Sermons on Applying Scripture:

God's Word; Accept Or Reject? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2023

Why is it so important that we accept God's Word as written?

God tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17… All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The world always needs much good work. We Christians are honored, called, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Navigating The Hall Of Mirrors Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025

This sermon frames our modern world as a disorienting "hall of mirrors" filled with deceptive words and offers God's pure Word as the only source of truth and safety to navigate it.

Introduction: I want you to imagine something with me. Imagine you are walking into a vast, ornate hall. But instead of paintings on the walls, every surface is covered with mirrors. At first, it's dazzling. But as you walk deeper, you become disoriented. Some mirrors make you look taller, some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For The Reliability Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 25, 2025

The Bible is the most widely read and influential book in human history, yet its reliability is often questioned.

The Bible is the most widely read and influential book in human history, yet its reliability is often questioned. However, the Bible's own testimony and historical evidence affirm its trustworthiness. Here are few reasons why the Bible is reliable, supported by biblical proof: 1. Divine ...read more

Scripture: John 10:35, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

God Speaks

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 5, 2025

God speaks in the past present and future, God speaks through devices.

God Speaks Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 1. Consider some ways God speaks to us. • God speaks through Angelic Messengers • Yahweh speaks with Visions and dreams • God may speak through personal experiences such as feelings of peace, conviction, or guidance in difficult situations. • God often speaks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Great Joy In The City

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 5, 2025

1. Samaria 2. Gennesaret 3. Jerusalem 4. Ephesus 5. Nineveh 6. Berea 7. Athens

GREAT JOY IN THE CITY 1. Samaria 2. Gennesaret 3. Jerusalem 4. Ephesus 5. Nineveh 6. Berea 7. Athens **************************** WARNING 1. Nazareth 2. Jerusalem 3. Sodom and Gomorrah **************************** GREAT JOY IN THE CITY 1. Samaria Acts 8 : 4 - 8 4 Those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Letting God’s Word Have It’s Way”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 16, 2024

How should we approach the Word of God?

Ephesians 5:18-33; 6:1-9 and Colossians 3:16-25; 4:1 are two interesting passages to compare. In Ephesians 5:18, we read, “be filled with the Spirit” and in Colossians 3:16, we read, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” Each passage then describes how being filled with the Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Long-Winded Preacher Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

The preaching of the Word is God is the center of our worship service, but we need to do what the message says and not just be hearers.

A Long-Winded Preacher Text: Acts 20:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preaching is effective as long as the preacher expects something to happen – not because of the sermon, or even because of the preacher, but because of God.” (John Hines). 2. Believe it or not, I’ve been accused of being a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

Some scriptures are hard to comprehend. It takes study to find back stories that may hold the key to understanding.

Jacob, I Loved, Esau I Hated By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Malachi the Prophet 1. Malachi means “messenger. 2. In the Gr. Translation, Malachi is not rendered as a proper noun but is indicative of an adjective (modifier of a noun); therefore, it is an indication of it being a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Says: The Living Word Of God

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jul 1, 2025

This sermon presents the truth that the Bible is more than an instruction manual to be read. It is the Living Word of God. The purpose of the sermon is to have believers and non-believers commit to reading the Bible and choosing it as the sole guide for their lives.

The Bible Says: The Living Word of God Text: Hebrews 4:12 Introduction Today we are going to look at some amazing truths about the Bible. Throughout the message I’m going to tell you about my little red Bible. When I was six years old, my parents gave me this copy of God's Word. Every time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - What Is Prophecy? Series

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 11, 2025

PROPHECY IS COMMUNICATION FROM YHVH GOD TO MANKIND

Understanding Prophecy: Part 1 What Is Prophecy? DEFINITION: PROPHECY IS COMMUNICATION FROM YHVH GOD TO MANKIND "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." (2 Peter 1:21 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21, 1 Samuel 19:20, Acts 21:9, Amos 3:7, Numbers 11:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Know The God Of The Bible? (1 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 18, 2024

A lot of folks think the Christian life is like the game children play, called “Hide and Seek”.

Even older teens sometimes enjoy playing this game. However sometimes older teens they cheat when they play this game. Let me explain… Illus: For example, did you hear about the teenage girl that said to her boy friend, “Let’s play Hide and Seek.” • He said, “How do you play it?” • She ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need The Bible?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

But God is telling us today that when we ground our lives on God's Word, we are following the conductor of the universe while playing the beautiful song He created us to play.

The title of the message is why do we need the Bible. That's a question that I would expect to be asked from a child. Or maybe even a youth. But I am sure that there are adults out there that ask the same question. Have you ever been to a symphony? You go into the auditorium and you grab a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Written For Our Learning

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 31, 2024

Apostle Paul mentions on occasion why the Old Testament was important to us. It was written of the ways God treated His chosen nation for our learning.

Apostle Paul mentions on occasion why the Old Testament was important to us. It was written of the ways God treated His chosen nation for our learning. It was instruction of things good versus evil. It taught Israel the difference between right and wrong. The Law of Moses was filled with individual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14, Numbers 25:1-9, Numbers 21:4-6, Exodus 12:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Read It

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 26, 2024

Just read the bible we will belief, life, and hope.

John 6:56-69 Just read it • People way back had an excuse for not reading the bible. Bibles were very rare. • They were handwritten by scribes so there were very few Bibles, until Herr Gutenberg invented the Printing Press. Then, mass productions began. • People before the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Methodist

Joel 3 With 7 Footnotes

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2025

from biblegateway.com

The Lord’s Case Against the Nations (NASB) 1 For see, in those days and at that time,(A) when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat.[a] There I will enter into judgment with them on behalf of my people, my ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard