Sermons on Public Bible Reading:

The Bible Series: Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.

The Bible: Resurrection Sunday Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/31/2013 I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your first time ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Wrong With Prayer?

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 28, 2012

An alarming truth is that prayer today is not what Jesus taught prayer must be. Discover the 11 points that Jesus taught about prayer.

An alarming truth is that prayer today is not what Jesus taught prayer must be. Not only does this make the prayers being said today fake but until you bring your prayers in line with Jesus’ teaching, your prayers are a continuous rebellion against Jesus. What should your prayers be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible Is Accurate And Reliable

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

The bible is reliable and accurate so can be trusted

“How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth.” (Psalm 119:103). “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:103

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where The Bible Speaks... Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2007

Does it matter if matter if we change Bible terminology? If we add to God’s thinking because we think we can "improve" upon His Word? Consider these thoughts.

OPEN: A man once told of purchasing his first pickup truck. And he also bought a book on gasoline engines because he was afraid of being ripped off at the service station. He wrote: “The first time I took the truck in for repairs, I smugly wrote down what the problem was and what needed to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroes Of The Bible: Esther Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Esther. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

Heroes of the Bible: Esther Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/5/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bible Is The Word Of God

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Mar 5, 2012

Dispelling the myths about the Bible, and its origins

The Bible Is The Word of God 2/12/2011 Over the centuries Christians have been screaming just give us a reason to prove that the Bible is wrong. Give a reason to prove that it’s not the inspired word of God. Give us a reason to believe that its contradictions an errors and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Backbone Of Bible Prophecy Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 30, 2008

Understand this and the rest is much more clear. Jesus said to turn back to Daniel and see the 70 Weeks of Years - the most amazing prophecy in the Bible! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

The Backbone of Bible Prophecy Matthew 24:15; Daniel 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Backbone.html Jesus tells us to turn back to Daniel, so we’d better do what we’re told! It is the skeletal structure of all prophecy, so it can be a great help in our study of the end times. v. 24-27 The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Verse In The Bible

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 2, 2017

The Greatest Verse in the Bible – John chapter 3 verses 16-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Comment: Clear & Simple (vs 16) • Clarification: Belief & Unbelief (vs 17-18) • Conclusion: Light & Darkness (vs 19-21) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. • He is widely regarded as one of the most significant; • And celebrated ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Brethren

Is The Bible True And Credible

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

Is The Bible True and Credible

Is The Bible True and Credible ??? Manuscript Evidence. There are way more copies of the biblical manuscripts, with remarkable consistency between them, than there are for any of the classics like Plato, Aristotle and Socrates. Archaeological Evidence. Again and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Heroes Of The Bible: Ruth Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 24, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Ruth. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

Heroes of the Bible: Ruth Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/15/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Is The Bible Reliable And Relevant Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 15, 2013

Part 1, a collection of well known information about the relevance of the Bible. Part 2, unique thoughts on the relevance of the Bible for today.

Is the Bible Reliable and Relevant? (The first half of this sermon has been gleaned from many sources of information. Particularly helpful was the blog of Robert Lundburg in the footnotes, but some of it has been collected from years of reading and study independently through many sources. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Nero Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2022

Nero formally entered public life as an adult in 51 AD at approximately 14 years old. When he turned 16, Nero married Claudius' daughter (his step-sister), Claudia Octavia. Between the years 51 AD and 53 AD, he gave several speeches on behalf of various communities.

Nero Author: Tom Lowe Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (/'n??ro?/ NEER-oh; born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68) was the fifth Roman Emperor and final Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Bibliology - The Study Of The Bible Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summarizes the theology of the Bible.

Monthly Doctrinal Series -- Bibliology Introduction The first of each month we have dedicated to a particular aspect of what we believe. So far we have reviewed what we believe about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Man and our great Salvation. The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Bible: Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

The benefits of knowing and believing God’s promises in His Word.

The Bible: Standing On The Promises (Hebrews 4:1-2) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/standing.html] The last time I spoke, I emphasized the importance of learning God’s Word. Jesus Himself said in John 8:31-32 that only believers who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jehoshaphat’s Prayer – Humble, God Honouring, Public And Effective Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 12, 2022

A period of trial or testing will sort out the spiritual fibre of a man. That which confronts on the outside determines what truly resides on the inside. The weakling caves in. The coward hides away in his room pretending.. The unstable person panics, BUT Jehoshaphat prayed!

JEHOSHAPHAT’S PRAYER – HUMBLE, GOD HONOURING, PUBLIC AND EFFECTIVE THE PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS KING AVAILS MUCH {{2Chronicles 20:1-4 “Now it came about after this, that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. Then some came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, 2 Chronicles 20:5-6, 2 Chronicles 20:7-9, 2 Kings 23:4-7, 2 Chronicles 6:24-25, 2 Chronicles 6:34-35, 2 Chronicles 20:10-12, 2 Chronicles 20:13, 2 Chronicles 20:14-17, 2 Chronicles 20:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational