Sermons on Public Bible Reading:

How The Bible Moves Us To Praise Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

For the Christian, God’s Word should lead to praise. Along with prayer, service, and witnessing, praise should be an active part of the Christian life. As with all of these qualities, praise is connected to the Bible.

God promised the Israelites that He would lead them out of bondage and into the Promised Land. How sad that they did not believe His words until after they saw victory over the Egyptians. For the Christian, God’s Word should lead to praise. Along with prayer, service, and witnessing, praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dino & E.t. In Bible Series

Contributed by Adam Laible on May 20, 2023

God's Marvelous Creation: Dinosaurs and the Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life

Title: God's Marvelous Creation: Dinosaurs and the Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life Introduction: Greetings and opening prayer Acknowledge the wonder and diversity of God's creation Introduce the intriguing topics of dinosaurs and extraterrestrial life State the purpose of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-25, Isaiah 40:26, Colossians 1:16, Genesis 1:21, Job 40:15-24, Job 41:1-34, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 147:4, John 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remarkable Lives Of Great Women Of The Bible! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2024

God specifically designed you to be just the way you are and He has a beautifully unique plan and purpose for your life that you alone can fulfill.

The Bible does not make blanket statements about women being unintelligent, gullible, deceptive, difficult, emotional, sexually wanton, temptresses, evil, or inferior to men. Instead, it highlights the strength, wisdom, and dignity of women throughout scriptures. The Bible presents many positive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11, Psalm 139:14

Discerning The Voice Of God: Is It In Line With The Bible?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 2, 2024

How do we discern if what we hear preached is actually a word from God? What does the voice of God sound like?

There are a lot of voices in our world today that claim to be speaking for God. How do we discern if what we hear preached is actually a word from God? What does the voice of God sound like? God speaks in many ways. Sometimes, He speaks in a spectacular way and at other times He speaks through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

8 Success Secrets From The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 28, 2025

It is the will of God for us to live a successful life. In this message Dr. Vorce outlines eight success secrets from the Bible.

3 John 1:2 – “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” Romans 1:10 – “Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.” 1 Corinthians 16:2 – “Upon the first day of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Romans 1:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 10:35, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 22:29, Proverbs 22:1, Luke 6:38, Psalm 126:3, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:9, Psalm 23:4, John 16:13, Acts 1:8, Proverbs 27:17, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bible Is Misinterpreted Or Distorted For Self-Justification Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 7, 2025

This sermon will examine seven examples of biblical misinterpretation, highlighting the dangers of distorting God's word for personal gain.

The Holy Bible, a sacred scripture for millions, has been a source of guidance, comfort, and wisdom for centuries. However, some individuals have manipulated its teachings to justify their sinful actions. This sermon will examine seven examples of biblical misinterpretation, highlighting the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Your Law Is My Delight Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2022

Psalm 119 is the most sustained act of praise and commitment to the Word of God in all of the Bible. The psalmist takes 176 verses to motivate us to get into the Bible and get the Bible into us.

All of Psalm 119 is read before me (22 readers reading eight verses each). Today we conclude our series, Life By the Book. The psalmist takes 176 verses to motivate us to get into the Bible and get the Bible into us. If you’ll continue to keep Psalm 119 open with me (page 611 in your Black pew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 24:35, John 10:35, Deuteronomy 17:18-19, Psalm 119:168, Psalm 119:97, Psalm 119:67, Psalm 119:164, Psalm 119:133  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Tribunals

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 17, 2013

A sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:3-5 (Based on a sermon by Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/1cor/1co4_3.htm)

HoHum: Many years ago, A preacher told of a man he had little respect for because he considered him to be miserly and covetous. One day when this person contributed only a small gift to a worthy charity, the preacher openly criticized him. After the incident, the man went to the preacher privately ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Be Saved Without Repentance? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2021

The Holy Spirit is always eager to stir up repentance and change and heal the brokenhearted. But can we be saved without repenting and adopting a firm purpose of amendment?

John 8: 10-11 Luke 6: 45-48 Psalm 50 Romans 6: 1-19 One of the greatest scandals afflicting our decadent society, one that has even bled over into the Church, is the phenomenon of public figures claiming to be Christian, or Catholic, attending worship and taking communion, and then going out on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:10-11, Luke 6:45-48, Romans 6:1-19

Denomination: Catholic

Why Was Jesus So Popular? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2023

This passage gives us insight into why Jesus became so popular so quickly. It also points out to us something that we emphasize in the modern American church that was not a part of Jesus' popularity.

VERSE 15 IS THE CENTERPIECE OF THIS PASSAGE: This is a story and testament to Jesus’ quickly rising popularity early in His ministry. - Luke 5:15. - It would be easy to see this passage as another miracle story, but I think it serves a more specific purpose in Luke’s gospel. Jesus has just called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8e - Methods Of Bible Study - Conclusion Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

The Continuation of Class 8d and the Conclusion of the Course

E. Literary Formats When reading the Bible it becomes evident that it is comprised of many different literary formats each of which is utilized to a different end. Correctly identifying the various types of writing in the Bible is a skill that will enhance your personal Bible study in allowing you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Is The Bible Different Than All Other Books? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012

This "big picture" overview of the Bible is designed to excite people about entering into The Bible Questions Campaign and studying the Bible on their own. It describes the Bible’s composition, structure, reliability and accuracy.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 2, 2006

Being like Jesus takes more than just reading the bible, we must put it into action!

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want you to look closely at the title to the message for today.  Be like Jesus.  All of us at one time or another has wanted to be like someone, we have had someone we were exposed to that inspired us to want to emulate them.  Today ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open My Eyes, Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2014

To show that we need to open our facets of learning when reading the Bible to receive from GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you open your eyes when you read the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to open our facets of learning when reading the Bible to receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:18 (Amplified Bible) Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Darkens Counsel

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 10, 2024

A person without meticulous prayer life, disciplined Bible reading and fasting cannot discern the voice of God.

DARKENS COUNSEL - GOD SPEAKS The way God spoke to me, corrected me, advised me, questioned me, grilled me, examined me and challenged me was like what I read in Job 38: God Speaks Now to Job 1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said, 2 "Who is this that darkens counsel By ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2

Denomination: Pentecostal