Sermons on Bible Class:

Steward Of Whom?

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 16, 2002

The Bible tells us that we are all given stewardship roles.

INTRODUCTION A. What is a steward? 1. Literally, it means a keeper of a hall. a. in Medieval times a shop steward was the one who stayed at the hall and prepared the meals for the other craftsmen. b. since he was there cleaning the place, prospective employers left messages with him about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Greed Series

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on May 15, 2001

The Bible has much to say about the deadly sin of greed.

I.Greed creates the wrong way of life. A. Jude uses the example of the way of Cain. B. Those that give themselves over to self-service create the wrong path in life. Like Cain, instead of following after God, they focus on something else, and that becomes their way of life.(Isaiah 56:11) C. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11, Ezekiel 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

The bible gives clear instruction on how to have an attitude of gratitude.

How To have An Attitude of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message) November 18, 2001 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Doesn’t it seem like we start looking at Christmas a little sooner every year. A. We walked through the Wal-Mart at the end of last month (October) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

John 3:16 - The Greatest Story Ever Told

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on the best known verse in the Bible ---John 3:16.

JOHN THREE SIXTEEN - THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD TEXT - John 3:16 INTRO. - I believe this to be the greatest verse in all the Bible. It is the best loved and best known verse. There are only 25 words in this verse yet no other single verse in all the Scriptures has been as blessed in the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Hold On To

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error.

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error. Intro.: 1. In 1988 a Gallup Poll on religion asked the following question--"Which statement do you feel best describes your understanding of the Bible? a. In a moment I'm going to show these statements on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

There Is A Haven

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

The Bible speaks of cities of refuge in Joshua 20:1-9.

The Bible speaks of cities of refuge in Joshua 20:1-9. There are many Old Testament pictures of Christ. Although there are many references to Christ in the Old Testament Scriptures, one of the clearest is that of the shadow of the cities of refuge. Jesus is the One that the cities of refuge speak ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Scriptural Authority

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Nov 22, 2000

How Scriptural Authority is Established, allowing the Bible to divide itself.

How Scriptural Authority is Established Authority is the right to command or direct, enforce obedience or or administer punishment or reward. To authorize a thing is to empower to act, or direct by authority. In spiritual and in christian affairs, all authority comes from God. I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2, Acts 3:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simon: Bargainer Extrordinaire Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001

A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible study by C. Nystrom

SIMON: BARGAINER EXTRORDANAIRE ACTS 8:9-25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION…Dale Crowell’s bargainer attitude I cannot help, tonight, to think of one of my supervisors I had during college. I worked at the Groundskeeping shop to help pay my way through school. The second supervisor I had was quite a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thomas: The Disciple Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001

A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible Study by C. Nystrom

THOMAS: THE DISCIPLE OF DOUBT JOHN 14:1-7; 20:19-31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Doubts with us Have you ever experienced this? It often descends one day like a big dark cloud. The nagging questions started to surface and play around in the back of our minds. Then they all just clumped together into ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Thing Called Love

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 11, 2001

The Love that the Bible talks about and the working of it thru the Child of God.

After searching textbooks and reference materials, the meaning of Love was right there in front of me in 1-john.4:8..God is LOVE... The word Love in scripture is mainly used in two ways, the word agape means the Attitude of love, the God-like kind of love, and the word phileo which means the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need To Pray?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

The Bible gives the reasons for us to pray in this marvelous passage on prayer.

“Why Do We Need To Pray?” Philippians 4:6-7 A. The PRESCRIPTION for prayer. (v. 6) 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Peter 4:7 1. So as to avoid PREOCCUPATION. (v. 6a) be careful for nothing Daniel 3:16; Matthew 6:25-34; 10:19; Luke 10:41 2. So that we may bring our PLEAS in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Exalting Satan Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

What does the Bible mean by Satan being the god of this world?

False Teaching about Satan What does scripture mean by the statement that Satan is the god of this world? The Word-Faith movement defines this radically different than Historic Christianity. Word- Faith doctrine defines Satan as the possessor and god of this earth. Word-Faith teaches that God is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-21, 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sex And The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

The Church needs to talk as much about sex as the Bible does.

Sex and the Church Hot Potato #4 that the Church won’t touch My mentor/instructor Richard Dobbins was a pastor for 25 years and a Christian Counselor for over 25 years was asked to teach a seminar on Sex for a pastor friend. When he arrived at the church he found an ad for the seminar ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

What About Gambling!

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001

What does the Bible have to say to Christians about gambling?

"WHAT ABOUT GAMBLING ?" July 18, 1999 SOME KEY FACTS — USA - $639 spent annually on legalized gambling. Sharpest increase in gambling is among senior citizens. In CA, 40% of lottery tickets are bought by the unemployed. The casinos’ most profitable day is Sunday. The casinos’ busiest ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Following

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This Bible study from Luke examines the basic requirements for discipleship

The Foundation for Following Luke 14.25-35 Midweek Bible Study November 5, 1997 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers or sisters - or even life - more than me, he cannot be my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Church Of God