Sermons on Understanding Theology:

More Than Fellowship: Understanding Koinonia

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

Fellowship is so much more than potluck meals and getting together for game night. Fellowship is the selfless emersion into each others’ lives.

There are many who have become familiar with the Greek word ’koinonia.’ The most common thing people say is that it means "fellowship." I ask you to keep that thought in mind as we go through the lesson. I want to start with a short story about something terrible that happens to some Romanian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, 1 Chronicles 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding God's Will (Ephesians Chapter 5) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 9, 2005

Augustine of Hippo, once said, "Love God and do as you please." What do you say?

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Understanding God’s Will, Ephesians Chapter 5 Scripture: Ephesians 5:17 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. I must first apologize before we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Understanding Today's Situation (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 2, 2006

Understanding God’s calling to preach the Gospel, as our time on Earth is running out.

Understanding Today’s Situation (Part II) Matthew 24:4-8, 14 Recap of Part I from last week: We began looking at the current situations in the world to understand where we are in relation to Jesus Christ making his triumphant return. Go with me to Matthew, Chapter 24: 4-8, 14 - Pray I mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Kingdom Of God (Part2) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Mar 31, 2010

There are things that we do not see but it’s real. God is the King of the unseen realm called Heaven, but heaven is more real than the natural realm.

Introduction This is the 2nd part of our series on understanding the kingdom of God. Let us review our last Sunday’s lesson: What is a Kingdom? A state or government, anything conceived as constituting a realm or sphere of independent action or control. “Kingdom” - means, a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding The Judgment Of God (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 7, 2008

The 5th in the series on Paul’s letter to Rome.

Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel Understanding the Judgment of God Romans 2:1-16 * It was on a Monday in 1994 that I first heard the news. Actually, that Monday was my Mom and Dad’s anniversary (June 13). From the news on the radio I heard, “Last night in Los Angeles the x-wife of O. J. Simpson and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

So Simple A Child Can Understand It

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009

Everything you need to know about God’s view of family you learned in a poem... Jack and Jill.

SO SIMPLE A CHILD COULD UNDERSTAND IT Jack and Jill Poem The job of any public speaker is four-fold… 1. Have something worth saying 2. Say it in a way that gets their attention 3. Say it in a way that helps them remember it 4. Keep it simple I believe this sermon meets all of those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why? Understanding Life Events (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Sometimes the events of our lives do not seem to make sense. But there are three things God is always doing (1) Bringing People to Moral Choice (2) Revealing Himself (3) Preparing His People for Eternity. This sermon examines what God was doing in the eve

Why? Understanding Life Events (I) 1 Kings 21 5-31-09 Intro I want to begin this morning with a brief clip from the movie, Faith Like Potatoes. How many have seen it? It’s a very good movie—based on a true story. Let me give a little background for the clip. Angus Buchan is a farmer in South ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Why? Understanding Life Events (Ii)

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

The Exodus is examined in the light of God’s purposes in those events, specifically that God was revealing Himself. This series explores three things God is always doing (1) Bringing People to Moral Choice (2) Revealing Himself to People (3) Preparing the

Why? Understanding Life Events (II) 2 Kings 5 6-7 -09 Intro Isa 55:8-9 ¡§¡¥For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,¡¦ says the LORD. ¡¥For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.¡¦¡¨ Last Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8, 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Understanding The New Covenant Of God 1

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jul 19, 2011

This message was originally written by me in 1999 and was then delivered at a youth meeting in Aba. It has now been modified for the present purpose and title. It deals with issues about the changes in doctrine between the 1st and the new covenants of Go

Distinguished brothers and sisters, servants and friends of the Almighty God and Jesus the Messiah, fellow Christians and all opportune to be here today, greetings and peace to you all. I thank God for the opportunity to share and reason with you on spiritual matters packed into this lecture. As ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No One Is More Understanding And Willing To Wait Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2015

To prepare to witness to others, we should engage in the practice of lectio divina.

Thursday of 20th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Book of Judges is not an easy read. The stories of the years between Joshua and the Israelite king Saul are full of blood and gore–mutilations, treachery, and repeated violation of the Law by the people He chose. Here we see ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

Understanding The Spiritual Impact Of A Spoken Vow

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Oct 7, 2015

Through out the entire bible we see the impact that vows have on the lives of believers whether positive or negative

UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRITUAL IMPACT OF A SPOKEN VOW Matthew 12:36-37 ESV I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (READ WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT VOWS) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions To Be Answered: Understanding The Whole Will Of God. Series

Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Apr 29, 2015

This is all about the overview of God's Will.

9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: 11 calling a ravenous bird ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

#8 Understanding Love: Role Of Unity

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 14, 2016

We need a greater understanding of real Biblical love. Our enemy is betting he can use divison to hinder our love. Unity and harmony must be our focus. Unity is not by accident. Have a plan.

#8 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: THE ROLE OF UNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TO UNDERSTAND LOVE WE NEED TO IDENTIFY THAT THERE ARE THREE AREAS OF OUR DAILY LIFE THAT BECOME VERY REVEALING! UNDERSTAND WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO SHOW LOVE? DO WE UNDERSTAND THAT ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#9 Understanding Love: Patience/Trust

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2016

This is #9 in a series on UNDERSTANDING LOVE: PATIENCE AND TRUST... We must realize there may be a great wall between where I am and God's plan of where He wants us to be. This wall will require patience to overcome and move in the plan of love.

#9 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: PATIENCE IS COMPLETE TRUST. PATIENCE, TRUST AND FAITH KNOW THERE IS A WALL BETWEEN MY MIRACLE AND ME... WE SHALL OVERCOME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. TEXT TO TRUST AND UNDERSTAND: 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#10 Understanding Love: The Role Of Mercy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2016

This is lesson #10 in UNDERSTANDING LOVE. What does God require? This lesson demonstrates how important MERCY is. We must renew our hearts of love and compassion because MERCY is needed.

#10 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: MERCY BRINGS TOGETHERNESS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Illustration: I have two ice cubes frozen together, I have two pads of butter melted together. LOVE UNDERSTANDS THATTHE CONTINUATION OF LOVE HINGES ON MERCY... Hebrews 13:1 Let brotherly love ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God