Sermons on Defining Verse:

Humble Service And True Greatness

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 29, 2023

A look into Matthew Chapter 23 Verses 1 through 12

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect upon a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 23, verses 1-12. This text reminds us of the profound lessons that Jesus imparts to us regarding humility, true greatness, and the nature of leadership within the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

What Will You Wear?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 29, 2006

The virtues we "wear" in the world as people and as a church define who and what we are.

Colossians 3: 12 – 17 – What Will You Wear? Intro: Each Sunday morning as I prepare for coming to church, I go into our closet and stare at the long line of shirts, slacks and shoes. I ask myself, sometimes out loud, “What will I wear today?” This can be a daunting task! You have to be careful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Wasn't Your Idea Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2011

A study of chapter 6 verses 1 through 12

Ecclesiastes 6: 1 – 12 It Wasn’t Your Idea 1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men: 2 A man to whom God has given riches and wealth and honor, so that he lacks nothing for himself of all he desires; yet God does not give him power to eat of it, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt 1

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Mar 27, 2004

A study of the first 3 verses of Ephesians

1:1 "Paul." What a great man Saul of Tarsus had now become. His greatness was not measurable in worldly terms because he was now a prisoner. He was shackled to a Roman guard for most of the time. Some even tell us that he was often standing in 18 inches of water. One thing is for sure: He was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Huge Obstacles Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 2, 2006

These verses tells of the longest day in history

The Victory side of life #11 Overcoming Huge Obstacles - By Gerald Van Horn Joshua 10:12-14 These verses tell of the longest day in history. I have always been fascinated by these verses of Scripture. There is in its context a great message of miracles and victory. Boot camp is over. Great ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking With The Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

A look at verse 1 of Psalm 23

First Baptist Church August 13, 2006 Psalm 23 Is there anything you want? Of course there is — Maybe you want a new car . . . or a new house . . . or new friends . . . to lose weight . . . to become taller . . . you want a better job . . . you want financial success . . . you want new clothes . ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of Isaiah The Prophet

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

Message on the great verses in book of Isaiah

THE MESSAGE OF ISAIAH THE PROPHET Text - Isaiah 55: 1 - 11 The Book of Isaiah is a miniature Bible. It has 66 chapters just as the Bible has 66 books. The first 39 chapters of Isaiah speak for the most part of law and judgment just as the 39 books of the Old testament. The last 27 chapters ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Gaining a better understanding of verses that are unclear.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY SOME VERSES ARE HARD 1. Because God is truthful, He wrote a Bible that is truthful. Truth is consistent with its self, and correlates with reality (the laws of nature). 2. What appears to be a contradiction, has an explanation. 3. We won’t understand everything. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Trust The Hired Hand Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

The Good Shepherd verses the Hired Hand.

• This is the 4th of the 7 I AM statements of Jesus. I AM held a significant meaning in the theological minds of Israel. Moses spoke to ‘I AM THAT I AM’ as he stood before the BURNING BUSH and asked ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Redemption Continues Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2012

Reconciliation and Redemption are key subjects for these verses...

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 23, 2012 Date Taught: July 25, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 2:4-13 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: Last week we saw how redemption was happening for Naomi and Ruth & how this ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wives In The New Testamant (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 30, 2021

11 verses re: Greek gyne

Matthew 19:8 - He said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart Moses permitted you to divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way. Acts 21:5 - When our days there were ended, we left and started on our journey, while they all, with wives and children, escorted us ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 16, 2023

Old and New Testament verses (NASB)

Lev 7: 12-13 (peace offerings for sacrifice of thanksgiving) 12 If he offers it by way of thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers [a]spread with oil, and cakes of well stirred fine flour mixed with oil. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Vineyard

The Turning Point

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 25, 2008

The amazing call of Isaiah is the story of a defining moment, a turning point, in a person’s life.

Introduction In August 1986 – I received Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. One Sunday in 1990 God spoke clearly into my life – calling me to full time vocational Christian ministry. On the ____________________ I married ___________. These were defining moments in my life. Days that changed me forever. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

So You’ve Got Plans? Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

One of the defining characteristics of a believer is that we live to fulfill God’s will.

OPEN: So today we are going to be moving forward in our study through the book of James. and we are going to be talking about God's plans and our plans and how they combine with one another. When you think about God's plans for your life what kind of emotion response does it create? Is it ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Colossians Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Chapter 2 This entire chapter may be regarded as designed to guard the Colossians against the seductive influence of the false philosophy which tended to draw them away from the gospel. It is evident from the chapter that there were at Colossae, or in the vicinity, professed instructors ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal