Sermons on Know The Scriptures:

Understanding Misunderstanding

Contributed by Greg Pennington on Aug 8, 2002

Examining the differences between Islam and Christianity in the light of scriptures of the Bible.

(Quotations from articles and information at www.answering-islam.org was used for much of the content of this sermon.) What is Islam?-- Submission. What do Muslims ("one who submits to God") believe? How is our Christian faith different? Christianity and Islam share much common ground. Both trace ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Burials Of Amad Lahem Lazarus

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008

This is a story based on the death and reviving of Lazarus using selected scriptures

Three Burials of Amad Lahem Lazarus Selected Scriptures This morning I want to tell you a story. While this story is partially based on actual events, some of it is what we call “poetic license”. This means I can say this is based on a true story and then make almost the whole thing up. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Learning from the good and the bad from the church at Ephesus in Scripture.

Warnings, Exaltations & Instructions: The Church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 As many of you know, summer is typically the busiest time of the year for one thing – weddings. In the spring, a newspaper ran an article giving advice to couples who were thinking about getting married in the upcoming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Candle Ceremony #2 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2006

This is an Advent Candle Ceremony which includes scriptures, readings and prayers.

Advent Candle Ceremony #2 Introduction: Week One Advent is a time of joyful expectation of the coming of the Lord. It is a time of conversion and renewal, a time of watching and waiting, a time of new beginnings, a time to experience the power of God. It is above all else a time of hope, peace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jet Stream

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 18, 2000

Please review the following portion of scripture before reading the sermon.

Please review the following portion of scripture before reading the sermon. James 4:13-17 13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

The Age In Which We Live….perilous Times

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

Many Bible preachers are somewhat reluctant to preach on these verses of scripture.

Why? Because when they preach on these verses of scripture, they may be branded as one of those “Doom and Gloom” preachers. Nevertheless, if a Minister of the Gospel loves the Lord, he is compelled by his love for the Lord to preach on these verses of scripture. Why? Because these verses of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Leadership

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 3, 2022

Scriptural values surrounding leadership as demonstrated in the Kenyan elections of 2022

Lessons in leadership Luke 1:37; As you read this, keep in mind the following four points: i. Our SAVIOR told us to pray “….THY will be done on earth as it is in heaven…” ii. There is nothing impossible with GOD. Paraphrased, with GOD all things are possible. iii. Our GOD is in heaven and HE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Back To The Bible Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Scripture is the guidebook that provides the only reliable directions for spiritual formation.

Back To The Bible 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 Where do we go from here? Where do we get our directions? On the Friday after Christmas, I had the opportunity to hang a garage-door opener. Before I did anything else, I opened up the manual. On Tuesday, January 2, Timothy began the journey back to Groton, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Make A Mess Of Our Lives…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

An extraordinary thing has happened in this passage of Scripture concerning Jacob.

Sometimes when we get together with others and they tell us of some unusual thing that has happened to them, we feel almost compelled to share some unusual thing that has happened to us. Illus: For example, little Johnny was talking to a couple of boys in the school yard. Each was bragging about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Mean The Bible Is Inspired?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 19, 2006

An examination of how the Bible explains what is means that the Scriptures are inspired.

What Do You Mean The Bible Is Inspired? In 2 Timothy 3:16, the Apostle Paul makes the statement that “All Scripture is inspired by God.” What exactly does Paul mean by that statement? Paul is stating the fundamental truth about the source of all Scripture. Scripture comes from God. The phrase ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Jul 21, 2009

An overview of scriptures teaching of the Sovereignty of God and our proper response.

“Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God” (Psalm 90:2) "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8) “He is before all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Duty

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

A message on the nature of the heart and how crucial it is to protect it and fill it with Scripture.

Trinity Baptist Church May 28, 2006 Guard Duty Proverbs 4:23 Imagine a mountain village sitting at a high elevation. The little village is situated such that its water resources are very limited. Aside from collected rain water, it has only one source -- a sparkling clear, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than A Bracelet

Contributed by Steve Brown on Nov 11, 2003

Speaks of the importance of memorizing Scripture and applying it to your everyday life.

Better Than a Bracelet Introduction: Scripture memorization is a powerful tool in our daily walk with our Lord. The reason it is such a compelling tool is because you can recall a passage that God has placed on your heart at a moment’s notice and use that passage to combat Satan’s attacks. One ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Discipline Of Fasting Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message looks at what the Scriptures teach us about fasting.

Introduction: A funny thing happened this week as I was searching through the myriad of resources available to pastors to illustrate key biblical truths and principles such as the priority of fasting, the topic for today’s message. I could hardly find any! I did manage to locate several extended ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Loves You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007

This is a Chrysalis Clergy Talk. The Scripture references are varied throughout the talk.

In Max Lucado’s book No Wonder They Call Him Savior, he tells this story. Longing to leave her poor Brazilian neighborhood, Christina wanted to see the world. Discontent at home only on a pallet on the floor, a washbasin, and a wood burning stove, she dreamed of a better life in the city. One ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational