Sermons on Bible Application:

By Grace Unto Works

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 7, 2017

A debate has raged for centuries regarding salvation. Is salvation an act of grace, obtained through works, or the result of a combination of grace and works? The Bible is clear regarding this question.

By Grace unto Works Ephesians 2: 8-10 Our text today deals with doctrine that has been debated for centuries. This debate was central to Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses being nailed to the chapel door in Wittenberg, Germany, sparking the Reformation. Men and scholars have long debated the means ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fight We Must

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 7, 2016

Many people make the mistake of reading what the Bible says in Exodus 20:13, “You shall not kill,” and then seek to apply this command to war.

Fight We Must Revelation 12:7-17 Message: It’s not easy to explain why we have war in our world or to explain what the Bible says about war. In my study of this issue I found this explanation helpful from “gotquestions.org.” “Many people make the mistake of reading what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:9, Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There’s No Do-Over In Life

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Sep 1, 2018

The Bible has countless stories of men and women that made mistakes just like us. Some of them are the same mistakes we continue to make right now.

Have you ever thought about all the sin in the world and wondered how you could survive in so much temptation? Let’s take that a bit further. Let’s examine our transgressions. AMEN • Have you ever done something in your life and you regretted it the moment you did? • Have you ever let sin creep ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Psalm 86:5, Exodus 3:9, Psalm 51:1-4, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Joy And Peace Or Sorrow And Anxiety

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 24, 2018

The Bible tells us that the LORD gives us gifts of joy and peace among other godly attributes. Are they evident in the lives of most Christians? If not, why not?

Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Matthew 22:37-38, 1 Timothy 6:6, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:6, Isaiah 53:5-6, Romans 8:1-17, Revelation 3:14-17, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Holy People Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017

Holiness is not a popular subject these days. Maybe because there are so few people who count holiness as a goal, or even as a value. But the Bible says a lot about holiness.

Colossians 1:2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. We’ve talked about grace & peace in previous devotions (Ephesians 1 & Philippians 1). Today, let’s focus on holiness. Holy People Have you thought much about ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Evidential Case For Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Big Idea: The Bible and evidence overwhelming shows that the emotional, economic, physical and sexual benefits of marriage between a man and woman are essential to the well-being of any society.

OPENING SENTENCE: There is an old joke, not a very good one and one I am sure most of you have heard, but it lays the groundwork for my sermon today so I will tell it nonetheless. It goes like this: INTRODUCTION: God was once approached by a scientist who said, “Listen God, we’ve decided we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 1, 2015

We can come up with all kinds of excuses, why we don’t attend church, read our bible, pray, tithe, evangelize.

Haggai 1:1-9 1 In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, 2 "Thus speaks the LORD of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Makes A Step Our Way With The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 9, 2015

I choose not to argue with the words of God found in the Quran, Torah, or Holy Bible because the truth must be spoken whether it offend our sinful souls or not.

I proclaim a much-overlooked truth in this statement. Allah, Jehovah, God, or however you chose to call Him is the the same God. He is the God found in the Torah. He is the God found in the Quran as well as the Holy Bible. Now in all of the aforementioned books, the reader digest versions of God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: *other

A New Year's Prayer

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 31, 2015

The bible begins with creation and ends with a prayer for grace amid the last days. It's like God was saying; here's what will keep you until I come.

I. Favor (The grace) II. Possession (Our) III. Sovereignty (Lord) IV. Savior (Jesus) V. Anointing (Christ) VI. Presence (With) VII. Saved (You all) VIII. Affirmation (Amen) Conclusion: The bible like worship ends in with a benediction. Don't try to go home without it. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't We Just Be Friends Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2015

The Bible repeatedly warns us to be very careful about the kind of friends we choose. But does that mean we should never make friends of non-Christians?

OPEN: Some time back in Germany a couple of women were driving down the autobahn when they realized they were low on gas. So they pulled over to a gas station and the driver filled her car up with gas. But then she discovered that she did not have enough money to pay the bill. So she asked her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Walk Worthy Of Our Call Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

This is a Bible study "series" with hand outs. I hope the blank spaces will show up in the handouts. The blank spaces between some of the words on the handout are to be filled in by the learner.

Rom 8:1-11NKJV 1. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Waiting Room"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

Patience is often defined in the Bible as longsuffering. Patience is an attitude of the heart. It is a virtue and in the eyes of God it is very valuable. He wants all of His children to have it.

“God’s Waiting Room” James 5:7-12 About ten years ago I had the bright idea that I would play football with a group of teenagers from the church. Tackle football. One of the first times that I got the ball 3 of them came up to me and grabbed me by my left arm and began to swing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Forward In Faith 3: Freedom To Have Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

In the Bible the book of Galatians is all about Spiritual freedom, the freedom that is ours in Christ. The freedom that we receive when we, by faith, enter into a real relationship with God.

2013 02 24 ASH AM FREEDOM IN FAITH We have already spent sometime this morning looking at Freedom. So let me ask some questions: How much do you value your freedom? What does your freedom allow you to do? Are you free to do whatever you want? Although we live in a country that promotes Freedom ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making God Smile

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2011

After Vacation Bible School I see the lesson we taught is a lesson we need to learn, We all should want to see God smile.

MAKING GOD SMILE (All my sermons use illustrations that can be found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) A few weeks ago we had Vacation Bible School, a slightly obnoxious camel puppet, from Brooklyn New York, taught the kids lessons about Noah. The first day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Potters House

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012

Reference to God being the potter and mankind being the clay is throughout the Bible. Manking allowing the Lord to mold us and make us into the image of Christ is our choice.

At the Potters House Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:10 Introduction- As we open our Bibles to hear what God has to say through His word this morning, can we stop a minute and pray that the Holy Spirit would anoint and lead and guide us. Ask the Holy Spirit to help us where we are at. You know where ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene