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We Can Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 4, 2018

If a non-contingent, uncaused by anything else, self-sufficient, self-reliant, all-powerful, intelligent, always existing, unique, good & moral God who loves us, were to write a book – what kind of book would it be… (week 1 of series)

We Can Trust The Bible #UnderstandingTheBible VIDEO BUMPER… OKAY - I want to start of the morning by reading several passages of Scripture that all have a common focus that will become obvious pretty quickly. Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Got The Bible Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 12, 2018

A message about canonization... how do we know that we have the correct books in our bible?

How We Got The Bible… #Canonization Okay Maple Grove, welcome to week three in our series understanding the Bible. And man, it is been a fun ride so far. NOW – in week one of this series, we talked about… HOW – if a non-contingent, uncaused by anything else, self-sufficient, self-reliant, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four Greatest Miracles In The Bible

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Mar 19, 2015

This is an evangelistic sermon for people from different religious backgrounds. It introduces people to the Christian worldview and clearly explains the Gospel. I often preach this to crowds of thousands in evangelistic crusades.

Introduction: Tonight, I want to talk about four miracles. I have read the entire Bible and I have discovered the four greatest miracles God ever did. Do you want to know what they are? I. Miracle #1: God created YOU! A. God created everything. a. Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Can I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

Do we have what was originally written? How Close was the writing to the events recorded? Are there copying errors in what was written? Our faith rests on a FIRM FOUNDATION!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2 Peter 1:16 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Bible And The Big Bang Theory

Contributed by Chris Jordan 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

How To Know The Bible's True Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 21, 2016

Great evidence that the Bible is absolutely the inspired Word of God

How to Know the Bible's True Selected Passages By Jim Wallace, Th.M. Pastor, Risen King Community Church November 13, 2016 One of the most important and debated questions in all of life is whether the Bible is true, whether it is what it claims to be, the very inspired Word of God. I struggled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Bible Church

Bible - Why Bother? #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

Can I be a Christian without the Bible? The answer: Yes – a weak, confused, distracted and disillusioned one.

As I reflect on my journey of becoming a Christian, my story would not be complete if I did not share a funny story which came during the initial phase of coming back into community. It was about 15 years ago. We had just come back to church and my wife decided to write on one of the connect cards, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible - Why Bother? #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The Scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live.

Last week we focused on the purpose of the Scriptures: what are they for and why should we bother getting ourselves acquainted with them? We learned the Bible is God’s self-revelation that pulls back the curtain for us to know who God is, who we are, the purpose of our lives, and the destiny of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible - Why Bother? #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The bible is the account, through poetry, history, song, prophecy, law, wisdom, gospel, letters, homilies of the History of God’s redemption in Christ, an invitation to life in Christ, and the promise of the future victory in Christ. God’s salvation in Jesus is the center of the entire story.

Last week we focused what is the Bible and how should we interpret it. I put forth the scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live. The week before, we focused on ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible - Why Bother? #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The inspiration of the writers of scripture, and the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit in determining the canon of scripture, the ongoing impact of the scriptures in our lives and in the Christian mission give us complete confidence in the authority and reliability of the Bible.

So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 16 He writes the same way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible, Is It Just Another Book Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 30, 2019

In this message we will talk about how the bible is like no other book throughout human history and how all the evidence points that is was written by God.

“The Bible: Is It Just Another Book?” There’s a story of a guy on an airplane who was an atheist. He was sitting next to a little girl who was traveling alone, and the little girl brought out a Bible to read during the trip. The man struck up a conversation with the little girl, and after a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Disciplines - Bible Reading Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2021

Week 2 - Using Bible Reading to help us grow in Christ (Part 1)

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading April 18, 2021 Psalm 119, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Do you remember the passage I read to you at the beginning of worship? I love that passsage! It’s all about praising God. That’s also what we should be about. So, why did I read that passage to you? Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Reading - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 23, 2021

A Look at spiritual disciplines to help us develop habits which draw us closer to Christ. Part 2 of Bible reading.

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading - 2 April 25, 2021 When I was in school I used to look at every book I had and figure out what the average length of the chapters were. I actually still do that today. I look at the size, the chapters and go from there. Anyone ever do that with a book? In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Words From Heaven” The Bible Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 2, 2021

Grasping what the Word of God is and how people are to approach the written Word has an effect on those who may hear what is taught out of the Bible.

“Words From Heaven” The Bible The Foundation of the Bible What you believe about God affects your entire life. It affects how you respond to the consequences of your past. It affects your response to circumstances and situations in the presence and it determines the outcome of the future, in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible Lessons For New Converts

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 21, 2021

What happened when you became a child of God?

Bible Lessons For New Converts WHAT HAPPENED WHEN YOU BECAME A CHILD OF GOD? Have you ever watched someone who set up thousands of dominos on their ends, row after row? At a set time, the first one was knocked over, and it started a chain reaction, knocking others over until eventually they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:20

Denomination: Baptist