Sermons on Understanding:

The Secret To Christian Success

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2006

To help believers to understand and live a successful life for God.

DATE THE SECRET TO CHRISTIAN SUCCESS Mark 4:34. Mr 4:34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: I recently preached this sermon at the church I pastor and I presented to them as a matter of desparation. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34

Denomination: Baptist

Prescriptive Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 9, 2008

Pain and suffering help us understand the suffering of Christ.

Title: Prescriptive Pain and Suffering Text: Philippians 3:7-11, Romans 8:17; I Peter 4:12 Thesis: Pain and suffering help us understand the suffering of Christ. This is the second message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ Through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Anointing On Ministry Gifts

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Understanding the UNIQUE role of the ministry gift to the body of christ

THE ANOINTING ON MINISTRY GIFTS Eph. 4:11ff Bishop David Ibeleme The Anointing  Divine Enablement  Supernatural Empowerment  The Power or Might of God There are two (2) distinct types:  Within (character)  Upon (charisma) There are three (3) types of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness: God's Way Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 11, 2008

Understanding how forgiveness affects our relationship with God.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Title: “Forgiveness: God’s Way” • There are two things that we all have in common, no matter how old we are, where we grew up, or what we do for a living  we all need to be forgiven and to extend forgiveness. • I want to also this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

Proverbs 4 Translation

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

A paraphrase of Proverbs 4 to gain a greater understanding of the Bible.

My Translation of Proverbs 4 by Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION In the 50s, youth leaders had young people paraphrase a portion of Scripture as a teaching method. This is a paraphrase of Proverbs 4 that (1) uses modern words, (2) with the same meaning as the Bible, (3) to help us understand the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

What Does This Mean?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon leads the congregation to an understanding of the meaning of the Pentecost experience.

What Does This Mean? - Acts 2: 1 - 21 Intro: What does it mean when: 1) You are given your10 year service pin by your boss and it comes with& resume writing kit 2) The love of life give ticket to Paris because they know you’ve always wanted to go there but the ticket is one way. 3) You have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Dreams Over You

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 30, 2004

To give an understanding of God’s dream over lives.

God Dreams Over You Thankfulness to those who gave to send a student to YC -Exciting time in the lives of many of our students -Exciting time for me (3 years I’ve seen teens saved, filled) -I was able to witness the moment that 4 of our young people went forward and with tears in their eyes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Praise Will Produce

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 29, 2002

This sermon will help the believer understand the awesome power of Prasie.

WHAT PRAISE WILL PRODUCE I CHRONICLES 4:1 As I look at the church today, I am amazed at the attitude that some of us have adopted… It blows my mind how many folks come into the House of God week after week and leave the same way they came… It’s mind-boggling to me how some folk treat the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Its Time To Put Women In Their Place!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

Developing a fuller understanding of the important Biblical role of women.

ITS TIME TO PUT WOMEN IN THEIR PLACE, ROMANS 16:1-16 JOKE--- Two fellas are fishing in a boat under a bridge. One looks up and sees a funeral procession starting across the bridge. He stands up, takes off his cap, and bows his head. The procession crosses the bridge and the man puts on his cap, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist