Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Literal Reading:

showing 1-15 of 132,244
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Reading The Bible Literally

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 7, 2020
     | 2,058 views

    Paul's instruction that the Corinthians were to "greet one another with a holy kiss" provides a nice open door for discussing whether we are to take the Bible literally. This message looks at four considerations that we need to keep in mind to read the Bible correctly.

    - I have four questions for you as we begin. Let me hear an “Amen” if you agree with what I say: a. The Bible is the Word of God. b. We believe in the Bible. c. The Bible is literally true. d. When I came into church, I greeted everyone with a holy kiss. - Where were all the cries of “Amen” ...read more

  • Being Like Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,273 views

    This Sermon Take a literal reading of The Beatitudes. It argues that by living Christ teachings we can and will change the world.

    (Steve gets up to read the morning scripture. Galatians 5:22-23) 22But (A)the fruit of the Spirit is (B)love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, (C)self-control; against such things (D)there is no law. 24Now those who belong to (E)Christ Jesus have ...read more

  • To Read Or Not To Read Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,953 views

    The Spiritual Discipline of Bible reading is vital for us to grow in Christ. part 4 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading January 27, 2008 Psalm 119:1-8 This folder I am holding in my hand contains some of the cards, notes, and letters Debbie has given me since the time we met, until even recently. She has given me permission to read some of a letter she wrote to me before we ...read more

  • Hell: The Literal View Vs. Non-Literal Views

    Contributed by Donn Heinrich on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    This sermon is based on a study of several books by authors who hold to a variety of views on the doctrine of Hell. Please note that the format of this website does not enable me to include footnotes where they were originally placed in the sermon. Howe

    In contemporary Christianity, many questions have arisen as to the reality of hell. While the Bible teaches a literal view of an eternal hell, there has been a widespread embrace of anything but a literal view. There has been much speculation about what the Bible actually teaches about nature and ...read more

  • The Reading Of The Will Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    God’s will for someone, no matter what other details there are, boils down to loving Him first and serving others, just the same as for Peter.

    A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the pastor’s young son on the street. “Do you know what your dad is going to ...read more

  • To Read Or Not To Read - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2008
     | 3,898 views

    Part 2 of the sermon regarding spiritual discipline of Bible reading / study.

    January 27, 2008 Spiritual Discipline: Bible Reading (EVE) Tonight I want to get as practical as I can. I want to try to answer some of the questions you may have which you have not asked, and maybe are uncomfortable asking, because if we were to be really honest, we don’t want many people to ...read more

  • Preach What The Word Says Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2016
     | 3,856 views

    understand the meaning of the words we read

    Thursday of 19th Week in Course Today’s Scriptures illustrate almost perfectly the next topic on preaching or witnessing that the Holy Father relates in the encyclical “the Joy of the Gospel.” It has to do with how we read the sacred text: ‘we need to be sure that we ...read more

  • The Reading Of The Law PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 617 views

    This sermon explores how the rediscovery and understanding of God's Law transformed the Israelites' worship and relationships, offering guidance for our lives today.

    Good morning, church family. We gather here today, hearts filled with hope, eyes lifted to the heavens, ready to hear the words of our Lord. We come with open minds, ready to be filled with His wisdom. We stand on the edge of a new understanding, a new perspective, a fresh revelation of His truth. ...read more

  • Reading The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    Sometimes reading the Bible can be difficult. Why should we even read it? If if we convince ourselves to open it, where do we start.

    ***Open the time with all the lights out and the room completely dark. Begin to lightly toss stones up front so that the thud can be heard by the group*** The first five books of the Old Testament are called the Torah which is what the Jews look to as their Bible. The Hebrew word torah meant ...read more

  • Bible Reading Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,702 views

    A two week series looking at spiritual habits we can do on our own with God.

    -for the next two weeks we’re going to take a look at things you can do when you are alone with God. Hopefully you realize that although coming to church and serving together are wonderful things that everyone should be doing, there are also things you should be doing that are just you and ...read more

  • Read And Heed Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 7, 2016
     | 5,248 views

    The first of the seven beatitudes in Revelation reminds us that we need to pay attention to who the revealed Jesus is.

    1. "Happy as a Clam" -- Meaning: Very happy and content Why would clams be happy? It has been suggested that open clams give the appearance of smiling. The derivation is more likely to come from the fuller version of the phrase, now rarely heard - 'as happy as a clam at high water'. Hide tide is ...read more

  • Read The Signs

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,464 views

    Jesus IS coming back.

    Read the Signs October 12, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus IS coming back. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:1-14 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Look at the sky! I. The Signs a. V5 – false Christs – an estimated 1100 people ...read more

  • Christmas Reading

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,444 views

    A reading I did for our Christmas program

    He was given a name, that was greater and grander than any other names in the world. He was given a name that is deeper than depth, higher than height, and wider than width. He was given a name that put activity to the legs of a lame man at Bethesda He was given a name that brought sight to a ...read more

  • Read The Directions

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2018
     | 5,160 views

    A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 13: 1 - 14

    1 Chronicles 13: 1 - 14 Read the Directions 13 Then David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader. 2 And David said to all the assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if it is of the LORD our God, let us send out to our brethren everywhere who are ...read more

  • Just Read It

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 26, 2024
     | 696 views

    Just read the bible we will belief, life, and hope.

    John 6:56-69 Just read it • People way back had an excuse for not reading the bible. Bibles were very rare. • They were handwritten by scribes so there were very few Bibles, until Herr Gutenberg invented the Printing Press. Then, mass productions began. • People before the ...read more