Sermons on Bible Characters:

Bible Study Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part five focuses on why we should be a part of a Bible Study.

[KING OF THE HILL VIDEO] -this is it! I know it seems like we’ve been talking about this series for a long time, but this is the last week of it. Hopefully, by the end of tonight you will understand why we do what we do here at Fire & Water. If someone were to come up to you and ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:28

Denomination: Methodist

The Kisses Of The Bible

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Modern culture has a lot to say about kisses. Songs, poems, movie and TV shows are filled with kissing. (See Lovapalooza 2004 world record for 5200+ couples kissing). A kiss is an expression of affection and love. A study of the word “kiss" (mentioned 20X

Intro: Modern culture has a lot to say about kisses. Songs, poems, movie and TV shows are filled with kissing. (See Lovapalooza 2004 world record for 5200+ couples kissing). A kiss is an expression of affection and love. A study of the word “kiss" (mentioned 20X) gives us amazing insights. What can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: *other

The Crowns Of The Bible

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011

This message has a theme verse of 1 Cor. 9 25 and focuses on 4 different kinds of crowns mentioned in the New Testament.

The Crowns of the Bible 1 Corinthians 9:25 Intro.: Sometimes when I preach, I mention other topics which would be worthy of study, and on one occasion I mentioned that it would be good to take time to study the crowns of the New Testament. It took a while, but I finally took the time to do that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible Interpretation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 20, 2008

Reading The bible with clarity

Bible Interpretation John begins his gospel with a series of declarative statements about the deity of Christ. In contrast to the other gospels, John begins his gospel in eternity past. Matthew, who portrays Christ as the King, begins with a genealogy to prove His Davidic ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mistakes In The Bible

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

YEARS AGO, I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A FRIEND OVER THIS TOPIC. (IT WAS A TRICK QUESTION) PAUL SAID: “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN” YET SOME REFUSE PART OF THE SCRIPTURES, AND ACCEPT OTHER PARTS** SOME BELIEVE IT CONTAINS THE WORD OF GOD , YET PAUL (UNDER THE A

MISTAKES IN THE BIBLE 2 TIMOTHY CH 3 VS. 16,17 INTRODUCTION: YEARS AGO, I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A FRIEND OVER THIS TOPIC. (IT WAS A TRICK QUESTION) PAUL SAID: “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN” YET SOME REFUSE PART OF THE SCRIPTURES, AND ACCEPT OTHER PARTS** SOME BELIEVE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Backsliders Of The Bible

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 5, 2009

A description of certain backsliders in the Bible

’Backsliders of the Bible’ Jeremiah in the third chapter of his prophecy uses the word ’backsliding’ to describe the condition/conduct of the people of Israel. The wicked sin of spiritual adultery was openly committed by the ten tribes of Israel which eventually caused them to be brought into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Without the Bible there is no Christianity. We need to give it the credit it deserves.

What is the Bible? (2 Peter 1:12-21) Emperor Menelik II was an African ruler who defeated the Italian army at Adwa in 1896 and established the nation of Ethiopia. He believed that the Bible had the power to cure illness, and he would eat a few pages of it anytime he got sick. He suffered a stroke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

The History Of The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 18, 2008

A challenge to not neglect God word.

Some interesting facts about the Bible: • “Bible” comes from the Latin biblia, meaning “books.” • The first book ever printed was the Bible in 1454. • The Bible was divided into chapters by Stephen Langton in 1228. • The Old Testament was divided into verses by R. Nathan in 1488 and the New ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible Reliable?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 26, 2008

Is the Bible reliable, or is it full of errors, contradictions, and myths?

The Bible is not just one book—it is a collection of dozens of books. Yet all these writings taken together speak with unity and proclaim unmistakably: “People matter to God!” • It was written over 1400 years. • It was written over 40 generations. • It was written by over 40 authors from all walks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible & 2012

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 14, 2009

- People are asking questions - Is the world coming to an end in 2012? - The Bible answers this question

- Roland Emmerich’s "2012" - Independence Da y (96), Day After Tomorrow (04) - $200 million Movie - Called the “mother of all disaster movies” - Tag line “Mankind’s Earliest Civilizations Warned Us” - What are the odds?”, “I thought we would have more time” - US News & World report - 60% believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 6, 2011

The words of the Bible are the words of God.

(If you would like to receive a free sermon by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com. You can also find Jonathan's sermons at blog.fhfbc.org.) HOLY WORDS [Show all of the Bibles I own, demonstrating the tremendous access we have today to God’s Word.] Bible facts: • It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lent Is Not In The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 30, 2009

Four reasons why the church of Jesus Christ should have nothing to do with Lent.

1. LENT PROMOTES A SALVATION OF WORKS Lent is ultimately a list of dos and don’ts. The focus is on the individual not Christ. Scripture teaches that forgiveness of sins cannot be obtained by our efforts. Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Bible Study Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

The Bible is more than a book; it is God’s Guidebook for Life.

Focus Passage: II Timothy 3:14-4:4 Supplemental Passage: Rom 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Introduction: During Superbowl XXXVII, (2003) FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If The Bible Be Hid

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 9, 2012

How the Bible is hid today and who it is hid to.

2 Corinthians 4:3 says, "But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost." The gospel and the Bible are hid to those who are lost because they have not heard it. But that is not the only problem. There is something else that hides the gospel and the Bible and hides it to much more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pitcairn Bible

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2008

Bibel Sunday - God’s word is more than a storybook. It has the power to transform lives. Don’t miss out by neglecting it

Psalm 119 9-16 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12 Praise be to you, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Anglican