Sermons on Disciplines Scripture:

The Scripturally Called Deacon

Contributed by Lee Graham on Oct 18, 2000

THE SCRIPTURELY CALLED DEACON Text: Acts 6:1-6; 1 Tim.

THE SCRIPTURELY CALLED DEACON Text: Acts 6:1-6; 1 Tim.3:8-13 I. WHAT CHRIST HAS ESTABLISHED˜Acts 6:1-7 A. The Church B. The Congregation II. WHAT THE CHURCH EXPRESSED˜Acts 6:1 A. The Controversy B. The Council C. The Correction III. WHAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD EXPECT˜1 Tim 3:8-13 A. From the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Scriptural Qualifications For Leadership

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002

When choosing a board to lead your church make sure they come under the scrutiny of Gods Word.

Scriptural Qualifications For Leadership 1Timothy 3: 8-10 Rev. R. B. Hughes INTRODUCTION 1 Timothy 3 gives us qualifications for two reasons: 1. To provide guidelines in local churches in leadership selection. (Acts 6) 2. To give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter According To The Scriptures

Contributed by Keith Wessel on Apr 13, 2001

Easter sermon from the Resurrection Chapter of Scripture

Easter 1996 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (Free Text) Easter According To The Scriptures My dear friends in Christ, all people for whom Jesus Christ died and rose again: The newsman reports on the TV: "According to one witness, "so and so" did "such and such", but other witnesses say that "it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Scripture Way Of Salvation

Contributed by Tina Carter on Jun 2, 2003

This sermon focuses on John Wesley’s understanding of salvation and uses illustrations from Wesley’s life to bring the point home.

We are continuing our series of John Wesley’s sermons today – today’s sermon is about salvation. Really – what does it take to be saved? This sermon described what “saved” means – it talks about what is required and it talks about what faith means. As Wesley says, this is a “serious inquiry.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Methodist

Hope From The Scriptures

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Funeral Message

Opening Scripture The Scriptures provide us with a sufficient source of enlightenment and encouragement. The can bring both correction and comfort. The Psalms are an especial rich source of comfort as nearly every emotion and every circumstance of life can be found there. Here are just a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Your Portrait In Scripture Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 25, 2007

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you.

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you. But you will see your portrait in scripture. The Bible talks about three different portraits and every one of us fits in to one of these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Scripture Alone - 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 21, 2008

Is the Bible the authoritative "Word of God" or a mere "respected voice" in the Christian community?

Dakota Community Church September 21, 2008 Scripture Alone 1 The Holy Bible; you know that as a Christian you are supposed to read it. You see the reading plan in the bulletin every week. You notice the sermon points all being backed by scripture. You even notice that many of the songs we sing in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Scripture Alone - 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 28, 2008

Why we believe the Bible is the word of God - Part 2

Dakota Community Church September 28, 2008 Scripture Alone 2 How do we know the scripture is the “authoritative Word of God” and not just a suggested guide? 1. Scripture itself. First of all the scriptures themselves tell us so. We know the Bible is not just a “respected voice” because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-53

Denomination: Mennonite

Today This Scripture Is Fulfilled

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2009

Epiphany 3(C) - Jesus declares: "Today this Scripture is fulfilled". Believers are filled with God’s Spirit to proclaim God’s message.

“TODAY THIS SCRIPTURE IS FULFILLED…” (Outline) January 25, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 3 -- Luke 4:14-21 INTRO: Our Lord Jesus Christ came and lived on this earth as the fulfillment of God’s promises. Jesus also came as the word made flesh. We gather together around this very living word of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Vengeance According To Scripture

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 17, 2001

This study looks at the difference between personal vengeance and God appointed Government vengeance. The Bible commands us to take care of ourselves, take care of our enemies and then take care of business.

Vengeance According to Scripture In the wake of the recent bombings of the World Trade Centers and other terrorist attacks, many moral dilemmas have come to the forefront. Can we stand by idly after 5,000 people have been murdered without a cause? Can we forgive the men who ordered these murders, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:4-6, Proverbs 24:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Scripture And The Power Of God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

Jesus isn’t just some dead guy.

Matt 22:29-32 – Knowing the Scriptures and the Power of God Main Point of the Text: Jesus is pointing out that; (a) God is more powerful than your limited Tradition (b) There is a resurrection (c) The Scripture already told you Specific Objective: I want my hearers to know that God has the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Star, Dreams And Scriptures

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 14, 2010

God wants us to hear his voice and heed what we hear. Matthew 2 provides good examples of those who listened and one who didn’t.

Matthew 2 tells the story of Jesus’ birth and early childhood. Jesus is in danger as soon as he comes into this world. Herod wants to kill him, later the Jewish leaders will pick up where Herod left off and eventually succeed in having Jesus killed. Jesus has entered enemy territory as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scriptural Aspects Of Identity Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is the fourth sermon in a series of four entitled “Our Identity In Christ” which takes four of the many Scriptural principles underlying the doctrine of our identity in Christ to undergird our belief system and effect behavioral change.

The Greatest Day in my life physically was the day I was born. The Greatest Day in my life spiritually was the day I was born again. The Greatest Decision I ever made physically was the day I chose to walk. The Greatest Decision I ever made spiritually was choosing to walk according to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Scriptural Rules For Giving Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

We are not left wondering how we are to give of our time, treasure and talents unto the Lord. Good stewardship demands a following of ‘rules’ established by God and detailed in the Scriptures.

Scriptural Rules for Giving Leviticus 27:30 We are not left wondering how we are to give of our time, treasure and talents unto the Lord. Good stewardship demands a following of ‘rules’ established by God and detailed in the Scriptures. I. Freely (Matthew 10:8) II. With Simplicity (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30

Denomination: Holiness

The Preservation Of The Holy Scriptures Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 15, 2009

The idea of preservation holds that God has faithfully superintended His Word down through the ages, so that even today, some 3,500 years after portions of the Bible were written down, we can say that what we possess, what we love and what we read are the

God’s Perfect Word The Preservation of the Holy Scriptures Psalm 12:6-7 Intro: The last time we meet, we examined evidence for the inspiration of the Word of God. We learned the blessed truth that God literally “breathed” His Word through man to give us an inerrant, infallible and inspired record ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist