Sermons on Authoritative Scriptures:

The Bible And God's Will

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 1, 2021

The Bible is life’s operating manual. It teaches us how to live in every major issue we face in life. It’s a sure guide to success. Unfortunately, too many fail to read the instructions.

Last time, we talked about God’s Will versus our will. We learned a little about predestination. And I tried to answer many of the questions about predestination. Does God choose us even if we don’t want Him to? Does God choose some people but not others? How can you know what God’s will and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From The Heart

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2021

We speak from the overflow of the heart. Our Founders knew and spoke scripture. What flows from within us?

1. Let’s play a game of Fill in the Blank and Name That Movie • I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t _____ (refuse). – Godfather, 1972 • May the ___ (force) be with you. – Star Wars, 1977 • There’s no place like ____ (home). Wizard of Oz, 1939 • You can’t handle the ____ (truth). A Few Good Men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who And What Matters In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

I want to preach on something today that applies to everyone here, and I hope you will give me your undivided attention.

Illus: This sermon reminds me of a new pastor that came to his first church. Being new in the ministry he did not know what to expect. For four weeks he was very busy. He had eight funerals and five weddings plus his other duties. He did not have time to write his regular Sunday sermon so he used ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Acquainted With God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Occasionally I lose things and can not find them. Since my children are grown up and no longer live with us, I have no one to blame it on.

Thank God for wives who can find things! It seems the older we get the more we forget things! Illus: Sometimes I feel like the woman who stood at the bottom of the staircase and she could not remember if she just came down or was going to go up. I must also confess that there are days that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Memorizing The Word Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 12, 2021

God will reclaim and recall to our minds the truth we have forgotten.

Memorizing the Word Jeffery Anselmi / General Reclaim- The Book of Ezra INTRODUCTION • Have you ever forgotten something that was important not to forget? • Maybe it was a step in the process of building something, or perhaps it was a birthday or anniversary. • It is easy to forget what is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

…the Good Hand Of His God Upon Him

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

Today in this sermon, we want to turn our attention to a very special man. His name is Ezra. He is one of those fellows you do not hear a great deal about, but yet he was a giant among men in the spiritual world.

Ezra was a priest, but he was not able to serve in the temple because the temple had been destroyed. This could be why we do not hear a lot about Ezra. He was not a temple priest. Ezra is noted for other things, such as: • He studied the Word of God. In Ezra 7:6, we read that he was, “A ready ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Of The Truth?

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Nov 22, 2024

Truth is the very character and essence of God which makes him trustworthy. The word of God and the incarnate word of God (Jesus) is truth. Truth is absolute and timeless. We cannot bend or twist the truth. It does not change from time to time to fit the circumstances.

When Jesus stood before Pilate, one of the questions Pilate asked was: ““Are you a king, then!” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” And then in the next verse, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-19, John 14:6, John 18:33-39

Denomination: Anglican

Songs After Silence Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 14, 2024

Everyone loves to listen to Christmas carols. Carols make the Christmas season so special and memorable.Can you imagine Christmas without Christmas carols? There was around four hundred years never heard of joyful celebrations.

Theme: Songs after Silence Text: Luke 1:46-55 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: Everyone loves to listen to Christmas carols. Carols make the Christmas season so special and memorable.Can you imagine Christmas without Christmas carols? There was around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Cherry-Picking The Word Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2025

We must approach the Bible without preconceived ideas. We should let it speak for itself. The Holy Spirit never contradicts Himself. If a scripture contradicts our theology, our theology is probably wrong. As Jesus said, "The scripture cannot be broken."

CHERRY-PICKING THE WORD OF GOD 2 Timothy 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMON: 5 TIPS TO FIND A GOOD HUSBAND 1st TIP: Find a man who loves you & is loyal. 2nd TIP: “ “ “ ‘s fun & makes you laugh. 3rd TIP: “ “ hard worker, makes a good living. 4th TIP: “ “ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You At The Right Church? Part 3 Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 21, 2025

10 Core Beliefs

Are you at the right church? Ten core beliefs of ... (of your church) 1. The Bible is true. We believe that the Bible is God's inspired Word. The Bible is perfect and is true from Genesis to Revelation. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16, Romans 3:23, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 7:14, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Read By The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2023

Kierkegaard once said, "When you read God’s Word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, ‘It is talking to me, and about me.’” Is the Word challenging you? Convicting you? Bringing your life into alignment with God?

BEING READ BY THE WORD Heb. 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A LAWYER GOES TO HEAVEN 1. A lawyer dies and goes to Heaven. “There must be some mistake,” the lawyer argues. “I’m too young to die. I’m only fifty five.” 2. “Fifty five?” says Saint Peter. “No, according to our calculations, you’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man Of God And The Word Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2023

Scripture, and the preaching of the Word.

THE MAN OF GOD AND THE WORD OF GOD. 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14. Timothy is encouraged to continue (to remain, to abide) in the things which he has learned: things about which he has “felt sure belief.” After all, he knows from whom he has learned them. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible Study Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2022

NASB

WHY? "For they received the Word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so." Acts 17:11 "(Hu)man(kind) shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4 WHEN? "This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Vineyard

Bible Study Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2022

NASB

"Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law." Psalm 119: 18 Protects "With regard to the works of (people), by the Word of Thy lips I have avoided the ways of the violent." Psalm 17:4 Cleanses "How can a young person keep one's way pure? By guarding ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A God-Planted Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Today I want to talk to you about church planting, because all churches are not GOD PLANTED!

HOW DOES GOD PLANT A CHURCH? CHURCH PLANTING is something like what a farmer does, he plants the seed, cultivates the seed, fertilizes the seed and then patiently waits for it to grow. Church planters basically do the same thing. They have to plant the seed (Gospel), cultivate the seed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist