Sermons on Public Bible Reading:

Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2009

These are readings through the book of Lamentations. A look at chapter three.

Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Chapter Three INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could I have been ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-66, Lamentations 3:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adding To The Number Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 27, 2020

Our church family is one that will have a firm foundation that lasts. Our firm foundation is based upon the practice of the early church and what they made priorities.

ADDING TO THE NUMBER (HPFFJ3) Acts 2:42-47 #Pentecost2020 #HPFFJ INTRODUCTION… https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon-illustrations/100434/healing-by-ed-vasicek?ref=TextIllustrationSerps A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Insights Can The Bible Give Us For Relating Effectively To Our Authorities?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership.

1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership. Moses wrote, "And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt." 2. Respectfully remind authorities to serve with a healthy reverence for the Lord. David ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Things Everyone Knows About Satan (But That The Bible Says Are False)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 29, 2001

Exploration of three common myths about the Devil.

Introduction: There is a petition that every now and again comes into my hands. It states that Christians need to act quickly because a request is before the FCC from Madalyn Murray O’Hair and some atheist organizations that proposes to ban all religious broadcasting in America. "Act ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

How We Got Our Bible Lesson 4: Arguments For God's Existence

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006

Arguments for the existence of God.

1. The Bible does not attempt to prove God, but accepts His existence, i.e., “In the beginning God . . .” (Gen. 1:1). 2. “I could no longer disbelieve.” –Sheldon Vanauken -------------------------------- Five Self-Evident Truths (That do not need proof) 1. There is a God with complete power and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"I Don't Have Any Gifts--What Does The Bible Say" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 2, 2003

What the Bible says about spiritual gifts for today. Can we expect to receive spiritual gifts?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 3, 2003 Spiritual Gifts #1 “I Don’t Have Any Gifts--What Does the Bible Say?” I Corinthians 12:1-11 Ephesians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION: How many of you think you have spiritual gifts? How many think you don’t have any? How many are not sure? How many don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Methodist

Sunny Side Sermon Vii: Bible Personalities Who Kept On The Sunny Side Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, temptation abounds in every arena of life, as if life's a game of chance without scruples for avoiding self-destruction. Christians, therefore, need to be like Caleb whose different Spirit kept him from falling.

BIBLE PERSONALITIES WHO KEPT ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE: CALEB If you were a bit puzzled at the assertion made in our last study about the wilderness experience of Jesus, to wit, that: Jesus needed no plan for dealing with Satan’s three attempts to get Him to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-30, Numbers 14:6-10, Numbers 14:21-24

The Bible, Our Foundation, 5.new Testament Writers Confirm Newtestament Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 22, 2015

We can grasp that the Old Testament is confirmed by the New. But how is the New confirmed?

4. Testimony to New Testament Inspiration God used forty different men over a period of 1,600 years to complete His written work. He used a butler, a scribe, kings, a doctor, a theologian, fishermen, a statesman, a farmer, a tax collector, a Pharisee. Someone has calculated that there are 320 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perishing People

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

A look at perishing people groups.

Perishing People We often sing "Rescue the Perishing" in our churches. It is normally sung as an invitation or during an evangelistic service. We think of the perishing people as the ones who do not believe in Christ and will perish in their sins should they die in unbelief. Indeed, that is ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Job 8:13

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To An Unforgettable Meal (Revelation 19:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 22, 2023

A practical, no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Last week, in Revelation 18, we read about the vision John saw of a future, when Babylon has been destroyed by God. No matter how secure she looks, and powerful, the truth is that she cannot stand against God. Revelation 18 told us there were many reasons why God judged her: her boastful speech ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

"Be Still And Know…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 3, 2022

If you visit some of the public schools today, and walk down the hallways and look into some of the classrooms, you will see some of the students walking around in the class room.

And those at their desks are laughing and cutting up with each other while the teacher might have one student at his/her desk trying to teach that student something. It seems that school teachers of the past knew some things that the current teachers of today do not know. That is, they knew that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Name & God's Word Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 17, 2022

Looking at David and Goliath. David came in the name of the Lord.

Title: God’s Name & His Word Theme: To show the importance of the name of the Lord and His word. Text: 1 Samuel 17:40 – 49 1 Samuel 17:40-49 Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag, in a pouch which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-49, Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 1, 2014

“Joy, which was the small publicity of the Pagan, is the gigantic secret of the Christian”. - G.K. Chesterton This message looks at the avenues and barriers to living in the joy of the Lord.

Sermon for CATM – June 1, 2014 – Living in the Joy of the Lord - Nehemiah 8:1-10 Robert Louis Stevenson once entered in his diary what he considered to be an extraordinary thing. He said, "I have been to Church today, and (Surprisingly) I am not depressed." I hope that your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Will Reign With Christ (A Really Long Time) [revelation 20:1-10] Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 2, 2023

A practical, no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Today, we have the privilege of studying a passage, Revelation 20, that's been sharply debated by Christians for at least 1700 years. It's been understood, and applied, in shockingly different ways. I'm guessing that those of you who lean nerd, and are really into end times stuff, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Romans 1:1-7 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 20, 2006

Romans 1:1-7

1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 4and who through the Spirit of holiness was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church