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Understanding God's Word, Part 1: The Message Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009

This is the first of four messages titled, "Understanding God"s Word." Today, we will see that in order to understand God’s Word, we must have the right message.

I have looked forward to this chapter ever since I started preaching in Ezra, two years ago. When we were in Ezra, we looked at what I consider to be my life-verse. Ezra 7:10 says, “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Took The Child In His Arms Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 5, 2009

Then they left that place and were passing through Galilee. Jesus didn’t want anyone to know it, for he was teaching his disciples and saying to them, "The Son of Man will be betrayed into human hands. They will kill him, but after being dead for three da

Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was at home, he asked the disciples, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept silent, for on the road they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. So he sat down and called the twelve. He told them, "If anyone wants to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The True And Living God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The True and Living God

Acts 17:22-34 The True and Living God Paul’s had come from Thessalonica, Greeks saved so Jews rioted forcing Paul and Silas to flee to Berea - Paul preached - Jews of Thessalonica followed - After the uproar, Paul came to Athens alone. I. The Dilemma in Athens - 22 Then Paul stood in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Holiness

Who Hath Believed?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019

Of the many that hear the report of the gospel there are few, very few, that believe it.

WHO HATH BELIEVED? SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 53 Isaiah 53:1 “Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?” KJV Isaiah 53:1 “Who has believed--trusted in, relied upon and clung to--our message of that which was revealed to us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been ...read more

Scripture: John 4:50, John 20:29, Matthew 8:13, Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Of Revival Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

THE WORD OF REVIVAL

Acts 17:16-34 THE WORD OF REVIVAL 1. The Preparation For Revival. i. The Need For the Word - 16 while Paul waited for them at Athens Paul's Concern - his spirit was stirred in him, Paul's Conviction - when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry Paul's Contention - 17 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Folly Of The Cross Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012

What the cross means.

Introduction We return to our letter this morning. Paul has been addressing the matter of divisions in the church (v. 10). It was bad enough that they were identifying themselves under the names of church leaders, but even worse was that Christ was being treated as just another leader with these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judgment Is Coming Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Judgment is Coming

Acts 17 v 16 - 34 Judgment is Coming Paul's Start - Their Welcome 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said Their Worship - Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. (too Religious) Their Want - 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

Laodicean Preaching

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2012

The final days of the Church Age will be marked by increased religious fervour and decreased commitment to divine truth. The pulpits will progressively capitulate to the spirit of this present age.

“And now, go, write it before them on a tablet and inscribe it in a book, that it may be for the time to come as a witness forever. For they are a rebellious people, lying children, children unwilling to hear the instruction of the LORD; who say to the seers, ‘Do not see,’ the prophets, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2020

Most preachers preach to bring comforts, consolation, at the same time it is also, the responsibility of a Preacher to declare the condemnation. Confrontational preaching leads the hearers to yield their lives to Christ.

Acts 2:36-41 Result of the Spirit-Filled Preaching 2: 36-37 Conviction of the Sinners 2: 38-40 Confrontational preaching 2: 41 Conversion of the Sinners Acts 2:36-37 Conviction of the Sinners In the previous passage, we have seen how Peter took the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

From Revival To Riot Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

From Revival to Riot

Acts 14 v 19 - 28 From Revival to Riot The Visit The People - 19 And there came thither certain Jews The Place - from Antioch and Iconium, The Problem - who persuaded the people, The Violence It's Focus - and, having stoned Paul, It's Force - drew him out of the city, (dragged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Holiness

Preaching To The Choir Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2016

A study of the book of Job 22: 1 – 14

Job 22: 1 – 14 Preaching To The Choir 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2 “Can a man be profitable to God, though he who is wise may be profitable to himself. 3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous? Or is it gain to Him that you make your ways ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rich?!

Contributed by Rev Eric Sellgren on Aug 30, 2017

The need to pray for the UK

RICH. I’ve got a bee in my bonnet, and, over the last year it’s buzz has been getting louder. So I’ve come to you to ask for help – help to stop its buzzing. But first let me start with a story: One day, a long time ago in South Africa, a man was kneeling digging in a river bed. He was a gold ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Why Some People React With Anger And Accusations When You Preach About Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 13, 2025

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to spread the Good News of salvation through faith in Him

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to spread the Good News of salvation through faith in Him (Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15). However, when we obey this command, some people may react with anger, accusations, and even personal attacks. But why? The Bible provides insight into why some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Preach It Again!

Contributed by Dr. Eric. Rogers on Nov 5, 2016

God commands Jeremiah to preach the word again after King Jehoiakim cuts it up and throws it in the fire. God word will be preached again and again. You can cut it. You can burn it. You can throw it away, but the word of God shall stand forever.

PREACH IT AGAIN! ©ERIC ROGERS,PH.D. CHURCHWITHOUTWALLSCHICAGO.COM 2016 PREACH ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:23-28

Denomination: *other

Paul The Apostle's Preaching Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 4, 2018

To establish that the man of God cannot be silent regarding the word of the Lord. Even amidst threatenings, persecutions and the fear of death; he will speak the truth boldly, in the face of dignitaries, dungeons, or degenerated people.

INTRODUCTION Outline. Paul the Apostle’s Preaching Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the third lesson in our series on the theme: “We cannot but speak.” This lesson deals with the challenges of the men of God that speak the word of God in truth. We will see how neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ