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Questions Of The Bible
Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2010 (message contributor)
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1. "Whose Shall Those Things Be, Which Thou Hast Provided"
Contributed on Nov 4, 2010
3 traits that classify a fool
I HE DELIBERATED UPON GOLD RATHER THAN GOD. A. Notice the THOUGHTS HE CONTEMPLATED. B. Notice the THINGS HE CLAIMED 1. He let things dominate him. 2. He let things define him. II. HE DELIBERATED UPON RESOURCES INSTEAD OF RELATIONSHIPS A. Notice the goals that pushed ...read more
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2. How Can A Man Be Born When He Is Old
Contributed on Nov 13, 2010
Our text records an interview between Jesus and a man named Nicodemus. Nicodemus is mentioned three times in the New Testament, and each reference mentions he came to Jesus under the cover of night (John 3:1; 7:50; 19:39). Therefore, we could call him o
“How can a man be born when he is old?” John 3: 1-16 I. THE MAN CONFRONTED WITH BEING BORN AGAIN (1) A. His race was not sufficient to exempt him from the must. B. His religion was not sufficient to exempt him from the must. C. His riches were not sufficient to exempt him from ...read more
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3. Where Are The Nine
Contributed on Nov 18, 2010
There is grace that was essential, God that was exalted, and gratitude that was expected!
I. GRACE THAT WAS ESSENTIAL – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PETITION OF THE TEN. II. GOD THAT WAS EXALTED – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PRAISE OF ONE. A. A PERSONAL Expression B. A PROPER Expression III. GRATITUDE THAT WAS EXPECTED – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PROBLEM WITH THE NINE. A. We see ...read more
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4. What Shall I Do With Jesus Which Is Called Christ
Contributed on Dec 3, 2010
Life’s most important question
“What shall I do with Jesus which is called Christ?” Matthew 27:22 I. THE INTRUSION THAT PILATE RECOGNIZED WAS INEVITABLE A. There were reports about Jesus continually proclaimed to him. B. There was the request about Jesus finally presented to him (2) ...read more
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5. "Is It Nothing To You"
Contributed on Mar 10, 2011
A look at Jeremiah’s question about the condition of Jerusalem and how it applies today
I. The CRY THAT WE MUST HEAR A. The TRAGEDY IN WHICH SO MANY LIVE B. The TESTIMONY FOR WHICH SO MANY LOOK II. The CHARGE THAT WE MUST HEED A. The INDIFFERENCE THAT GOD DETEST B. The INVOLVEMENT THAT GOD DESIRES III. The COMMAND THAT WE MUST HONOR A. The WILL OF CHRIST TO ...read more
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6. Unto Which Of The Angels Said He At Any Time
Contributed on Mar 24, 2011
JESUS IS BETTER
I. JESUS OUTSPEAKS THE SEERS (1-3) A. Up to incarnation God VERBALLY REVEALED Himself through many different ways. B. In the incarnation God VISIBLY REVEALED Himself to us in His Son. II. JESUS OUTRANKS THE SPIRITS (ANGELS) (4-7,13,14) A. Jesus is greater because of His TITLE ...read more
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7. What Manner Of Communications Are These
Contributed on Apr 22, 2011
Easter is not about baskets, bunnies, bonnets, or beans; it is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ!
I. THE PROBLEM WHICH CRUSHED THEM A. Notice HOW DIFFERENTLY THINGS WERE FROM THEY HAD CONCEIVED 1. Their FAITH IS SHAKEN 2. Their HOPE IS SHATERED B. Notice HOW DESPONDENT THEY WERE IN WHAT THEY HAD CONCLUDED 1. They had SAD HEARTS (17) 2. They had SLOW HEARTS (25) II. ...read more
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8. How Oft Shall ..... I Forgive #49
Contributed on Jul 28, 2011
A sermon dealing with forgiveness
I. THE PERSON THAT IS INQUISITIVE A. THE APPEAL DIRECTED B. THE ANSWER DECLARED II. THE PARABLE THAT IS ILLUMINATING A. THE MAN AND HIS DEBT 1. MEASURE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS 2. MOTIVE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS ...read more
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9. Count The Cost
Contributed on Nov 3, 2011
Have you counted the cost?
"counteth the cost…consulteth whether he be able ” Luke 14:25-28 I. THE TERMS FOR WHICH HE SOUGHT (Luke 14:26,27) A. He wanted FIDELITY TO HIS PERSON (14:26) B. He wanted IDENTITY WITH HIS PURPOSE (14:27) II. THE TASK TO WHICH HE SENT (Luke 14:28-32) A. Jesus ...read more
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10. How Can A Man Be Born When He Is Old
Contributed on Nov 3, 2011
A sermon about the orginal Nic at Night
“How can a man be born when he is old?” I. THE MAN CONFRONTED WITH BEING BORN AGAIN (1) II. THE MUST COMMANDING THE BEING BORN AGAIN (3,5,7) III. THE MYSTERY CONTEMPLATED ABOUT BEING BORN AGAIN (4) IV. THE MEANS CLARIFIED REGARDING BEING BORN AGAIN (5) ...read more
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11. Could Ye Not Watch One Hour
Contributed on Nov 3, 2011
A sermon about dedication to the Lord
I. THE ENORMITY OF THE DEBT A. Consider the PRIVILEGES THEY SHARED B. Consider the PROFESSION THEY STATED II. THE BREVITY OF THE DURATION A. They were UNAWARE of the hour. B. They were UNAVAILABLE in the hour. III. THE ...read more
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12. Who Then Can Be Saved
Contributed on Nov 3, 2011
Jesus came to seek and save the lost
I. THE SUBJECT WHICH IS STRESSED - “saved” A. There is the CONDITION THAT IS PLAIN ABOUT ALL MEN. 1 All are sinners 2. All are separated! B. There is the CHRIST THAT IS PROVIDED FOR ALL MEN. II. THE SINNERS WHO ARE SOUGHT A. Jesus can save those whom sin has ...read more
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13. For What Shall It Profit A Man, If He Shall Gain The Whole World?
Contributed on Nov 4, 2011
Many years ago, archaeologists discovered the tomb of Charlemagne, the great king and emperor of France. When the tomb was opened, after being closed for centuries, the men who entered it found something amazing. They found certain treasures of the kingdo
Mark 8:36,37 I. A TREASURE THAT IS INCOMPARABLE -“SOUL” II. A TRADE THAT IS INCONCEIVABLE - “EXCHANGE FOR HIS SOUL” III. A TRAGEDY THAT IS INEXCUSABLE - “LOSE HIS OWN SOUL” ...read more
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14. Who Hath Believed Our Report
Contributed on Nov 4, 2011
A fresh look at the question found in Isaiah 53
I. It proclaims to us an UNBELIEVABLE PERSON A. Notice how HOLY Jesus was B. Notice how HUMAN Jesus was II. It proclaims to us an UNBELIEVABLE PLAN A. The REALITY Of His Sufferings B. The REASON For His Sufferings III. It proclaims to us an UNBELIEVABLE PLEASURE ...read more
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15. “could Ye Not Watch With Me One Hour”
Contributed on Nov 4, 2011
consider the words of the Lord as they were caught sleeping three times
Matthew 26:38-41 I.THE ENORMITY OF THE DEBT A. Consider the privileges they shared B. Consider the profession they stated II. THE BREVITY OF THE DURATION A. They were unaware of the hour. B. They were unavailable in the hour. III. THE MODESTY OF THE DEMAND A. When you consider ...read more
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16. “where Are Those Thine Accusers?”
Contributed on Nov 5, 2011
fresh look at the question of the Lord to the woman caught in the act of adultery
“Where are those thine accusers?” John 8:1-11 I. THE SIN THAT CORRUPTED HER A. The SERIOUSNESS of her sin - “adultery” B. The SHAME of her sin II. THE SENTENCE THAT CONDEMNED HER A. It was what the SCRIPTURES DEMANDED B. It was what the SINNER ...read more
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17. Lord, Lord Have We Not
Contributed on Dec 1, 2011
this is # 68 in the series on questions of the Bible
I. NOTICE THE RELIGIOUS PROFESSION THEY HAD AN EMPTY CONFESSION. A. Notice the ABUNDANCE OF SINCERITY B. Notice the ATTITUDE OF SPIRITUALITY C. Notice the ABSENCE OF SUBMISSION II. NOTICE THE RIGHTEOUS PRACTICES THEY HAD AN EXCEPTIONAL CONDUCT. A. EXTREMELY VOCAL - ...read more
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18. Am I My Brother's Keeper
Contributed on Jan 14, 2012
another look at the questions of the Bible
Series: Questions Of The Bible “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Genesis 4:1-15 I. THE SONS THAT WERE CONCEIVED (1-2) II. THE SACRIFICES THAT WERE CHOSEN (3-7) A. The APPROACH THAT GOD REQUIRED B. The ATONEMENT THAT GOD REQUIRED III. THE SIN THAT WAS ...read more