Sermons on Authoritative Sources:

The Great Confession!

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2002

Because of the implications of the great confession, we have a great church!

INTRODUCTION • A very short boy wanted so badly to play basketball. He even told his Dad that he wanted to become a pro when he was older. Knowing that his son would never be able to play the game, the Dad asked the local coach if there was anything that he could recommend to make the boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does The Bible Say Women Can Be Pastors And Elders?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 4, 2018

A look at the commands of God concerning the roles of Men and Women in the Church

As the world continues to spiral slowly out of control, it also affects the church. The absolute authority of God's Word is being diminished for equity and equality in all things. The church is adopting society's evolving standards and social agendas to attract more people. It allows women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, Galatians 3:28-29, 1 Corinthians 11:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why More Christians Don't Abound With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

Every Christian on this day and everyday should be abounding with thanksgiving but in reality this is not the case. Although the spirit of thanksgiving should abound in every Christian’s life, it does not. Why?

Why More Christians Don’t Abound with Thanksgiving Every Christian on this day and everyday should be abounding with thanksgiving but in reality this is not the case. Although the spirit of thanksgiving should abound in every Christian’s life, it does not. Why? Jesus desires for you and I to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Old Story For A New World Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

The message remains the same in spite of the changes in our society. (3 of 3)

AN OLD STORY FOR A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:24-33  In the early days of the Tennessee Valley project a dilapidated homestead was going to be torn down. They were damming the river and the valley would be flooded out. A new split-level ranch was built for the Appalachian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only One Translation? Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 17, 2009

Third in a series on the reliability of the Bible, this messages deals with the debate about Bible translations. If the words of Scripture mattered to Jesus, they should matter to us.

DISCLAIMER: The material in these three messages come from others who are better scholars than I! Contact me if I can credit anything in this series to its original source. Sermon Notes Only One Translation? Deuteronomy 4:1–14; John 8:12–26; 2 Timothy 3:14–17 (Third in the series Our Still Point ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Bible Is Trustworthy

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 1, 2015

A brief and concise apologetic and summation of Bible development and trustworthyness

Why the Bible is Trustworthy (Pastor Eric J. Hanson) (2 Timothy 3:16, II Peter 3:15-16, II Peter 1:20-21) The Old Testament -Not under attack in this current wave of attacks; but constantly attacked across the last 160 years. Particularly Genesis and Daniel are hated and attacked. -Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To The Marks Of The Church Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

Five sermons introducing the universally held theological truth that the church of Jesus Christ is one, holy, catholic and apostolic, with application for a church at the end of the twentieth century.

INTRODUCTION Christian is a church word. A Christian is a person who wants to follow Jesus. "Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." (John 6:37) A Christian is a person who has LIFE in God (II Corinthians 5:17. "If any (one) is in Christ (they) are a new creation; old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Should I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 3, 2023

Based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & Hebrews 4:12 - Challenges hearers to consider the trustworthiness of the Bible.

“WHY SHOULD I TRUST THE BIBLE?” 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12 FBCF – 9/30/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Kids’ song – “The B.I.B.L.E., yes, that’s the book for me. I stand alone on the Word of God. The B.I.B.L.E.” Or the old hymn written in 1787: “How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: How To Know The Bible Is God's Word

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind that blows. 3. The Bible has dual ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

How We Got Our Bible Lesson 2: Why I Believe The Bible Message

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006

We can only expect that a loving and wise God would reveal a plan of redemption to man powerful enough to save him.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof for your faith. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind (opinion) that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of The Creed Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The Creed Of The Church

The Study Of The Creed Of The Church John 14:6 (KJV) 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. The word "creed" comes from a Latin word, "Credi." It means, "a belief, authoritative formula of religious belief; any formula or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Foursquare

I Am Authority Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Authority of the Word

“For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled” (Matthew 5:18). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many reject the Bible because they are: a. Ignorant of scripture. b. A Christian with a poor testimony. c. False ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

On The Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Augustine Of Hippo on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by St. Augustine on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5.

Chapter 1 1. If any one will piously and soberly consider the sermon which our Lord Jesus Christ spoke on the mount, as we read it in the Gospel according to Matthew, I think that he will find in it, so far as regards the highest morals, a perfect standard of the Christian life: and this we do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: *other

If It Wasn't For Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores our dependence on God's deliverance, dedication to His direction, and delight in His devotion.

Good morning, beloved. As we gather today in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a grand and glorious truth, a truth that transcends our mortal understanding and reaches into the very heart of divine wisdom. It is a truth that has been whispered into the ears of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-2

Topics: Jesus

Can You Trust God's Word? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 8, 2006

Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code, purposely blurs the lines between history and fiction.

20Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. 21For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 1But there were also false prophets among the people, just as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal