Sermons on Expectations In Scripture:

Scriptures Become Real During The Revival

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Josiah was eight years old when he became King. In the eighth year of his reign, he began to seek the God of his father David. In the eighteen year of his reign, he found the book of the law during the renovation of temple.

Josiah was eight years old when he became King. In the eighth year of his reign, he began to seek the God of his father David. In the eighteen year of his reign, he found the book of the law during the renovation of temple. After seeking God for 10 years, God in His mercy, let him find the physical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:19, 2 Chronicles 34:27

Scriptural Warnings For Priests, Apostles And Pastors. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 25, 2021

God warns us many times in Scripture to be aware of false teaching. Christians need to be able to recognize false teachers, False prophets, false priests, false pastors, and apostles....

God warns us many times in Scripture to be aware of false teaching. Christians need to be able to recognize false teachers, False prophets, false priests, false pastors and apostles who are motivated by greed or selfish gain because they contradict sound doctrine, turn the grace of our God into ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:13, Hebrews 7:16, Acts 20:28

Have We Had The Scripture Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Believers are urged not to sin, but if they do, they have an advocate with God the Father. Believers are told to have love for one another, thereby showing that they are followers of Christ.

In verses 1-2: John is at this point an extremely elderly person. He has spent practically each of his years in the service of the Lord, and a considerable amount of his readers were for sure his spiritual youngsters. John utilizes the phrase “little children” in a warm, paternal way. He is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Scripture Verses Can Be Interpreted Privately

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD does not want us to interpret the bible privately for our own sole purpose but according to His own purpose with His HOLY SPIRIT interpreting it for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you interpreting the bible privately? No. Because I refer to pastors, leaders, commentaries on how a verse is interpreted, I go on another way of reading even the Greek and Hebrew language of it for correct interpretation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creation, Scriptures, Depravity Of Man - Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 8, 2016

God provides all because of love!

In preparation for Communion, let us highlight what is said in this Psalm. Verses 1-6 basically tell us that God speaks through His creation! What we call nature is all created by God. Everyday God speaks to us and teaches us! Let’s take a moment just to look at the sky and all nature; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of God In The Old Testament Scriptures Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 6, 2015

How did the saints of old interact with the Spirit of God?

The Spirit IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Genesis 11:1-8. 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Portraits Found In The Scriptures At The Feet Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 17, 2020

Throughout the scriptures references are made about events happening at the feet of Jesus and in every instant is a wonderful portrait of Jesus at what can be found at His feet.

PORTRAITS FOUND IN THE SCRIPTURES AT THE FEET OF JESUS! Luke 24:39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. . Luke 24:40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:39-40, Luke 7:38, Matthew 15:30-31, Zechariah 14:3

Scriptural Osculation: Kissing The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 9, 2019

The word, kiss, appears some 37 times in the Bible, the first being in Genesis... a kiss of betrayal.

SERMON: SPIRITUAL OSCULATION: KISSING THE FEET OF JESUS Luke 7:36-50 One of the Pharisees asked Him over for a meal. He went to the Pharisee’s house and sat down at the dinner table. Just then a woman of the village, the town harlot, having learned that Jesus was a guest in the home of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Non-Biblical Passages

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Ten sayings not found in Scripture.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many think these “sayings” are quoted from Scripture, but they are just not there. However, they have biblical truths taught (a) in principle, or (b) application. 2. Some wrongly apply some of these “sayings.” 3. Condition: become a man/woman of the book, i.e., the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Proverbs 29:15, James 2:8, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Outside Of The Box

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The Bible is our standard and is what defines our freedoms and boundaries. It is important to spend generous amounts of time in the word in order to grow in knowing God and how God want us to serve him

In a conversation, someone posed an interesting and much needed question to me. "Is it wise to think outside of the box?" There are many, including myself, who have used this phrase. Wisdom would seem to dictate that this, like many other things, should have a caveat to it. Many things pressed to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resolution Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

This sermon addresses the single most powerful catalyst for individual spiritual growth: Scripture reading

The Resolution In his book, “Holy Sweat” Tim Hansell writes of a close friend who attended his 40 year high school reunion. For months he saved to take his wife back to the place and the people he’d grown up with. The closer the time came for the reunion, the more excited he became, thinking of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Our Shared Goals (Part Two) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 9, 2017

In this sermon, I cover the second six of twelve shared goals for all Christians.

Introduction: A. One day a woman was driving through a snowstorm just outside of Denver, Colorado. 1. She was completely lost and struggling under the hazardous weather conditions. 2. She was relieved when she happened upon a snowplow. 3. Since she was lost she decided to follow the snowplow as ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am A Church Member

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021

What does it mean to be a church member? What is expected of me? As members of a church we each hold a unique place in the church. As members of a church we each have certain responsibilities in the local body of believers.

I AM A CHURCH MEMBER For many people, church membership simply means that we attend church, and we will do so until we cease to be happy where we attend, then we will find another church to attend. We think that being a church member is something that gives us the right to vote on matter that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Expect From Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2009

Have you ever stopped to consider what you expect from Him? A helper, a rescuer from your troubles, a self-help guru, someone that thinks like you? In this chapter Jesus punctures the expectations of others and ask that you really listen to Him.

What do you expect from Jesus? It’s a natural question. If you ask you’ll probably get answers like: • I expect Jesus to get me out of my tough situations • I expect Jesus to give me good advice on how to live my life • I expect Jesus to tell me what I need to do to get to earn my way to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What For?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 2, 2021

What God has done for us and how we understand it. Then what do we do after we received Gods precious gift?

Our text today offers us an opportunity to explore what we, as God’s children, have done with his words and how we understand them. The "What for?" question. That is to see what is expected of us after we know Him as Savior. We can start out with a wonderful based Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible