Sermons on Biblical Stewardship:

The Keeping Power Of Biblical Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

How faith sustains a person in their relationship with God

The Keeping Power of Biblical Faith Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church It was a mild October afternoon in 1982 and Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin was packed. Over 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin fans were watching their beloved football team take a beating by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001

Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Marriage For The 90"S

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 20, 2001

This Sermon Was Given At A Banquet For Pastors And Their Spouses to Renew Their Marriages.

Biblical Marriage For The 90’s Living God Church. Psalms 1:1-6 Luke 22:24-30 Ephesians 5:21-6:4 I consider it an honor to speak to you tonight at this banquet in honor of the pastors and their spouses. God has placed us in strategic places at one of the most significant ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Theology Of Church Planting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

``If you want to study something, begin with its origins.’’ In this lesson we want to ask the Lord’s help in examining the origins, nature, aims, Biblical commands, and methods of the apostles first century church planting Biblical Theology of Church Pla

A Brief Biblical Theology of Church Planting From The Acts of the Apostles Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the first church started and grew. 2. The students will be able to explain five principles from Acts that will help their church grow. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gnats And Camels And Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 6, 2004

We need to learn to discern between the greater and lesser commands of the Bible.

GNATS AND CAMELS AND BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Let’s start off with a thought question. Think about this: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are more important than others. Be careful. I’m not asking this question: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are unimportant. At first, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defending The Biblical View Of Marriage

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 9, 2006

Discussing the issue of same-sex marriage, which is a ballot issue in our state this year.

Defending the Biblical View of Marriage Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6 October 8, 2006 Introduction Today we’re going to look at the first of two very controversial topics – same-sex marriage and abortion. It’s also possible that we might look at the issue of video lottery, but I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Happens In Biblical Community? Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience this in small groups.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community Acts 2:42-47 5 October 2003 SUBJECT: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community RESPONSE: Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-57

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Parenting & Godly Children

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 8, 2006

Sermon number four in a series of nine

BIBLICAL PARENTING & GODLY CHILDREN (PART FOUR) Hosea 4:1-6 Mal 4:4-6 Eph 6:1-4 Col 3:20, 21 If no truth = no word = no faith Faith comes by hearing No faithfulness Results in chaos, rebellion No kindness No knowledge of God  Hosea 4:4 - Let no one find fault with one another but ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Theology Of Sex And Sexuality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

An overview of a Biblical theology of sex and sexuality

Sex and the City of God April 23, 2006 Biblical Theology of Sex and Sexuality Show Nooma Flame video – 11 minutes I just love Rob’s interpretation of the verse from Song of Songs: “You know whatever this is, It’s so good, it’s so beautiful that we can’t do anything to mess this up.” I feel ...read more

Denomination: *other

Courage To Maintain The Biblical Pattern

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 18, 2007

There is a pattern for the New Testament church in the Bible. But how do you get to it properly. Here are three steps to restore the church of the first century.

Courage to Maintain the Biblical Pattern Theme: The right way to restore the New Testament Church. It began in the break room, continued down the hall, and ended in the foyer of the church building. This debate took place at the Brown Trail School of Preaching. It was between Tom Pugh and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Biblical Mission Of The Church?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 4, 2007

Seven thing the church shouldbe doing

WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH? The church is here for a Divine purpose. I want us to learn that purpose so that as we live from day to day we can have that purpose clearly as our motive to live. Let us look at Acts 1:8 and Matt. 28:20 I. IT IS GIVEN TO US TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Biblical Christianity: Falling In Love Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the first of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of falling in love with Christ.

Biblical Christianity Pt 1 ¡V Falling In Love Mark 14:3-9 I want you to know that I spent a long time searching for what I am going to begin sharing with you today. It is perhaps the most important series of messages that I have shared in a long time. Listen to these passages of Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: *other

Biblical Christianity: The Centrality Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the second of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of making Christ the center of our lives and the things that keep us from it.

Biblical Christianity Pt 2 ¡V The Centrality of Christ Colossians 3:1-17 Acts 2:43-47 - Acts 4:31-35 Tell me this morning ¡V do these passages describe the church of the 21st Century? Is it ok that we don¡¦t look like the early church? Is that alright with you? I confess as I did last week that I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

Biblical Christianity: Growing Up Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the third of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of growing up to spiritual maturity in Christ.

Biblical Christianity Pt 3 ¡V Growing Up! Hebrews 5:11-14; Ephesians 4:1-16 Over the last two weeks we have been taking a look at characteristics of the early church in Acts chapters 2-5. Here are just a few of the things that were happening in this early church as described in Acts. ƒß ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

Biblical Christianity: Transformation Theology Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the fourth of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of transformation through being "born again".

Biblical Christianity Pt 4 ¡V Transformation Theology John 3:1-21 Over the last three weeks we have been looking at the early church as described in the book of Acts. I won¡¦t take time to read those passages again but I encourage you to read them Acts 2-5. It¡¦s clear in these passages that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other