Sermons on Memorizing Scripture:

Simple Hymn And Scripture Service

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Service after Christmas to celebrate hymns and scripture - added personal testimony

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Dear Heavenly Father, we come to the stable in Bethlehem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Sex In The City - Or - Sex In The Scriptures Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

Hard Question #1 What about sex outside of marriage, homosexuality and masturbation?

INTRODUCTION A little boy ran into the living room where his father was reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” The boy’s mother cleared her throat and excused herself to let the father answer this long-feared question. Father cleared his throat and went through a long, careful explanation of how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: *other

The Haphakh Phenomenon Throughout Scripture Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 9, 2006

The Haphakh phenomeon, the principle that man’s extremity is God’s opportunity, is illustrated by ten examples in Scripture.

THE HAPHAKH PHENOMENON THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE Have you ever had an experience when you thought that everything was black and against you? You thought that there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Or, if there was a light, as one of Murphy’s laws indicates, it was the light of an oncoming train. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will Through Scripture Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

How to know God’s will through scripture

SBC Philippi 5/22/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will: Through Scripture Psalm 119:97-105 Primary Purpose: How to know and understand God’s will through Scripture One of the things that believers often struggle with is how do I know God’s will. Usually, they are talking about a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: Baptist

Article #4 - The Holy Scriptures Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006

Fourth in a series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the how the Wesleyan Quadrilateral helps us to interpret Scripture.

Today, we come to look at the Article of Faith regarding Holy Scripture. Scripture has been important throughout human history, as it is the story which reveals God and His interactions with His creation. Scripture tells us of God’s Story, showing us His plan and His will. While it is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Scripture Is Fulfilled In Christ And In Us Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 19, 2011

Know who you are in Christ; affirm it daily, live it out!

Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your only God and Savior? If so, then you are a Christian, meaning you are in Christ! It is wonderful if you believe in Christ! But here’s something to think about as you live your daily life: Do you really believe that you are a Christian? Do we really tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confidence And Success Living The Scriptures

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 7, 2011

To meditate the God’s word is to ponder, mutter or consider it in your mind until it becomes personal revelation. When you discover the deeper meaning behind a scripture, God seems to manifest Himself just for you. He becomes your personal God.

Confidence and Success Living the Scriptures Joshua 1:8-9 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage What The Scriptures Say

Contributed by Claud Lowe on Mar 17, 2007

God ordained marriage as sacred and we should keep it that way and it was meant that we stay together.

Marriage: What Does Scripture Say Pastor Claud Lowe ©March 2007 What does God say about marriage? We find marriage first mentioned in Gensis 2:24. We are told that God created them male and female and for this reason a man (woman) shall leave their father and mother and shall cleave (join) unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relating To God Through The Scripture Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007

How to read scripture to know God, not just know about God.

How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ Relating to God through the Scripture John 10:14-18, 27 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-27

Denomination: *other

Surprised By Scripture: Apollos The Eloquent Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 14, 2017

The Bible is full of surprises, and some of the best are characters that pop up in the Book of Acts and then pop right back out again. Apollos the Eloquent is one of them.

Surprised by Scripture: Apollos the Eloquent Series: Acts Charles Sligh August 12, 2017 TEXT: Acts 18:24-28 – “And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man was instructed in the of the Lord; and being fervent in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations Of The Faith: The Authority Of Scripture

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

The world and unfortunately the Chuirch is wandering away from the authority of Scripture. The Word of God must be at the forefront of our Christian experience today.

FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2 TIMOTHY 3:1-17 I WANT TO CONTINUE MY SERIES ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH TODAY, BY LOOKING AT THE AUTHORITY AND INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES. TODAY WE LIVE IN A TIME OF GREAT CRISIS. FAMILIES ARE BEING DECIMATED BY DIVORCE, SUICIDE RATES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Christ In Understanding The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2009

“This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem” Luke 24:47.

Theme: The role of Christ in understanding the Scriptures Text: Acts 3:12-19; 1 Jn. 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 The good news is that eternal life results from knowing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord? All prophecies about Him in the Scriptures have been fulfilled and if we believe the “Word of God” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Article 1: The Holy Scriptures. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2009

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK.

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK. IT WAS CH SPURGEON IN 1855 WHO ORDERED ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Helpful Senses Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 27, 2012

We can see in the writing of the story of Cornelius and Jesus's words about the sheepfold very helpful examples of the literal and spiritual senses of Scripture.

Monday of 4th Week of Easter Verbum Domini The richness of today’s Scripture readings should suggest to us a couple of responses. First, we need several hours of study of the text and its meanings. Second, we should, in worshipful awe, spend a few more hours before the Blessed Sacrament ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Prayer Matters (Selected Scriptures)

Contributed by Stanton Winder on Feb 7, 2014

The key to healthy prayer is more than a technique; it is a healthy attitude. Let's look at six attitudes that lead to a satisfying and effective prayer life.

Prayer Attitudes J. C. Ryle once wrote, "If I know anything of a Christian's heart, you are often sick of your own prayers." You go to pray but you can't think of what to say. Or you tell God he's awesome, and a second later you recall that the Honda needs an oil change. You promise God that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational