Sermons on principles of interpretation:

Principles And Patterns Of Submission: The Power Of The Gospel To Create Su Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: The Power of the Gospel to Create Submissive People

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: The Power of the Gospel to Create Submissive People 1 Peter 2:18-25 David Taylor We are in our second of three mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter 2.11-4.11, where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising Second Generation Christians: 15 Biblical Principles

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 27, 2008

What are the dangers and solutions for raising second generation Christians? Here are 15 Key Biblical Principles.

Judges 2:8-2:11 Following the great faith of Joshua it was said of the next generation of Jews, "After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord or what He had done for Israel." Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” 1. Only God can create something out of nothing, Hebrew: Bara. Evolutionists have to start with something. 2. The first verse is an acorn summary of all to follow. 3. The first verse begins with God the worker, not His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Principles Sermon V: Prioritize The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

When facing crisis situations, God's people accept the challenge to prioritize the main thing we pray for by doing the main thing Christ died for.

PRIORITIZE THE MAIN THING WE PRAY FOR BY DOING THE MAIN THING WE WOULD DIE FOR At a recent “note burning ceremony” the church’s pastor commended the parishioners, then commented on the meaning of the special occasion, reminding people that, whereas the burning of a note of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-3, Nehemiah 6:15-16, Nehemiah 8:1-8

Lifestyle Principles Sermon Vi: Celebrating The Glory Of The Lord As Revealed Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

In times of crisis, God's people remember the LORD their God and the glory of the LORD as revealed by His Works and His Word!

CELEBRATING THE GLORY OF THE LORD AS REVEALED BY HIS WORKS AND HIS WORD Church Fellowships were popular during my teen years when we came to know the Lord intimately and desired to keep company with like-minded peers . . . focused on doing “all things through Christ who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12, Nehemiah 12:27-31

Taken Up Before Their Very Eyes

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2004

A sermon that attempts to interpret the ascension of Jesus for the believer today.

Taken up before their very eyes Acts Chapter 1: 1 - 12 I once knew a man whose family had been very successful in business. One of the principles that he had learned had been – buy in bulk. The sound principle he had been taught meant that if you bought a lot you got it at a better price and, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Brilliant Nightmare Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 15, 2011

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 48

Daniel 2: 1 - 48 Brilliant Nightmare 1 Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him. 2 Then the king gave the command to call the magicians, the astrologers, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans to tell the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Simon Says": Christian Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2009

Don’t let others interpret God’s word for you. Master it for yourself.

Simon says: “Christianism” As a kid, I remember a very popular game. Simon Says. Usually played at school or parties, several of us would do whatever “Simon” told us to do, as long as it was preceded by the phrase: “Simon Says”. It seems to me that we have become a society of “Simon Says” ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Leads Us To Believe The Gospel? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2012

The Bible is the Church's book, so we must read it in faith and read it as a member of the community of the Church.

Monday of First Week of Lent Verbum Domini There are a whole series of websites on the Internet devoted to trying to debunk the Sacred Scriptures. For instance, with respect to the book of Leviticus, which we read from today, one can find tons of places where the clear natural law prohibition ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Dreams In The Bible - Part 2 – Some Dreams Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 4, 2012

God has always talked to His children in dreams. Our culture has lost the significance and value of visions and dreams.

We started last week by studying the dream that Jacob had at Bethel. Today we are going to see some more examples of dreams in the Bible. Introduction The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Church And Christian Part 1

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2013

Baptism, which should be a uniting part of faith, seems to have divided us instead. This is a first step of faith and an entry point into Christ where discipleship begins.

We are living in confused times, are we not? Our government doesn’t seem to know what a marriage is, or that an unborn baby is a real person. Where do we go to decide such things? We have a wide array of institutions and individuals claiming to be churches or Christians, but believing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assuming About Pentecost

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 8, 2019

Pentecost is the inauguration of a new era: the era of the Spirit, the era of the harvest, the era of awaiting the trumpet.

Assuming About Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, who assured them he had just the dog for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does The Contract Say?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 7, 2021

You better not rewrite it. The better you know it the better it is for you and those you impact.

When I was training to be a Contract Specialist in South Carolina, my mentor, Art Nalley, always stressed one thing. “What does the contact say?’ That was second only to “Don’t worry about the mule going blind just load the wagon” when the workload was intense. That is a Mississippi adage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-46, Galatians 1:6-8, 2 Timothy 2:15-18, Ephesians 4:11-16, John 16:13-15, 1 Corinthians 14:19, 1 Timothy 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Languages & Liturgy

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 16, 2021

How should a church handle languages and liturgy for the benefit of all. Let's look at 1 Corinthians 14.

How should a church handle languages and liturgy for the benefit of all. 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 Profit 1 Corinthians 14:1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. Love is our highest goal, but prophecy or sharing the mind of God, is of special benefit to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lamb And The Scroll Of Redemption Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus, symbolized as the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God, is the only one worthy to open the scroll and execute God's plan for redemption and restoration.

Today we're diving into Revelation 5. It's like a scene from an epic movie. Picture this: a scroll in God's hand, sealed with seven seals, and no one can open it. But wait, there's a hero in the story, and it's Jesus! Imagine you've got a locked box, and inside is the secret to your future - your ...read more

Topics: Symbolism, Revelation 5, Biblical Interpretation, Apocalyptic Literature