Sermons on Literal Reading:

A Revival For The Word Of God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2015

Psalm 119 reveals two things that are needed for revival (Material adapted from Paul J. Bucknell at: http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm119/Psalm119.156_Revival_Word-of-God.html)

HoHum: O Holy Ghost, Revival comes from Thee; Send a revival, Start the work in me. Thy Word declares Thou wilt supply our need; For blessings now, O Lord, I humbly plead. WBTU: Psalm 119 is a psalm that will bring revival if we take it seriously. We often believe that we need nothing. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-159

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Implanted Word Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011

There is a danger that we can read into the Bible instead of reading from the Bible.

James 1:21-22-Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Lay Aside….Get rid of, to put of, to strip away. The word can ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

All Scripture Is Profitable

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Mar 15, 2018

Reading the Bible intelligently

ALL SCRIPTURE IS PROFITABLE TEXT: II TIM. 3:16 INTRODUCTION: Paul is writing to his “son” in the faith, Timothy, and he is encouraging him to embrace and hold dear the Word of God. He told him first, that ALL scripture, and by that he’s talking about the Old Testament, is “profitable.” He prefaces ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Follow God' Rules

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Read the Bible

God gives us rules so that one-day we can be with him. God gives us rules that he wants us to follow. God makes known of the rules that he wants us to follow. If we do not follow God’ rules he will get on us. All the rules we need to follow can be found in one book. All of the rules we are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: *other

Why I Pray... Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 22, 2016

A must read!

Part of the legacy that Grandmother leaves to her family and friends is prayer—not formulaic or ritual prayers, but intimate conversations with God, as if she were speaking with a friend. Little Mother wasn’t so much a prayer warrior as she was God’s friend, who maintained a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginnings Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 6, 2008

This is the opening message for the Essential 100 reading campaign. The message goes with the first reading

Beginnings Essential 100 Message Series Genesis 1:1 January 6, 2008 Morning Service Introduction A year ago I had the privilege of going to the Gathering, the first national Wesleyan pastors conference. The experience was incredible and it was without a doubt the best pastor’s conference I have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

The Greek word used in all three of these passages of scripture is Christianos just like the Spanish word and it literally means a follower of Christ.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? Part 1 - 2/22/09 Acts 11:26, 1 Peter 4:16 INTRODUCTION Definition: They are those who belong to Jesus Christ. Other designations in scripture are believers, disciples and the children of God. Originally used as a nick name for those who were followers of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Stop Running And Hear

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 30, 2021

The Word is literally near to you. Save money and stay home going to the One whose word you need to hear!

Amos 8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: 12 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12, Jeremiah 23:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday Of The Lord’s Passion

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 17, 2024

At the end of the story, only one trust remains: the trust of the one who handed over himself—literally and sacramentally- for us

In the book Regarding the Pain of Others, the author, Susan Sontag, concludes that seeing news articles and images of war and suffering is necessary so we know what is happening, but it puts us in a position as either "spectator" or "coward," and that both positions are ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Just What Does "taken Up" Mean For Jesus?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2022

When I was ten, that meant that Jesus went up into the clouds and literally sat at the right hand of the Father, on a throne in the clouds. But no more.

Ascension Day One commonality that men and women my age have in the U.S., no matter what religion we were raised in, is the story of Jesus. If I bet money, I’d lay odds that anyone age 65 or older in 2022 can at least give a general outline of the life of Christ, even if he or she didn’t think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:2-9, Ephesians 1:17-23, Luke 24:46-53, Genesis 5:24, 2 Kings 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Soul For Sale

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 3, 2009

In America, you can metaphorically and literally sell your soul and be rewarded for it. One wonders how the purchaser intended to collect. We can’t literally sell our soul, but we can lose our soul to gain something else. We need to ponder Jesus’ question

Opening illustration: One would think that selling one’s soul, as Faust offered his to the devil in Goethe’s Dr. Faustus, is only a figment of literary fiction. Medieval as it seems, however, several cases of soul-selling have occurred. Wired magazine reported that a 29-year-old university ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Fit To Be Tied? Part Iii

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

For those who enjoy reading love stories, the Song of Solomon is a wonderful book to read.

This book teaches us many things about marriage. One has to do with communication. This is a problem in many marriages these days. Some... (1) Do not talk enough. (2) Talk too much. Illus: One wife said, "What's the idea? You yawned seven times while I was talking to you. " He said, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-16, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing The Altar Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

As you read through the sacred Scriptures, time and time again you read of altars.

Why? These people in the Scriptures understood the significance of altars. For example, after the flood, when Noah came out of the ark, he had a lot of things he had to do, such as: • Build a house for his family to live in • Plant a garden so his family could have food to eat But the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30

Denomination: Baptist

Touched By Jesus

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 12, 2012

Jesus restored the leper, literally one whom society had pushed away, driven away, piled into the dump and forgotten about.

Touched By Jesus June 3 2012 Mark 1:40-45 Intro: At first he tried to hide it. Perhaps no one would notice. Maybe it would go away. It could be nothing. But instead of shrinking, it grew. His skin started to get blotchy. It broke open, began to ooze puss. The fear that had been ever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Heals - Pt 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2008

A church that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News and the positive dimensions of life.

A Church that Heals - pt 2 Thesis: A church that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News and the positive dimensions of life. Scripture Text: Philippians 2:1-5: 14, 15: 1If you have any encouragement from being united with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational