Sermons on Bible Oriented:

If The Bible Be Hid

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 9, 2012

How the Bible is hid today and who it is hid to.

2 Corinthians 4:3 says, "But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost." The gospel and the Bible are hid to those who are lost because they have not heard it. But that is not the only problem. There is something else that hides the gospel and the Bible and hides it to much more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Year Of The Bible

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

True transformation in 2013, or any year, will come from us studying and being obedient to God’s word-learning and being obedient to Jesus

According to Chinese tradition 2012 was the year of the water dragon and 2013 the water snake Malaysian Taxi Driver I was invited to speak at a Church Convention in Malaysia, and a friend from college heard I was only a few hours from Kuala Lumpur and asked me to come do some training for his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: *other

The Crowns Of The Bible

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011

This message has a theme verse of 1 Cor. 9 25 and focuses on 4 different kinds of crowns mentioned in the New Testament.

The Crowns of the Bible 1 Corinthians 9:25 Intro.: Sometimes when I preach, I mention other topics which would be worthy of study, and on one occasion I mentioned that it would be good to take time to study the crowns of the New Testament. It took a while, but I finally took the time to do that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Bible Trustworthy? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 18, 2004

Paul’s admonition to Timothy to place his full confidence in the authenticity and usefulness of Scripture.

In the year A.D. 303, the Roman Emperor Diocletian issued a decree that he hoped would extinguish the spreading flames of Christianity. One of his primary objectives was the seizure and destruction of the Christian Scriptures. Later that year, officials enforced the decree in North Africa. One ...read more

Denomination: Other

Is The Bible An Option?

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 25, 2004

We need the transforming power of the word in our lives, otherwise we are merely good moral people, and not Christians.

God’s Book There was a military officer who happened to stop by an island in the South Pacific. The military officer discovered that the island was inhabited by cannibals. Cannibals are humans who eat other humans. One day he came cross an old tribal chief. He saw the chief reading the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Adventist

The Bible And Divorce

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 25, 2004

Message based on Jesus’ words regarding divorce.

The Bible and Divorce Matthew 5:31-32 October 24, 2004 Introduction Today is the second message in our series called, "Topics Every Pastor Just LOVES to Talk About." Last week we started that series by discussing lust and adultery. We focused on the fact that just as murder begins in the heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bible Interpretation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 20, 2008

Reading The bible with clarity

Bible Interpretation John begins his gospel with a series of declarative statements about the deity of Christ. In contrast to the other gospels, John begins his gospel in eternity past. Matthew, who portrays Christ as the King, begins with a genealogy to prove His Davidic ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gardens Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

There are 9 references to gardens in Song of Solomon. This sermon is a study of the gardens of scripture.

1. A GARDEN OF NEARNESS Genesis 3:8 "They heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day". How sweet must have been Adam and Eve’s daily existence - Christ walking with them through Eden. But sin spoiled it. Yet the Saviour loves to draw near to His blood-bought ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:13

Lent Is Not In The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 30, 2009

Four reasons why the church of Jesus Christ should have nothing to do with Lent.

1. LENT PROMOTES A SALVATION OF WORKS Lent is ultimately a list of dos and don’ts. The focus is on the individual not Christ. Scripture teaches that forgiveness of sins cannot be obtained by our efforts. Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Mistakes In The Bible

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

YEARS AGO, I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A FRIEND OVER THIS TOPIC. (IT WAS A TRICK QUESTION) PAUL SAID: “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN” YET SOME REFUSE PART OF THE SCRIPTURES, AND ACCEPT OTHER PARTS** SOME BELIEVE IT CONTAINS THE WORD OF GOD , YET PAUL (UNDER THE A

MISTAKES IN THE BIBLE 2 TIMOTHY CH 3 VS. 16,17 INTRODUCTION: YEARS AGO, I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A FRIEND OVER THIS TOPIC. (IT WAS A TRICK QUESTION) PAUL SAID: “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN” YET SOME REFUSE PART OF THE SCRIPTURES, AND ACCEPT OTHER PARTS** SOME BELIEVE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Study Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009

Reading the word of God is important but with 2000 years of separation how are we supposed to understand the word of God?

1. Spiritual Disciplines Series April 05th, 2009 Bible Study In high school I turned down an opportunity to make $500 in a night because of I had principles and was unwilling to dance at a club, I wouldn’t sell my body like that. So now rather than selling my body for $500 a night I sell it for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2-4

Denomination: *other

The Grandparents Bible Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 12, 2011

When it comes to religious instruction and example we can see that Jacob gave his grandson’s four important things to remember him by and to help point his grandchildren to the true and living God. You and I can do the same thing today for our Grandchild

The Grandparents Bible Text: Gen. 48 Developed from the study by Ruth & Elmer Towns http://elmertowns.com/books/unpublished/Grandparents/GrandparentsoftheBible%5BETowns%5D.pdf Illustration: A few years ago there was a cartoon that showed a little child stumbling over some stones in the road. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22, Genesis 48:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is The Bible Reliable?

Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Aug 3, 2011

six reasons why we know the bible is reliable

How To Know The Bible Is Reliable The Bible has been read more than any other book. Bible sales in North America amount to more than half a billion dollars. The average North American household has 3.2 bibles. 27% of Americans own at least 5 bibles. It has been translated into 350 languages. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Robes Of The Bible

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010

When Adam and Eve sinned and became aware of their nakedness before God, God dressed them with “coats of skin” (Gen. 3:21). Unlike animals, man does not have fur, scales or feathers for covering when he is born. He has to wear garments to protect and keep

Intro: When Adam and Eve sinned and became aware of their nakedness before God, God dressed them with “coats of skin” (Gen. 3:21). Unlike animals, man does not have fur, scales or feathers for covering when he is born. He has to wear garments to protect and keep his body warm. The "robe" (used ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: *other

The Bible & 2012

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 14, 2009

- People are asking questions - Is the world coming to an end in 2012? - The Bible answers this question

- Roland Emmerich’s "2012" - Independence Da y (96), Day After Tomorrow (04) - $200 million Movie - Called the “mother of all disaster movies” - Tag line “Mankind’s Earliest Civilizations Warned Us” - What are the odds?”, “I thought we would have more time” - US News & World report - 60% believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist