In Sermon Illustrations: "Bible Translation"

The Bible Makes You Smarter

Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012

THE BIBLE MAKES YOU SMARTER In a New York Times article dated January 11, 2010, the Times reported that the Jewish people make up .02% of the world’s population. Yet… • 54% of the world’s chess champions are Jewish. • 51% of all non-fiction Pulitzer Prize winners are Jewish. • 27% of Academy ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Baptist

Sir Isaac Newton On The Bible

Contributed by Garris Hudson on May 19, 2016

SIR ISAAC NEWTON ON THE BIBLE In the absence of any other proof, the thumb alone would convince me of God’s existence. We account the Scriptures of God to be the most sublime philosophy. I find more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane history whatsoever." -- Sir Isaac ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Bible, Science, American, Atheism, American History  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In Every Book Of The Bible

Contributed by Garris Hudson on May 19, 2016

JESUS IN EVERY BOOK OF THE BIBLE In Genesis – He is the seed of woman. In Exodus - He is the Passover Lamb. In Leviticus- He is Our High Priest. In Numbers- He is the Cloud by day and a Pillar of Fire by night. In Deuteronomy- He is the Prophet like unto Moses. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Tags: Bible, Jesus, Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

100 Names For Jesus In The Bible

Contributed by Garris Hudson on May 19, 2016

Advocate (1 John 2:1) Almighty (Rev. 1:8; Mt. 28:18) Alpha and Omega (Rev. 1:8; 22:13) Amen (Rev. 3:14) Apostle of our Profession (Heb. 3:1) Atoning Sacrifice for our Sins (1 John 2:2) Author of Life (Acts 3:15) Author and Perfecter of our Faith (Heb. 12:2) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Tags: Scripture, Jesus, Salvation, Names Of Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wrong Reasons For Study Of Bible

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 21, 2018

At the village church in Kalonovka, Russia, attendance at Sunday school picked up after the priest started handing out candy to the peasant children. One of the most faithful was a pug-nosed, lad who recited his Scriptures with proper piety, pocketed his reward, then fled into the fields to munch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Tags: Holy, Sanctification

The Bible – For Mature Audiences Only

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Nov 5, 2019

Recently I have been preaching sermons on topics submitted by the members of the church. I thought that was a good idea until someone requested I preach from Genesis 38. It’s not your typical children’s bedtime Bible story. It’s more on the lines of a scandalous storyline for a daytime soap ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness, Sin, Rahab, Samson, Judah, Tamar  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Bible Literally True In America?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 25, 2021

A recent survey shows that fewer than one in four Americans (24%) now believe the Bible is "the actual word of God, and is to be taken literally, word for word," and 26% who view it as "a book of fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by man." This is the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Preaching, Pastors, Churches, The Word Of God, Preachers, The Bible, America  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9 Characteristics Of Revivals In The Bible

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 31, 2022

In his book Revival Fire, Geoff Waugh lists nine similarities among Biblical revivals: They occurred in times of moral darkness & national depression. Each began in the heart of a consecrated servant of God who became the energizing power behind it. Each revival rested on the Word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Holy Spirit, Revival, Last Days, Old Testament, New Testament, Church  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things That Happened At Midnight In The Bible

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 12, 2022

"MIDNIGHT" — Did you ever notice how many things in the Bible took place at midnight?   A. It was at midnight that the Lord God passed through Egypt, killed all the firstborn, and brought Israel out of the land of bondage with his mighty hand and stretched out arm (Ex. 11:4; ...read more

Tags: Parables, Lord's Prayer, Persistence, Midnight, Prayer  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Proof Of The Inspiration Of The Bible Is ...

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2010

"One proof of the inspiration of the Bible is that it has withstood so much poor preaching. Likewise one proof that the church is God’s instrument is that it has ...read more

Tags: Bible Truth

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bible Leads Brazilian Prostitutes To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 10, 2010

Bible Leads Brazilian Prostitutes to Christ "Pastor is it OK to sell a Bible to a prostitute?" You see Laura was a member of a small church in Brazil. She sold Avon products to supplement the family income. One of her weekly routes took her through the red light district. One day after asking her ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Tags: Bible Influence

Adams, Coolidge And Roosevelt On The Bible  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 12, 2010

ADAMS, COOLIDGE AND ROOSEVELT ON THE BIBLE The late great 6th President of the United States of America, John Quincy Adams (1767 - 1848), once said, "The [Holy] Bible is the Book of all others to be read at all ages and in all conditions of human life...I speak as a man of the world to men [and, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Bible Influence

Jesus In Every Book Of The Bible  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010

JESUS IN EVERY BOOK OF THE BIBLE The Bible is about Jesus. He is pictured or prophesied about in each of the 66 books as well as in countless types in the lives of different characters in the Bible. Here is a breakdown of how He is pictured in each of the books... O.T Book Main Revelation Key ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7, 1 Kings 15:1-34, Luke 6:20-31, John 4:39-42, Matthew 24:37-44  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible's Influence On American History

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2011

THE BIBLE'S INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN HISTORY Pastor Jack Graham tells of a speaking engagement in Philadelphia he made recently and slipping downtown to Independence Hall to reflect on the founding of our nation. He said, "As you move around the historical sites of that city you see the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23

Tags: Bible Influence

Bible Is All About Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 7, 2011

BIBLE IS ALL ABOUT JESUS The university library in Kansas is home to a very unusual Bible. At first it looks very ordinary, but when the gilt edges are slightly parted, it reveals a picture of Christ with his disciples in the upper room. Underneath the picture are the words; "It is myself, handle ...read more

Tags: Bible Truth

Denomination: Brethren

The Bible Is A Window In This Prison-World, ...

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 11, 2008

The Bible is a window in this prison-world, through which we may look into ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Adventist

To Reject The Bible's Instructions Is To Find ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2008

To reject the Bible’s instructions is to find ourselves like the person in the story who rushed to the beach on a sunny day and dove into the water to go swimming. After surfacing for air he saw the sign on the dock ¡V ¡§No swimming. Sharks in water.¡¨ The swimmer can decide the ¡¥no swimming¡¦ ...read more

Tags: Obedience

Denomination: Salvation Army

Give The Bible To The People, Unadulterated, ...

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 27, 2009

"Give the Bible to the people, unadulterated, pure, unaltered, unexplained, uncheapened, and then see it work through the whole nature. It is very difficult indeed for a man or for a boy who knows the Scriptures ever to get away from it. It follows him like the memory of his mother. It haunts him ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: *other

Bible Verses On The Presence Of God

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 10, 2022

Joshua 1:9: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (NKJV) Honor and majesty are found in His presence; strength and joy are found in His sanctuary. 1 Chronicles 16: 27 (AMP) And He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Tags: Holy Spirit, Presence Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is Not About Science Or Philosophy

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Oct 8, 2022

The Bible has a single purpose. It was given to reveal the love of God as manifested in the divine provision of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. This is its aim, and sound interpretation must never lose sight of this aim. Consequently, it is a serious and misleading error to regard the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13

Tags: Science, Inspiration, Philosophy, Interpretation, Hermeneutics, Exegesis, Love Of God, The Bible, Human Authors  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed