Sermons on Understanding:

The Actions Of A Real Mother Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on May 17, 2007

To get us to understand the caring heart of a real mother.

THE ACTIONS OF A REAL MOTHER 1 Kings 3:16-28 My brothers and my sisters, we all have stories of how our mothers had rescued us. It was many of our Moms that got us through science projects, math quizzes, and even the bully in the neighborhood. And many time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I In God

Contributed by Paul Cull on May 20, 2007

Understanding the value that we have in our relationship with God

Who am I in God? Ephesians 1:1-14 Too often we get our self-esteem and self value from other people. We get the picture of "who we are supposed to be" from society and from the media. Then we compare ourselves with others to see if we’ve "made it". We’re told that if we don’t do this, wear that, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Devil Wants To Eat You Alive

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

Understanding that satan wants to do nothing but destroy us.

There was a young man name CJ who walked home after school every day. CJ would walk down the same street whenever he walked home. He never changed his path or his routine. There was a blue house on this street that he would walk down that he passed all the time and behind the house was a big dog ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Connected

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Feb 9, 2010

Knowing and understanding God's Word brings great joy!

Please turn to the Gospel of John, chapter 15 beginning at verse 1. Remember, your eternal salvation is too important to trust to someone else—you need to read and know God’s word for yourself. Read from bible. John 15:1-12 When I stand at the foot of the steps each Sunday greeting ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-12

Denomination: *other

Living In Ecstasy Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 26, 2009

When we understand the message of the angels we will be ecstatic

What’s Christmas All About? Living in Ecstasy” Luke 2:10-14 What difference would it make if all this about Jesus being the Son of God was true? Judging by the reaction of the angels and shepherds, we would be ecstatic. To be ecstatic is to be beside oneself, overpowered with emotion, transported ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Meaning Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 15, 2008

Uses the last sayings of Jesus to understand the meaning of the cross.

As with all my sermons no sermon is original, there may be some material for other sources through the years. Title: The Meaning of the Cross Theme: To try to understand the meaning of the cross through the last sayings of Jesus Text: Luke 23:32-34 Luk 23:32 There were also two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32

Denomination: Church Of God

Purpose Of Anointing

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2006

understanding the true purpose of the anointing of the Holy Spirit in ministry

Intro: one of the most intriguing people in scripture is Samson. His story is amazing in many ways. He was a miracle baby to a barren mother. An angel appeared to Samson’s parents to announce him as a deliverer of Israel. Samson failed miserably, but we learn some valuable lessons about how the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What It Means To Be Born Again Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 26, 2007

To help people understand what it means to be "Born-Again".

Message Jn 2:23 Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he was doing and believed in his name. Jn 2:24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. Jn 2:25 He did not need man’s testimony about man, for he knew what was in a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Fulfilling God's Purpose

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 28, 2005

To know and understand God’s call on your life.

Fulfilling God’s Purpose We all have a purpose and a destiny upon our lives whether we know it or not. Truly our purpose is to fulfill the will of God upon our lives, but in order to do that we have to know what the will of God is and then begin to walk in it. Generally we all have a purpose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power: Heman & Hercules Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Understanding the Power (Holy Spirit) of God and how it is to be used.

Me, My Church, & I Power: Heman & Hercules Acts 2:14-21 Introduction: Images of power Power Puff Girls Heman & Hercules These are fantasy, but some misconceptions do exist concerning the "Power" of God and what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. What it means to be filled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

You First

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 28, 2008

The church needs to understand the dynamics of relationships in and out of church.

June 29, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Romans 12:9-21 Subject: Building Good Relationships Title: You First I’m going to share my heart a little this morning and I hope I don’t scare anyone when you find out that I do have a heart. I was so excited in the months leading up to our revival services ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Stone

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

Two sides of the understand of the Christian Rock. Jesus and Us

There was a young woman who was engaged to be married. Her fiancé had bought the ring and unfortunately the diamond stone had fallen out. She was devastated and searched high and low for it. As she was walking along the street, retracing her steps after hours of searching, a friend came by and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Resurrection’s Re-Creation

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 7, 2012

Resurrection changes how the church understands life and purpose.

RESURRECTION’S RE-CREATION John 20:1-9; 19-23 Big Idea: Resurrection changes how the church understands life and purpose. NOTE: This service concluded with baptisms. 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Grace Your Access To Glory

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 1, 2012

Understanding the connection between God's grace and His glory

GRACE YOUR ACCESS TO GLORY Bishop David Ibeleme Jn. 1:1, 14-17; 17:1ff Glory is equivalent to;  All that God is – Jn. 1:1; 4:24.  All that God has – Jn. 16:12ff; Ps. 24:1ff.  All that God can do – Mk. 10:27; Lk. 1:37; Jn. 14:1ff. All these were evident in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Symbols Of The Holy Spirit: The Anointing Oil Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Messages that try to understand the Holy Spirit by the Symbols that is used.

Note: Idea and notes inspired by Wayne Dority's messages on the Holy Spirit. Title: Symbols of the Holy Spirit: The Oil Theme: To show the Holy Spirit in relation to the oil. Text: Introduction 2 Corinthians 1:21 Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21

Denomination: Church Of God