Sermons on Public Teaching:

What The Bible Teaches About Separation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

The doctrine that is laid down in this passage of scripture is one you seldom hear preached about in our day.

Look at verse 12, which tells us what Jesus did for His disciples while He was here. We read, “While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.” Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Teaches About Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 7, 2022

It is an exciting time when a married couple decides to build a house for their family.

Generally, before they take on a project like this, they study the proposed plans carefully because they want to make sure that every little detail is considered so that they will have a wonderful place to live the rest of their lives on this earth. Yes, planning a family house is exciting, but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Four Key Teachings About Prayer

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 25, 2021

Today we turn our attention to Luke 11 and listen as Jesus teaches us about prayer. When we go to the school of prayer with Rabbi Jesus as the teacher, there are some things we must remember.

FOUR KEY TEACHINGS ABOUT PRAYER Luke 11:1-13 Introduction "Preaching about prayer is like falling into the ocean. We cannot touch the ocean floor; we are overwhelmed by the vast sea around us. We come up to stay afloat. No matter how hard we try, we cannot reach the depth and breadth of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Horrible Things The Bible Teaches…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

Sometimes we hear about the “Endangered species” list.

That is, there are certain kinds of birds, fish, animals, and insects that die and become few in numbers because of hunting or natural disasters. When this happens, they are placed on the “Endangered Species” list so that they will not become extinct. Once they are placed on this list, everything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Teaches About Baptism

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 26, 2021

Baptism is an outward picture of an inward change that happened at salvation. It is the first act of obedience to our new life in Christ.

The Great Commission of evangelizing the world was given to the New Testament church. Our job is not complete until the convert is baptized. The burden rests upon the church to teach the doctrine of baptism. The burden rests upon the convert to conform to it after they have been taught. Many saved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Teaches About Cremation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2021

The purpose of this course is to make today’s Christian think about some of the things we are facing in our society as Christians. Christian people should be “thinking” people when it comes to the issues we face in our society.

For example, as Christians: • We can not allow others to do our thinking for us when it comes to deciding what is RIGHT and what is WRONG. • We can not just ignore these issues we face and hope they will go away. Through the ages of time, God’s people have had to face difficult situations in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-41, Genesis 38:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Number Our Days

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 30, 2021

Moses had witnessed those who had lived many years, carrying the wealth and riches of Egypt, but they all died in the wilderness and failed to receive the promises of God. Moses prays "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."

Subject: "Teach Us to Number Our Days" Text: Psalms 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Introduction: Moses dealt with Israel for more than 80 years. Just think about all that has taken place in the last 50 years. During the last 50 years, ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, James 4:14, Psalm 116:15, Psalm 90:1-12, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Shall Any Teach God Knowledge?

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 7, 2020

God knows all things, He is infinite in knowledge. Nothing can be added to His treasure of Knowledge and nothing can be taken from it. Man receives all his knowledge from God and must submit quietly to His will.

SHALL ANY TEACH GOD KNOWLEDGE? (JOB 21:22) Does God need any tutor or master? to teach Him how to order the affairs of the world, what to do with the wicked and the godly ones? Surely He doesn't need anyone to teach nor instruct Him. GOD CANNOT BE TAUGHT Some men are so foolish that they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:13-14, Jeremiah 17:10, Job 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter Teaches Us To Walk On Water

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 11, 2023

Peter's attempt at walking on water shows us two powerful lessons about our own faith!

FAITH REQUIRES FEARLESSNESS! FAITH CALLS FOR US TO PUT AWAY OUR FEARS AND TO EMBRACE RADICAL OBEDIENCE SO THAT WE CAN TAKE OUR FIRST STEPS AWAY FROM “SELF” AND HEAD IN THE DIRECTION GOD WANTS TO LEADS US. FAITH EXPECTS US TO ABANDON SELF, HUMAN UNDERSTANDING, LOGIC, DOUBT, AND DISTRACTIONS. OUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Hebrews 1:11, Jeremiah 32:27, Hebrews 13:5, Exodus 3:14, 1 John 1:9, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Nature Cannot Teach Us

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020

Therefore, let God teach us that we might know what nature has to say in the wake of the crisis engulfing the world.

A few days ago, I watched a documentary on Discovery/Nature Channel by Sir David Attenborough the great explorer who has been at the forefront of uncovering the hidden treasures of the ocean depths through innovative technology. His programs are widely viewed worldwide by those very eager to learn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:14, Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Past The Elementary Teachings 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2014

To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you mature in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:2 (Amplified Bible) 6:2 With teachings about purifying, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Teach Us To Count Our Days Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 5, 2020

This Psalm compares God’s eternity with human transitoriness; the eternal God and Mortal man; ever-existing God and short-lived man. Moses offered several prayers but only this prayer is recorded in the Bible. It’s a prayer for the restoration of Israel.

Theme: Teach us O Lord Text: Psalm 90 ‘The Lord is good and his love endures forever’ I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. God willing, we will be meditating on the theme “restoration” throughout this month of June 2020. The book of Psalms is divided into five parts ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Teach Us To Number Our Days

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024

Why should we number our days? (Material adapted from an article in Pulpit Helps and from Elad Nehorai at: https://endoflifewa.org/news/6-reasons-you-should-be-thinking-more-about-death/) (Also handed out Five Wishes from Aging with Dignity- order at: FiveWishes.org)

HoHum: Death is just a door to the joy that is awaiting, death is just a shadow into everlasting life, death is often thought of as a very sad occasion, for the child of God it’s just a door to brand new life. WBTU: Psalm 90:10, 12: “Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10, Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Luke 12:13-21, 1 Corinthians 15:32-33, Proverbs 3:7-8, Romans 8:1, Ecclesiastes 7:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Teachings (1 Timothy 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2024

Are false teachings about the law still prevalent? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 1.

Paul wrote this first letter to Timothy about the church in Ephesus and false teachings there about the law. Are doctrines about the law, NOT taught by Jesus or the apostles still prevalent? Is love the most important doctrine? Is the law still a focus of many false teachers? Let’s find out in 1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wrong Teachings (1 Timothy 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2024

Where to wrong teachings forbidding marriage and certain foods come from? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 4.

Do wrong teachings from demons and hypocritical liars exist in our churches? By what authority would any church promote a vow of celibacy? Are food laws still relevant for Christians? How should churches treat young preachers? Let’s find out in 1 Timothy 4. Will there be various teachings that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist