In Sermon Illustrations: "Inspiration Of The Bible"

The Bible And Good Leaders

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 24, 2014

Gene Getz was leading some Bible studies on the qualifications of church leaders. Two men were there who were new Christians and had little knowledge of the Bible. After a few sessions these two men said, "You know this is the first time we've heard this list of qualifications from the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-12

Tags: Household, Godly Husbands, True Leader

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tribute To Fathers In The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 9, 2020

Introduction: with the exception of Adam, who was created; and Jesus Himself, Who was born of the Virgin Mary, every man in the Bible had a father. That some were good and others were evil is clear, and it would be nearly impossible to list every father and son in the Bible. The Books of Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Romans 1:18-32

Tags: Father's Day, Fathers, Raising Children

Denomination: Baptist

Symbols Of The Bible In Scripture

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 4, 2021

The Bible identifies itself through several clear metaphors and similes. These symbols serve the purpose of helping us understand what the Bible is and what it can do in our lives. Let’s examine of a few of those symbols today. 1. A Mirror - James 1:23-25 - As a mirror the Word of God perfectly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:21

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Word Of God, Sword Of The Spirit, Symbols  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Makes A Difference!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 4, 2021

The story is told of a South Sea Islander who proudly displayed his Bible to a G.I. during WW II. He had received it as a present from a missionary some time before. The soldier said, “Oh, we’ve outgrown that sort of thing like the Bible.” The native. who had been a Cannibal before he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3

Tags: Bible, Humor, Miracles, Missionaries, Scriptures  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manuscript Evidence Of The Bible

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 4, 2021

Do we have any of the originals of the Bible's 66 books? NO. Not 1. But, we do have enough pieces of the cross to build several crosses, and enough other relics to rebuild several sacred objects several times over. Get the point? Anytime something of religious significance survives the ages, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:21, Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Apologetics, Truth, Word Of God, Biblical Manuscripts  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Monkey Reading The Bible

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 17, 2021

One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the monkey was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's The Origin of Species. In surprise he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books"? "Well," said the monkey, "I just wanted to know if I was my brother's keeper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:25

Tags: Evolution, Darwin

Denomination: Methodist

Bible Verses On Forgiveness

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 10, 2022

There are 119 verses in the Bible that contain a form of the word forgiveness. Here are some famous Bible verses that center on the importance of forgiving others. Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness, Forgiving Others

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eclipses Mentioned In The Bible

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 6, 2024

The Bible contains several references to eclipses, both solar and lunar. Let’s explore some of these passages: Isaiah 13:10: “For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not flash forth their light; the sun will be dark when it rises, and the moon will not shed its light.” This ...read more

Tags: Last Days, Rapture, Tribulation, Signs, Return Of Christ, Solar Eclipse, End Times, Prophecy, Second Coming  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I Approach A Child, He Inspires In Me Two ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments: tenderness for what he is, and ...read more

Tags: Children

I Never Work Better Than When Im Inspired By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I never work better than when Im inspired by anger: I can write, pray, and preach well. My whole temperament is quickened, my understanding ...read more

Tags: Anger

Four Things The Bible Does For Us

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 4, 2021

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for: 1. Doctrine—what is right 2. Reproof—what is not right 3. Correction—how to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 4:1-3

Tags: Teaching The Word, Bible, Scripture, Doctrine, Inerrancy, Sword Of The Spirit  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Believe The Bible In Its Entirety To Be The ...

Contributed by Peter Lobmiller on Apr 28, 2008

• We believe the Bible in its entirety to be the inspired Word of God and the infallible rule of faith and conduct. • We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost. • We ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dr. R. G. Lee On The Bible  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 24, 2011

DR. R. G. LEE ON THE BIBLE The late Dr. R. G. Lee, former pastor of the Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis TN expressed the value of God’s Word in this way: "The Bible is a book beyond all books as a river is above and beyond a rivulet. The Bible is a book beyond all books as the sun is above and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-176

Tags: Bible Influence

A Skeptic In London, In Speaking Of The Bible, ...

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

A skeptic in London, in speaking of the Bible, said that it was quite impossible in these days to believe in any book whose authorship is unknown. A Christian asked if the compiler of the multiplication table was known. “No!” he answered. “Then, of course, you do not believe in it.” “Oh yes,” was ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

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

Tags: Bible Study

Pastors Preferred Bible Versions

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Pastors Preferred Bible Versions NIV 34% KJV 24% NRSV 17% NKJV 10% NAS 9% (Ellison Research, Church ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

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

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

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

Tags: Bible Influence

The Reason People Are Down On The Bible Is That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The reason people are down on the Bible is that they are ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

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

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

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

Tags: Bible Influence

To The Influence Of The Bible We Are Indebted ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"To the influence of the Bible we are indebted for the progress made in civilization, and to this we ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence