Sermons on Added Scripture:

…the Good Hand Of His God Upon Him

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

Today in this sermon, we want to turn our attention to a very special man. His name is Ezra. He is one of those fellows you do not hear a great deal about, but yet he was a giant among men in the spiritual world.

Ezra was a priest, but he was not able to serve in the temple because the temple had been destroyed. This could be why we do not hear a lot about Ezra. He was not a temple priest. Ezra is noted for other things, such as: • He studied the Word of God. In Ezra 7:6, we read that he was, “A ready ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the depth, power, and purpose of prayer, as taught by Jesus, and encourages a deeper understanding and practice of prayer in our lives.

Good morning, family. I am thrilled to be standing here before you today, and I am excited about the message God has placed in my heart to share. The subject of our sermon today is one that is as old as the faith itself, yet it remains as relevant today as it was in the days of the early church. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Topics: Purpose, Engaging, Scripture

Psalm 19 The Three Books Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022

Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.”

THE THREE BOOKS Psalm 19 Introduction Read Psalm 19 / Song This Is My Father’s World Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.” (via Faughn) Our Psalm for today ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ecclesiastes Part 1 (Chapter 1-6)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 17, 2022

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Notes by Marilyn Hickey: Searching for the meaning in life. Chapters 1-7 are about seeking vanities. Solomon had Sophia wisdom insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence (biblehub.com) https://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/nas/sunesis.html: a running together, a flowing together ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Sacred Writings

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2022

The Holy Bible is God inspired these texts are sacred.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The Sacred Writings 1. Paul stresses the importance of the “the sacred writings” : • Then Sacred Scripture is the collection of holy and inspired writings officially and recognized in the Christian canon. They are written through the instrument of human hands but authored by ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Ye Will Not Come To Me.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2022

You cannot, because you will not.

YE WILL NOT COME TO ME. John 5:39-47. JOHN 5:39-40. “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think that ye have eternal life: and they are they that testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” The Jewish leadership thought that they had mastered the scriptures. “In ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible Study Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2022

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WHY? "For they received the Word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so." Acts 17:11 "(Hu)man(kind) shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4 WHEN? "This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Vineyard

A God-Planted Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Today I want to talk to you about church planting, because all churches are not GOD PLANTED!

HOW DOES GOD PLANT A CHURCH? CHURCH PLANTING is something like what a farmer does, he plants the seed, cultivates the seed, fertilizes the seed and then patiently waits for it to grow. Church planters basically do the same thing. They have to plant the seed (Gospel), cultivate the seed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who And What Matters In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

I want to preach on something today that applies to everyone here, and I hope you will give me your undivided attention.

Illus: This sermon reminds me of a new pastor that came to his first church. Being new in the ministry he did not know what to expect. For four weeks he was very busy. He had eight funerals and five weddings plus his other duties. He did not have time to write his regular Sunday sermon so he used ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Swords Into Plowshares

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

• It is my prayer every week that you hear something that inspires you to crack open your bible and dig into Gods word.

• I’m hiding in a closet that is in the hallway between the living room and bedrooms in the house of my childhood. I’m about 12 years old, holding a toy gun. • My two younger brothers are trying to find me. They also are armed with toy guns. • I played similar games with my uncles except we made ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

The Bible Door Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023

Know and apply all the Bible so you can serve the Lord accurately and successfully.

A. WHY MUST YOU STUDY/SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. Determine to know and apply all the Bible so you can serve the Lord accurately and successfully. “Study the Scriptures to know them completely, so you can faithfully serve the LORD correctly and successfully” (2 Timothy 2:15, ELT). 2. Learn the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 John 5:20, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Death Series

Contributed by Arpan Bagchi on Apr 7, 2023

How Does a Christian face death when His time comes?

Will we all face all that Jesus faced on the Cross? Will we ever go through all the suffering, agony and pain he went through? NO, we never will. But there is one thing all of us will face and that is the reality of death. When our own time shall dawn upon us, how will we face that moment? What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Jesus Is Our North Star

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2025

In ancient times, mariners & explorers traveled by using fixed lights in the sky to guide them across great expanses of oceans or lands. GPS may get you to an EARTHLY destination but only Jesus will get you to your HEAVENLY destination!

JESUS IS OUR NORTH STAR Ps. 119:89 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a husband that died. He left his wife $20,000. After the funeral, his wife told her friend that she was totally broke. She said, “I thought you said he left you $20,000?” 2. “I did, but I spent $5,000 on the funeral and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Word

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 15, 2023

Today our reading is about a people seeking restoration Isaiah tells them they need to focus on The Word. The word gives Purpose, Gives Comfort, Gives Peace, Gives Power, and the word of God is a better way to live.

Isaiah 55:10-13 Gods Word in today’s reading it's about Gods restoration of a people. 1. God’s word has Purpose • He gives the example: “the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish.” • Yes, the rain and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Week 8. Word Centered Worship.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 10, 2023

These words came from Week 1. Worship. - Worship is our ultimate Destiny. Worship follows us into the eternal.

Week 8. Word Centered Worship. Charles Spurgeon's words on worship. Standing On The Promises. Our Daily Bread. 1-21-2023. Isaiah 49:16. -Engraved on His hands. These words came from Week 1. Worship. - Worship is our ultimate Destiny. Worship follows us into the eternal. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal