Sermons on Defined By Scripture:

Why Read The Old Testament?

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

By Rejecting the Authority of all the scriptures, we display the root of our sin.

Today, we heard the word of the Lord through our reading of Jeremiah. If you are not familiar with the scripture, the background is this: Jeremiah was the ultimate survivor. He was the pastor kid of a pastor kid. He was a prophet at 18. He was biblical theologian long before the world knew what ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Believe About Scriptural Baptism Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jun 7, 2023

Paul declared in Ephesians 4:5 that there is only "One Baptism". Now if there is only one kind of Baptism...it has to be the right kind of Baptism for us to follow. The Bible teaches this to be Scriptural Baptism and the very same Baptism that Christ Himself received.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:15e8b3db-6a55-3b82-b79c-4b08b478bc15 36) WE BELIEVE IN SCRIPTURAL BAPTISM Text: Ephesians 4:4-6 BRIEF REVIEW Welcome brethren to our weekly Bible Study - and to our ongoing challenge which is to: “...set forth in order a declaration of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 6:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible The Word Of God? Series

Contributed by Les Puryear on Jan 8, 2020

Reasons why the Bible is the Word of God

A new minister was asked to teach a boys' Sunday School class when the regular teacher was absent. He decided to see what they knew about the Bible, so he asked them who knocked down the walls of Jericho. The boys immediately began denying that they did it, and the preacher was appalled at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21

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

Inerrancy

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 23, 2014

Psalm 19 leads us through an understanding of the Inerrancy of Scripture, showing that: 1) God is Perfect in His Nature(Psalm 19:1-6), 2) God is Perfect in His Word (Psalm 19:7-10) 3) God Perfectly Guides through His Word (Psalm 19:11-14)

One of the common controversies in athletic competition is judging. This year at the Olympics in Sochi Russia, there was a report from the French media of a judging pact in figure skating between the Russian and American judges. Figure skating continues to have accusations of judging scandals ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Other

Canon Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2014

1) Pondering of the Words (Revelation 22:18a), 2) Proliferation of the Words (Revelation 22:18b), 3) Purging of the Words (Revelation 22:19)

Suppose that you became a Christian in the second century A.D. You’ve heard the story of a divine being who died on a cross and rose from the dead. Through baptism, you’ve openly identified yourself with his followers. Now, you want to learn more about this deity. Yet you quickly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Other

The Secret Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

The secret to Abiding In Christ is immersing our hearts and minds in His Word.

The Common Made Holy Series “The Secret of Saint Who” Review of Saint Who – Who is a Saint? I Peter 1: 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

Wise Men Worship Jesus Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

In Search of the King

A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING – MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem?  So their son could be near the Temple.  So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

A sermon inviting people to take the e100 Scripture Reading Challenge

ian Hardin tells the story of traveling a lot for work with his friend Bobby. As they travelled, he’d read the Bible aloud to him. But he wasn’t reading the Bible to gain deep insights… or to solve theological quandaries. He was just reading it… yet even then, it often said something that got stuck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me? Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

Listening for God

Psalm 103:1-13; Psalm 103:22 AN ORATORIO OF STEADFAST LOVE The book of Psalms begins with the consideration of the truly blessed man (Psalm 1:1), and ends with a crescendo of praise in which all that breathes is exhorted to praise the LORD (Psalm 150:6). En route there are highs and lows, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is All The Bible Inspired? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 30, 2015

An informational sermon meant to teach the hearer the purpose and inspiration of the Bible for those who follow Jesus Christ.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Is all the Bible inspired? All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16) How to introduce: The Bible remains the biggest “best seller” among books in the world. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Core Value 1 - Word Focused Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses 2 Timothy 3:10-17 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being Word Focused where we seek “To reflect the transforming power of God’s Word in our own lives as we continually grow in spiritual maturity and holiness.”

Message 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Core Values 1 - Word Focused There are many jobs which people do in this world which have an essential ingredient. Painter • These people have all they need • Except the paint – painting without paint! • The painter can even go through all the motions … but nothing is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Custody?vsownership? Does The Box Define Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 15, 2008

We can not allow the box of the past to define us. We can never be satisfied seeking custody! We must seek full ownership and claim the potential that God has planned for us.

CUSTODY VS. OWNERSHIP? Does the box define me? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in three parts. INTRODUCTION: COULD THE FAITH YOU EXERCISE DETERMINE THE GROWTH? OR LACK OF GROWTH YOU SEE? I have heard that many fishes size will grow in proportion to it’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life's Direction

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

Life’s direction can be changed by understaning our past, present & future

- PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life’s Direction Eph 2 There was a man the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Watersheds: What Radical Shifts Define Your Life?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022

There have been several points in my life where a radical shift took place. The first was being born. That's a radical shift, from not-existing to existing.

There have been several points in my life where a radical shift took place. The first was being born. That's a radical shift, from not-existing to existing. Others took place. Going from teens to twenties. 18 to 27 was the most destructive period of my life. Total disaster. Yet the mental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army