisons help us better understand Christianity.

John 17:1-16: UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY During these past few weeks, it is virtually impossible to not know what is going on with the war in Iraq. Never before, in world history, have reporters had this much access to soldiers what they are doing. On TV, you’re able to see what the desert is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

"Understanding Stewardship"

Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Sep 28, 2004

What is stewardship? Here is a biblical and practical definition of stewardship.

Faith Fundamental Baptist Church September 3, 2004 ¡§Understanding Stewardship¡¨ Genesis 39:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Our new theme has been introduced to us last Wednesday. For the month of September, our theme would be ¡§The God of Creation,¡¨ putting an emphasis on stewardship. I¡¦ll be having a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Baptist