Sermons on Alameda County Study:

Living In The Age Of Terror

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 5, 2006

A message in response to the schoolhouse shootings in the Amish community of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what kind of news do you anticipate when you turn on your TV set? Good news or bad news? Probably bad news. The media people have learned that the human psyche is attracted to bad news. The more tragic the news, the more attention we pay to it. We have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Study Your Bible & Inductive Bible Study Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

Every person builds a foundation and every person experiences storms. Discover how to build on the right foundation with the Inductive Bible Study Method and prepare yourself for the storms of life.

Now, guys - I think one of the great things that men want to understand but don't know how to do is how to read their Bible effectively so that they can pull principles from it that they use in everyday life. I know this to be true because this is one of my great challenges, as I begin my journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Study On Giving Advice Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 20, 2001

Three things about advice seen in the advice given to the apostle Paul.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 36 “A Study On Giving Advice” Acts 21:1-15 Dr. John R. Hamby Advice can be a wonderful thing or an absolute disaster. Given a moment or two I am sure that each of us can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Fasting #1

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Fasting #2

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

TYPES OF FASTS

A fast is abstinence from something -- such as television, movies, or other pleasures and amusements--but usually it means not eating food. When Jesus was in the desert, He fasted totally, without food. There is no mention that He went without water. Not drinking water would have been life ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:12-13, Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Fasting #3

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING DURING PRAYER - HELPFUL GUIDELINES & HEALTH TIPS

A. By fasting your saying, "I am serious, Lord." The Bible says to break up fallow ground. When a field isn’t plowed, a hard crust forms. Without exception, all of us get a crust on our spirit. But the promise is that when we break up that fallow ground and seek the Lord, "He comes and showers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

I. What do I believe about what My Life should “Produce” For God? a. What have I accomplished in my life so far that might be eternally important from God’s point of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

PART 2 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

Part 2 of The Vine and Branches Study The goal of God’s discipline of the believer is always for a person’s good. According to the Bible, a man who withholds discipline actually “hates his son (Proverbs 13:24) Hebrews 12:5-11 what do we learn about God’s methods & motives in the discipline ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

PART 3 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

The Vine & Branch Study Part III Am I A LEAF LOVER OR A FRUIT FANATIC How successfully do you set priorities for your life from the perspective of what God? Wants? Do you see your priorities changing as you mature to as a Christian? Think of leaves as those things in your life often even good ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

PART 4 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

Part 4 of 4 What Do I Believe About Getting Close To God? 1.Think of a time when you felt especially near God. List three words that describe how that felt. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ABIDE? To abide means to remain intimately connected to Jesus Christ. In vineyard terms, abiding happens at the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Case Study In Prayer Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

Hezekiah’s experience provides a lasting example of what can happen when we claim God’s promise of prayer.

A Case Study in Prayer and Promise--I Isaiah 38-40 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A man was hired to paint the center line down the middle of the highway. The first day he painted three miles, the second day two miles and the third day one. The boss ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Study The Bible

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2004

This is an introduction to a Bible Study, THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS. Most of this is an answer to the question, "Why Study The Bible?"

I have a poem I would like to recite. It’s a wonderful poem, and it was once put to music. Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, That started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship. The mate was a mighty sailin’ man, the Skipper brave and sure. Five ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Study The Bible

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 20, 2002

There are many who do not study God’s word because they don’t know how. This lesson offers a few brief guidelines (See also How To Study The Bible 2).

How To Study The Bible Guidelines Introduction There are many who do not study God’s word because they don’t know how. This lesson offers a few brief guidelines. I. If You Do Not Study A. You cannot act in faith (Romans 14:23). B. Willful sins of ignorance will not be forgiven (2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Study Luke 8

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Jun 29, 2005

¶Voici le pathétique de la vie soudainement tourné à la joie. ¶Très profondément Luc a senti la tragédie de la mort de cette fille. ¶Il y avait trois choses qui l’ont rendue si intense.¶

COMPLEMENT D’ETUDES Luc 8/40-42, 49-56 ¶Voici le pathétique de la vie soudainement tourné à la joie. ¶Très profondément Luc a senti la tragédie de la mort de cette fille. ¶Il y avait trois choses qui l’ont rendue si intense.¶ ¶(a) Elle était son seul enfant. ¶Seulement Luc nous dit cela. ¶La ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Study Prophecy

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important.

Why Study Prophecy? Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important. If He didn’t He wouldn’t have revealed future events to His servants the prophets. Although prophecy is a large part of the Bible most Christians today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Holiness