Sermons on Interpreting:

How To Intepret Difficult Passages

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Intepret Difficult Passages

How To Deal With Problems In the Bible 1. Believe that the Bible is the word of God without error, completely true, and entirely inspired by God. Once you approach the scriptures with this presupposition it is just a matter of time before you will see that there are no contradictions, errors, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgotten By God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this week – sold into slavery and falsely accused Today, we observe the second “big dip” in the life of Joseph, forgotten in prison.

The story acts like a mini-novel tucked away at the end of Genesis. With every turn of the page, you find yourself saying, “You’re not going to believe what happens next!” Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Curious Scriptures

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2019

There are certain Scriptures that seem to be unique. One of them is found in the crucifixion narrative in Matthew. What do we do with these especially when they seem to be out of the ordinary?

Curious Scriptures Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56, Matthew 27:60, Hebrews 9:19-22, 1 John 5:16-17, Romans 6:23, John 8:34, Romans 6:22-23, 1 John 3:4-6, Mark 16:9-20, Matthew 6:13, Mark 1:15, Isaiah 44:24, Deuteronomy 5:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Baker, Butler, And The Peace Maker

Contributed by Ronnie Morris on Jul 8, 2007

. There is hardly a more precise picture of the work of Christ on the cross, than is found here in this body of scripture. We can best glean the truths from these verses by focusing on the prisoners’ failure, their friend, and their future.

The Baker, Butler and the Peace Maker Text: Gen. 40 Introduction: Joseph had been rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery in Egypt, falsely accused and sentence to the prison. It was while in prison that Joseph meets two prisoners of the Pharaoh. Joseph was assigned to them and during their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Grass Is Not Always Greener...

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 10, 2024

The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side is a singular, speculative, but focused idiom that suggests the indeterminable fallacy that other people or places in one’s imagination always appear to be in a better, or more acceptable cachet than oneself.

Kasper Schmeichel, a Danish football goalkeeper once remarked: “The grass is not always greener on the other side. It is about recognizing what you do have and being grateful for what you do have.” Philippians 4:11-12 reminds us: “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Ezekiel 17:24, Genesis 3:22

(Section 9) The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost And Tongues Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

How to be baptized in the Holy Ghost and receive speaking in tongues.

IX. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST AND TONGUES Acts 2:4 “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” A. Can there be Genuine Tongues Today? Spiritual and scholarly men are ranged on both sides of this question, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Statue And The Sorcerers Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 11, 2002

This sermon looks at the Spirit-filled characterics of Daniel in his second chapter and challenges us to adopt those in our own lifes.

The Statue and the Sorcerers Daniel 2 October 13, 2002 Intro: A. A QUESTION DURING CRISIS In a cartoon, a man was phoning his pastor during a crisis. With a fraught look, the man asks the minister: "My wife has left me, my kids are on drugs, and my life is falling apart. Can you explain to me ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reverse The Curse Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Nov 1, 2007

God’s Glory is Connected to Your Giving

It is terrible and tragic to have access to your blessing yet you are blocked by your curse. For it is true that countless individuals who call themselves Christians live a seemingly picture perfect existence that appears to be marked by blessings, joys, serendipities, pleasures, and grace gifts; ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Found The Messiah

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006

Did you find Jesus Christ? What does this really mean?

1stBBC We have found the Messiah John 1:35-42 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Active In The Lives Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2023

In Daniel 5:1-31, we see what happens when God crashes a party.

Introduction What would happen if someone gave a party—and God crashed it? In the first verses of Daniel chapter 5, we find a description of a rather wild party thrown by a king named Belshazzar. Then we are told how his party was crashed. Right in the middle of the party, at what was probably ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Love Part 3: Joseph's Provision Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 27, 2006

From the Pit to the Palace, God is in control of our lives

In Part 3 of “God’s Love” we will survey the transformation of Joseph. We have, in this story, God’s deliverance, love and provision for one man’s life in order to provide not only for his family, but two countries as well. 1. THE PIT • Joseph’s brothers hated him because of their father’s love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Three things that make you WHO YOU ARE. SKILL, REPUTATION, and IDENTITY - Joseph in the beginning of his journey based those 3 things on SELF. But when he FLIPPED them around IDENTITY, REPUTATION, and SKILL. God did great things through his life.

VIDEO BUMPER TODAY I WANT TO TALK ABOUT 3 things that make YOU WHO YOU ARE (WRITE ON BOARD) SKILL - REPUTATION - IDENTITY What are your SKILLS? What type of REPUTATION do you have? What’s your IDENTITY? (How do people see you?) A. Can you recall the first time: tearing apart your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 5, 2005

Part three of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues.

Speaking in tongues 1Co 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 1Co 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 1Co 12:29 Are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Tongues, Keeping Perspective In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2006

In the church today there is tremendous tension and polarization over the issue of sign gifts, particularly tongues. Divisions and church splits over the charismatic movement have become all too common. Conditions in some of the churches today hardly diff

THE VALUE OF TONGUES Keeping Perspective In The Church 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 INTRODUCTION: in the church today there is tremendous tension and polarization over the issue of sign gifts, particularly tongues. Divisions and church splits over the charismatic movement have become all too common. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Feb 20, 2009

God wants us to discover and develop our spiritual gifts. This teaching is an overview of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Cor. 12 with a focus on prophecy and tongues.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS #2: THE SUPERNATURAL GIFTS KEY TEXT: “God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you.” (1 Peter 4:10) • EVERY Christian receives at least ONE spiritual gift. THE BIG ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: *other