Sermons on Understanding:

Listening

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 28, 2019

Listening to God involves more than our ears.

Listening Luke 9: 28 – 36 Intro: Sunday school teacher read this passage to his class. At the conclusion, he asked a boy where Jesus was in the story. Answer: “On a mountain.” Next question: “Can you tell me why he was there?” Answer: “He was there for math class.” “What?” Answer: “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A,b,c’s Of Prayer

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Sep 3, 2020

You may have prayed different models of prayer. There is the Lord's prayer. There is the A.C.T.S. of prayer. The Apostle Paul gives us another simple model, The ABCs of Prayer.

A,B,C’s of Prayer Phil. 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." A - Avoid losing it. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:7, Philippians 4:6-7

How Does God Speak To Us Today?

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

Does God speak to us today? If he does, how does he speak?

Most people today who claim to be Christians also claim to have a close association with the Father. These people vary greatly in their religious backgrounds and in their desire to please the Lord. From time to time you hear about some of these people who have a religious "experience". What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, Ephesians 3:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Incorporation Of Others

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

The connection between discipleship and evangelism

Our Incorporation of Others Matthew 28: 16-20 Week 1: Our Expectations of Others-Do we so quickly anticipate them to maintain our level of morality; living the way we live, acting the way we act? Or, do we prayerfully anticipate that they may come to know Christ as He has made Himself known to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Holiness

What A Godly Man Knows About Himself Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2002

Three things a Christian should know about who he is.

What A Godly Man Knows About Himself Psalms 119:33-40 THREE THINGS HE KNOWS: HE IS A SOJOURNER(33-35) (33) Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statures, and I shall observe it to the end. (34) Give me understanding that I may observe Your law and keep it with all my heart. 1. This life is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Repent

Contributed by Al Lowe on May 7, 2003

The Believer must Spiritually Repent

Acts 3:12-19 PROPOSITION: The believer must spiritually repent. OBJECTIVE: To understand the concept of repent. The gist of this section of scripture is Peter and John’s healing experience and Peter’s second sermon. There are no less than three major themes presented here. In no particular ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 20, 2003

From Jerusalem to Emmaus. From Promise to Despair.Why does it happen and how do you turnaround.Truths from Luke 24.

THE ROAD TO EMMAUS Luke 24:13-35 Our Lord assured His disciples that though He must leave them, He would not leave them comfortless or without enablement. He promised them that He would come to them through the ministry and work of the Holy Spirit for fellowship, guidance, comfort, and strength. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing Water Into Wine

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 24, 2003

This sermon is about how God abundantly provides for our needs.

Changing Water Into Wine John 2:1-11 Primary Purpose: Jesus abundantly provides for our needs. In John 20:30-31, John reports that his goal in writing the Gospel of John is that “you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. With ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Desire The Word Of God

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 8, 2004

We as Christians should desire the milk of God Word so we can grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

I Peter 2:2 Topic: Desire the Word of God When we were born into this world as newborn babies, one of the first food that we were fed with was milk. Usually the newborn baby is either breast-fed by the mother, or bottle fed with milk. The reason why milk is fed to newborn babies is because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Favor: Walking In The Favor Of The Lord - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 12, 2003

The Favor of God is a neglected topic that robs every believer of the blessings of God.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Walking in the Favor of the Lord By Pastor Jerry C. Vargo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Penetrating Promises For Perplexing Problems

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 8, 2004

Just as one would drill deep into the crust of the earth for oil, we need promises that drive deep into the perplexing problems of life! This is why God gives us over 8000 promises in His Word!

When God Doesn’t Seem To Make Sense “Penetrating Promises For Perplexing Problems” 2 Corinthians 1:20 Life has taught us “promises are made to be broken.” So we’ve learned to take promises with a grain of salt. Yet the Christian faith calls us to stake our earthly and eternal destinies upon God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Capturing A Godly Vision Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Keys to finding the vision that God has for you and your life

Capturing a Godly Vision Selected Passages January 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION The progress of pioneers A. They had traveled across the sea 1. Nearly 350 years ago – Vision of freedom in a new land 2. They started by going west to that new land 3. The 1st year they established a town center B. They ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Asleep At The Pew

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

What could be worse that being asleep at the wheel? How about being asleep at the pew?

ASLEEP AT THE PEW? Eph 5:14 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. I used to sleep walk at the old North Side Assy of God Church when I was a child. My mother would place a blanket on the floor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can God Be Trusted

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 8, 2005

A short sermon for our older congregation on whether God can be trusted (or better asked ’what can God be trusted for?’)

"Can God be trusted?" Silver Service. 8th Sept 2005 I’m a police officer and occasionally park my cruiser in residential areas to watch for speeders. One Sunday morning I was staked out in a driveway when I saw a large dog trot up to my car. He stopped and sat just out of arm’s reach. No ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God We Worship - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2006

The concept of the Trinity and the names of God.

The God We Worship - Introduction Acts 17:22-25 INTRO.: The concept of theology is one we often avoid because it sounds scholarly. Yet, it is a subject touching each of our lives. The word simply means "knowledge of God." We all have a theology. Some are carefully thought out. Others are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ