Sermons on Defining Verse:

First Things First Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010

The second in our series on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we begin with a look at the first two verses of chapter one.

Genesis (2) (First Things First) Text: Genesis 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last Sunday when we looked at this passage we saw that Moses wanted to make it clear to us that it was God and God alone that was responsible for creation. We also talked about how God created all that exists ex ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Ruth - Lesson 1

Contributed by James Turner on Feb 21, 2001

A book study of the Book of Ruth, this lesson deals with chapter 1, verses 16-17.

The Book of Ruth Lesson 1 - Ruth 1:16-17a And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: they people shall be my people, and thy God my God. I. Background. A. The book of Ruth is ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Judge Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002

This is one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. What did Jesus mean, "Do Not Judge?"

Do Not Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Jesus looks out across the people…mixed multitudes I.(vs 1) Do not Judge a.Vs 1 is not telling us to endorse….Call sin sin b.Infact, the Bible teaches us to judge ·Matthew 7:15 – false prophets/fruits ·Ephes. 5:11 ·2 Thes. 3:6 ·Romans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

As A Roaring Lion! Series

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 5, 2003

The attributes of Satan are discussed according to text verse as well as methods for a Chrisitan to overcome the enemy.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Quitman MS Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC Message: "A roaring lion" 1 Peter 5:8 (scripture text) The first rule of warfare is to know your enemy and the more you know about you enemy, the better able you’ll be to come up with a means of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant To Beat All Others Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 1, 2003

Sermon deals with the superiority of the new covenant verses the old covenant. Text is Hebrews 7.

Text: Hebrews 7:1-28 Title: “ A Covenant to beat all Others” Series: “Oh, What A Savior” INTRODUCTION: I. A SUPERIOR PRIESTHOOD (VS. 1-19). A. It is a Priesthood of Righteousness (v.2) 1. The High priest is righteous. (2 Ti 4:8). 2. The High Priest imparts righteousness. (Ro 3:25 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Great Promises From John 3:16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Utilize the power of the twelve great promises contained in the most well known verse in the Bible.

Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of the Great John 3:16 gives us twelve of the greatest gifts every given. (See the following list) Illustration:A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Eye Affecteth Mine Heart

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from Lamentations 3:51, we examine the teaching of this great verse of Scripture.

“Mine Eye Affecteth Mine Heart” Lamentations 3:51 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – Lamentations 3:51 – “Mine eye affecteth mine heart” B. Let us first consider the background in which this passage of Scripture is written. C. The Book of Lamentations is actually a 5-Part Poem ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:51

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 31, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS VERSE, THE CAUSE OF SALVATION, THE COST OF SALVATION, THE CONDITION OF SALVATION, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF SALVAITON.

THE GREATEST SENTENCE EVER WRITTEN JOHN 3:16 The greatest sentence ever written is not found in some magazine, or in some book in a library, but is found in God’s Word, The Holy Bible. When Sir Walter Scott was dying, he told his son-in law to bring him the Book. What book he replied. Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching Of The King Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004

It verse 11 it seems like Jesus’ attention is turned from the multitude to His disciples.

The Preaching of the King – Part 7 Matthew 5:11-16 In verse 10 Jesus said the blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. It verse 11 it seems like Jesus’ attention is turned from the multitude to His disciples. Persecution is the usual experience of God’s people, but it is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-16

Denomination: Holiness

Promises

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005

The verses in the closing part of this chapter contain some of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress as to the state of the war in Europe. Most of what he said that day has been forgotten. However at the close of his address, he said that he looked forward "to a world founded upon four essential ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Good Morning Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Ric Feeney on Feb 6, 2005

The story of God and Gideon and the cup of blessing from Judges 6 and 7 put in verse.

The challenge with freedom is— it isn’t free at all, The further you drift from home— the further you’re bound to fall. When God’s favorite children kept forgetting His great plan, He released them from His mercy into a com-promised land. Settling in the rocks and cliffs, farming ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The God Of The Beginning

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2007

God is revealed even in the first verse of the Bible. He is revealed as Creator, As Redeemer, and Sustainer.

Intro: Genesis is a book of beginnings. Of the heaven and earth, of light and darkness, of seas and skies, land and vegetation, moon and stars, sea and air and land animals, of human beings, of sin and redemption, of life and death, of blessing and cursing, of marriage and family, and the list ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your King? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 27, 2007

God judges his people but in verse 14 promised redemption and the defeat of death/grave.

Hosea 13.1-16 Where is your king? When the Israelites came to cross the Jordan into the Promised Land two tribes, Gad and Reuben, asked if they could, as their inheritance, the land on the East of the Jordan. In response Moses said they could but that they had to cross the Jordan and fight with ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Word Of Encouragement

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

This takes a look at the opening verses of II Thessalonians as Paul brings a word of encouragement to this church.

A Word of Encouragement II Thes. 1:1-12 I. The Encouragement of Praise (v. 1-4) A. Paul Practiced What He Preached (1-3a) 1. He could have blasted them for not grasping what he had taught them earlier, but he never scolded or chastised them (compare to his reaction the Galatian church Gal. 3:1). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of The Second Glance

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 26, 2006

What does the verse "In the spring when kings go out to war" mean

2 Samuel 11 David and Bathsheba 1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-14

Denomination: Anglican