Sermons on Alameda County Study:

Bible Passages We Would Have Understood If We Were Jewish

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Many today are obsessed with making the Bible fit our cultural perspective, even when it means abandoning sound principles of interpretation. Today we will find how important the historical/cultural context really is to sound biblical exegesis.

BIBLE PASSAGES WE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD IF WE WERE JEWISH Interpreting New Testament passages through Jewish eyes. Various Texts Introduction Illustration: What Children Say About The Bible · In the first book of the Bible, Guinness’s, God got tired of creating the world, so He took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Words Flowing With Life Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

Our last stream or tradition that we will address is the word-centered life or the evangelical tradition. The natural balance to the compassionate life is the word-centered life. In fact, the word-centered life is also a very valuable to offsetting weakne

Streams of Living Water Words Flowing With Life John 6:61-69 November 14, 2004 Mark Eberly Our last stream or tradition that we will address is the word-centered life or the evangelical tradition. If you remember from last week, one of the great weaknesses of the compassionate life is doing good ...read more

Scripture: John 6:61-69

Denomination: Church Of God

Back To The Basics Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 31, 2008

Sometimes getting our spiritual lives back on track is as simple as listening to God and doing what we know is right to do.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 8:30-35 Title: “Back To The Basics” I. We Must Come Back To God (30-32) Vs. 30 • In order for Joshua to build an alter to God on Mt. Ebal, He had to lay down his own plans. o After Israel had defeated Jericho and Ai, they now controlled the east-west route that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

What About Me? Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Oneness in the community of faith.

Oneness in the community of faith is achieved, not by conforming everyone to the lowest common denominator in Christ, but by recognizing that each person, as a result of God’s grace and the gifting of the Holy Spirit, receives an ability to supply what is needed for the common good of the whole ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Congregational

To Read Or Not To Read Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2008

The Spiritual Discipline of Bible reading is vital for us to grow in Christ. part 4 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading January 27, 2008 Psalm 119:1-8 This folder I am holding in my hand contains some of the cards, notes, and letters Debbie has given me since the time we met, until even recently. She has given me permission to read some of a letter she wrote to me before we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Read Or Not To Read - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2008

Part 2 of the sermon regarding spiritual discipline of Bible reading / study.

January 27, 2008 Spiritual Discipline: Bible Reading (EVE) Tonight I want to get as practical as I can. I want to try to answer some of the questions you may have which you have not asked, and maybe are uncomfortable asking, because if we were to be really honest, we don’t want many people to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Greatest Book

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 1, 2008

In this sermon you will examine your commitment to studying God’s word.

The past month we have celebrating the ministry of the Sunday school. The Sunday school ministry is focused on studying the greatest book in the world. I want to begin by giving you a test to determine the strength of your Bible knowledge. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Bible Come Alive Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 7, 2008

Here is a simple bible study method that anyone can use to understand any passage of scripture. This seromn will teach you step by step how to study your Bible.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BIBLE COME ALIVE The Bible is the most wonderful and most important book ever written. It contains the most important message ever written – the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, it is also the most taken for granted and ignored book of history. Even those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Perfection

Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2008

Spiritual growth and maturity, and the ability to handle the meat of the Word should come as naturally to the Christian as it is for a newborn baby who grows into maturity.

Moving Toward Perfection By Pastor Jim May Have you developed a good set of spiritual teeth this morning so that you can handle the meat of God’s Word; or are you still trying to live on milk alone? As I look at the church of today, much of what I see is just milk. It’s as though people are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel - Background And Introduction Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 14, 2008

Bible study - looking at the writings, the life, and the prohecies of the prophet Daniel

Daniel - Background & Introduction The Book of Daniel is one of the most exciting books in the Bible. The first thing we think of when we hear the name Daniel is "Lion’s Den." However Daniel is a book of prophecy. A quarter of the books in the Bible are of prophetic nature. One fifth of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Devine Nature Planned By His Sovereignty Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 16, 2008

This is a series on the Book of Ephesians that will be in commemtary form.

IN THE HEAVENLIES Eph 1:1-6 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Divine Nature Purchased By His Son

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 16, 2008

This is a series on Ephesian that will be in Commentary format

A Divine Nature Purchased by His Son. (Vv. 7-14) 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Divine Nature Protected By His Spirit Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 16, 2008

This is a study on Ephesians that is in a series and is in a commentary format for Bible Study.

A Divine Nature Protected by His Spirit. (Vv. 13-14) 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 21, 2008

The example of how to cope when the world wants to fit you into its mould.

Daniel – Chapter 1 A. Chapter 1 Outline I. Daniel The Prophet (1:1-7) a. Babylonian Conquest (1:1-2) b. The Kings Command (1:3-5) c. The Hebrew Captives (1:6-7) II. Daniel’s Problem (1:8-10) a. Daniel’s Request (1:8-9) b. Ashpenaz’s Reluctance (1:10) III. Daniel’s Proposition (1:11-16) a. Their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Time - Using It Wisely

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2008

WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO DO WITH OUR TIME? If tithing is giving back 10% of our firstfruits to the Lord...With 24 hours in a day, What are you doing 2.4 hours each day? Are you redeeming your time with the LORD?

2.10.2008 "Watching Time" Being Good Stewards of our Time by William Akehurst, HSWC Key Scriptures: Mark 14:32-38 Deut. 26:2 Ephesians 5:15-17 Colossians 4:5a James 4:14 Romans 13:10-12 Revelations 22:7-10 As a guideline, a tithe is 10% of our treasures, talents and even our time. With 24 hours ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational