Sermons on Based On Scripture:

Live Holy Lives Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

The effectiveness of the church is not based on the worship service. It's based on what happens in the lives of its people throughout the week

Take your Bibles this morning and turn to Titus 2:9-15. We’re continuing on this morning in our series from Paul’s letter to his protégé, Titus, called “Grow Church, Grow!” It’s basketball season. We all have our favorite teams. We get excited about ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoicing In The Word

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Today we’re going to focus on the impact of the Word on our lives when we read it, study it and act on it. When you allow the word to penetrate your life on a daily basis, it has the power to transform. We see several things the Word can do in your life.

Rejoicing in the WORD Nehemiah 8: 9-18 A young girl became a Christian in a revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her grandfather yelled at her, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just joined the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-18

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From The Reformation

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Sep 12, 2025

Reformation reminds us to return to God’s Word, rely on grace alone through faith alone, and worship Christ alone, without intermediaries.

Lessons from the Reformation (Romans 1:17) ESV: “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’” GNT: “For the gospel reveals how God puts people right with himself: it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Silenced The Skeptics Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021

Shortly after throwing the Pharisees and their cohorts for a loop over the issue of paying taxes to Caesar, the Lord Jesus confronted and rebuked the erroneous Scriptural teachings of the Sadducees, the skeptics of His day. The Scriptures are the best weapon in the arsenal of believers.

There were two main bodies of religious teachers who operated during the time of Jesus until the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. They each had their respective spheres of influence in Jewish society and beliefs. Scripture gives more attention to the Pharisees, and not in a good light as they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

Who, Not What, Is The Word

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 18, 2023

This sermon provides a foundation for understanding a triuine God. Word, upper case, is used for God, Jesus, & Holy Spirit as one.

Mormons are a religious and cultural group related to Mormonism, the principal branch of the Latter Day Saint movement started by Joseph Smith in upstate New York during the 1820s. After Smith's death in 1844, the movement split into several groups following different leaders; the majority ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, 1 John 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Bible The Word Of God? Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Mar 9, 2010

Are you tired of worldly critics having the 'upper' hand on Christians, it's time to turn the tables!

:11 after the hour…I’ve been seeing it everywhere! 11:11, 9:11, 3:11…it’s been driving me CRAZY! Welcome/greeting “is the bible the word of God” Christians say “I believe the Bible is the Word of God because it’s in the Bible” GREAT, that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clean House Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2015

If we want to see our nation turn back to God, we must clean up God's house, the White House, and our own house.

A company held an inter-office softball game every year between the marketing and support staff. One year, the support staff whipped the marketing department soundly, but the marketing department demonstrated how they earn their keep by posting this memo on the bulletin board after the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Three Tough Questions To Ask Yourself As A Christian

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

I often wonder where my fellow believers stand, especially those who I stand along side of in the church. We live in a day and age where there is much compromise and strife within the church.

I often wonder where my fellow believers stand, especially those who I stand along side of in the church. We live in a day and age where there is much compromise and strife within the church. The church as a body of believers is struggling to understand how to deal with culture. Some seek to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Timothy 1:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Go! And Trust The Living Word - 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2025

The Bible’s original languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—are more than historical artifacts; they are living instruments of God's revelation.

Go! And Trust the Living Word - 2 Timothy 3:16–17 The Bible’s original languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—are more than historical artifacts; they are living instruments of God's revelation. Though often called "dead" languages, their ancient words are still alive with the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 24:35, Matthew 27:46, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 23:1, Daniel 1:8, John 1:1, John 1:14, John 3:16, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In Sorrow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 16, 2023

In your sorrow, find joy in God, the Holy Spirit; find joy in the Resurrection of Christ, God’s Son; and find joy in prayer to your Heavenly Father.

There’s an old and ancient Chinese proverb which says, if you wish to be happy for one hour, get intoxicated. If you wish to be happy for three days, get married. If you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it. If you wish to be happy forever, learn to fish. (Chinese proverb, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Keep The Prophecies Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2011

Paul tells us why to keep the prophecy, meaning the scriptures. 1- Scripture will put fight in the fight 2- Scripture will give a good conscience 3- Scripture will strengthen your faith

INTRO.- ILL.- Wilma didn't get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven years of painful therapy, she could walk without her braces. At age 12 Wilma tried out for a girls basketball team, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dull Sword, Sharp Sword Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jul 16, 2025

Our victory over the trials and temptations in this life is found in knowing the Word of God.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Generous Grace Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Feb 14, 2005

God gives his gifts, not based on our merit, ability of achievement, but based on his generous grace.

It’s hard to miss the hype of a TV show like American Idol. I haven’t really paid much attention to it in the past three seasons, but it caught my eye a couple of weeks ago. It has a lot of interesting elements: the fairy tale ‘rags to riches’ angle; the off-beat personalities; the actual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 3, 2007

1 of 5 Christmas messages based on different prophesies of the OT. This message is based on Genesis 3:15

Ready or Not… Don’t you love it when toddlers play peek-a-boo" And it’s always fun to watch kids play "Hide and Seek." Well, now that we are grownups things really haven’t changed much. We still play games with God. Sometimes we try to hide from His righteous ways and chase after our own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use The Scriptures For Their Selfish Ambitions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit protects us from manipulators of the scripture by teaching us to be discerning of truth.

1. The Holy Spirit protects us from manipulators of the scripture by teaching us to be discerning of truth. Many Pharisaical leaders have learned how to use the scripture as a club to manipulate people for their own selfish gain. The Holy Spirit gives us a discerning mind to help us distinguish ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational