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Who Packed Your Parachute

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 19, 2008

We say that we love and trust the Lord. Do we love Him or is He our parachute when we are in danger?

WHO PACKED YOUR PARACHUTE? PROVERBS 3:1-9 READ PROVERBS 3:1-9 INTRO- I KNOW WHAT YOUR THINKING IF YOU LOOKED AT THE TITLE OF THIS MESSAGE. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HE DOING NOW? THIS IS A MESSAGE ABOUT TRUST. THIS IS A MESSAGE ABOUT FAITH. THIS A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Is That Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

When the million dollar questions of life and death are asked who are your lifelines that will give you the right answer.

Is that your final answer? Thesis: When the million dollar questions of life and death are asked who are your lifelines that will give you the right answer. Introduction: The TV show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” has become a intriguing show to watch because of the individuals and the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Service - Test To Know If You Are Called (11) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for workers in GOD'S Kingdom

Many have tossed and turned, prayed and fasted and consulted men of GOD with the intention of finding out whether they are called or not. It is well understood that no person comes into this world without the knowledge and plan of GOD and outside HIS purpose. Not even the vilest person. We then ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

That I May Know Him.the Gift Of Understanding!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2007

We have choices set before us. One choice should be seeking that we might know Jesus in His power. We need to have understanding growing in our families and churches.

THE GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING! LORD, GIVE ME AN UNDERSTANDING HEART --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THAT I MAY KNOW HIM ... TEXT: Philip. 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hindrances Affecting Our Understanding And Application Of God's Word

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 5, 2008

We often are hearers of the Word and not doers. We learn and teach God’s Word more than obeying it ourselves. John 13: 17 says, “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.”

Introduction: In the books of Genesis and John we find that God has given us His Word – the truth and wants us to follow our freedom in Him from the evil one. There are 5 hindrances which affect our understanding and application of God’s Word:- 1. Tendency to make Christian doctrine an end in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Curling: Some Things We'll Never Understand Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The fourth in my Winter Olympics Series, Looks at some things that we don’t understand.

It just wasn’t right. Peter had done a lot of weird and wonderful things over the past three years but he wasn’t going to let Jesus wash his feet. That was a servant’s job, and besides Peter had feet like a hobbit’s and while Jesus had certainly touched the fisherman’s heart, Peter didn’t want ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Some Verses Are Hard To Understand Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019

How to deal with difficult verses

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY SOME VERSES ARE HARD 1. Because God is truthful, He wrote a Bible that is truthful. Truth is consistent with its self, and correlates with reality (the laws of nature). 2. What appears to be a contradiction, has an explanation. 3. We won’t understand everything. Peter said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Enemy?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 2, 2006

We’ve all heard the question, Who is my neighbor? But no one ask the question, ’Who is my enemy?’ Inside you will find out the answer to this question and may be surprised just who our real enemy is.

WHO IS YOUR ENEMY? ROMANS 12:14-21 Pastor Ryan Akers Warrenton Wesleyan Church Romans 12:14-21: 14Ask God to bless everyone who mistreats you. Ask him to bless them and not to curse them. 15When others are happy, be happy with them, and when they are sad, be sad. 16Be friendly with everyone. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Guides Your Tomorrows

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

A message to youth from proverbs 3:5-6.

God Guides your Tomorrows - God has a Plan for Your Life- Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (or will direct your paths)." How does a person find God’s will? Random ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gods Truth Stays The Same, Our Understanding Changes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 8, 2013

God does not change, and his truth is always true; our perception of the truth either improves or declines. The New Testament doctrines we embrace are not new: God, who is the God of both testaments, inspired Paul and others to develop them for us.

God’s Truth Stays the Same, Our Understanding Changes (Isaiah 45:22-25) 1. The English language began as Anglo Saxon, a Germanic language similar to Friesen. When the Vikings conquered England, they brought in their words and grammar. Then the French Normans conquered England and mixed in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commit Your Plans Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 14, 2022

Since things have come from the Lord, men cannot overrule their responsibility in planning, and involving in their daily activities. No one could simply sit at ease and tell himself that God would plan for me and execute everything for me. Commit your plans.

Theme: Commit your Plans Text: Proverbs 16:1-3   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: We have entered into this new month and this is our second Sunday. We are thinking about the Secrets of Success throughout this month. I began this month touching the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Taking Time To Understand The Lord’s Supper. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 8, 2013

This message is the first in my Easter Series for 2013, and looks at the Lord's Supper; its institution by Christ, and its teaching by Paul. This message was preached in preparation for our monthly communion service.

EASTER 2013 SELECTED VERSES TAKING TIME TO UNDERSTAND THE LORD’S SUPPER. PROPOSITION: WE NEED A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER! INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE OBSESSED WITH THE CALENDAR AND HOLIDAYS, MARCH IS THE MONTH OF EASTER. THE LAST SUNDAY OF THIS MONTH IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus: Understanding His Role As Our Messiah Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2024

Often, we use the term "Messiah" without fully grasping its depth and implications. Let us delve into Scripture to uncover the transformative truth of what it means for Jesus to be our Messiah.

Knowing Jesus: Understanding His Role as Our Messiah Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey to explore the profound significance of Jesus as our Messiah. Often, we use the term "Messiah" without fully grasping its depth and implications. Let us delve into Scripture to uncover the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21, John 1:29, Hebrews 9:22, Revelation 19:16, Philippians 2:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You're Out Of Your Mind

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 14, 2008

This week we will address the mental area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus. How is this area is different from other areas such as the emotional area and what does it mean for

7UP: You’re Out of Your Mind Philippians 4:8 October 12, 2008 This week we turn to the mental area of our lives. ‘You’re out of your mind’ you may say for talking about this. But if we are going to follow Jesus in holistic community, we’ve got to give God control of this area of our lives as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Source Determines Your Fruit

Contributed by James May on Jul 4, 2001

Only by being connected fully to the True Vine, Jesus Christ, can we bring forth fruit that is right for a repentant heart.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-21, John 15:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible