Sermons on Bible Example:

Jehovah-Shammah "The Lord Is There" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 23, 2012

In one sense, everything in the Bible is either about God's presence or about a lack of God's presence. Let's see why the presence of God is so important.

Ezekiel 39:25-29; 48:35 Purpose: To show how important the presence of God is. INTRODUCTION: Why should we study the names of God? Why does the Bible have so many names for God? Spurgeon answered it by quoting the psalmist David. Psalm 33:21 For our heart rejoices in Him, Because we trust in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is It Wrong For A Christian To Smoke?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 12, 2003

I have often been asked by christians "why if the Bible doesn’t mention smoking, how can it be wrong" I believe this message answers those questions.

What’s Wrong With A Christian Who Smokes? Text (1Cor. 3:16-17) (A) Would Jesus Smoke? Honestly can you imagine Jesus inhaling a cigarette? Can you picture the Lord blowing smoke in your face? NO! Jesus is our example of what a Christian should be. (ILL) My great-grandmother used to say, "If God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Creation Of The World To The Creation Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. The Message surveys Genesis through Deuteronomy.

Wow! We are finally ready to start our adventure on God’s Route 66. Last week we spent time preparing our hearts and minds for this journey. Now it’s time to actually begin. The first segment of our journey will cover Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The name given to this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2002

Peter stressed that we "pay attention" to the words of the prophets. But why? What did Peter think was so important about Scripture that we needed to give it such a focus of our attention?

OPEN: I have a quiz for you this morning. I’m going to give you 10 different quotes and then ask you if the phrase if from the Bible or not 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—This was written by William Learned Marcy in his Life of Jackson.) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—See ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Man

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Men, our families desperately need us to "be a man." What does that mean, exactly? The Bible provides us four descriptions of what it means to "be a man."

BE A MAN Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Introduction: •“Quit you like men” means “Be a man” •What does it mean to be a man? Body: 1. Be a Protector – Mark 3:27 •Protect them physically oCrime: ¼ million child abductions every year 1,700,000 adult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Inherit Eternal Life? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

The Bible teaches that only those who put their faith in Jesus Christ, repent of their sins, love and obey God's commandments, and persevere in their faith will inherit eternal life.

The Bible teaches that only a few will enter the kingdom of heaven. Jesus said, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:24, Revelation 3:16, Acts 3:19

Reliability Of Daniel (2 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section looks at the reliability of Daniel and the prophecies of Daniel.

Ram With Two Horns (Part 2 of 6) Chapter 8 of Daniel describes a powerful ram with two horns that is soon defeated by a male goat with one powerful horn. Any time you see a horn mentioned in the Bible it is referring to power or exaltation. Daniel 8:3 says: Then I lifted my eyes and saw, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:3-14, Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Dogma

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

The Bible, particularly Jesus, puts together two ideas which the world would always keep seperate: love and dogma. This sermon argues they must always go together.

Psalm 33, Isaiah 45:11 – 19, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:9-17 The Bible puts two things together that modern man would never in a million years put together. We see them both in the gospel and the epistle appointed for today. On one hand there is something in both the gospel and the epistle which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bargain Hunting? What Will You Give?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2018

What will you give? Is this a bargain? What do we think off when we think about 30 pieces of silver? Think of the selling prices of people in the Bible?

BARGAIN HUNTING? WHAT WILL YOU GIVE ME? HOW MUCH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson) Deal? SEEMS WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN… Recently I was in a store, they had luggage for $99.99 and no one was buying it. A few weeks later I saw they had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6, Luke 15:12, Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Show Love, Not Favoritism (James 2:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 27, 2022

Favoritism is a tricky thing. But we need to copy God's example, in honoring the poor. Also, my first crack at unpacking "kingdom" in light of Scot McKnight's book Kingdom Conspiracy.

Let's start today by reading James 2:1-4: (1) My brothers, don't, with partiality, hold the faith of our glorious Lord, Jesus Christ. ["w/partiality" =focused] (2) For suppose someone should enter your assembly with a gold ring on his finger, with fine clothing. Now, also a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

The Better Blood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 31, 2002

The Bible tells us that "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." Blood is the cleansing agent. But why should blood purify my soul?

A woman once wrote that at a garage sale she had spotted a handsome antique copper kettle for only $2.50. It was badly tarnished, so she asked the woman running the sale if the discoloration would come out. She cheerfully offered to try some copper cleaner on it and disappeared with it into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001

An exposition of the two primary texts from which the doctrine of the rapture is drawn, distinguishing what the Bible actually says from common ideas.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much Christian thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-41, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Sayings - Seven Days

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 11, 2001

Everytime something to do with SEVEN arises in the Bible, we immediately think of the first seven - the seven days mentioned in Genesis Chapter 1.

SEVEN SAYING - SEVEN DAYS ------------------------- 1) Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34) 2) Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43) 3) Woman, behold thy son! [And to the disciple] behold thy mother! (John 19:26-27) 4) My God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith Outcome Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 8, 2002

This Bible study will encourage the Christ follower to step into a faith partnership with Jesus. The faith step opens three dimensions of life that maximize existence.

WW010902 A faith outcome John 9:6 Beginning: What was your greatest faith step in 2001? Did you play it safe last year or did you take a giant step? If you know the exhilaration of a quantum faith leap you are probably jumping up and down waving your hand in the air saying, “Pastor let me ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 18, 2003

Are there any godly Mothers left? Is your Mother a praying Mother? What the bible says about Mothers! This is a Mother’s Day sermon.

A Sermon For You By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Mothers A mothers arms stretched forth in love, A mothers heart contains heavens dove. A mothers song brings such delight, A mothers kiss last through the night. I think of a mother so tender and dear, I smile while thinking of little ones always ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist