Sermons on Understanding:

What Is Communion

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Understanding the Basic emphasis in the New Testament on Communion

Title: Basic emphasis in the New Testament on Communion Text: 1 Cor 11:24-26 Resourse for sermon The Worship Maze by Paul Basden pp. 131 Introduction Since I was a little child I can remember observing the sacred sacrament called communion. In some circles it is called the Lord’s Supper. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost.

Title: The Cost of Freedom Theme: To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost. Text: Opening Quote In remembrance of what we are celebrating today let me read you this quote from Jowett," Liberty was infinitely precious to our fathers, because it bore the marks of sacrifice. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Telling Of The Good News. Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Understanding what the Good News of Christmas is Christ.

Title: Telling of the Good News. Theme: Understanding what the Good News of Christmas is Christ. Text: Luke 2:8-21 8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Shepherd were probably the most unlikely people to be presented ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Love

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 12, 2007

Understanding the Love that God has for us at Christmas

The story of the candy cane • A Candy maker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that could be used as a witnessing tool, so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. • He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus. • He began with stick of pure white, hard candy. • White to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Christ, Son Of God

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008

Understanding that Jesus is the Son of God and Man of Destiny

Jesus Christ, Son of God and Man of Destiny. Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 As you look through the pages of history, from time to time, you come across a man or woman who it seems is a person of destiny. Some have even made such claims. From time to time you see people who seem to have a calling ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of United Prayer

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Helping believers understand the value of corporate prayer

The Blessing of United Prayer Bishop David Ibeleme Scriptures encourage believers to come together especially in prayer - Acts 2:41ff. This type of prayer which involves a congregation or a group of believers is also called Congregational or Corporate Prayer. It is operated through the principle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proving God With The First-Fruits

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Understanding the concept of first-fruits and how to apply it

Proving God With The First-fruits Bishop David Ibeleme God wants to show Himself strong on your behalf – Zeph. 3:15ff. He wants to show Himself as El-Shaddai – The All Sufficient God. That’s why He said “Prove me with the tithes and offerings” – Mal. 3:7ff. He guaranteed certain things if we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grow

Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008

Disciples of Jesus grow in spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Intro – Truth in Review 3G Napkin Version Gather (1st G) • Jesus said, “I will build my church…” (Mt. 16:18) • “Church” from ‘ekklesia’ meaning to assemble or gather • Followers of Jesus Gather together in community, worship, as friends… As we Gather, the Lord is working, building His church… and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Stand Ye Gazing

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Mar 8, 2008

To help people understand their place in sharing the gospel

Why Stand Ye Gazing Acts 1:8 and Matt. 28:19-20 Simmons Loop Baptist Church 3-9-08 am You who have small children and those of you with grown children know about the “Why” questions that pass from the lips of children. Daddy, can I go out and play in the road? No! Why? Because you might get hit by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Every Parent Needs To Know

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 4, 2007

A lesson to help parents understand and relate to their children.

“What Every Parent Needs to Know” September 2, 2007 Intro: Last week we looked at what every kid needs to know. We discussed the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) and the importance pf parents and the church working together to instruct their children biblically. Today we want to look at what parents ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Humility - The Recipe For Exaltation

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 8, 2008

Understanding why God wants us to be humble

Humility – The Recipe for Exaltation 1 Pet. 5:5b-6. Bishop David Ibeleme God gives grace to the humble.  People are saved and lifted by the grace of God.  Paul said “I am what I am by the grace of God” – 1 Cor. 15:10.  Grace = Anointing = Supernatural Ability  Only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is The Way Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Understand Christ’s claim as the way to God.

“Leaving that place, Jesus led his disciples to Jerusalem where they broke bread at Club Upper Room. There he addressed them again, saying, ‘I am one of the ways, one of the truths, and just one possible life. If you are basically a good person, you’re okay in my book. And if you choose to come to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus Jewishness is key to understanding his life

Jesus Who? September 30, October 1 & 4 2007 Jesus the Rabbi Last week we looked at Jesus the Teacher, and you might wonder why we need to do a week on Jesus the Rabbi, since Rabbi is a Jewish term that means teacher. The important distinction being that he was a Jewish teacher. It may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

Vessels Of Wrath

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 9, 2008

How do we understand the wrath of God?

Introduction… For me, Romans 9 has always been an especially troubling chapter, one I’ve avoided till I saw that it contains a message of hope. Paul appears to be describing God as less than loving. He seems to be teaching a kind of “double predestination”, with God deciding how many people He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-29

Denomination: Congregational

“you Have A Mission” Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Aug 18, 2010

Understanding your purpose for living as a follower of Christ.

“You Have a Mission” Introduction: I want to introduce a new series to you today “Explosion & Multiplication”. As an introductory message for this series we will deal with the three greatest questions in life: 1) The question of existence – why am I alive? 2) The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational