Sermons on Bible Application:

Get Into The Game!

Contributed by Phil Layton on Jun 26, 2007

Turn with me in your Bibles to Ephesians 4. As I was preparing for what I would teach on this Lord’s Day, I really felt this passage was essential and formative, and little did I know that Pastor Dale has already taught through some of the truths in this

Eph. 4:11-16 Sermon– Get into the game (Preached by pastoral candidate Phil Layton on Sept. 3, 2006) Turn with me in your Bibles to Ephesians 4. As I was preparing for what I would teach on this Lord’s Day, I really felt this passage was essential and formative, and little did I know that Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Human Government - God's Restraint For A Sinful World Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 5, 2011

Genesis 9 is an important “FIRST” in the Bible. In this chapter, God ordains the second sphere of oversight for controlling human behavior. The first sphere that God ordained was in Genesis 1. It is the Family. The second sphere is found here in Genes

Sermon Notes November 6, 2011 Human Government - God’s Restraint for a Sinful World Genesis 9:4-11 There is a great debate in the U.S. concerning the role of Government. It is seen in slogans being promoted such as, “Everyone must pay their fair share...” “Universal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of Godly Meditation

Contributed by Terry Denis on Mar 2, 2021

This passage is the longest chapter in the Bible, composed of 176 verses, divided into sections that start with the letter of the Hebrew alphabet in alphabetical sequence, beginning with Aleph, Bet, and so on, and so forth. It is like an acrostic, probably to aid the memory of the readers

The Fruit of Godly Meditation Psalms 119:97-105 INTRODUCTION. 1. The most extensive passage in the Bible. This passage is the longest chapter in the Bible, composed of 176 verses, divided into sections that start with the letter of the Hebrew alphabet in alphabetical sequence, beginning with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105, Ephesians 5:15-18, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be The Salt & Light

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

The various names God gives His children in the Bible. (Some are: sheep, brethren, little ones, etc.) When Jesus gives us the name of "salt" and ‘light”, He is reminding us that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to be an influence in the world.

• The various names God gives His children in the Bible. (Some are: sheep, brethren, little ones, etc.) When Jesus gives us the name of "salt" and ‘light”, He is reminding us that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to be an influence in the world. • In the first twelve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Were So Much Like Jonah

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 7, 2013

You will experience trials, tribulations, disappointments and hardships that could have been avoided. • The Bible reminds us in Pro. 13:15b, • “…the way of the unfaithful is hard.”

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Jonah 1:1-17 “Where so much like Jonah” We are studying the doctrines/Bible/wed/Sun/nights • There are 30/out of all • Doctrine/grace/hardest doctrine/Bible to accept. • It’s not that grace is hard to understand. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rightly Handling Truth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2023

The main thing is to keep the gospel the main thing.

Rightly Handling Truth 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Rev. Brian Bill July 15-16, 2023 Shortly after I was saved during my sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin, I saw a poster that gripped me so vividly I can still see it in my mind. It showed some Bible scholars arguing and yelling at each other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2010

Keeping our life pure is done by keeping our life in line with God’s Word. Keeping our life pure or right is accomplished by hiding God’s Word in our heart.

Matters of the Heart PSALM 119: 9-11 THE PURE HEART [Job 22:22] The main point or argument of Psalm 119 is that a faithful man should stir up himself to meditate on God’s word so that he might establish himself in the Lord. The verses of Psalm 119 are group by eights and each set of eight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mine? - Yours? - Ours? Or His!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 10, 2018

My vision for a return to Old time religion in an old time church

Mid-week Message/Devotion April 11, 2018 Mine? – Yours? – Ours? Or HIS! Acts 4:32-35 We hear blended families refer to their offspring as his, hers and ours. I’ve never quite grasped why any distinction is necessary. If we are a blended family, we should be as one. When I officiate a wedding ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Towards Spiritual Fitness

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jun 9, 2018

Spiritual growth requires effort and diligence, and it takes time. It’s not a one shot deal. There’ll be constant battles. But just like physical fitness, you’ve gotta keep getting back out there, and start back working out, your body, mind and soul.

Do you ever feel like you’re slipping with your faith? You just can’t seem to keep steady with doing what you know it takes to be a good Christian. You just can’t be that perfect projection of what’s perceived to be the “perfect Christian”. Well believe me, true spiritual growth requires effort ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Who Is On The Lord's Side? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 25, 2022

How to be on the Lord's side: 1. Avoid the danger of disbelief (vs. 1-3, 10-15). 2. Allow the Lord to teach you (vs. 9, 18). 3. Appreciate the truth God has revealed to you (vs. 10-17). 4. Apply the Lord’s truth in your life (vs. 9, 18).

Who Is on the Lord's Side? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:1-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 25, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13. Today in vs. 1-23, we will begin to take a look at one of the Lord's parables. Remember that parables are simply earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Biblical Love?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

Love is the greatest ideal. It's the greatest value. Everyone loves love. Whether it's an atheist dreamer, a New Ager, Universalist, Buddhist, Hindu, Jew or Agnostic Marxist, it's all about love. Love, love, love. Love is the answer, right?

What is love? What is this mystical idea called love? Love is the greatest ideal. It's the greatest value. Everyone loves love. Whether it's an atheist dreamer, a New Ager, Universalist, Buddhist, Hindu, Jew or Agnostic Marxist, it's all about love. Love, love, love. Love is the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Authority Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 24, 2022

If we are to understand the divine authority of Scripture, it is important that we understand the way scripture was inspired by God. It is the bedrock of our faith in Christ. Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.

The admiral sailing his flagship on the open seas left his quarters and had gone into the bridge after darkness had fallen. He looked out into the night with his binoculars. A light was coming directly toward them, and they were on a collision course! He gave an order to his crew: send a signal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Refueling Your Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 21, 2021

This Sunday we’ll be finishing our series by looking at “Refueling Your Life.” This message is all about is getting ourselves filled to the brim and overflowing to continue on this wonderful journey of faith the Lord has called us upon.

Refueling Your Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzy4AMNIU20 We are now at the end of our welcome back series, “Reset Your Life.” In our first message, “Resetting Your Life,” we looked at several steps the Bible talks about in how we go about the resetting process. But these steps were not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 7:7-8, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Astrology, According To 2 Pet 1:19 Can It Predict Your Future? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Nov 6, 2017

The basic theory of astrology is that the orbits and alignments of the sun, moon, and planets control our destiny, How accurate is this?

Astrology, Can it tell you’re your fate Gemini. “You’re excellent when the pressure is up. There’s a snag at work. Make sure to do a thorough diagnosis of the problem before you ask for help.” Capricorn. “Stick to the plan. On important matters, ask for proof. Your social life requires you to know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: Remember The Manual! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 8, 2006

I recall reading that Billy Graham wanted to stay relevant in his evangelism ministry as he held crusades all over America and the world for so many years. He held the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other hand. He stayed anchored to the rock a

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I recall reading that Billy Graham wanted to stay relevant in his evangelism ministry as he held crusades all over America and the world for so many years. He held the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other hand. He stayed anchored to the rock and yet he ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17