Sermons on Authoritative Sources:

An Apostle Of Authority Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

All through history the primary battle has been the one over authority. Paul won out and the New Testament became the primary authority for the church.

Charles Dickens tells of how men react to bad news. Martin Chuzzlewit learns that the 50 acre tract in America in which he had invested all his savings turns out to be a hideous swamp. He sinks into a fever because of his sorrow, but Mark Topley who savings were also sunk in that same swamp ...read more

Biblical Authority

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 24, 2002

Learn why you can rationally believe that the Bible is God’s trustworthy Word

This morning, we will look at Biblical authority as the third foundation characteristic. This week, I received an email from a Christian lady with whom I worked in the biotechnology field. The email contained signs found in church parking lots: 1. Free Trip to Heaven. Details Inside! 2. How ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

The Character Of God's Word. Are You Taking Time To Read The Book

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 20, 2010

The Bible is the Christian's guide through life

The Character of God's Word. Are you taking time to read the Book A challenge to read the Bible Joshua 1:8-9 Psalm 119:11 Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Constant Revelation Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

God is constantly revealing His grace to us, but we don't always see it. Here is a story of God's grace, and man's resistance to it.

Passage: Matthew 9:1-8 Intro: We live in a world of constants. 1. a constant is something that is unchanging and invariable. 2. these are laws of the universe that do not change. 3. probably the most well-known and commonly experienced is the law of gravity. PP Gravity formula. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 23, 2014

The Sword of the Spirit is an offensive weapon for the forward progress of the Kingdom of God. We use it to convey the Good News and poke holes in the darkness.

“Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians 6:17 Let’s talk a bit about swords…Today’s military bayonet is a multi-purpose knife affixed to the muzzle of one’s rifle, a last-resort weapon in close quarter combat. The only swords in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Congregational

Psalm 36 -- The Sinful Man. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 23, 2019

Everyone carries a “sinful man” around inside of them; that is God’s assessment, for He has said, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.”

October 25, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: The Sinful Man. A psalm of David. Part 1 verses 1-4 Part 2 verses 5-12 Psalm 36 (KJV) (Part 1: verses 1-4) 1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Word Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that spiritual growth and success come from understanding and obeying the entire Word of God, meditating on it day and night, and allowing it to guide our lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the book of Joshua and let God speak directly to our hearts about the power of Scripture, the necessity of a Bible-rooted faith, and the importance of obeying the Word of God in our lives. Before we jump in, I want to share a quote from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Topics: Bible, Faith

Adam's Rib Or Women's Lib Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Second in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the role of women in the church.

Note: I’m indebted to Ray Stedman for the title of this sermon - it was just too good to pass up! Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV) Questions to ask: 1. Should this be applied universally for all believers at all times? 2. Is it a complete handbook for church behavior? 3. Was Paul a chauvinist? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Celebrate Same-Sex Marriages?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 23, 2008

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Series A, Proper 16, based on the second lesson.

15th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 16] August 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning you created us male and female, and through the gift of marriage, founded the basis for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus’ teaching on the Law of God served to make clear the true meaning of righteousness.

The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Jesus And The Law Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus talked about the character of believers Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus taught about the function of believers as salt and light in the world. Matthew5:17-20 Jesus gives the foundation for the inner character qualities and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of The Word Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 14, 2014

A sermon on the authority of the Word, the Bible, for the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, Word Driven chapter)

HoHum: My father in law was asked to intermediate in a dispute between a preacher and the elders/ deacons. In a heated meeting the preacher was talking how the Bible related to the issue at hand. One leader said something like this, “Well, the Bible might say that but I feel...” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whom Shall I Fear Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 2, 2025

Things and people that we fear take a variety of forms. Jesus urges us to not fear those who can only do things to us in this life, but to fear Him who has power over eternity - and yet because of His great love, we should not fear Him.

Introduction There are things that all of us fear. What may cause me fear might not be what causes you fear and vice versa. Last night we were visiting with some folks and were reminiscing a bit about one of the fear inducing and adrenaline pumping experiences we had - bungee jumping. Fear, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006

The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural impact in the United States and around the world. Dan Brown’s mystery novel has not only met with massive popular success, but has shaken the faith of many with its astonishin

Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code Part 1: Jesus and the Gospels This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Breathed

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014

John assures us that much more could have been written, but these are written, “that we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing we might have life through his name”

INTRODUCTION There are various views of inspiration. The Bible says and shows about itself, a definition of divine inspiration can be formulated. The ultimate source of divine inspired God Himself for the Scripture are God “breathed” (inspired) by Him (2 Tim. 3:16): “All ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist