Sermons on Bible Doctrines:

Why You Need To Read Your Bible

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 24, 2013

We must have more than just a working knowledge of God’s Word in our lives.

Why You Need to Read Your Bible September 22, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must have more than just a working knowledge of God’s Word in our lives. Focus Passage: Acts 17:10-12 Introduction: While studying in the Holy Lands, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #7b - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation - Continued Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

Continuation of Class #7a

A. Eight Rules of Hermeneutics 1. Rule of Context a). The three most important rules of interpretation are context, context, and context! Context is the first and most important principle for accurate interpretation. A word can only mean what the original author meant. A text out of context ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020

True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Bread Together: Corporate Bible Study Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

2nd of 5 in the series"A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." What’s the point of Sermons Sunday School and Bible Studies and Fellowship Groups?

What am I standing up here for and why? Why should pastors spend so much time studying and delivering sermons and what’s the point of Sunday School and Bible Studies and Fellowship Groups? Those are the questions we’ll deal with today as we look specifically at the role of the Bible in the Church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2007

What does the Bible teach about security?

John 6:38-40 Baptist Distinctives: Security of the Believer Introduction A. Portuguese monastery illustration – how often do you change the rope? B. Review last week and series intent. Today we’re considering security. C. Doesn’t sound very interesting or exciting, but if you think security ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Can Do For You!

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

What the Bible Can Do For You! (2 Timothy 3:15-17)With all of the information overload in our world today, is it possible for us to hear the voice of God? God’s Word benefits our lives by providing the direction for our greatest areas of need.

The Crossing Community Church “What the Bible Can Do For You” Pastor Jim Botts July 7, 2002 Introduction We live in the age of information overload. Consider the following: - New York Times contains more factual information in one edition than all the written materials available to a reader in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Need The Bible?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 14, 2002

What the Bible is to the Believer and why it is so important to us!!!

Why Do I Need The Bible? Psalm 119:11; Psalm 19:7-14 Heb. 4:12-13; 1 Peter 1:23-25 Pastor Greg Mc Donald I want to start this mornings message with asking you a question. “Why Do I Need The Bible? What’s so great about this Book? If I was to ask you this question, what would you say to me? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, Hebrews 4:12-13

The Bible - Worth The Effort (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

The study of God’s Word may be difficult at times, but it is well worth the effort.

January 23, 2000 2 Tim. 2:15 The Bible – worth the effort (Part 2) INTRODUCTION How much do you value the fact that you have a Bible that you can pick up and read for yourself? [read Jn 3:16 from the Greek Bible] No, I have not started speaking in tongues; what I was reading was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

#4dare To Read/Meditate The Bible Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We take Bible study to the depth of MEDITATION.

#4 Dare to read and study the Bible By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of this is repetition on purpose. Repetition is a literary tool to stress important points. TEXT: Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with ALL READINESS OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:23-48, Psalm 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Should We Read The Bible?

Contributed by Jeffery Karnes on Dec 10, 2002

Tells reason why we should read the Bible, and some of the excuses that Christians come up with for not reading it.

Why should we read the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Have you heard about the couple that sent their son off to college at Ohio State? When he left they gave him a Bible and told him to read it carefully, because it would be very helpful. Well after a few weeks of school the son wrote home and told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

What The Bible Says About Debt

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

To examine what the Bible says about debt and gives some suggestions about staying out of debt

What the Bible Says About Debt Luke 7:41-50 Primary Purpose: To share God’s principles about debt They say that over 40% of Americans are in debt in any single year. I think that’s probably even higher for our area. I say that because according to the 2000 census, 23.2% of households in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-50, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible The Infallible True Word Of God?

Contributed by Brian Larson on Jan 31, 2004

The reason for this message is to be able convey the understanding that the Bible is the inspired word of God and is not in error so that you may trust that what is in the Bible can be relied on.

The reason for this message is to be able convey the understanding that the Bible is the inspired word of God and is not in error so that you may trust that what is in the Bible can be relied on. Have to know what is the Bible – Hagios Biblios means Holy books, 66 in total (39 O.T. & 27 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Bible Says About Homosexuality

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

What does the Holy Scripture teach us about God’s view of homosexuals and homosexuality. This is not an anti-gay sermon.

What does the Church Say About Homosexuality Leviticus 18:22 A few weeks ago the church down the road ran a couple of messages on its sign that said “Homosexuality is a sin. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life.” The newspaper called and asked me my opinion. I told the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible - God's Word, And God's Power

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 16, 2004

The Bible is highly underrated. Today we will see just how powerful it really is.

Galatians 1:11-24: The Bible – God’s Word, and God’s Power Last week I could see that Father’s Day was coming. All the advertisements in the paper told me that it was time for me to go out and buy a manly gift for my father. All week long, that’s what the newspapers have been telling you to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Chips Are Down-Gambling & The Bible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005

Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.

When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-29

Denomination: Baptist