Experience
In the biblical context, "experience" often refers to the knowledge and understanding gained through personal involvement or observation, particularly in relation to faith and God's workings in the world. This concept is closely tied to the idea of wisdom, which in Proverbs 4:7 emphasizes the importance of acquiring wisdom and understanding. The Hebrew term "da'at," often translated as knowledge, implies a deep, experiential understanding that transcends mere intellectual comprehension (Proverbs 2:5). Furthermore, the New Testament emphasizes the role of personal experience in faith development, as seen in Romans 5:3-5, where Paul discusses how suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope. This suggests that through life's challenges and the experience of God's faithfulness, believers are shaped and matured in their faith. Thus, biblical experience encompasses both the trials and triumphs of life, serving as a crucial element in the believer's journey toward spiritual maturity and a deeper relationship with God.
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Communication With God
By Hans Peter Royer2.6K34:17GEN 1:1PSA 51:10MAT 6:33JHN 1:1In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal encounter with a man named Daniel who claimed to have met an angel. The speaker reflects on the capacity of humans to feel emotions and compares it to the intellectual capabilities of computers. He emphasizes the importance of using language of intimacy and relationship, rather than solely relying on information and motivation. The speaker then discusses the need to not only understand theological truths, but also to experience and express them in our lives.
The Crisis of Experience
By Paris Reidhead16438:42MAT 11:28MAT 15:6MRK 6:48JHN 6:21JHN 14:26JHN 15:5ROM 8:28In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is in control of all circumstances and uses them to fulfill His purpose. He uses the example of Jesus sending his disciples into a storm on a boat to teach them a lesson. The disciples initially try to row and bail out the water, but their efforts are in vain. However, when they willingly receive Jesus into the boat, he takes control and immediately brings them to their destination. The preacher encourages the audience to trust in Jesus and invite him into their lives to overcome their struggles and find victory. The sermon is based on the story of Jesus walking on water and being received into the boat by his disciples, found in John chapter 6.
The Supreme Experience
By Vance Havner1.1K33:312CO 12:2In this sermon, the preacher discusses the experiences of the apostle Paul as described in 2 Corinthians 12. Paul shares how he had a remarkable encounter with God, being taken up to the Third Heaven, but also experienced great suffering and weakness. Despite not being able to fully explain or understand his experience, Paul found strength in his weakness through the grace of God. The preacher emphasizes the importance of having a genuine hunger for God and His Word, rather than seeking only spiritual experiences. He also highlights the need for Christians to have a supreme experience with God after being born again, and encourages the congregation to reflect on their own spiritual journeys.
O Taste and See That the Lord Is Good
By Carter Conlon1.6K25:06PSA 96:1MAT 6:331CO 2:9REV 21:5In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the promise and potential that we all have when we start out in life. He acknowledges that there are times when we may feel hopeless and question the purpose of our existence. The speaker shares the story of a young man who found himself in a foreign place, feeling overwhelmed by the challenges he faced. However, the speaker reassures the audience that through the cross of Calvary, Jesus Christ has provided a way for us to overcome sin, death, and despair. He encourages the listeners to embrace the truth of the gospel and experience the abundant life that God offers.