Sermons on Admonition In Scriptures:

Hearing Versus Listening

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

Today we are going back to the OT days of Nehemiah to see how the people of that day listened or just heard God's Word. God has brought us here today, not just to hear a sermon, but to listen as God speaks to our heart.

When you come to a service like this or attend a Bible study class, do you just hear what is said or do you listen? Is there a difference? For most of us listening is our most frequently used communication skill. Listening is a very important part of communication. One study points out that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Psalm 119:18, Deuteronomy 31:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To (Mis)interpret The Bible

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2022

While this passage teaches about divorce, it also provides an interesting case study in how believer manipulate what the Bible says for their own benefit. We'll look at five aspects of that.

- Probably the most obvious way to preach this passage would be to preach a sermon about what the Bible says about divorce. That’s an important subject, but I’m interested in something else as I dig in. - This passage provides an interesting case study into how we interpret (or, more accurately, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles # 23 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Every city in America today is having similar problems.

There are problems of housing, the homeless, drugs, alcohol, teen rebellion, divorce, abuse, racial unrest, etc. This list, in no way includes all the problems, but these exist in all of our major cities and they are tearing towns and cities apart while churches sit back feeling like their hands ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Inspiration Of The Bible

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

Is the Bible inspired by a loving God? Some people believe that the Bible is myth or misogynistic or contains hate speech. Have they believed lies about the Bible? The phrase “thus says the Lord” is found over 400 times, so is the Bible an inspired document from a loving God?

Is the Bible inspired by a loving God? Some people believe that the Bible is myth or misogynistic or contains hate speech. Have they believed lies about the Bible? The phrase “thus says the Lord” is found over 400 times, so is the Bible an inspired document from a loving God? There are many points ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21, John 10:34-36, 2 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Of The Bible

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

There are many proofs of the divine inspiration of the Bible. Let’s discuss a few.

There are many proofs of the divine inspiration of the Bible. Let’s discuss a few. Bible Prophecy Fulfilled prophecy is a proof of the truth of the Bible, where God declares: “Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purpose For Our Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Introduction: Most of us have attended a high school or college graduation at some time in our life.

The students who are graduating are told by the commencement speaker that they are preparing to enter the adult world, and that each and every one of them have talents and skills they can contribute to making this a better world in which to live. This is true, but if the commencement speaker was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Living God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 28, 2024

Jesus is called "the Word" who is "fully God" and the creator of the world.

Acc to Matthew 16:13-18: Peter says Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God," and Jesus says this is a revelation from God. Acc to John 1:1-3: Jesus is called "the Word" who is "fully God" and the creator of the world. Acc to John 5:17-18: Jesus says God is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 10:30

The Sure Foundation: Transformed By God's Word Proverbs 30:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024

Delve into the transformative power of God's Word as a sure foundation for our lives, drawing from the wisdom of Proverbs 30:5. This verse assures us of the reliability and trustworthiness of Scripture in guiding and transforming our hearts.

The Sure Foundation: Transformed by God's Word Proverbs 30:5 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of God's Word as a sure foundation for our lives, drawing from the wisdom of Proverbs 30:5. This verse assures us of the reliability and trustworthiness of Scripture in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:5, Psalm 119:160, Ephesians 6:16, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Sower. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

Today, we reflect on the Parable of the Sower, a powerful story Jesus shared to teach us about the condition of our hearts and how we receive God’s Word.

In this parable, Jesus describes a farmer scattering seeds on different soils. The seeds represent God’s Word, and the soils represent our hearts. Some seeds fall on hard soil, representing those who hear the Word but reject it. The seeds that fall on rocky soil represent those who receive the Word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11, Luke 12:5, Luke 21:34

Word Of God Being Alive And Powerful. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2024

The Word of God is a treasure trove of benefits, offering guidance, comfort, wisdom, transformation, growth, hope, conviction, strength, and peace.

Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. In Psalm 119:130, we read that the unfolding of God’s words gives light and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:130, Deuteronomy 30:14

The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 3, 2024

Let us speak words of life to those who are lost, carrying within us the radiant hope that as we sow seeds of righteousness, the Owner will speak with authority, love, and grace, piercing their hearts so deeply that they cry out, "Abba Father, I need You!"

The Word of God 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How easy it is to look upon this modern world and only see gossipers, slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, boastful, disobedient people that have no fidelity, no love, and no mercy; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm On God's Word Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 17, 2024

By keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus we receive comfort and unspeakable joy that is “eternal and transcends death, offering us something more than the grave as the goal of life!” So, let us not "water down" God's word to appease society but instead stand firm in the truth!

Standing Firm in Your Faith 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To the resilient congregation of Thessalonica, enduring persecution from Judaizers for their divergence from Mosaic Law and from Roman authorities for their refusal to worship ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

My Soul Fainteth Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

My soul fainteth

Psalm 119:81-88 ? Caph - The Eleventh Part. It's Always Darkest before the Dawn - Paul & Silas in Prison. 1. The Troubling Stagnation - 81-83 - Soul Fainting - 81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. Here Is Dearth, Desire, Design, and Dependence. Sight Failing - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88

Denomination: Holiness

God's Word Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God's Word

Psalm 119:113 - 120 ? Samech - (“SAMECH” = “Prop” or “support”) 1. David's Respect for God's Word. 113 I hate vain thoughts: Empty thoughts - Lethargy - Lot lingered in Sodom Envious thoughts - Lust - Cain slew Abel Evil thoughts - Loathsome - Joseph was sold by his brethren Erroneous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-120

Denomination: Holiness

God's Infallible Word Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God's Infallible Word

Psalm 119:161 - 168 ? Schin - God's Infallible Word. 1. The Appropriation of God's Word - 161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. His Trouble - Princes - own son, His Travail - have persecuted me His Trial - without a cause: His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Holiness