Sermons on Bible Relevance:

Our Attitude Toward The Word Of God

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

The Bible is the inspired word of God.

Introduction: One of the questions that I hear people ask a lot is, “How is the Church of Christ different from this group or that group? What makes you distinctive?” I won’t go into a full and complete answer of that question this morning, but one of the things that makes us who we are is our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To The Word

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Josiah teaches us the proper response to God’s Word

Introduction: I heard a story recently about a young preacher who was very gifted with the ability to speak. But as the congregation began to grow and he received more and more compliments, his head began to swell as well. After delivering one of his sermons, a member of the congregation shook ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Ways Of Life

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

How we approach God’s Word will determine which path we take.

Introduction: The Old Testament book of Psalms is perhaps the best-known and best loved book in all the Bible. The various psalms describe so many emotions from joy and enthusiasm to depression and discouragement. G. Campbell Morgan once raised the question, "Why is it that this book has been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reading Ezekiel

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 13, 2002

Ezekiel is not an easy book to read. This sermon deals with how to read Ezekiel and applies some of the main themes

Ezekiel August 11, 2002 Reading Ezekiel There are parts of the United States, namely the Midwest that some people call “fly over country.” They call it that because they do not see the area as very exciting and you have to “fly over” it to get to other, more exciting places. I think that ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

Look at SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH as being agents in bring salvation to God’s people.

THE THEME OF IMMIGRATION, IN THE FIRST TESTAMENT, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES OF SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH SARAH (Genesis 12:1-9) Sarah is challenged by God to remove herself from her land and her home, all the places of security, and accompany her husband to a non-specific place. “Go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:3-10, Genesis 12:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Word Above All

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Apr 28, 2001

A message describing why God has placed so much importance on his Word.

Now if I understand this verse correctly, God is telling us that he has maginified his Word above all, even his name. Now I don’t want you to misunderstand or to think that his name is not important, because it is, in fact if you will turn over to Exodus 20:7, we see here where God gave moses the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm A Believer, Not A Feeler

Contributed by Mark Atherton on May 1, 2001

Let’s live by God’s word not our emotions

When I feel worthless, I choose to believe God 1 Peter 2:9-10 When I feel condemned, I choose to believe God Romans 8:1 When I feel unforgiven, I choose to believe God 1John 1:9 When I feel misunderstood, I choose to believe God Psalm 139:1-4 When I feel rejected, I choose to believe God Mt. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

I Know That Christ Lives In Me Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 1, 2001

This sermon seeks to explain how to "walk in the light" and therby know that Christ lives in you.

What Do You Know? I Know that Christ Lives in Me! 1 John 1:5-2:11 April 22, 2001 Intro: A. The apostle John has been referred to as the apostle of love and rightfully so. 1. The reason he has been called this is because he talked about love so much. 2. In the book of 1 John the word "love" is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 8, 2001

This sermon brings to light that no matter how terrible life may seem, God can break in and make a difference.

When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In Jonathan Lucas Text: Acts 16:16-30 Introduction: On April 20th, 1999, Cassie Bernall was a typical 17 year-old teenager, having a typical day. But with a single word she said that Tuesday, Cassie Bernall’s life and courage stirred the hearts of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30, Acts 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moral Issues: Capital Punishment Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

Life is a precious gift of God. Does that mean we cannot destroy it or that we must hold men accountable for destroying it?

INTRO: The death penalty receives much criticism from unbelievers and believers. Often those who claim to be Christians oppose it more vehemently. People reach very different conclusions about this subject based on the same principle—the sanctity of human life. Some say that because life is such ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moral Issues: Suicide Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

Your life is sacred. It is special. It is a gift of God. Give it a chance.

INTRO: We don’t deal openly with some social problems. We think they will go away if we ignore them. They don’t go away. Suicide is one such problem. We don’t talk about it often. It is shocking. It leaves us speechless. It leaves us helpless and we don’t have the slightest idea how to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Coming Soon? Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 14, 2001

We cannot interpret the book of Revelation or any apocalyptic literature for that matter literally.

Sermon for 7th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Rev. 22:12a, 13, 20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Jesus is coming soon?” The end times, Jesus Christ’s second coming, the kingdom of God in all of its fullness—that is the focus of our passage from Revelation today. Right from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bride Of Christ

Contributed by James Trusty on May 15, 2001

Understanding what the Bride is. Is it the church,or not?

"The Bride of Christ” Rev. Rev. 21:9 a[seven angels] These angels are redeemed people, for one of them tells John that he is a prophet (Rev. 1:1; Rev. 19:10; Rev. 22:8-9). He is a man (Rev. 21:17). b[Come hither, I will shew thee the bride] The Bride of Christ Rev. 21:9-10 should ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

His Imputed & Imparted Rigtheousnesss

Contributed by Normand Cote on May 16, 2001

To give a clearer understanding of differences between imputed & imparted righteousness.

Sermon title: His imputed & imparted righteousness Introduction: > A man was driving down a road and he almost didn’t see the old lady, > stranded on the side of the road. But even in the dim light of day, he > could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and > got out. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:3-14, John 16:8-10

Denomination: Adventist

Can You Trust The Map? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 17, 2001

We are going to take a journey with Jesus, but we need a map. The map is th Bible, but can we trust it? YES WE CAN!

INTRODUCTION  An atheist was out fishing near Europe, when all of a sudden a huge dragon type amphibian began to come out of the water. With snarling teeth it moved closer to the atheist. In desperation the fisherman shouted "Dear God, Please save me!" All of a sudden, everything stopped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ