Sermons on apocrypha: showing 16-30 of 135

Bible Tools And Types Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018

In this lesson, we discover why and help to point you to some of the more useful tools and versions of the Bible, so you can dig into the Word.

Men, it is great to have you back. Hopefully, you had some time this last week to build more positive habits. If not, then get started. Starting is most of the work. In this last session, we want to take one more step into Bible Study by pointing you to some resources that can aid your reading, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

400 Years Of Silence

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 25, 2012

Intertestemental years; Where is God?

INTERTESTAMENTAL YEARS: MALACHI: 432 BC--- MATTHEW: 40 AD “BEHOLD, I AM GOING TO SEND YOU ELIJAH T PROPHET BEFORE T COMING OF T GREAT & TERRIBLE DAY OF T LORD. HE WILL RESTORE T HEARTS OF T FATHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN & T HEARTS OF T ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Bible - Why Bother? #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The inspiration of the writers of scripture, and the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit in determining the canon of scripture, the ongoing impact of the scriptures in our lives and in the Christian mission give us complete confidence in the authority and reliability of the Bible.

So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 16 He writes the same way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forsake Not!

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 31, 2005

The Importance of fellowshipping with the saints.

Hebrews 10:22-25. let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Know My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Nov 11, 2007

Like the Old Testament kinsman-redeemer, Jesus stands ready to reclaim and restore our place in his kingdom, rescue us from death, free us from slavery to sin, and be our advocate before the Father.

Additional Scripture: Luke 20:27-38 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) If you ever think you’re having a bad day, read the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Break The Hidden Link

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 3, 2020

ADVICE FOR MEN

There is much evidence that knowledge affects prayer. It seems the less someone knows the more time they will spend praying to God for impossibilities. In James 1:5 the Bible admonishes us to ask God for wisdom. And in the Old testament Apocrypha the book called the Wisdom of Solomon explains much ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Redemption And Salvation In The Book Of Tobit

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009

A short sermon on how the Septuagint Old Testament book of Tobit tells of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.

The Book of Tobit is an astonishing book. It is a part of the Septuagint Old Testament, and therefore only in Orthodox and Roman Catholic Bibles. Until 1929, it was included in Protestant Bibles (in the section called "apocrypha" or "hidden things." I don’t know why they thought it was hidden.) It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:25-28

Denomination: Orthodox

Coming Suddenly To His Temple: An Overview Of The Book Of Malachi

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 10, 2021

This is an overview of the Book of Malachi, who is the last of the Minor Prophets. It prophesies the coming of both John the Baptist and Jesus.

Coming Suddenly into His Temple: An Exposition of the Book of Malachi Introduction In many Protestant traditions, the Book of Malachi is the last Book of the Old Testament. The next book is the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. It is thought that Malachi was the last prophet and writer of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6, Malachi 1:1-5, Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 2:1-9, Malachi 2:10-17, Malachi 3:1-7, Malachi 3:8-13, Malachi 3:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Part Of The Bible About Alexander The Great – No, Seriously Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This passage includes prophecy that was fulfilled in Alexander the Great's conquests, as well as a much better known prediction concerning a donkey.

- Context note: this begins a part of Zechariah that is probably written four or five decades after the previous sections. Israel has completed the Temple, but is still vulnerable to foreign powers. TWO AMAZING PROPHECIES IN CHAPTER NINE: 1. Alexander the Great destroys everyone except ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Truth About Purgatory

Contributed by Francisco De Jesus on Jun 15, 2005

Biblical truth about Purgatory

Introduction: Who among you went into the cemetery yesterday? Who will still come today or tomorrow? Its very hard now a days, traffic, pick pocketers, congestion, heat, rain, bomb treats etc.. (May nagsabi nga dahil daw mahirap dumalaw sa mga patay ngayon bakit hindi naman I declare na ang mga ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did The Catholic Church Give Us The Bible + Doctrine? - Part One Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2024

A Look at Early Church History, the Bible Alone as the Final Authority, the Canon of Scripture, Sola Scriptura, Apostles, and Pastor-Teachers, Papal Infallibility, Pentecost, Absolution

PART ONE When I was young, God called me into ministry, so I went through Catechism and prepared to enter the priesthood. However, over 50 years ago, I had a radical encounter with Jesus and became Born-Again, which changed everything! I am not a Catholic or Protestant. I am a Born-Again Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Oct 14, 2012

Explains and Offers Personal Questions to the phrases: 'God causes'... 'all things to work together'.... 'to those who love Him'....'and those called according to His purpose.' Our intellectual understanding that God causes all things to work together sh

More Than Conquerors Scripture Text: Romans 8:28 Scripture Reading: Phil. 3:9-11; 14-15 Introduction: Video: Opening with a Humorous Look at How Life Might Be Going for some of us: Its entitled ‘Alls Well that Ends Well’ (after video) While I am not sure I fully agree with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Different Bible Translations Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 15, 2022

Questions Often Asked Concerning Different Bible Translations

Questions Often Asked Concerning Different Bible Translations 1. The last question, "How do I choose a Bible translation?" is essential and the reason for asking and answering the other three. (Page 1) 2. What is the most exact English translation available in the world? The New American ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Unwritten Chapters Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

Many great books are never written for one reason or another. Many great people are never recognized for their greatness. Such are those who are people of faith. Their lives would fill volumes but these chapters will never be written. THE WORLD IS A F

January 15, 1994 -- AM UNWRITTEN CHAPTERS OF FAITH Hebrews 11:32-40 INTRO: Many great books are never written for one reason or another. Many great people are never recognized for their greatness. Such are those who are people of faith. Their lives would fill volumes but these chapters will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Gog And Magog

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 8, 2001

A study of the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38-39 by the invasion of Israel by Antiochus IV and his multinational army.

EZEKIEL 38-39 There is a tendency for contemporary Bible students to think that prophecies found in the Old Testament pertain to events to be fulfilled in our future. In reality, such prophecies were fulfilled by the time of the coming of Christ and the establishment of the Church/Kingdom in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:1-23, Ezekiel 39:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ