Sermons on Bible Characters:

The Holy Spirit As The Bible Expositor Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 1, 2022

It is true that the expositor of scripture must be well trained in the technical obligation of preaching, but he must also be well aware that his technical abilities will act as dead, dry cables if not connected to the power of the Holy Spirit.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AS THE BIBLE EXPOSITOR TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 6:16, EZEKIEL 36:27 It is true that the expositor of scripture must be well trained in the technical obligation of preaching, but he must also be well aware that his technical abilities will act as dead, dry cables if not connected to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:27, 2 Corinthians 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Major Themes Of The Bible

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 7, 2022

What are the major themes of the Bible that Christian ministers ought deal with in their preaching?

The Seven Major Themes of the Bible Luke 6:17-26 Do preachers repeat themselves? The good ones do! Certainly, Jesus did. A good preacher repeats himself Sunday after Sunday. I’m not talking about telling the same stories repeatedly; nor am talking about using old, worn-out phases that everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Anglican

How To (Mis)interpret The Bible

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2022

While this passage teaches about divorce, it also provides an interesting case study in how believer manipulate what the Bible says for their own benefit. We'll look at five aspects of that.

- Probably the most obvious way to preach this passage would be to preach a sermon about what the Bible says about divorce. That’s an important subject, but I’m interested in something else as I dig in. - This passage provides an interesting case study into how we interpret (or, more accurately, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Study Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2022

NASB

WHY? "For they received the Word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so." Acts 17:11 "(Hu)man(kind) shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4 WHEN? "This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Vineyard

Bible Study Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2022

NASB

"Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law." Psalm 119: 18 Protects "With regard to the works of (people), by the Word of Thy lips I have avoided the ways of the violent." Psalm 17:4 Cleanses "How can a young person keep one's way pure? By guarding ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Importance Of Teaching Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 13, 2022

The events that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 are coming to pass more rapidly each day. Bible Prophecy needs to be taught in the churches, for our "Blessed Hope" is about to appear (Luke 21:28: Titus 2:11-15).

The events currently happening between Russia and Ukraine demonstrate the obvious instability of worldwide leadership, the continuous slide into debauchery, perversion, along with increasing hatred, blind rage, and violence against one another and God. Some people are even promoting the insane ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 24:29-31, John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Isaiah 66:24, 1 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 17:17, Revelation 19:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2022

How can we trust the Bible? We can trust that the Bible is God’s Word because of its enduring message. The Bible remains the primary way God teaches, encourages, and guides humanity.

INTRODUCTION • Today, we will dive into the second message of our Hot Topics series. • The topic we are diving into today is one of the most important topics we will deal with. • The question of the day is, CAN YOU TRUST THE BIBLE? • This is a vital question for us to answer because if we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible References For The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 24, 2022

Part of the Christmas story is found in Luke 1-2 and the rest is found in Matthew 1-2. This is an outline of the events surrounding Jesus’ birth.

The Birth of Jesus The Christmas Story News for Zacharias Luke 1:1-25 Message for Mary Luke 1:26-38 Mary Visited Elisabeth, John Leapt 1:39-45 Mary’s Song Luke 1:46-56 John (the Baptist) Born Luke 1:57-66 Zacharias Prophesied Luke 1:67-80 News for Joseph Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Authority For Salvation- Baptism Series

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 19, 2021

Bible Authority for Salvation- Baptism The subject of Baptism is often a controversial subject among denominations when it deal with salvation. Does the Bible not have an authoritative process to make this easy? I believe it answers all questions that we have. What does the bible say about baptism?

The subject of Baptism is often a controversial subject among denominations when it deal with salvation. There have been disagreements over who is to be baptized- infants or adults. Disagreements over how people should be baptized, by sprinkling, pouring water over one’s head or immersing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38, Romans 10:17, Leviticus 14:15-16, Romans 6:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Acts 3:18-19, Galatians 3:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Social Justice Movement And The Bible

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2021

The Social Justice Movement is moving into the church. Should it be? Is it Biblical justice or is it the worlds attempt to remedy the injustices caused by sin? How can we know?

Social Justice Warriors and The Bible Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:17, Luke 10:25-37, Acts 8:26-40, Matthew 8:5-13, Galatians 3:27-28, Matthew 22:37-40, Romans 12:2, Micah 6:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Bible And The Big Bang Theory

Contributed by N A on Jul 2, 2015

Our universe shows evidence of intelligent design. There is plenty of reasonable and scientific evidence to believe in God.

THE BIBLE AND THE BIG BANG THEORY INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss the popularity of The Big Bang Theory and Jurassic World. • There are many atheists who are speaking out against the Bible and Christianity: • Charles Darwin came up with the radical theory of evolution through natural selection ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

Election In The "Poetry" Books Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 12, 2015

What God said about His sovereignty via David, the other Psalmists, Job, and Solomon.

Job At the end of the debate of the book of Job, it is God versus Job in a predictable win for the Lord God Almighty. In 40:8-14, God asks, "Would you condemn Me that you may be justified? There are echoes of this sentiment in Paul's words about replying against God, in Romans. The doctrines of ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A God's-Eye View Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2016

Paul helps us treasure the Bible as we should.

For years it sat on a farmhouse wall gathering dust. And when Fiona McLaren redecorated, she didn’t even take the time to cover the apparently worthless painting in a protective sheet, so it got flecked with specks of house paint. However, in an astounding twist, it has emerged that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Spirit And The Understanding Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2012

A sermon on the doctrine of illumination (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's books, Power From On High, Chapter 2, and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, Chapter 2)

HoHum: Before we get too reactionary or begin to ask about this or that, this extreme episode is what Dr. Cottrell is teaching against. “I was teaching an adult Bible class at a local church some years ago when the subject of the need and use of the Bible was raised. A man in the class- a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now That's The God Of The Bible!

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Mar 14, 2012

While there are many god's worshipped today, only the God of the Bible is able to demonstrate His power and love in such a way that compels humanity to stand back in amazement and awe saying "Now That's The God Of The Bible!"...

Now That is the God of the Bible! Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Archeologists have unearthed and discovered over 1,000 temples designed to host collective worship to over 5,000 gods and goddesses. The Egyptians, the Sumerians, the Romans, the Greeks, the Assyrians, the Canaanites, the Mayans, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist