Sermons on Jeffersons Bible:

Why Should I Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

Many people have misconceptions about the trustworthiness and relevance of the Bible. Evidence for the Bible’s veracity is abundant.

Why> Series # 3 Why Should I Trust the Bible? Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: I want to thank Steve and Janet for helping us to focus on our topic for today. Our “why” for this week is “Why should I trust in the Bible?” In the text from Matthew 7 Jesus explains that anyone who listens to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 3: The Bible Is Basic Food

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 24, 2007

A solider must have self discipline. “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (II Tim. 2:3).

A. DAILY BIBLE DISCIPLINE 1. B. Rations stands for basic and Bible. While B Rations might not have been enjoyable, it was nutrition and kept a solider healthy. 2. A solider must have self discipline. “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (II Tim. 2:3). 3. We must ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Healing Promises From God.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 31, 2008

BIBLE HEALING PROMISES FROM GOD OUTLIN shows how the Word of God has God’s healing promises marked through out the Bible from Genius to Revelations. It weaves through the books of the Bible like a scarlet cord. It goes from Abraham praying for Melchisedec

BIBLE HEALING PROMISES FROM GOD. The Word of God has God’s healing marked through the Bible from Genius to Revelations. It weaves through the books of the Bible like a scarlet cord. It goes from Abraham praying for Melchisedec to the Healing of the Nations in Revelations. In this message I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24-25

Hearing God's Voice - Prayer & The Bible Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 4. How God speaks to us through prayer and the Bible.

If you haven’t been with us, let me catch you up to speed. We are in a sermon series looking at how we know God better and experience God working in our life. If we are not experiencing God’s abundant life right now we need to ask ourselves why? We are looking at three issues: 1) We might have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Methodist

The B.i.b.l.e.

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 14, 2007

“How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth.” (Psalm 119:103). I love the Bible! Not only is it sweeter than honey, if I can comtemporize that Scripture, "Your Words are sweeter than chocolate...!"

THE B.I.B.L.E. OPENING TEXT: “How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth.” (Psalm 119:103). I love the Bible! Not only is it sweeter than honey, if I can comtemporize that Scripture, "Your Words are sweeter than chocolate... even sweeter than Purdy’s hedgehogs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

What The Bible Says About Cohabitation

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 18, 2008

Scriptural explaination of God’s revealed final word on cohabitation.

What Does the Bible Say About Cohabitation? Galatians 5:19-21 INTRO: If you look up the word cohabitation in the bible... you won’t find it there. You will find what God thinks about it but God does not use the term "cohabitation." Actually, cohabitation is a rather new term. In the 50’s it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Should I Study The Bible?

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 1, 2008

Directions on the attitudes we ought to have when we look into the Divine Word of God given for our direction and instruction

HOW SHOULD I STUDY THE BIBLE? INTRODUCTION 1. Most dads have done it a. Children get a toy for Christmas or birthday that needs “some assembly” b. We are smart enough to figure it out so we start that light assembly without the directions c. Hours later when the toy is not finished, does not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About The Bible? Part-1 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 19, 2008

The Bible is trustworthy and the more we learn through archeology and other sciences, the more its message is confirmed. The Bible is sure footing for this life and it is a treasure to be valued more than any other treasure on this earth!

What About The Bible? Part-1, II Timothy 3:16 The Old Testament Introduction I heard the story about a formerly pagan New Hebrides chieftain who sat peacefully reading the Bible, when he was interrupted by a French trader. “Bah,” he said in French, “why are you reading the Bible? I suppose the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

What About The Bible? Part-2 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2008

The Old Testament is the seedbed for the New Testament and salvation and truth is the fruit thereof. Let your love of and trust in God’s divine revelation to humanity be renewed!

What About The Bible? Part-2, II Timothy 3:16 The New Testament – Truth Introduction A clergyman took a seat in a dining car on a train traveling along the Hudson River. Opposite him was an atheist who, seeing his clerical collar, started a discussion. “I see you are a clergyman.” “Yes,” came the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

What About The Bible? Part-3 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2008

God alone has penned this word as He inspired and used the men who wrote it and Jesus Christ is the ultimate source of truth! The Bible can be trusted and so can He!

What About The Bible? Part-3, II Timothy 3:16 The Logos Introduction A young man was once employed as clerk in a telegraph office in a town in England. In some way or other God led him to see that he was a sinner, and this caused him great distress of mind. The young man went to the office one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

How Can I Trust The Bible

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 11, 2006

The Bible is God’s Word, and we can trust if for living.

How Can I Trust the Bible? 2 Timothy 3: 14-17 Perhaps you’ve heard of the Jesus Seminar. This is a group of biblical scholars (so-called) whose sole purpose is to investigate the life of Jesus Christ in an attempt to determine the “historical” Jesus. Their attempts to accomplish this task have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Getting To Know God Through The Bible Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006

God wants us to know Him. He has given us His word so that we will discover His character and the wonderful things He has prepared for us.

There are things that God only does for those who are related to Him that He will not do for all people. This is the privilege of those who belong to Him and know Him. That is why God wants Himself to be known by us, so that in knowing Him we will be confident in following Him wholeheartedly. He ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Chips Are Down-Gambling & The Bible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005

Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.

When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Type Of Statements In The Bible Part 2

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006

A lesson in hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPE OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE. PART 2 H. ANTHROPOMORPHISMS which speak of God=s guiding His people (Psa 32:8 NIV) I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psa 73:23 NIV) Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. (Psa ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Type Of Statements In The Bible Part 3

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006

A lesson in Hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPE OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE PART 3 IV. STATEMENTS IN WHICH SOMETHING IS EXPRESSED IN ABSOLUTE TERMS BUT IS MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD IN RELATIVE TERMS (1 Sam 15:22 NIV) But Samuel replied: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist