Sermons on Native Languages:

The Last Trump

Contributed by Grady Henley on May 21, 2025

Is the Last Trump the same as the Last Trumpet?

Is the last trump the last trumpet? The last trump and the last trumpet are not the same. In the English language, context determines definition and pronunciation, not the Greek concordance or dictionary. For example: is it read or read or live or live? How you say these four words: read, read, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Scripture Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2003

This is the 14th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at the importance of Scripture.

LIVING IN SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 1:12-21 As we have been studying, the Christian life begins with faith, faith should result in spiritual growth, and spiritual growth brings practical results. The only way one is going to experience spiritual growth is if they feed upon the Word of God. The text ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hung By The Tongue

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 1, 2001

Be careful how you talk

HUNG BY THE TONGUE James 3:5,6 Mark 15:13,14 Luke 23:21 John 19:5,6 The Tongue: The organ of taste and speech. In addition to its many references to the tongue in a literal sense, the Bible also uses the word tongue for a particular language or dialect. The word tongue also refers to a people or ...read more

Scripture: John 19:5-6, James 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Power...for What? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2008

Being full of the Holy Spirit’s power is important, but we need to know what for.

Power…For what? Acts 1:8 We need the power of the Holy Spirit, but we need to understand what that means. The clearest sign of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is…POWER For what? To witness for Jesus Christ. Where the Holy Spirit is, people will be coming to Christ. We can experience the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Can’t I Feel My Faith?

Contributed by Andy Payne on Sep 13, 2009

Faith is exercised – we have to work at it. Peter – did he fail ** Look at 11 other disciples cowering in the boat**

***Credit is due to John Ortberg -- author of "If you want to walk on water you have to get out of the boat." Also to Jeff Vines, teaching pastor for the outline READ: Matthew 14:22-33 1. How do we see God? What is your view of God? Capricious God ** impulsive, unpredictable, changeable** ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Builders

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007

It’s a biblical mandate that we build. Noah built an ark and altar. Nimrod built a city. Nehemiah built a wall. What are you going to build for God?

HOW TO BUILD AN INSTITUTE: WE ARE BUILDERS PSALMS 127:1 WHETHER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . CHURCH, BIBLE INSTITUTE . . . FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. FOREMOST AS LEADERS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL MANDATE THAT HAS BEEN PLACED UPON OUR LIVES TO BUILD. LIKE OUR HEAVENLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Gotta Be Reconciled To God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 27, 2014

The Bible teaches that all men are separated from God because of sin. Sin has made it so that now men and God are on opposing sides, yet one word saves the day for men, reconciliation.

Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. Background: (1:1-2) * This morning we are going to focus our attention on one aspect/doctrine of salvation that the Apostle Paul focuses on in order to encourage the church at Colosse and strength their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Meditate & Do Principle

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 19, 2012

Joshua 1:8 tells us to meditate and do what is in God's Word. What does the word Meditate mean to you? To study? To Ponder? To think about? But when we study this principle from the Hebrew root of the word, we see a whole new meaning, a true blessing

Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. PRINCIPLE: MEDITATE on the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preach What The Word Says Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2016

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

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Fine Tuning

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 30, 2015

As a radio can receive numerous radios stations, we are able to scan and hear many voices. We must fine tune and hear the voice of God.

1. [Use a Portable Radio -- scan for favorite channels a. Many stations from which to choose b. My youth -- WAPE (TKAAM); WPDQ 2. We often appeal to God to hear us a. Incline your ear, O LORD, and hear; open your eyes, O LORD, and see; and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All With Christ

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 24, 2013

The Lord freely gives us all things as displayed in Ephesians

Unbelievable Offers - Amazed at the Unbelievable Offers that flood any e-mail box every week. - Add up the offers of free money that comes in a week - It can total millions of dollars - Facebook makes a promise with a status update that you will be given a promise if you do one thing or pass on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Love (1 Corinthians 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2021

What is the “more excellent way” that Paul was inspired to show? Let's find out in 1 Corinthians 13.

What is the “more excellent way” that Paul was inspired to show? The Greek word agapé does not always mean divine love as is commonly believed. It can even refer to the wrong kind of love. Men loved darkness (John 3:19), the praise of men more than God (John 12:43), or this world (2 Timothy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows My Name

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2020

God knew Moses 's name God knows my name, God knows, my failures, God knows my intentions God knows me and still is willing to forgive us names God promises to go ahead of us and be with us always, even to the end of the age.

God Knows My Name Exodus 33:12-23 • I have heard knowing some ones name is connecting to their identity and individuality • Knowing someone’s name is helping that person to feel known, understood, and valued • In Exodus 33, God tells Moses, “I know you by name” your cherished you’re ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Millennium 1,000 Years Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Reigning with Christ for a Thousand Years.

“Then I saw an angel . . . seized the dragon—that old serpent, who is the devil, satan—and bound him in chains for a thousand years. The angel threw him into the bottomless pit, which he then shut and locked so satan could not deceive the nations anymore until the thousand years were finished. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew: Tax Collector Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

The wisdom of Jesus in calling all types of people as disciples/apostles so His ministry could reach all types of people.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE MAN 1. Name: his original name Levi. Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office … “follow Me” (Mark 2:14). Later used name Matthew meaning “gift of Jehovah.” The names of the twelve apostles … Matthew, the tax collector” (Matthew 10:2-3). 2. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-3, Mark 2:14

Denomination: Baptist