Sermons on Dramatic Reading:

God Encounters: Moses Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 28, 2004

This is on Moses’ God encounter.

Don’t you love excuses? Nine GI’s were late for morning roll call. The first arrived at 7 PM. He had a date missed the bus, hired a cab then it broke down. He went to a farmhouse and bought a horse. Ten miles from camp it fell over dead. “I walked the last ten miles.” The CO wasn’t happy but ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Psalm For The New Year Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 6, 2005

In this 4-part sermon series, we are exploring what it means for each of us to walk with our shepherd.

INTRODUCTION There is probably no doubt that Psalm 23 is one of the best-known and best-loved portions of the Bible. The Psalm is a word picture of the relationship between a sheep and His Shepherd. This analogy of God-as-a-Shepherd would have clearly resonated with the nomadic and rural culture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God The Creator (Elohim) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

Turn with me to Genesis 1 and follow along as I read the opening verses. I’ll insert this Hebrew name as I read: “In the beginning Elohim created the heavens and the earth.

Because I have three first names, people often don’t know what to call me. I can see the hesitation on their faces. Is his name Brian or is it Bill? My middle name is John so I like to say when you use my full name three guys come running! I’ve gone by many names in my life… Ibam – This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The God-Breathed Book Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2011

The Word of God is the foundation for faith and practise. We have received it as inerrant and infallible. Therefore, when we read this Word, we are reading the very words God intended for our benefit.

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” For the past several weeks, the distinctive doctrines defining a Baptist congregation have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Oasis In The Desert Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009

Someone once said that you and I might be the only Bible someone ever reads, so we need to be something worth reading. Are you available to be that shelter for a non-believing friend?

An Oasis in the Desert by Otis McMillan The word “oasis” has a refreshing sound to it, does it? It means a retreat, a haven, or a sanctuary. Read and meditate on these verses from Isaiah 32. "And a man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, and a shelter from the tempest, like streams of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"it Begins And Ends With Israel" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away.

FUTURE TENSE “It Begins and Ends with Israel” Genesis 12:1-9 I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away. So you take your friend’s advice, you buy the book, get comfortable and begin to read. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lack Of Knowledge And Its Impact Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Mar 28, 2022

Reading the scripture from Hosea 4:6, one would understand God's burden on his people. Continue to read, to understand more about what he meant.

The scripture emphasizes the need to walk closer with God. The knowledge that comes out of experiencing God in one's life cannot be compared with anything. Prophet Hosea makes a sad statement in 4:6, that people of God are destroyed as they lack the knowledge of God. Here you may ask a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Jeremiah 2:27, Ezekiel 44:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Does God Communicate With Us?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

I've found that God communicates in innumerable ways. Every time I notice one way that God communicates, he changes it up. A new method appears. It's fascinating actually. God is diverse, incredibly so.

The divine designer, the architect, the crafter of the human soul is indeed present and interactive within the matrix of reality we call Earth. He is present, he is at work. Yet we cannot see him. Theologians call this the "hiddenness of God." But why is he hidden? Atheists might say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Trigger A Great Awakening

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Ultimately the Holy Spirit is the only one who can trigger a great awakening in your area. Yet the Spirit is willing. God works through people. He asks "Who will go?" Who is willing to say: "Here I am Lord, send me!"

Ultimately the Holy Spirit is the only one who can trigger a great awakening in your area. Yet the Spirit is willing. God works through people. He asks "Who will go?" Who is willing to say: "Here I am Lord, send me!" That is the beginning. We become willing to be a vessel ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Can We Really Believe The Bible Today? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2019

What you believe about the Bible will determine your beliefs and your behavior.

Can We Really Believe the Bible Today? Rev. Brian Bill May 11-12, 2019 Man on Street Interview Do we have any full-time missionaries here today? Could you raise your hand? Actually, every Christ-follower is called to live on mission as a missionary. If a missionary is one who is sent to cross ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, Luke 4:16-31

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Return To The Bible's Context Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

We live in an age filled with interpretation, tradition, denomination, and commentary.If we want to hear God's voice clearly, we must read His Word as He intended—through the lens of the world of the biblical writers.

Go! And Return to the Bible's Context 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT): “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” Introduction: Dr Michael Heiser once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 48:17, Luke 24:27, John 5:39, Romans 10:4, Romans 12:2, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah 42:9 # 4 Prophcey

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 30, 2011

Today we’ll continue to point out some of the prophecies that we read in God’s Word. In the O.T. we often read the words “thus saith the LORD” and any time we read that we can rest assured that God is about to speak, and every thing He says is impor

Isaiah 42:9 # 4 PROPHCEY 7-2-11 Today we’ll continue to point out some of the prophecies that we read in God’s Word. In the O.T. we often read the words “thus saith the LORD” and any time we read that we can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Entitled To?

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 31, 2005

You gotta read the will, to see what dad left you

Hebrews 8 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. 8 Because finding fault with them, He says: “Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 9 not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Freewill Of Man"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 1, 2005

Please use your freewill to read this message on the freewill of man! It will be helpful...

The Free Will of Man From the beginning of time, God had a plan. His plan was that he would create a being that could either choose or not choose him. God wanted romance, not slavery. There are those who deny the very idea that God would create man with a freewill. God is a sovereign God. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist