Sermons on Curious Scriptures:

Surprised By Scripture: Apollos The Eloquent Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 14, 2017

The Bible is full of surprises, and some of the best are characters that pop up in the Book of Acts and then pop right back out again. Apollos the Eloquent is one of them.

Surprised by Scripture: Apollos the Eloquent Series: Acts Charles Sligh August 12, 2017 TEXT: Acts 18:24-28 – “And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man was instructed in the of the Lord; and being fervent in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Four Helpful Senses Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 27, 2012

We can see in the writing of the story of Cornelius and Jesus's words about the sheepfold very helpful examples of the literal and spiritual senses of Scripture.

Monday of 4th Week of Easter Verbum Domini The richness of today’s Scripture readings should suggest to us a couple of responses. First, we need several hours of study of the text and its meanings. Second, we should, in worshipful awe, spend a few more hours before the Blessed Sacrament ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Reflecting On The Dark Passages Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2012

As in the story of Judas, there are dark passages in the Bible, but they can help us if we use an interpretation which enables their meaning to emerge in the light of the mystery of Christ.

Feast of St. Matthias 14 May 2012 Verbum Domini Today’s feast gives us an opportunity to reflect on one of the darkest moments in our salvation history. The crucifixion of Jesus was set up by a traitor, Judas “the Iscariot.” It also helps us to consider what the Holy Father and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Catholic

We Need To Search The Scriptures

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2019

We need to study God's word more.

We need to search the scriptures Acts 17: 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Believers’ at Berea were more noble than at Thessalonica they were not mind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Star, Scripture And Son Of God Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 3, 2025

The final part of understanding what it means to follow God's Life Plan for Your Life

Theme: Following God’s Will – Advent Style Title: Star, Scripture and Son of God Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit I hope you are enjoying God’s Life Plan for your life – in other words I hope you are enjoy following the Lord this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Scripture Reading (Nehemiah 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 9, 2025

How important is reading scripture in church?

How important is scripture reading in the assembly of the saints, and giving the sense, so that people understand the reading? Let’s look at Nehemiah 8. How long was Ezra’s reading of God’s law on the Day of Trumpets? Are we that eager to hear God’s word? On the first day of the seventh month, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostolic Testimony And The Authority Of Scripture.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022

At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord lies the foundational authority of the Old Testament Scriptures

THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY AND THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:16-21. I). THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY. 2 Peter 1:16-18. Peter had a genuine pastoral concern for the purity of the church after his own death, literally his “exodus” (2 Peter 1:14-15). The Apostle wrote his second letter against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scriptural Daily Morning Prayer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 24, 2025

Isaiah 45:2 "I will go before you and will level the mountains I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron." Yes Lord, go before us now.

1. Heavenly Father, we rise this morning not with the weight of the world on our shoulders but with our hands lifted to you because you are the lifter of our heads, Psalm 3, the one who never sleeps nor slumbers, Psalm 121:4. The God of impossible things, we come to you with open hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:4, Psalm 91:1-2

Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

Over the next five weeks, we are going to be studying the foundations of our faith. If the foundation is strong, then our faith will stand the test of time.

Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-05-19 Lean on Me In 1172, Donna Barto di Bernardo paid 60 coins for the bricks to build a new bell tower. From the first day of the construction, the workers knew there was a problem. After ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words On Scripture Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 10, 2024

Revelation and the last words on Scripture (Seedthoughts from Eugene Peterson's book on Revelation called "Reversed Thunder"- chapter called "Last Word on Scripture")

HoHum: Some famous and morbidly funny last words: “Turn me over—I’m done on this side.” Last words of Lawrence of Rome. Said as he was being burned alive for being a Christian in 258 AD. “Now is not the time for making new enemies.” Last words of Voltaire, French philosopher. Voltaire was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-19, Revelation 1:3, Revelation 3:18, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 10:9-10, Revelation 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Believe In The Authority Of Scripture Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2025

Part 1 of a series on the foundational truths of our church

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy chapter 3. We begin a new series this morning on the things we believe. The foundational truths that hold us together as a church and as followers of Jesus. Over the next few weeks we are going to talk about the Bible, prayer, fellowship, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Distortions

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Just like the Sadducees, we can selectively read scripture and so make false and disastrous assumptions about Christ and his call (Luke 20:27-40)

One of the curious things about religious people is that they can develop very fixed ideas about what is right and what is wrong. Sometimes these are bolstered by appeals to their religious texts, sometimes it is based on experience, or a sort of philosophical position. Jesus interaction with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: *other

When Curiosity Isn't Enough

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2009

It is not enough to be curious about Christ, keeping your distance or living in the world unequipped. If you are merely curious, come closer and you will grow and mature.

We have a new puppy at our house. She’s about 11 weeks old. And is she ever curious! She is curious about everything. There is nothing that escapes her attention, and nothing that does not interest her. She has to sniff at the house plants; she pulls at the towels; she tugs at the bedspread ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Baptist

Love Not The World

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 30, 2021

It is a curious thing to live IN the world yet not be OF the world.

Love Not the World We are Just Passing Through Down Here We all know that we are not going to be in this world all that much longer. The end is fast approaching and, knowing the signs, no one knows that better than Christians who walk closely with the Lord. Many of us have emailed back and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Word

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 27, 2017

This passage shows us how we can be sure God's Word can be trusted

BACK TO BASICS #2 “God’s Word” Adapted from a message by Phil Martin II Timothy 3:16-17 January 22nd, 2017 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we have come to the second message in our “Back to Basics” series. Last time we learned what it means to be a Christian. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist