Sermons on Inspiration Of The Bible:

A Preoccupation With Scripture Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jan 3, 2014

Much of the Christian’s thinking and decision making today is based on the senses and not on the Scripture. The church has lost her preoccupation with Scripture. The church has fallen away from a passion and love for the Word of God.

Prayer and Fasting Message 2014 – A Preoccupation with Scripture December 29, 2013 Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church In 2014 we are going to increase our emphasis on Scripture, the Word of God. • We will do this through our preaching and teaching messages • We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let’s Make A Deal Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 20, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah 38: 1 – 22

Isaiah 38: 1 – 22 Let’s Make A Deal In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.’” 2 Then Hezekiah turned his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Preaching The Word

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 21, 2009

Much of this sermon was inspired by Mark Dever’s teachings on Expository preaching from his 9 Marks of a Healthy Church series - a series that has greatly changed my view on preaching.

The Power of Preaching the Word Text: 2nd Timothy 4:1-5 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) As your pastor here at Ft. Supply Baptist one of the main things I want to do is make sure we have a healthy church. And so one thing that I do is search the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say for not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Or Out? Nt Canonization Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2009

Message about the Origin of the New Testament specifically regarding the process of canonization

Text: 2 Timothy 3:16, Title: In or Out? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Read selections from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas B. Background to passage: do a little review from the Greek To Me message, explain “canon,” and conclude that although canonization was complete by 405 AD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Judgment To Renewal Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 18, 2005

When God flooded the earth, He brought judgment on the world and at the same time brought Divine Renewal. Noah was an example of Faith. Sermon inspired by a book written by Ruben Shelly.

Judgment To Renewal Text: Genesis, Chapters 6-9 Introduction. Every year, from late summer until early fall, we experience what the weather reporters call “Hurricane Season”. It’s amazing how far the science has developed in predicting and understanding hurricanes over the years. Many lives ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006

The powerful, inspired writings of the Apostle Paul from his prison cell, and how they can help us to be free! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Can you imagine being jailed for the cause of Christ? What would you be thinking as you sat there? What would be your attitude? We don’t have to wonder how it was for Paul. For the majority of the rest of the book of Acts he was a prisoner, and during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference (Psalm 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository message, adapted from a sermon by Steven Shepherd, underscores the difference between believers and unbelievers as laid out in Psalm 1. Unlike the lost, believers should be Separated from the World, Saturated in the Word, and Situated by t

The Difference: Psalm One Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from a sermon by Steven Shepherd Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/19/2012 I came across some jokes this week that I thought I’d share with you. • What’s the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Fantastic Faith! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2018

By faith, be certain of what others cannot be certain; see what others cannot see; and hear what others cannot hear.

If I were to ask the question, “What is faith?” I’m sure I would get a variety of responses from all of you. One of the more popular notions of faith was expressed by Archie Bunker in the 1970’s TV show All in the Family. In this clip, he is discussing labor pains with his son-in-law, Mike, a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lesson 3: Read Scripture Aloud Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018

How do we read the Bible aloud with dignity and appropriate drama?

Intro Very few of us read the Bible aloud well. Yet, the most important words we will ever say in our entire lifetimes are those we quote from the Bible. Public reading of the Holy Scriptures in many churches needs an upgrade. Too often preachers rush through words inspired by God, so that they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Giving

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002

How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Holiness

God - I'm Tired

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

I started a prayer this way the other day, and it inspired a message... It’s OK for us to be tired, it reminds us that we depend on him. HIS strength is perfect

27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God"? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings And Brain-Aches

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 25, 2008

Kids can be immense joys but also our greatest pains. Sometimes at the very same moment! There are really no magic formulas for dealing with kids but there is inspiration and help from God.

Blessings and Brain-aches Proverbs 22:6 August 24, 2008 This morning I am going to talk about our children. Raising children. But I speak not as one who has all the answers but as one who is looking to the One with all the answers. In other words, I hope that God will speak to you through these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ The King - But What Kind Of King Really?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 2, 2010

Our actions and attitudes with which we live our lives must be inspired and modeled after both the truth of who Jesus is and the example He has set for us.

Christ the King – But What Kind of King Really? Phil 2:5-11 November 21, 2010 Intro: We are coming back this morning into our study of Philippians, after a two-week break that celebrated our partnerships in ministry and mission. Those two weeks are an important part of our ministry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Celebration Of Giving Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 26, 2015

The first of 3 sermons that formed our Stewardship (Giving) Campaign for 2015, this sermon starts by celebrating the huge amounts of God-inspired generosity that are already going on in our church.

So - I have two sermons here, and i wonder which one you would like me to preach? Here I have a really creative one (hold it up) - I promise you none of you will ever have heard a sermon on giving like this. The other one (hold it up) it is a bit more boring and ordinary. Which would you like? You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:17-24

Denomination: Anglican

2 More Lessons From The Magi Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Dec 27, 2019

Brief but powerful in the Christmas account, the Magi give us some essential take-aways. Here are two more to go with seeking the Lord in 4 Questions Inspired by the Magi.

Part 2: Share and Sense Matthew 2:1-12 concentrating on 2:11-12 Introduction We discussed last week the Magi have a brief appearance in Matthew’s Gospel, yet they leave us with some essential take-aways. We looked at the first take-away last week; the fact we need to seek the Lord. Our life should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ