Sermons on Living By The Bible:

What The Bible Teaches About Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2025

During the days of the apostle Paul, there were no Bible colleges and seminaries as we have today to train young ministers as we have.

Illus: When a young man felt God was calling him into the ministry, we take it for granted that if he can, he will go to Bible college and seminary and get all the training that is available. But those who start late in life into the ministry they are not able to do this because they already have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

In God’s kingdom I must die in order to truly live

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Applying God's Word In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 2, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the significance of applying God's Word, how it can bring about transformation in our lives, and provide practical steps to help us integrate it into our daily existence.

As followers of Christ, we are called to live a life that reflects the teachings of the Bible. However, merely having knowledge of God's Word is not enough; we must put it into practice in our daily lives. In this sermon, we will explore the significance of applying God's Word, how it can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, John 15:8, Joshua 1:8

Living East Of Eden

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 24, 2019

This sermon shares with us 1. Things we should not do after we realize we have sinned against the LORD. 2. Things we should do when we realize we have sinned against the LORD.

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24 (cf. v. 1-7); Psalm 51 Theme: Surviving Spiritual Explosions Title: Living East of Eden This sermon shares with us 1. Things we should not do after we realize we have sinned against the LORD. 2. Things we should do when we realize we have sinned against the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Without God You Are Nothing, With God You Are Everything Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 22, 2025

The Bible emphasizes the importance of our profound relationship with God...

The Bible emphasizes the importance of our profound relationship with God, highlighting the dramatic contrast between life without Him and life with Him. Let's explore this concept through biblical verses. Without God, We Are Nothing Without God, we are incomplete and lacking in true purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Go! And Read The Bible In Context - 2 Timothy 2:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 28, 2025

When we read the Bible in context, we don’t just gain knowledge—we are transformed. We behold Jesus. We embrace truth. And we are equipped to live as faithful disciples.

Go! And Read the Bible in Context - 2 Timothy 2:15 Introduction Today’s message in our ‘Go! And…’ series is one that anchors our Christian life deeply in truth. The title is: "Go! And Read the Bible in Context". Reading the Bible in context is not merely a skill—it is a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 4:5-7, Luke 24:27, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Steps To Live The Word Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 11, 2020

"Bestow upon me, O Lord my God, understanding to know thee, diligence to seek thee, wisdom to find thee, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace thee." In this outline six steps to help the Word of God be living, growing and working in Christian lives. will make the Bible alive in us.

SIX STEPS TO LIVE THE WORD OF GOD! "Bestow upon me, O Lord my God, understanding to know thee, diligence to seek thee, wisdom to find thee, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace thee." Thomas Aquinas. In this outline we give six steps to help the Word of God be living, growing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:14, Psalm 119:11, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 7:24

Living Beyond Being Down And Out (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jul 2, 2007

The Bible does offer great advice and instruction on how to deal with and overcome many of life’s everyday challenges including being down and out.

Living Beyond the “Down and Out” II (Advice adapted from Rick Warren’s “God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions”) {DVD – Laughter is Contagious} [ILLUS: “Laughter Really is the Best medicine” states Sue Casiglia – Lets look at some highlights from her study: > The affect of laughter on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Holiness

6 Steps To The Cross

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 31, 2002

We often focus on His birth and His death yes they are very important but His life is a model for us. We can’t be born like him and we can’t die like Him but we sure can live like Him.

6 Steps to the Cross “This is fixed for an Easter message but, the name could be changed to “6 steps to the Throne” and then preached for an any Sunday Message” Text: John 19:17-19 Introduction: Guy complaining to his makes the statement “ I am finding a different church next Christmas” Wife ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Desiring His Word Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2007

1 Peter 2: 1-3 shows us how believers can live out a proactive love by 1) remembering our life source, 2) eliminate sins, 3) admit need, 4) pursue spiritual growth, and 5) survey blessings.

Legal trials can often be interesting events. The current trial of Conrad Black on fraud charges has made for interesting press. It seems like the international media cannot get enough of what he and his wife will say. They hang on every word. But this is not unusual. From Donald Trump, to Tony ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Other

The One And Only

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006

God’s Word is more convincing than any other person, or philosophy, or thing this world has ever known. The Bible says that it is “…living and more powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword…” There is ONE AND ONLY one Word of God, and there is ONE A

THE ONE AND ONLY Proposition: God’s Word is more convincing than any other person, or philosophy, or thing this world has ever known. The Bible says that it is “…living and more powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword…” There is ONE AND ONLY one Word of God, and there is ONE AND ONLY One ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promised Kingdom - Abram - Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God wants us to follow Abram’s example of living by faith, holding loosely to the things of this world, the things that appear to give comfort and security and to act on what God promises even when our external circumstances appear to indicate that it’s n

If you’ve been here for the last couple of sermons in this series you may remember that one of the things we noted in the account of Adam & Eve was that they were called to live by faith in God’s word alone. All they were given to go on was what God had told them about not eating of the tree of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Challenge Of Change: God's Word Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

In this world of fast-paced lives and ever-changing circumstances, we need stablity. God’s Word, truth, is always the same and is always relevant for all our needs. Luke 21:33 says that we can always depend on God’s Word.

At the beginning of a New Year here are some rather interesting challenges we face. The past few weeks we’ve been looking at the idea of CHANGE… and the Challenges in our lives that those changes present. Two weeks ago we discussed that even though everything and everyone around us changes – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:152

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Conqueror

Contributed by Evelyn Newberry on Nov 9, 2000

Victorious Living in Christ

Our Conqueror Isa 63:1-6 1 Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength? "It is I, speaking in righteousness, mighty to save." 2 Why are your garments red, like those of one treading ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gps System: The Centrality Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 27, 2012

Gpd's Word is a key component for guiding our lives... for knowing where we are and where we are headed spiritually.

One of the most innovative and helpful techie things I like about my Droid is the GPS App. The GPS tells me where I am and how to get to where I want to go. This morning I want us to think of the Bible as God’s Positioning System. The Bible is a great way for discovering where we are and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational