Sermons on Based On Scripture:

Biblical Authority Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 30, 2011

Our authority for faith and practise is the written Word of God. This becomes the standard by which we conduct our lives.

“As for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 29, 2017

What are we to do with the Old Testament?

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement that is at the start of Mark’s gospel, at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. And with that great announcement, the battle-lines were drawn, not ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Bible, Our Foundation, 3.the God-Breathed Word Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 20, 2015

The Bible is not just "inspiring", it is breathed from Heaven. That is the claim we make. Do we believe it?

2. Inspiration Jesus is the Fullness of the Word of God, God's communication to us. But the written Word, which is all about Jesus, is also living and authoritative. We often use the Bible to settle theological disputes. It is important to remember that the Bible speaks not only of theology, but of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bible, Our Foundation, 8.the Smallest Detail Will Be Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 25, 2015

Here are a series of passages, with explanations, that tell us Jesus' attitude toward written Scriptures.

Matthew 26:51-54 51 And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 52 But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Testing The Spirits Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

Discernment is a gift. It gives God’s children the ability to distinguish between what God calls us to and what the world entices us toward.

1 John 4:1-6 "Testing the Spirits" INTRODUCTION We have come a long way in communication since March 10, 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell spoke into a prototype of the telephone and said, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you." It is now common to have the television on while browsing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Supernatural Resources Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2014

When you have a decision to make, utilize the supernatural resources you have at your disposal as a child of God. Utilize your spiritual assets of the Word of God and prayer.

A 32-year-old man was just appointed president of the bank he worked for. He never dreamed of being president, and certainly not at such a young age, so he was a bit intimidated. He sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

“a Committed Christian Gives Allegiance To God’s Word” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2014

A committed Christian seeks to apply God's Word to his daily life.

In any bookstore you will find a number of books which tell you how to invest your money. Really, investing your money in buying these books is what makes the authors rich. But there are two questions we must ask about such books: First, is it reliable? Second, is it useful for me? The problem ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Butchered Bible 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014

God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation.

The Butchered Bible 1 January 26, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Butchered Bible 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014

We must not allow political correctness to alter our application of God’s Word.

The Butchered Bible 2 February 2, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not allow political correctness to alter our application of God’s Word. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Introduction: “The Bible says, ‘Judge not, lest ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Armor

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 27, 2015

This sermon (preached the Sunday after the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly) illustrates the Ephesians "Armor of God" imagery with the actions of the ELCA.

Several weeks ago, when I chose today’s Ephesians text to be my preaching text, I didn’t realize that the text corresponded with the weekend after our ChurchWide Assembly and how absolutely appropriate it would be today to talk about Holy Armor. Many of you have noticed that our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Famine

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 23, 2015

When we neglect God and His word, when we turn to God-substitutes, the result is spiritual dryness. When we want God to leave us alone, He just might. Amos tells what it will be like to live without a prophetic voice.

“Spiritual Famine” Amos 8:9-14 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (23 Aug 2015) In 1968, the USS Pueblo, a Navy intelligence ship, was captured by North Korea, a week before the start of the “Tet Offensive” in Vietnam. The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

Spiritual Entrepreneurs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 22, 2013

God wants us to invest his Word; how can we do this?

Spiritual Entrepreneurs (Mark 4:21-34) 1. It is so easy to get wrapped up in our little worlds that we forget we are building an international Kingdom, the Kingdom of God. 2. Look how silly we act: FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July 19 (UPI) -- Police in Alaska said they arrested a man accused of punching ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shield Of God’s Word Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 17, 2011

Abraham overcomes fear with the shield of God’s promises - so can we.

The more I study scripture, the more I discover that there are no great men and women of God in the Bible. There is only one hero and that is the Lord himself. Even the greatest man or woman fails in Scripture and any success they do have is not of themselves but is completely the work of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Memorizing And Meditating For The Master

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

Outline focusing on the need for memorizing and meditating on Scripture

"Memorizing and Meditating for the Master" (3-M Sermon Outline) I. The Saints Powerful Testimony A. Moses, Joshua, David, Solomon (Deut.6:4-9; Josh. 1:8; Ps.1:2, 3; Prov.2:1-7) B. Paul, Peter, James, John (Col.3:16; I Pet. 2:2; Js.1:22; I John 2:14) II. The Spirit/Word Powerful Testimony A. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Hebrew Word Study Of Meditation

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

A brief but in depth outline of the Hebrew words used to define meditation

Meditate/Meditation: A Bible Word Study I. ’Soo-akh’: English Transliteration of Hebrew Verb A.Definition: Action word meaning: To muse, commune, or speak B. First Mention: Genesis 24:63-"And Isaac went out to MEDITATE in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:63, Joshua 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible