Sermons on preceptive:

Two Americas

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This message compares and contrasts that godly national conception which our founders handed down, with that which is being foisted off by the revisionists of today.

TWO AMERICAS Pastor Eric J. Hanson. July of 1999 Read Romans 1:18-32, especially 24-27. The bad direction our country and our state has been headed in for over 35 years has been well documented and chronicled from this pulpit across the last twenty years. In the last year, there have been the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Literary Life

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 17, 2007

A factual lesson on the great attributes of the Bible to show how critical it is for us to read, study and apply God’s Word.

WHEN IT COMES TO THE BIBLE, I FOUND THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF GOD’S HOLY WORD FROM AN ANONYMOUS AUTHOR: “THIS BOOK IS THE MIND OF GOD, THE STATE OF MAN, THE WAY OF SALVATION, THE DOOM OF SINNERS, AND THE HAPPINESS OF BELIEVERS. ITS DOCTRINES ARE HOLY, ITS PRECEPTS ARE BINDING; ITS HISTORIES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

America Oh America

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 22, 2009

Look around you today it seems that there is a parallel between Jerusalem (Israel) and America.

America Oh America Lamentations 1:1-8 Monte T. Brown March 22, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Prelude Last Saturday we watched the movie Fireproof. In that movie, we learned the importance of fireproofing your marriage. However, in life ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Examine Me O Lord

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Sep 14, 2011

Self Reflection, before God

“Examine ME O Lord!” 4/7/2011 – Nampa, ID; 9/15/2011 – Salem, OR Psalms 26 v. 1-2 “1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Humility, Yielding, Surrender

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 28, 2019

A humble heart is the bedrock of any meaningful relationship with God.

Humility, Yielding, Surrender Throughout scripture we see a truth that is the bedrock of our relationship with God: a humble heart. It’s a heart that finds joy in yielding and surrendering its will and desires to God’s will and desires. Sadly, this doesn’t appeal to many in the Body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:128, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 34:27, 1 Peter 5:5-7, James 4:6-7, Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 8:32-34, Proverbs 10:17, Proverbs 23:26, Luke 6:45, Matthew 18:1-4, Psalm 19:14, John 5:30, Acts 9:4-6, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Proverbs 8:13, Psalm 119:89, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 138:2, 1 Samuel 9:2, 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 51:16-17, John 3:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Of Truth - Part 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003

Paul now addresses the Thessalonians after greeting them and showing them the ground for his thanksgiving for them to the LORD with the Gospel of Truth in 1 Thessalonians 1:5.

Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 3 of 6 “The Gospel of Truth” 1 Thessalonians 1:5 I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). A. The GREETING of the THESSALONIANS (v. 1) B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4) C. The GOSPEL of TRUTH (v. 5) good news Romans 1:16-17; 2:16; 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Stewardship Of Treasures Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

This is the fourth part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of treasures that God will hold us accountable for.

“THE STEWARDSHIP OF THE TREASURES” Proverbs 3:9-10 1. The PRECEPT of God. (v. 9) 1 Samuel 2:30; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 8:2-3; Philippians 4:17-18; 1 John 3:17-18; Deuteronomy 14:28-29 a. Honor the LORD with your POSSESSIONS. (v. 9a) Exodus 35:20-29; Numbers 7:2-3; Mark 14:7-8; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God's Word

Psalm 119:41-48 ? Vau - A Nail or A Hook 1. The Provision Of God's Word The Search - 41 Let thy mercies The Source - come also unto me, O Lord, The Sum - even thy salvation, The Secret - according to thy word. 2. The Protection Of God's Word For the Righteous - 42 So shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Denomination: Holiness

The Essential And Elements Of Prayer

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Dec 9, 2024

The Lord Jesus Christ teaches His disciples about the essential and the elements of prayer.

1. The PRECEPT of God *verse 5, (SUPPLICATING to God SINCERELY) “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full." 2. The PATERNITY of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Inerrancy

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 23, 2014

Psalm 19 leads us through an understanding of the Inerrancy of Scripture, showing that: 1) God is Perfect in His Nature(Psalm 19:1-6), 2) God is Perfect in His Word (Psalm 19:7-10) 3) God Perfectly Guides through His Word (Psalm 19:11-14)

One of the common controversies in athletic competition is judging. This year at the Olympics in Sochi Russia, there was a report from the French media of a judging pact in figure skating between the Russian and American judges. Figure skating continues to have accusations of judging scandals ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Other

Strength To Stand-9 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 3, 2017

9 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-IX—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: HERO CHIHUAHUA: Summer 2017--GAINESVILLE, FL... Gainesville Police said 7-year-old Coco was out being walked this week, when a robber approached them from behind as they walked near their apartment complex. The robber proceeded to strike Coco’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 9

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 30, 2020

John was writing to people who claimed to be Christians. John wanted his readers to know exactly what a Christian is.

Today’s Message: Relationship Tested (1 John 2:3 NKJV) Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. (1 John 2:4 NKJV) He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. (1 John 2:5 NKJV) But whoever keeps His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 119 - The Word Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Psalm 119 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Psalm chapter 119 verses 1-176. Some say that this Psalm was written in a similar time as we live today. • It was a time of religious scepticism. • Many people doubted whether there was a God. • Other people were jumping from one religious fad to another. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-176

Denomination: Brethren

Essential Church – Building Mature Disciples By Teaching God’s Word Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 29, 2013

The only way to produce a mature disciple is by teaching the Word of God.

Today’s Main Idea: The only way to produce a mature disciple is by teaching the Word of God. One of the strongest characteristics of FBC is our commitment to Biblical teaching. We began last week by looking at the Essentials of the church, looking to the things that the first Christians ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Donny Yarbrough on Jun 2, 2017

Message about God's grace from our Grace Living series through Ephesians. Illustrations gathered from various sources.

Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 His name was John. He had deserted the Royal British Navy and was caught, flogged and demoted. After that he made up disrespectful songs about his ship’s captain and was demoted again. Furthermore, he prided himself in creative profanity and sharp-witted attacks on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist