Sermons on Mystery In Scriptures:

Palm Sunday

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011

Jewish Scriptural context for understanding Jesus' entry into Jerusalem

The reign of King David was coming to an end. To put it plainly he was old. He was definitely tired. The first half of his life was spent building a kingdom; the second half of his life was spent trying to hold that kingdom together. God had promised that David would never lose his throne, and as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Thyatria - Lack Of Self-Discipline

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 13, 2009

The church can speak scripture. Yet it masks immorality

A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double cream, sugar.” No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the drain, the machine turned off. “Now that’s real ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Should Have Thanksgiving

Contributed by John White on Nov 20, 2004

Scriptural reasons why we should have Thanksgiving

Why We Should Have Thanksgiving Psalm 95:1-7 "O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the LORD [is] a great God, and a great King above all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Whit Sunday 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

This sermon focuses on the first reference to the Holy Spirit in scripture.

INTRODUCTION Whit Sunday is the day when the Christian church remembers the coming of the Spirit of God at Pentecost. This message is based upon Genesis 1:2 where we have the first mention of the Spirit. It is interesting that the Spirit is the first member of the Godhead mentioned in scripture. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Mother’s Day 2011

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 6, 2011

Some Scriptures and thoughts about Mother’s Day!

Proverbs 23:22-Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old. Proverbs 23:24-25-The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who bore you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Family Strong: Finances Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2015

The scriptures address one of the most troubling issues of marriage.

Family Strong: Finances Matthew 6:19-24 Please be patient with the message today. It is one of our least favorites, typically. But before we begin, I am going to ask Stephen to come and share a testimony. • Stephen’s Testimony • In Family Strong, we have discussed the marriage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 91

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

A paraphrase of Psalm 91 with 31 Spiritual Warfare Scriptures

31 Spiritual Warfare Scriptures, Ps.91 1. "Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee " James 4:7 2. ... greater is He who is in you, than he who is in the world." 1 John 4:4 3. "For though we live in this world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Lesson 23: Hermeneutical Preaching Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2018

Teaching by example how to rightly interpret Holy Scripture

Lesson Goal I hope to eradicate or greatly diminish bad biblical interpretation in churches. To arm both preacher and congregation against the shoddy Scriptural analysis of many in the Christian market place. Let's teach the church how to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). Lesson ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: What Did Joseph Know?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2013

Joseph knew scripture, which lead him to the truth.

Series: God’s Greatest Secrets Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: What Did Joseph Know? December 9, 2012 A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Healing For Anger

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 10, 2020

It is not surprising that anger is mentioned as the precursor of sin throughout the Scriptures.

God’s Healing For Angry Hearts Introduction Of all our emotions, anger is perhaps the rawest, strongest, and potentially the most destructive. Anger is created by our thinking. It begins with an event that we notice and the interpretation we place on it. The result of your interpretation is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gates And Gatekeepers

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 27, 2019

Gates are very important in the Scriptures, and at every gate, there are gatekeepers.

GATES AND GATEKEEPERS "And he set the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that no one who was in any way unclean should enter." 2 Chronicles 23:19. In ancient times, cities were often guarded from enemies by high, thick walls. Walls provided security and shield. So, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 10: Preaching A Non-Bible Subject Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2018

Preach a topic not directly addressed by a single passage of scripture.

Lesson Goal To teach preachers how to handle subjects not directly addressed in the Bible and still have a biblical basis. Lesson Intro There are subjects that a preacher will eventually want to preach on, that are not directly covered in any one passage of Scripture. Parenting, marital ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Equation That Shows Us How To Inherit Eternal Life?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

What teachings of the scriptures encapsulate the requirements for eternal life?

What teachings of the scriptures encapsulate the requirements for eternal life? We're going to look at some scriptures, and some instructions in those scriptures for how to receive eternal life, live it out on Earth, and how to be found as a faithful servant when we meet Jesus in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Galatians 5:16-18, Ezekiel 18:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Grace From Galatians (19 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 8, 2022

This passage of scripture concludes Paul’s letter to the Galatians.

In this letter we have been able to see: 1. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of love. 2. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of disappointment because they had so soon turned from the doctrine of grace to a false doctrine. 3. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of concern ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Christian Behavior

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

This passage of scripture is talking about the Christian’s wardrobe.

Illus: For example, Princess Diana, Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan were known for the beautiful clothes they wore. When Barbara Bush came along, she was a wonderful First Lady, but she was different. In fact, she was so different that many times it looked like she bought her complete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist