Sermons on efficacy of scripture: showing 91-105 of 95,522

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

Handling Scriptures Skillfully Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 10, 2008

How much of the Bible is a normal christian supposed to know? The standard for all of us is a skilled workman. There are several basic skills we should all have as beleivers.

Handling the Bible Skillfully Janet and I love the Colonial period of time. I read about it regularly, both about the Revolutionary War and the period leading up to and immediately after the writing and adoption of the Constitution. I love studying the war and the incredible victory won under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Short Takes In Scripture

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

Our text gives us six short takes in scripture. 1- Be joyful 2- Pray continually 3- Give thanks 4- Build fire 5- Test everything

INTRO.- Short takes. What is this? I assume it’s the idea of taking a short look at some subject. It could be a short or brief look at politics. No, we don’t want to go there because it seems that there is nothing short when it comes to politics; not speeches, not conventions, not debates, etc. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

The Unity Of The Whole Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 16, 2012

We can use the story of the finding of Jesus in the Temple to illustrate how the Scripture is best read as a whole, with the New Testament's meaning being fleshed out by its OT references.

Solemnity of St Joseph 2012 Verbum Domini The Solemnity of St. Joseph is a very appropriate day to line out some ideas about the Word of God, and interpretation of the Word. We can easily focus on the “unity of the whole of Scripture,” which is the first of the three marks of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

No Dualistic Approaches To Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 6, 2012

The fact of the physical Resurrection of Jesus dominates the New Testament, but we must, when studying the various accounts, read the NT with the faith of the Church.

Monday of Easter Week Verbum Domini The apostles’ experience of the Resurrection of Jesus changed their lives forever. In the light of our week-long Easter festival, it makes sense to look at the Word of God recording the Resurrection, and to do so in the spirit of the Synod and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

Christ In All The Scriptures

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 6, 2011

All of Scripture speaks of Christ (and leads to Christ).

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 8, 2011 CHRIST IN ALL THE SCRIPTURES Isaac Butterworth Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) ‘He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Using The Flipside Of Scripture

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2019

A study in the book of Psalms 15: 1 - 5

Psalm 15: 1 – 5 Using the flipside of scripture 1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; 3 He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"This Scripture Is Scandalous"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2015

A sermon about the REAL JESUS.

"This Whole Scripture is Scandalous" Mark 8:27-38 On Thursday at about one O'clock in the afternoon a counselor along with two social workers from the East Ridge School system came to see me at the church. They looked really nervous and worried. They came to us because they knew that you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Theme Of Scripture Is Christ

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 28, 2016

In the course of the early mission of Jesus Apostles and their associates, while their oral proclamation was still being hear and remembered, written accounts of Jesus words and works began to be drawn up for the benefit of the communities of Christians that has formed.”

I. The OT looked forward to Christ A. (John 5:46-47) B. The OT looked forward to a Messiah that would bring a new law to make Israel and the nations glad. (Deuteronomy 18:15-19) 1. The Messiah announced to Adam 2. The Messiah typified by Noah 3. The Lamb typified by Isaac 4. The King typified in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-45

Denomination: Baptist

All Scripture Is Profitable

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Mar 15, 2018

Reading the Bible intelligently

ALL SCRIPTURE IS PROFITABLE TEXT: II TIM. 3:16 INTRODUCTION: Paul is writing to his “son” in the faith, Timothy, and he is encouraging him to embrace and hold dear the Word of God. He told him first, that ALL scripture, and by that he’s talking about the Old Testament, is “profitable.” He prefaces ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing According To The Scriptures

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 20, 2018

What is the Anointing? What does the scriptures say about the Anointing?

The anointing according to the scriptures. 1 John 2:20-27 We are living in a time when many Christians view the biblical doctrine of the "anointing" as if it were a highly charged exhilarating or some kind of high voltage energy source or force that flows through the atmosphere, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20, 1 John 2:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Theme Of Scripture Is Christ

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

all of scripture points to Christ

Luke 24:44-45 Introduction: "While the literary value of the Bible cannot be minimized, the Book was given not to be admired but to be received as the Word of God; that we might come to know Him of whom the Scriptures witness." ~ Erling C. Olsen I. The OT looked forward to Christ A. (Joh 5:39 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:44-45

Denomination: Baptist