Sermons on Disciplines Scripture:

Guided By God's Word

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

How does God's word guide us? We must resist the pull to turn away, remain on the right path, refresh ourselves with the sweetness and reshape our affections to line up with God's word.

GUIDED BY GOD’S WORD The Bible is a book beyond all books as a river is above a stream. The Bible is a book beyond all books as the sun is above and beyond a candle in brightness. The Bible is a book beyond all books as the wings of an eagle is above and beyond the wings of a sparrow. It is ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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 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

Good Tenants For The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 7, 2017

Are we actually doing what God tells us?

In our passage this morning, Jesus tells a parable. A parable is simply a story with a lesson. Open your Bibles to Mark 12…. We will learn from v1-12 today. But first take a quick look back to Mark 11:18… We have noted in earlier chapters of Mark that the Jewish Religious leaders have been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

"escaping From Temptation"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 20, 2019

This message describes several ways to conquer temptation.

“Escaping from Temptation” James 1:13-18 About ten years ago I worked for the Sheriff’s office in the area of child Protection. I worked there and here at the same time. In that job we dealt with 18 different forms of abuse. I saw children who were hurting every single day. Sometimes the abuse ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Anointed For Mission [lectionary 3c]

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2018

Leave the success of your life to a power greater than you. Just do the things you were anointed for. Let a power greater than you take care of the ‘how.’

The theme in our Readings this Sunday is that the ‘opening of the Scriptures’ is consonant with ‘the opening of the eyes’. The use of physical seeing as a metaphor for spiritual insight is commonplace. Those that are blind(ed), are unable to read the Scriptures. E.g. Two young fish are swimming ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-10, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

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

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

Looking For Answers In The Wrong Places

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 24, 2021

We must know beyond any doubt that our God does speak to us. The LORD God comes near to us, and with living words He tells us his will. God speaks to us, and directs us in what we’ve got to do.

Some years ago I saw a sign out front of a church. The sign read: “There are Some Questions that Can’t Be Answered By Google.” It’s a good point. Because where do you turn for answers to your questions? Many turn almost automatically to Google. If we want information, or directions, or inspiration, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seizing The Opportunity Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 31, 2022

You don’t have to be a Bible scholar, theologian, or pastor to share the Gospel with people.

SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY Text: Acts 3:12-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: “There is a big difference in seeing an opportunity and seizing an opportunity” – Jim Moore 2. Last week we talked about expecting opportunities to share the Gospel. Today we are going to talk about how to seize those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm 19 The Three Books Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022

Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.”

THE THREE BOOKS Psalm 19 Introduction Read Psalm 19 / Song This Is My Father’s World Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.” (via Faughn) Our Psalm for today ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ecclesiastes Part 1 (Chapter 1-6)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 17, 2022

NASB

Notes by Marilyn Hickey: Searching for the meaning in life. Chapters 1-7 are about seeking vanities. Solomon had Sophia wisdom insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence (biblehub.com) https://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/nas/sunesis.html: a running together, a flowing together ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard