Sermons on Understanding:

Identity Understanding Gods Power In Us Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 30, 2009

Our identity will determine our activity. We the body of Christ find who we are in Him. If we identify with Christ we live by faith that matures into love.

Intro: Last week as we began studying Paul’s letter labeled Ephesians we began to learn about our identity. Remember that I said that our identity is important because it determines our activity. What we will see this morning is God’s power in us. Paul got extremely excited in the first 14 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Why Christ Had To Die Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 14, 2014

Why would God give mankind the law if the law couldn’t save anybody? When we answer this question, we will gain insight as to why Jesus Christ had to die on the cross.

Understanding Why Christ Had To Die www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. A large portion of your Bible explains what the Bible refers to as “the law.” In the Old Testament, God gave His people the law. • God’s moral law was summarized in what we call the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Bible Church

With All Your Getting, Get Understanding Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 27, 2014

Jesus wanted His disciples to understand His teachings so that they could be fruitful. He wants the same for us today.

Parables of Matthew (Part One) Text: Matthew 13: 44 – 52 Wow! It’s been a crazy week! You ever have those times when you’ve got so much running through your head that it kind of just gets jumbled up and then your brain just kind of shuts down? Writers block is not good for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Service - Service And The Creator (2) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for those in service

As said previously, you cannot consciously serve The CREATOR effectively or work for HIM if you ignore or reject the Person of YAHSHUA The MESSIAH and The HOLY SPIRIT. The CREATOR made and owns the entire universe and it all works towards HIS purposes, for HIS good and glory whether we like it or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:27, John 1:3, John 16:15, Colossians 1:16-17, Ephesians 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Understanding Service - Trust And Faith (3) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for service in the kingdom of GOD

Trust and faith If you desire to serve YAHWEH and as you engage in the service, trust HIM. Trust the promises given to you in HIS Word. If you want to please YAHWEH, then you must have faith. The Bible says that without faith it is impossible to please YAHWEH. What is the difference between faith ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4, 2 Chronicles 20:20, Hebrews 11:1

Understanding Service - Rewards Of A Calling (9) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for kingdom workers

Rewards of a calling The Bible tells us that what we want to hear at the end of the day is” Well done, good and faithful servant”. We are also told of crowns that will be distributed but because of the glory of YAHWEH end up at the feet of YAHSHUA because all the glory is HIS. Before that day ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

When We Don’t Understand

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 30, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019 Text: Luke 7:18-35 – Exchange with John the Baptist about clarifying what should have been expected Intro… It’s so good to gather with you this morning. I appreciate the distinct places we may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation For Ministry 2: Understanding Power Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

The devil's offer of giving to Jesus authority over all the nations might have seemed like an easy shortcut to fulfill his calling, but of course, Jesus saw through the temptation of power. He saw power far above coercion. He saw the power of love and servanthood.

When you hear me say the word, “power,” I’ll bet it can stir up all sorts of feelings inside. On one hand it may bring memories of a time when someone used power over you in a painful and destructive way and you cringe a bit inside. On the other hand it may stir up a hope of having power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

The Missing Link In Understanding Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 4, 2020

Many in our community find it difficult to understand that a Christian leader serves those that he leads differently from the world concept.

Today, in our world, the most important subject hardly discussed among believers is the reign and the governing rule of Christians with Christ in the present dispensation and the future to come.  In fact, a good number of believers shy away, not wanting the hot seat of talking about the role ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding God’s Will? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

Paul has left Ephesus and is now heading for Jerusalem. In the first few verses of Acts 21 we see that after a couple of stops, Paul and his traveling companions, arrived at Caesarea. Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

Understanding God’s Will? Acts 21: 10-14 & Romans 12:1-2 Paul has left Ephesus and is now heading for Jerusalem. In the first few verses of Acts 21 we see that after a couple of stops, Paul and his traveling companions, arrived at Caesarea. There they are met by a man called Agabus, who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

#17 Understanding Love: Failure Is Not The End

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

This is part #17 in UNDERSTANDING LOVE. THIS IS A GOOD LESSON as part of the seies or a stand alone lesson. Failure is not failure unless we make the choice to not get up and try again. Many Biblical characters appeared as failures UNTIL...

#17 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: FAILURE IS NOT THE END HOPE BEYOND THE VISUAL FIELD... BEYOND EMOTIONS LOVE WALKS BY FAITH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IF YOU DO THE WHOLE LESSON IT IS MORE THAN ONE PART. TEXT: Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2022

Jesus wants to help us understand... 1. His Scripture (vs. 9-13). 2. The spiritual dimension of sickness (vs. 14-18). 3. The miraculous power of faith in God (vs. 17-21). 4. The suffering of our Savior (vs. 9-12, 22-23).

Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 17:9-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 17. By this time Jesus was in the 3rd year of His ministry, and J. Vernon McGee estimated that the Lord was only six months ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Understand And Interpret End Times?

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 26, 2023

Daniel when he saw God as ancient of days, he got an understanding of the Most High God as the one of who governs or controls times and seasons.

Daniel saw God as Ancient of Days seated on throne. Isaiah saw God as the Lord of Hosts seated on the throne. The way they saw God on the throne had a significant impact on their lives. The phrase "Lord of Hosts" was first mentioned in the Bible by Hannah to describe God. Hannah got this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9