Sermons on Disciplines Scripture:

Why Do We Have The Bible

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 27, 2019

This sermon deals with false ideas that are thought to be biblical and how it is is we are to actually use the Bible in our daily lives.

Why Do We Have The Bible? Deuteronomy 6:4-19 2 Timothy 3:10-17 September 15, 2019 Pastor Rick If someone were to ask you, why do have the Bible, what would you be your first response? The Bible has been called the Word of God. It has been called the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Season Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2019

Nehemiah 8:1-12. "The Season of Celebration". A revival among God's people is one seen in a "Season of Celebration". : 1) The Communication (Neh. 8:1–6), 2) The Clarification (Neh. 8:7–8), and 3) The Celebration (Neh. 8:9–12).

Nehemiah 8:1-12 [8:1] And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the LORD had commanded Israel. [2] So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Other

Is God A Just God? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2020

: If God isn't just then he's not loving.

IS GOD A JUST GOD? Text: Rom. 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: "A god who is all love, all grace, all mercy, no sovereignty, no justice, no holiness and no wrath is an idol." (R.C.Sproul) 2. Many people want to know the answer to the question: is God just? 3. Romans chapter 3 is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Smartness Secures Success Series

Contributed by James Fabiyi on Feb 22, 2020

Welcome to the year 2020. As we begin this year, the most important thing that can guarantee our success is getting and operating in the wisdom of God.

Subject of Wisdom Exo. 31:2-5; 35:30-31; 36:1; 1 Kings 7:13-14; Prov. 1:1-7; 24:3-4; Isa. 11:2 Knowledge: Hebrew word is “daath” and Greek word is “epignosis.” The ability “to mark and observe with a purpose.” The gathering of facts or information through education and experience in life (Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 8:1-36, Proverbs 3:13-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trip With Out A Map Series

Contributed by Andrew Hart on Mar 10, 2020

What happens when you do not have a map for your faith journey?

What if we viewed our faith journey like a road trip? A few weeks ago, I was busily preparing for my journey to North Carolina. I programmed the destination in my GPS, fueled up the truck (yes, I said truck), checked where construction delays were, and of course made sure I had snacks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

An Eye Opening Journey Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus opens my eyes when I understand Him through the lens of all the Scriptures

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Meditation

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jun 9, 2018

God's purpose for every Christian is to conform us to the image of Christ (Rom. 8:29). And how is that done? Through the transformation of our thinking (Rom. 12:1-2). And what is a method for transforming our thinking? By meditating on the Words of God!

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION TEXT: PSALM 143:5 **READ** INTRODUCTION: THE PSALMIST OF OUR TEXT IS DAVID. GOD SAYS OF HIM THAT HE’S A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART" (I SAM. 13:14). TO MAKE CLEARER THE LORD'S OPINION OF DAVID, HE SPOKE THROUGH THE APOSTLE PAUL SAYING: "HE (GOD) RAISED UP…DAVID TO BE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How We Got The Bible Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 12, 2018

A message about canonization... how do we know that we have the correct books in our bible?

How We Got The Bible… #Canonization Okay Maple Grove, welcome to week three in our series understanding the Bible. And man, it is been a fun ride so far. NOW – in week one of this series, we talked about… HOW – if a non-contingent, uncaused by anything else, self-sufficient, self-reliant, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2019

John 19:16-42 shows us what really happened the day Jesus died and why it really matters.

Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Last night, we looked at the night Jesus served, and tonight I want to look at the day Jesus died. And Sunday we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good & Best In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2013

In Prioritizing the Word of God, we must be : 1) Devoted to the Best (Luke 10:38-39), without settling for and being: 2) Distracted from the Good (Luke 10:40-42).

The word “priority” is a commonly used one today. Books and seminars purporting to teach people how get their lives in order by understanding and setting their priorities abound. As people’s lives become more frenetic, frantic, disjointed, and disconnected, they battle to stay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Other

The Word's Dwelling Place Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016

Verse 16 teaches us what should be dwelling inside us so that we can wear the right clothing and attain the rule of peace.

Colossians 3:16 The Word’s Dwelling Place 1/25/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction As we move along in our passage of Colossians 3:12-17, we have so far learned what to wear, what to put on so that our clothing matches, and what to be ruled by. Verse 16 teaches us what should be dwelling inside ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will You Do With The Word?

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 23, 2020

It is one of the greatest blessings in our lives to be able to own, read, and comprehend the 66 books known as the Bible.

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE WORD? Jeremiah 36 Introduction It is one of the greatest blessings in our lives to be able to own, read, and comprehend the 66 books known as the Bible. What an incredible collection of documents that are so well attested, so reliable, so well documented, and that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Bible Say About Debt Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 8, 2020

A biblical perspective on debt.

What Does the Bible Say About Debt? Here are a few Scriptures: Proverbs 22:7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. Romans 13:8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Psalm 37:21 The wicked ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, Luke 13:8, Romans 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving The Word Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 28, 2021

God’s word will change us if we receive it. But how do we receive it fruitfully?

Scripture Reading: Mark 4:26-34 He also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible And God's Will

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 1, 2021

The Bible is life’s operating manual. It teaches us how to live in every major issue we face in life. It’s a sure guide to success. Unfortunately, too many fail to read the instructions.

Last time, we talked about God’s Will versus our will. We learned a little about predestination. And I tried to answer many of the questions about predestination. Does God choose us even if we don’t want Him to? Does God choose some people but not others? How can you know what God’s will and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist