Sermons on Concentraing On Scripture:

How To Be An Exceptional Wife Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Cosmopolitan can teach you how to win a man to yourself. But only the Scripture can teach you how to win him to God.

This morning I want to talk to women whose need hope. I want to speak to women who are married to men who are not converted to Christ. And Peter has some very unusual counsel for godly women married to ungodly men. He tells them to submit to such men! Talking to women about being gentle, quiet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Rid Of The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

This passage of scripture has many surprises, but we want to look especially at two of them; ONE GOOD SURPRISE and ONE BAD SURPRISE.

Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the little mother of seven children. She was leaving to go to a surprise party, and all seven of them wanted to go with her. One asked, "Mom, can we go with you?" She said, "No, it is a surprise party." One of the little ones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Mediator Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 27, 2021

Scripture says that Jesus is our "mediator." What is a mediator and what did Jesus do to fill that need in our lives?

OPEN: Humorist Dave Barry once wrote about gifts that were given to Jesus by the Wise Men. He suggested that if you carefully analyzed what the Bible tells us, you’d find there was an overlooked theological fact in the story. There is no mention of wrapping paper. Now why would the wisemen not use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Hebrews 9:15, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship Involves Growth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 7, 2021

We're either moving forward or backwards. There is no such thing as a static, status quo, Christian. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Malnourished Christians is a real problem today. In a few weeks I’m going to be preaching about our world-view. A world-view not based on the Word of God invites disaster for the Christian and the church. A survey done by Probe Ministries a year ago among 3,000 Americans reveals among U.S. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Existence And Reality Of Almighty God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 14, 2021

Our series on the vital doctrines of Holy Scripture continues as we look at the reality, power, and other characteristics of the Sovereign Lord God Almighty.

The Scriptures proclaim and assume the existence of God. It is a fact taken for granted, and to deny Him is utter nonsense (Psalm 14:1; 53:1). There is a universal belief deep within every person that a Divine, Supernatural Being exists from the external evidence of the world around us and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 139:7, Ezekiel 18:23, Revelation 19:6, Psalm 14:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Summary Of The Person And Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 29, 2021

Our study of the basic doctrines of the Christian faith continues with an examination of the Holy Spirit, Who He is and what He does as presented in the Scriptures.

We have examined vital Biblical teachings on God the Father, God the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and we now come to the Person and work of God the Holy Spirit, no doubt the most neglected and misunderstood member of the Holy Trinity. I say that in light of how the church throughout its history ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10, Luke 1:35, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11, Hebrews 9:14, John 16:7-15, Acts 1:1-11, Acts 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Survey Of The Sanctity Of Life!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 5, 2021

A study of the sanctity, and of the sacredness of life, specifically life in the womb, as it is depicted in scripture, will help us to see that abortion is an assault on God’s Sovereignty

Psalm 139 (Expanded Bible) For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 Lord, you have ·examined [investigated; searched] me and know all about me. 2 You know when I sit down and when I ·get up [rise]. You ·know [understand] my thoughts ·before I think them [L?from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

The Reasons Jesus Must Return

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Oct 13, 2019

There is one promise awaiting from the Scriptures: Jesus will return. There are 6 reasons Jesus must return and will you be ready when He does?

Reason's Jesus Must Return Scripture Reference: Revelation 1:7-8 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on September 29, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Introduction— June 2, 1995, will forever remain a day that will remembered in military history. This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Cohabitation Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 1, 2021

This is the second message in the series that looks at what Christians say about issues and then compares them to what God says about them in scripture.

Would you please open your bibles to John 5:30? Jesus says “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.” Now turn to Ephesians 5:1. Paul writes “Be ye therefore followers of God, as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 21:2, Hebrews 13:4, 2 Peter 2:22, 1 John 1:5, Ephesians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 8:13, Romans 13:11-14, Proverbs 14:12, John 5:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vengeance Is The Lord's

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

The scripture made us to know that as human beings living together in a community or a society we cannot do without offending each other.

Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.” (Proverbs 20:22). The dictionary defines vengeance as the punishing of someone for harming you, your friend or your family. It is an action against someone to punish them for hurting you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:22, Luke 17:3, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Falling In Love And Enjoying The Sacred Presence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2019

The time we give in contemplative prayer or reading the Scriptures in quiet faith is a wonderful preparation for an eternity in His presence, in the arms of Jesus Christ.

Tuesday of 26th week in course 2019 The best part The experience of falling in love is an unmatched moment of one’s life. When you see clearly “the One” and know that your whole life has been a preparation for this moment of encounter, you never forget the place and circumstances of that awesome ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Storytellers Of The Lost Scroll

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 10, 2019

"Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your presence" Five real stories of how it might be fulfilled in our presence

He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Cost Of Compassionate Caring Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 14, 2016

There is a principle that we see throughout Scripture – God looks beyond the action or service to the cost involved. Mark 12:41-44

The Cost Of Compassionate Caring Luke 10:30-37 Introduction: 1. Ladies, what if your husband brought you home a beautiful bouquet of flowers? You would be touched and moved by his kindness and thoughtfulness. Then he says, “Yeah, they delivered them to the office by mistake. We had to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Bible Church

Not "To Be Served” Walking With Jesus

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 20, 2024

Our scripture today from Mark 10:35-45 helps guide us as we consider the qualities of leadership rooted in service.

Sermon Title: "Not to Be Served" Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Date: October 20, 2024 The Highest Places of Honor 35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.” 36 “What is it? I’ll see what I can do.” 37 “Arrange it,” they said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Standing Firm In A World Of Threats - 1 Peter 5:8-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 31, 2024

We may not always think about the reality of spiritual warfare, but Scripture calls us to be vigilant, to resist, and to stand firm in our faith.

Standing Firm in a World of Threats 1 Peter 5:8-9 Introduction: Church, we live in a world that is constantly competing for our attention, drawing us into countless distractions. But 1 Peter 5:8-9 brings us a strong reminder of what’s at stake: our enemy, the devil, is prowling like a roaring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:11, James 4:7, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 6:16, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal