Sermons on Your Own Understanding:

Restoring Your Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

There are few things in life that can hurt us so deeply and scar us so permanently as to have our faith shattered by someone we love. But by Gods grace faith can and is restored.

Restoring your faith John Chapter 21 When was the last time that you had your faith entirely shattered? Was it in the Detroit Red Wings or the Toronto Maple Leafs? That’s one kind of faith – the faith of a fan. What about not getting that promotion or job that someone had promised you? That’s ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perseverance, Preaching And Power-Persevrance Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 21, 2005

Wahring the Gospel is not something you have to do on your own. You have been given power.

July 17, 2005 Morning Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Subject: Perseverance Part 4 Title: Perseverance, Preaching and Power Have you noticed what the recurring theme is for the past few weeks? I think that it is important for us to be serious about persevering. Now when I talk about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Own Among God's Strays

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2008

For the anniversary of the Lai Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, a Burmese congregation. You came as strangers, but God has made you His own. Now we American Christians, who have strayed from what we once were, need your passion among us.

Sometimes people of differing cultures fail to understand one another. Sometimes people with differing backgrounds cannot grasp what others are all about. So they end up hurting one another, when, really, they need one another. If you do not understand your neighbor, and if your neighbor is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Women, Understanding Men (Part 2)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 24, 2006

Men and women: Yes we can understand each other.

Understanding Women, Understanding Men (Part 2) Ephesians 5:22-33 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Preached at McClendon Baptist Church West Monroe, LA Nov. 13, 2005 *Tonight we continue our study on understanding women & understanding men. -And yes we can do it. *Think about trying to keep a car ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Call: Powered For Service

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Sep 8, 2009

When reference is made to the call of God it is in simple definition, “an identifiable Spiritual purpose or objective for your life. It is to demand or request one’s presence; to name; to appoint to a specific duty; to invite response.

Theme: Understanding the Call: Powered for Service Text: Jeremiah 1:4-12; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:7 Introduction When reference is made to the call of God it is in simple definition, “an identifiable Spiritual purpose or objective for your life. It is to demand or request one’s presence; to name; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding Women, Understanding Men (Part 1)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2006

Men and women: Yes we can understand each other.

Understanding Women, Understanding Men (Part 1) Ephesians 5:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Preached at McClendon Baptist Church West Monroe, LA Nov. 6, 2005 *Men & women are different! -Take shoes for example. *I did a little survey this week, asking men & women how many pairs of shoes they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

David: A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Nov 1, 2008

When we understand that the Lord desires for us to come to Him with “unveiled faces,” completely open, honest, and unvarnished, a wonderful transformation begins to take place and we begin to see things as they really are.

A college student had two problems common to many: low grades and no money. Knowing that her parents wouldn’t look kindly on her dilemma she devised an ingenious plan to soften the blows of reality and wrote this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, Just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know how I’m ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come Follow Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon leads people to understand what it means to be a "fisher for men"

Come, Follow Me – Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: At the time of Jesus as now, there were three methods of fishing: with a line, casting a net, dragging a net. The most difficult , I believe is with a line. I. Look at the “big picture.” What we have here is the message of Jesus followed by an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sovereignty And Creation

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024

The way we understand God’s sovereignty will impact the way we understand God’s plan of salvation, the way we view evangelism, our own sense of identity and sense of security, our prayer life, our decision-making processes, moral responsibilities and spiritual growth

As we enter into the months of July and August, we will be pausing our Genesis series and taking time to study systematic theology. We know that the foundation of our faith is the Person and work of Jesus Christ. He is the rock of our salvation (Ps 62:1) and chief cornerstone (Isa 28:16–17; 1 Pet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Jubilee

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Nov 2, 2009

Understanding the four messages of Jubilee

Your Jubilee Leviticus 25 This morning I want to speak with you from the Word of God about one of the most profound concepts in all of Scripture – it is so profound and different to anything we know that there is nothing like it in all of modern life. Yet it is so profoundly a part of everything we ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:10

Denomination: *other

Cross Roads PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores finding hope in God's promises during times of hardship, emphasizing trust, patience, and reliance on God's divine power.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, bound by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for God's word. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family. A family brought together by God's grace, and held together by His love. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:6

Topics: Understanding

B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil)

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2005

Preparing oneself for the Second Coming.

B.Y.O.O. (Bring Your Own Oil) MATTHEW 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION... B-Prepared.com Offerings There is no doubt that 9/11 changed our world and changed how we think about our national security and our lives. Most phone books now contain a section on national security and what to do in such a crisis. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Place In Gods Story Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 25, 2022

How many here can say they know their place and part in God’s story and are living it out? Why do you think you are where you are today?

How many here have attempted to trace your family heritage, maybe asked your relatives about your great grandfather or great grandmother, great aunts and uncles? It is always fascinating to trace the story of your lineage - where your family came from, how your ancient relatives lived, what they ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2024

Who you FOLLOW, and who LISTEN TO, will determine where you go… and where you end up. Psalm 1 is telling us to listen to God and trust Him... because the alternative is listening to the wicked, sinful and scoffers of this world.

In the book of Numbers (13th chapter) we’re told that Moses - after leading Israel out of captivity in Egypt - had finally brought the people to edge of the Promised Land. And before they go it, God tells Moses to send 12 spies into the promised land. So they select 12 men to slip into Canaan, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When Choose To Go Your Own Way Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 22, 2007

This is a message in a series from the book of Lamentations

We live in a culture that is overrun by frivolous lawsuits. We are encouraged to sue if someone tramples on what we consider to be our rights. This is just another sign of the mentality, “I have the right to believe and act in whatever manner I deem appropriate.” Unfortunately this attitude has ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ