Sermons on According To The Scriptures:

God's Word; Accept Or Reject? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2023

Why is it so important that we accept God's Word as written?

God tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17… All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The world always needs much good work. We Christians are honored, called, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus’ Baptism & The Eyes Of Faith - Mark 1:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 15, 2023

From the angle of God’s Word Jesus is the spectacular Son of God and magnificent, authoritative Messiah. From the angle of natural, human observation he is a disappointing nobody from nowhere. Failing to see from the biblical angle will result in confusion and doubt.

For audio and video of this message go to https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=916172323550 Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”— 3 “a voice of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-9

The Lord Builds His Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2022

The Lord builds his church on Christ the Cornerstone. The Lord joins his church together with the Holy Scriptures.

THE LORD BUILDS HIS CHURCH (Outline) September 18, 2022 – Pentecost 15 – EPHESIANS 2:19-22 INTRO: Without the Lord nothing is possible. With the Lord all things are possible. Even the impossible. "If the LORD does not build the house, it is useless for the builders to work hard over it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Have We Been Put To The Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Check the words that people speak with what God says in the Bible. Check the commitment to the body of believers

1 John 4:1-6 cautions Christians not to indiscriminately acknowledge every single spiritual case. There are numerous bogus instructors (false teachers) on the planet. It is vital to painstakingly consider both the source and the substance of an instructing (teaching) before we acknowledge it. John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What We Believe About God Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on May 16, 2022

God is. God can be known.

Many years ago (2006) at another church (Hulen St. Baptist) where I was attending, I volunteered to help corral, I mean teach a group of 1st-5th graders on a Wednesday night. It just so happened that the kids were learning about the book of Genesis and had learned the previous week about Adam and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth - 5 Spiritual Principles Of Studying Your Bible

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jun 7, 2022

The Truth - 5 Spiritual Principles of Studying Your Bible

2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. The word “study” is the word sp??d??? spoudazó (spoo-dad'-zo), which means, to make haste, give diligence, be eager, be zealous; to “shew”, not “show”; which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Assumptions-The Truth Of Gods Word.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 22, 2022

Imagine a major league baseball player refusing to get into the batters box because he doesn't get a hit every time up. Yet that's how many of us approach prayer. We let a few strikeouts keep us from swinging for the fences!

False Assumptions-The Truth Of Gods Word. John 5:1-9NIV Imagine a major league baseball player refusing to get into the batters box because he doesn't get a hit every time up. Yet that's how many of us approach prayer. We let a few strikeouts keep us from swinging for the fences! The ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Matthew 19:26, Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Factors

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jun 25, 2022

The word of God has the ability to build our faith

Faith Factors 2 Tim 3:16 & 17 “Faith alone saves, but the faith that saves is never alone” (John Calvin). 1. Inspiration of God, to inform us , Faith requires Risk Gods will is revealed in the Word of God and He will never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Burning Book

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 28, 2022

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island, what book would you most want to have? Maybe Ship-Building for Beginners! But to survive the storms of life, we need God’s revelation.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island, what book would you most want to have? Maybe Ship-Building for Beginners! But to survive the storms of life, we need God’s revelation. Karl Barth said, “We must read the Bible through the eyes of shipwrecked people for whom everything has gone ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Provoking Thoughts From First John (1 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

1 John is called one of the “General Epistles,” because it was not sent to a specific church. Rather, it was sent to churches in general.

The three books of John are referred to as “letters, however, the first was not written in the form of a letter. For example, it has no salutation nor conclusion. In fact, it has all the characteristics of a sermon in which a pastor is revealing his love for God’s people. To have a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 14, 2023

If we kept the commandments?

1. God created humans Humanity lost their way Humanity sinned Humanity needed direction • God gave us commandments so we could live our best life. • The Ten Commandments serve as signposts that point us to the straight and narrow path • The commandments show us our need for a Savior when we stray ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Say I Am, Part 2: Jesus The Sage Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 23, 2023

There are two big differences between the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl that could change how you understand them.

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Matthew 13. This is page 769 in the Pew Bibles. We are continuing our series within the series called “Who do you say I am?” The title comes from something that happened in Matthew 16. Jesus was with his disciples in a place called Caeserea Philippi. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Philippians 3:7-9, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Then God Said

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Did you read something new in Gods Word this past week? Something familiar with new eyes? Did the Holy Spirit convict you to open your bible and allow God’s Word to speak to you?

Today our key passage is found in Romans 4:17. The purpose of the message today is to remind us that God is not shackled by circumstances or natural barriers. Quick back story as you get to Romans 4:17 • Apparently, Paul had finished his work in the east, and planned to visit Rome on his way to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

The Days Of Noah - Birth Pains For The End Times Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 13, 2023

An introduction to studying Bible Prophecy and the current state of our world.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Why Prophecy? Although prophecy constitutes almost one-third of the Bible, its importance is constantly downplayed by those who dismiss it as having no practical significance or by those who object to it on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-7

Denomination: Brethren

Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Parable of the Great Banquet" Luke 14:15-24 Pastor John Bright Luke 14 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” 16 Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Isaiah 25:6-8

Denomination: Methodist