Sermons on Biblical Guidance:

Fooled By A Prophet Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 19, 2021

Prophetic messages on the Internet are abundant posing new challenges as well as possible benefits. Pastors must equip their congregations to test these messages using biblical principles. This series teaches principles for doing that. This message uses lessons from the story in 1 Kings 13.

Intro Last week we taught on the subject of testing prophecy. How do we know that a dream, a vision, a word that someone is sharing is truly from the Lord? And even if it is from the Lord, are we interpreting it correctly and applying it wisely. We found that all three aspects of a prophecy must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:7-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-22, Hebrews 8:1-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Revelation 2:7-29, 2 Timothy 3:10, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 19:6, Hebrews 5:11, John 16:13-14, John 10:27, Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 2 Kings 23:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, 1 Kings 13:1-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

No Discipline = No Love

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 26, 2003

When the church fails to practice biblical discipline it loses its influence for the cause of Christ and ruins its members. A difficult work requiring committed leadership and obedient membership, see how Paul commands it and instructs it for the Thessal

No Discipline = No Love 2 Thessalonians 3 On the flight home from Honduras there was a sitcom about discipline. The title of the sitcom was “Yes Dear.” It involved two couples with young children. The son of one couple lied to the mother and they were discussing how to discipline him. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18, 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harry Potter Or The Stone?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 26, 2002

This outline is based on a sermon by Sermon Central Contributor William Groover on Harry Potter. I have added video clip suggestions and presented the message in more of a "life-changing" format, with Biblical passages to reinforce each point.

Harry Potter or the Stone? (Don’t Be a Muggle!) [Expanded powerpoint available based on this outline: don_hawks@hotmail.com] Welcome to the living Stone, the source of life. The workmen took one look and threw it out; God set it in the place of honor. Present yourselves as building stones for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Methodist

If

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

Life is full of temptations and we can be guided through them by the example of Christ at his temptation by the devil. This sermon unites Luke 4: 1 – 13 and Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 to gain a Biblical perspective on temptation.

If Luke 4: 1 – 13 / Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 Intro: It’s a small two letter word. --- Often it carries with a great burden. --- If --- If I had known, If I had gone, If I were rich, If … If. Our lives can be full of ifs. Jesus was no different. I. Verse 1-3 – Jesus is at his weakest – he is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Politically Incorrect Promise

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004

Trying to see one of today’s great political standoff from a Biblical position, this message presents a look at the Abrahamic covenant and why this ancient promise has such great influence on world politics 3000+ years later.

God’s Politically Incorrect Promise Genesis 17:1-8 Introduction: Israeli vs. Palestinian. Christian vs. Muslim. Jew vs. Everybody in the Middle East. Why is a small country, whose population barely matches the combined populations of Dallas, Houston, Ft. Worth, and San Antonio (all in Texas, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8, Galatians 3:29

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And The Furnace

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 20, 2004

This account, recorded in Daniel, is one of the great Christian “bed time” stories we enjoy telling our kids. This familiarity with the account is both a positive and a negative. Positive in the sense that it is good to get down the biblical stories whi

Faith and The Furnace God’s Protection in times of Difficult Choice Daniel 3 INTRODUCTION: This account, recorded in Daniel, is one of the great Christian “bed time” stories we enjoy telling our kids. This familiarity with the account is both a positive and a negative. Positive in the sense that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

En Theos [enthusiasm]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A simple formula for a more exciting, energizing existence...In God = En Theos = Enthusiasm. Several Biblical reasons to be enthused about being ’en Theos’. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

En Theos [Enthusiasm] Ps. 122:1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Enthusiasm.html Introduction: Webster’s Dictionary says the meaning of enthusiasm / excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Some would say they have enthusiasm at times, it depends on what they are doing...what they are ‘into’ at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 4, 2006

God is in a cosmic war with evil that he invites us to engage in. In Lewis’s TLTWTW we see parallels to biblical, spiritual weapons of our warfare in the gifts given to the children in Narnia: Sword, Cordial, Horn

BE121105 WAR WITH GOD 2. The Sword, Cordial and Horn (TITLE SLIDE) INTRO Samaritan’s Purse put out a story about brutal persecution going on in Southeast Asia and the Sudan. This year in the Sudan, a pastor was singled out by Muslim revolutionaries and drug behind a tank by his bound hands then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straddling The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 25, 2008

What you believe is important. Your philosophy of religion, your doctrine, your firm foundation and stance on Biblical issues is an important matter. Do you know where you stand on the basic, foundational doctrines of the Bible?

Series: Romans – the Line in the Sand Message Title: Straddling the Line Scripture: Romans 2:1-16 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Inerrancy Matters

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 12, 2007

The concept of Biblical inerrancy is an extremely important doctrine because the truth does matter. This issue reflects on the character of God and is foundational to our understanding of everything else the Bible teaches. Here are some reasons why we sho

Why Inerrancy Matters (2 Tim 2:15-3:17) The concept of Biblical inerrancy is an extremely important doctrine because the truth does matter. This issue reflects on the character of God and is foundational to our understanding of everything else the Bible teaches. Here are some reasons why we should ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love From The Heart

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

The majority of biblical references to the heart refers to the seat of the emotions, our inner self, or even the center of the will. We can learn much from a survey of the Bible’s call to love God with our whole heart.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO From the Heart Jeremiah 29:13 Romance lives even in the retirement home. Did you hear about the 90 year-old bachelor. One day this man gathered his four nephews and announced that he was planning to be married. His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Late, Yet On Time

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon deals with a simple biblical truth: God’s ways and his sense of timing are not the same as ours. Many times God does not seem to fit our schedule. However, his ways and his time are best.

Late, Yet On Time! Have you noticed that God is frequently late? As I’ve grown older in faith, I’ve become more aware that God follows a different time, almost as if he runs by a different clock. He is frequently late. For the sceptical among you, allow me to elaborate. Some people are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 40:28-40

Denomination: Adventist

The Highest Road

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 5, 2012

Next week along with Millions of People we all will be participating in one of the biggest Biblical Holidays of the year…Easter Sunday. It is known… as the most anticipated and attended Sunday services of the year for Christian Churches throughout the

The Highest Road! Slide #1 Scripture…Mark 11:1-11 Welcome…guest cards. Next week along with Millions of People we all will be participating in one of the biggest Biblical Holidays of the year…Easter Sunday. It is known… as the most anticipated and attended Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Make Your Move Part 4: Let The Church Move Out Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 19, 2009

A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about everyone doing their part in the body of Christ.

Make Your Move Part 4: Let the Church Move Out Key Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18 Icebreaker: Today we’re wrapping up our series, Make Your Move. We’ve talked about how before God can use you for anything, you’ve got to let His Spirit move in and have control. We’ve talked about how God wants all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Truth About The Family

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

What was once the sacred ground of the family has now moved into our schools and institutions. What once was a foundational institution of Biblical proportions is now in danger of crumbling at its very foundation. WHAT IS A FAMILY? ...Family is a perm

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FAMILY Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. INTRODUCTION: We have the potential throughout our lives to be part of several family relationships; The family we were born into – our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist