Sermons on Better Study:

Overfed And Undernourished

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 5, 2011

Here is what I really want to address this morning, IN A NUTSHELL - If you exercise, what you consume turns into energy. If you don't exercise, it turns into fat. And believe it or not, that same truth applies to spiritual food.

TITLE: OVERFED AND UNDERNOURISHED SCRIPTURE: II TIMOTHY 4:1-5 The terms found in this thought – Overfed and Undernourished – seem to be contradictory in nature. How can one be Overfed and still be Undernourished? How can a person eat more than enough food and still lack proper ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting The Bible

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

A reminder of the truth, trustworthiness, teaching and transforming power of the bible

TRUSTING THE BIBLE A story was told of a man who loved old books. He met an acquaintance who had just thrown away an old Bible that had been stored in the attic of his ancestral home for generations. “I couldn’t read it,” the friend explained. “Somebody named Guten-something had printed it.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Selah: Rediscovering Biblical Meditation

Contributed by James H Boyd on Jun 28, 2020

An introduction to a much neglected spiritual discipline

[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him - that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding [the wonders of His Person] more strongly and more clearly (Phillipians 3:10 Amplified Bible) "It is well to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Charismatic

End Time Christians Must Hunger For God's Word Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 17, 2021

And to be honest, I have heard preachers throw around the term “we must have a hunger for God’s Word”. But what does that really mean?

Introduction The Bible tells us that Enoch walked with God; the Bible tells us that Noah walked with God. These walks with God were more God talks- where God talked to them, and these men took to heart what God was telling them. We know that to be the case because Enoch as result of those walks ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift To Nathanael

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2025

We think we examine Christ through the scriptures, but He inspects us!

1. One Christmas season, a 90-year-old lady decided buying presents was a bit much, so she chose to write checks for her family and friends and include them with her Christmas cards. She wrote out her Christmas cards and put "Buy your own present" after her name, then sent them off. But ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024

A Tale of Two Cities – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thessalonica: Paul reasons from the Scriptures (vs 1-9). • (A). Paul’s Method and Message: • (a1). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2a) • (a2). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2b) • (a3). He gave evidence (vs 2c) • (a4). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs 2d) • (B). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Holy Habits #2 - Knowledge Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 27, 2025

James Clear: “The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow.”

HOLY HABIT #2: KNOWLEDGE Introduction Imagine that you have an ice cube sitting on a table in front of you. The room is cold and you can see your breath. It is currently 25 degrees. Ever so slowly the room begins to warm up. 26 … 27 … 28 degrees. The ice cube is still sitting on the table in front ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Case Study 2 John The Baptist The Praying Evangelist Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Offers A Better Drink (John 2:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 6, 2022

The wine Jesus gives, is far superior to Judaism's water. Celebrate the grace given to you in Christ.

Our story continues this week in John 2. In the series of days we've seen so far in the gospel of John, this is day 7. Now, before I do anything else, I want to say this up front: I'm not sure I've ever studied a passage before, and seen so many gifted scholars come to so many ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Amos 9:13-15, Deuteronomy 7:1-16, Ecclesiastes 10:19, Joel 3:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

The Study Of “the Judgment, Heaven, And Hell” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “The Judgment, Heaven, And Hell”

The Study Of “The Judgment, Heaven, And Hell” Hebrews 9:27 (KJV) 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: The day of judgment is coming! God will judge the world. He has appointed His Son, Jesus Christ, to be the judge. "God . . . commands all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Foursquare

Study 4 - Does The Bible Say That Jesus Is God? Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 6, 2002

Study 4 of a series setting out Christian Belief in Jesus as God.

The J.W`s say that nowhere in the Bible do you find any statement that Jesus is God. They are wrong. The Bible says that Jesus is God right through the Old Testament and on to the end of the New. In these next studies I intend to show that very clearly. Let`s look at the claims of Jesus. a) I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Plot Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018

In today’s lesson we discover the plot of the Bible, because knowing the plot of the Bible, gives us a better understanding of the Bible’s context so that we can discover personal change.

As I said in the last lesson, the purpose of this series is to help us discover how to read and study the Bible. Last time our lesson was the on the purpose of Bible study. And we came to the conclusion that the ultimate purpose of Bible study is personal change for the glory of God. And I hope you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Genesis 1:3, Hebrews 1:1, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

All Those Who Wander Are Not Lost: A Study In Nothingness

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

Much of my early life was lived by such reverberations. I don't want to bash it. It had it's appeals. No burdens, no responsibilities. Just drift about. Ironically enough I live in a similar way today at times. I'm in the arms of God. I have no idea what will happen today.

"When Monday comes I want nothing Come Tuesday morning I want the same The days and nights fly by Looking to embrace the nothing of the everyday...." -Yo La Tengo, "Everyday" from the album: And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out. Much of my early life was lived by such ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Mitre And Bonnet Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

The symbol of Aaron's mitre and bonnet hold great truths for the NT believer.

Exodus 28:1-3 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 3, Things That Are (On Earth) Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 12, 2015

The fabled letters to the seven churches turn out to be (are you ready for this) letters to the seven churches. Period. Where all the rest comes from I know not. But these churches were chosen because they represent every church that has ever existed.

2a. The things which are (on earth). (2-3) The communication to the seven churches of Asia is just what it appears to be: seven letters addressed to seven real churches, blessing them and warning them. All the fantasies of theologians through the years attempting to make these churches into ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God