Sermons on Holy Scripture:

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

Holy Hunger

Contributed by Mark Jobe on Sep 15, 2011

You are made to hunger for God. May your holy hunger be unleashed. You have a hunger for God so awaken it. Bring it to life and reignite your appetite.

Opening ILLUS: A kindergarten teacher gave an assignment. The assignment was to draw a picture of a celebrity or an important person that had impacted your life. The children got busy drawing pictures, coloring and sticking out their tongues like little kids like to do when they're drawing. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

So when the Bible goes from holy is the Lord, to holy holy is the Lord, to holy holy holy is the Lord, it has reached the level of the ultimate in holiness.

Most speeches and sermons have three parts to them. There is the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. Often they have three points in the body as well. Then there is another three fold factor involved. There is the message as written; then the message as delivered, and third what the ...read more

Absolute Essentials Of Christianity - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2023

Intro - Monotheism - God, the Father - God the Son, Jesus Christ - God, the Holy Spirit - Salvation by Grace - The Resurrection - The Gospel Message

Denominations have most often come about due to differences in beliefs from others. Many of them started because of a great move of God at a specific time and place in history. Then, after many years, they became a religious organization that operates with their own identity, doctrinal beliefs, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:21, 1 Corinthians 15:14, 2 Peter 1:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Says About Worshipping False Gods In The Scriptures. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2024

Let us commit to worshiping God in spirit and truth, as He alone is worthy.

Let us explore a vital teaching from Jesus Christ about worship. In Matthew 4:10, Jesus responds to Satan's temptation by declaring, "Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only." This statement highlights the importance of exclusive worship. Jesus emphasizes that our worship must ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Deuteronomy 6:13

Glory Of God

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exploration of God’s glory by examining historical and linguistic usages within Scripture

I. WHAT IS THE GLORY? A. MANTLE/GARMENT B. ADORNMENT (JEWELRY) C. SHINE/FLASH LIKE LIGHTNING D. TO ACT AS A MADMAN E. PURITY, LUSTRE, CLEARNESS F. HONOR, ESTEEM IMAGE G. HEAVY, WEIGHTY, INSENSIBLE, DULL, MAKE DENSE, UNRESPONSIVE II. MANIFESTATIONS OF THE GLORY A. CLOUD (EXODUS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Life In The Word

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

If we fail to read and observe what is written in the Scripture, then we will be devoid of abundant life. We find life in the Word because the Word leads to Jesus, and it leads to spiritual freedom in Christ through the indwelling Holy Spirit.

I wish to begin our message this morning by sharing some verses out of Deuteronomy 28. In Deuteronomy 28:66-67, God gives a warning to His people, saying, “Your life shall hang in doubt before you; you shall fear day and night, and have no assurance of life. In the morning you shall say, ‘Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Then God Said

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Did you read something new in Gods Word this past week? Something familiar with new eyes? Did the Holy Spirit convict you to open your bible and allow God’s Word to speak to you?

Today our key passage is found in Romans 4:17. The purpose of the message today is to remind us that God is not shackled by circumstances or natural barriers. Quick back story as you get to Romans 4:17 • Apparently, Paul had finished his work in the east, and planned to visit Rome on his way to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Pleasing God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

To please God simply means to bring delight and gladness before Him. As children of God, pleasing our Heavenly Father should be our highest priority. Pleasing the Lord is a central teaching and command from the holy scriptures. It is also God’s way of ble

Intro: To please God simply means to bring delight and gladness before Him. As children of God, pleasing our Heavenly Father should be our highest priority. Pleasing the Lord is a central teaching and command from the holy scriptures. It is also God’s way of blessedness. In our current study, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Bible Is God’s Book

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 28, 2016

The Bible is more than just a book about God. It has a purpose for us. There is sufficient reason to study the Bible other than just to know about God.

I. All scripture is breathed by God A. Inspiration- “the superintending of God’s Spirit on the writers of Holy scripture, the account and interpretation of God’s revelation have been recorded as God intended so that the bible is actually the word of God.” B. Canon – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

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

Holy, Holy, Holy: Transformed By The Glory Of God Isaiah 6:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2024

Isaiah 6:3, the majestic vision of Isaiah, where he encountered the holiness and glory of God.

Holy, Holy, Holy: Transformed by the Glory of God Isaiah 6:3 Introduction: Today, we delve into the majestic vision of Isaiah, where he encountered the holiness and glory of God. In Isaiah 6:3, we read: "They were calling out to each other, 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8, Isaiah 6:3, Psalm 99:9, Psalm 96:9, Hebrews 12:28-29, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Living

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

I should be holy as God is holy - how do I do that?

Holy Living A Scene from Real Life 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 A muscular athlete admitted, “Sometimes I’m not sure I even know how to be a holy Christian. All day long I find myself wondering what I need to do to live for Christ. It’s a lot easier to keep in shape then to be holy.” Most of us are eager to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Security

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Does every Christian have Eternal Security?

Holy Security Some have wondered, after being entirely sanctified (living above willful sin), if this work of God in a person’s heart makes one eternally secure. They come to the conclusion that they will never sin again so they will never be lost. This is not true. There is no spiritual plain of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002

We cannot find what we aren’t looking for and we can’t look for what we don’t know

The Pursuit of Holiness Romans 6:1-23 We cannot pursue that which we do not know. That is like playing the kids game of "Hide and go Seek" without knowing who is hiding. The same is true for holiness, if we do not know what it is how can we know when we found it? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ