Sermons on Authoritative Scriptures:

A Messianic Agenda

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 2, 2016

The Spirit anointed the speaker "to announce glad tidings: to heal the broken in heart; to proclaim deliverance to the captives, and the recovery of sight to the blind; to send forth the crushed in deliverance; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.

A MESSIANIC AGENDA. Luke 4:14-21. Always a methodical writer (Luke 1:3), Luke has grouped together reports of three manifestations of the Spirit’s work in Jesus’ life. The first is the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus at His baptism, that wonderful moment of Trinitarian confirmation of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God's Word

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 23, 2016

In Psalms 119:113-136 The Psalmist gives 4 steps to loving God's word.

Loving God’s Word When I found this passage during my devotional time I must say the words made me stop and examine myself. I asked myself the following questions and I hope and pray that you might ask similar questions as well. Do I really love the word of God the way that I should? Has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-136

Denomination: Baptist

Countering Drip-By-Drip Change...

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2016

Sometime change in our, and our churches, Christian perspective is so slow that we fail to recognize what is happening. It is like the drip-by-drip change, which Nazi ideology brought to Germany.

Countering Drip-by-Drip Change... Illustration We need to take the time to question how the German people could have allowed Nazi fanatics to turn their country into a Satanic tool that killed Jews by the millions? While it is true that early on some Germans openly adopted pagan and irreligious ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Daniel's Prayer Of Confession, Part 1

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 1, 2020

Daniel is about to say sorry to God on behalf of his people, the Jews. In 'Part 1' I look at WHY he prayed (he understood scripture), HOW he prayed (intensely) and WHO he prayed to (his God, a covenant-keeping God, a great and awesome God). Part 2 will be WHAT he prayed.

Daniel’s prayer of confession Part 1 1. Introduction Today we are continuing our mini-series on prayer, and looking at an amazing prayer which teaches us about saying sorry. It’s a prayer which the prophet Daniel said; we find it in Daniel 9. I’m going to start to look at it this week and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

14) We Believe In The Spoken Word, Written Word, And Living Word Of God! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

God's Word is dynamic - It has been spoken by God for us to hear, written and recorded by God for us to read, and lived out through the life of Jesus Christ for us to follow.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US 14) We Believe In The Spoken Word, Written Word, and Living Word of God! Text: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." Lesson Recap Alright, so ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Of God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 7, 2023

God's Word is truth in a world of contradictions and falsehood. We must, as followers of Jesus Christ, stay firm in what Scripture teaches and demands of us, regardless of what the world, the flesh, and the devil say and do.

The Lord Jesus taught that the end times would be characterized by deceit, hatred of God, lies, malevolence, lack of love, and an intense persecution of believers. False teachers would plague the church (Matthew 24:11-12), and many who claim to be "Christians" will fall away from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Romans 1:16-17, 1 Peter 2:22, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer 4 - Learning To Call God Father: Our Father Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 24, 2024

We start the Lord's Prayer in a very personal way, calling God our Father - what a privilege but it goes even deeper than that as we are taught to call God, Abba Father where Abba means daddy. All this shows us how unique the Lord's prayer is, the prayer jesus taught us to pray.

Learning to call God Father: Our Father; who is in heaven. Do you know the wonderful thing about scripture is that you can read, re-read and read again the SAME passage and each time get something different from it! Many times nothing at all but sometimes there is that flash of inspiration when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7, Revelation 7:17  (view more)  (view less)

How To Saturate Yourself In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024

We’re going to talk about how to go deeper with your Bible reading time. We will not be talking about simply reading the Bible. We will be talking about absorbing the Bible. Making the Bible part of your mind. Putting the Bible in your heart and letting it change your heart.

“The Bible- banned, burned, beloved. More widely read, more frequently attacked than any other book in history. Generations of intellectuals have attempted to discredit it; dictators of every age have outlawed it and executed those who read it. Yet soldiers carry it into battle believing it is more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Transformed By God's Word Psalm 119:59-60 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2024

Psalm 119:59-60 reveals the profound impact of Scripture on our daily walk with God. Let's uncover how the truths within God's Word can bring about lasting transformation in our lives.

Transformed by God's Word Psalm 119:59-60 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the transformative power of God's Word as we explore Psalm 119:59-60. This passage reveals the profound impact of Scripture on our daily walk with God. Let's uncover how the truths within ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:5, Proverbs 4:26, Psalm 119:59-60, Acts 3:19, Psalm 119:105, James 1:22, Luke 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Women In The Church - Free To Serve As God Equips!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 15, 2022

A careful and self-aware reading of Scripture demonstrates that God uses men and women equally in the body of Christ. He equips and empowers for His glory. We are better off if we don't resist His hand of grace.

May 2022 Sermon - Women in the Church - Acts 2:16-21; Galatians 3:26-29 Today we are beginning a short series on an issue that is very close to my heart. That issue is to do with the wellness of the body of Christ, the overall health of the church. And it’s to do with the responsibility of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-21, Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of God’s Word In Genesis 1:1-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2024

The Creation narrative in Genesis is not just a historical account, it is a declaration of God’s power, His creativity, and His intentionality.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of God’s Word in Genesis 1:1-8 It’s a blessing to be here today as we open the Word of God together. I pray that today’s message will both challenge and encourage you as we explore the beginning of all things: the Creation story in Genesis. The Creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-8, Colossians 1:16, John 1:1-5, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrong About The Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 21, 2024

To fail to receive Christ as Shepherd of the soul is to position oneself outside of God's flock.

“‘Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sound Doctrine For Unsound Times

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 11, 2025

For Proper 24 After Pentecost, Year C October 19, 2025

Sound Doctrine for Unsound Times 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 NKJV But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:14-16, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 23, 2025

Change takes confession, but it is not a matter of having "head knowledge", but inviting us to surrender fully to the calling of Jesus because He is truly: The Messiah! Will hear Christ's words today?

John, Part 16 Series: The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 1 John 4:25-42 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – thankful you are here today; dismiss children - New series begins today: “The Messiah’s Confirmation”; 6 parts to this series -- Series helps us unpack some teachings, miracles, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-42, Exodus 3:14, John 4:22, Romans 12:2, Luke 10:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Grow In Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2025

Spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain stagnant in our faith. Instead, He calls us to grow into maturity, becoming more like Christ. This sermon challenges us to move from spiritual infancy to maturity.

Go! And Grow in Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: The Call to Spiritual Growth Life is a journey of growth. From infancy to adulthood, we are meant to mature physically, emotionally, and intellectually. But spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Psalm 95:10, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Ephesians 4:14-15, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal