Sermons on canon of scripture: showing 391-405 of 95,646

Anointed For Mission [lectionary 3c]

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2018

Leave the success of your life to a power greater than you. Just do the things you were anointed for. Let a power greater than you take care of the ‘how.’

The theme in our Readings this Sunday is that the ‘opening of the Scriptures’ is consonant with ‘the opening of the eyes’. The use of physical seeing as a metaphor for spiritual insight is commonplace. Those that are blind(ed), are unable to read the Scriptures. E.g. Two young fish are swimming ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-10, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Trusting The Bible

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

A reminder of the truth, trustworthiness, teaching and transforming power of the bible

TRUSTING THE BIBLE A story was told of a man who loved old books. He met an acquaintance who had just thrown away an old Bible that had been stored in the attic of his ancestral home for generations. “I couldn’t read it,” the friend explained. “Somebody named Guten-something had printed it.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Guided By God's Word

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

How does God's word guide us? We must resist the pull to turn away, remain on the right path, refresh ourselves with the sweetness and reshape our affections to line up with God's word.

GUIDED BY GOD’S WORD The Bible is a book beyond all books as a river is above a stream. The Bible is a book beyond all books as the sun is above and beyond a candle in brightness. The Bible is a book beyond all books as the wings of an eagle is above and beyond the wings of a sparrow. It is ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Season Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2019

Nehemiah 8:1-12. "The Season of Celebration". A revival among God's people is one seen in a "Season of Celebration". : 1) The Communication (Neh. 8:1–6), 2) The Clarification (Neh. 8:7–8), and 3) The Celebration (Neh. 8:9–12).

Nehemiah 8:1-12 [8:1] And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the LORD had commanded Israel. [2] So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Other

An Eye Opening Journey Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus opens my eyes when I understand Him through the lens of all the Scriptures

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

"escaping From Temptation"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 20, 2019

This message describes several ways to conquer temptation.

“Escaping from Temptation” James 1:13-18 About ten years ago I worked for the Sheriff’s office in the area of child Protection. I worked there and here at the same time. In that job we dealt with 18 different forms of abuse. I saw children who were hurting every single day. Sometimes the abuse ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Have The Bible

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 27, 2019

This sermon deals with false ideas that are thought to be biblical and how it is is we are to actually use the Bible in our daily lives.

Why Do We Have The Bible? Deuteronomy 6:4-19 2 Timothy 3:10-17 September 15, 2019 Pastor Rick If someone were to ask you, why do have the Bible, what would you be your first response? The Bible has been called the Word of God. It has been called the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is God A Just God? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2020

: If God isn't just then he's not loving.

IS GOD A JUST GOD? Text: Rom. 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: "A god who is all love, all grace, all mercy, no sovereignty, no justice, no holiness and no wrath is an idol." (R.C.Sproul) 2. Many people want to know the answer to the question: is God just? 3. Romans chapter 3 is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Smartness Secures Success Series

Contributed by James Fabiyi on Feb 22, 2020

Welcome to the year 2020. As we begin this year, the most important thing that can guarantee our success is getting and operating in the wisdom of God.

Subject of Wisdom Exo. 31:2-5; 35:30-31; 36:1; 1 Kings 7:13-14; Prov. 1:1-7; 24:3-4; Isa. 11:2 Knowledge: Hebrew word is “daath” and Greek word is “epignosis.” The ability “to mark and observe with a purpose.” The gathering of facts or information through education and experience in life (Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 8:1-36, Proverbs 3:13-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trip With Out A Map Series

Contributed by Andrew Hart on Mar 10, 2020

What happens when you do not have a map for your faith journey?

What if we viewed our faith journey like a road trip? A few weeks ago, I was busily preparing for my journey to North Carolina. I programmed the destination in my GPS, fueled up the truck (yes, I said truck), checked where construction delays were, and of course made sure I had snacks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

The Day Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2019

John 19:16-42 shows us what really happened the day Jesus died and why it really matters.

Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Last night, we looked at the night Jesus served, and tonight I want to look at the day Jesus died. And Sunday we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Word's Dwelling Place Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016

Verse 16 teaches us what should be dwelling inside us so that we can wear the right clothing and attain the rule of peace.

Colossians 3:16 The Word’s Dwelling Place 1/25/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction As we move along in our passage of Colossians 3:12-17, we have so far learned what to wear, what to put on so that our clothing matches, and what to be ruled by. Verse 16 teaches us what should be dwelling inside ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Meditation

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jun 9, 2018

God's purpose for every Christian is to conform us to the image of Christ (Rom. 8:29). And how is that done? Through the transformation of our thinking (Rom. 12:1-2). And what is a method for transforming our thinking? By meditating on the Words of God!

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION TEXT: PSALM 143:5 **READ** INTRODUCTION: THE PSALMIST OF OUR TEXT IS DAVID. GOD SAYS OF HIM THAT HE’S A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART" (I SAM. 13:14). TO MAKE CLEARER THE LORD'S OPINION OF DAVID, HE SPOKE THROUGH THE APOSTLE PAUL SAYING: "HE (GOD) RAISED UP…DAVID TO BE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Debt Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 8, 2020

A biblical perspective on debt.

What Does the Bible Say About Debt? Here are a few Scriptures: Proverbs 22:7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. Romans 13:8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Psalm 37:21 The wicked ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, Luke 13:8, Romans 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words Of Warning Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

In Scripture there are no warnings but those that are needed, and so we ought to make sure that we give heed to every one of them.

A deaf but pious English lady visiting a country town in Scotland went to church with an ear trumpet. It was a new device then, and the elders of the church had never seen one, and they viewed it with great suspicion. After consultation one of them walked over to her and waging his finger at her ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18