Sermons on Purpose Of Bible Study:

Ephesians: A Life-Changing Letter

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

An Overview of Ephesians. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Chapter 1 verse 1-3. • In many ways the Apostle Paul was a spiritual warrior, • If you glance at his New Testament letters, • One of the conclusions you naturally come to; • Is that he spent most of his time fighting one thing or another, • Exposing ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Too Smart For Our Own Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2009

3rd in a series from Ecclesiastes. The only profitable wisdom is God-centered.

In preparing for this week’s message, I was taken back to one of the most profitable learning activities that I ever experienced during my seminary training. As part of my Old Testament introduction class, we were required to find articles from scholarly journals and write a three page evaluation ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Blessed Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2011

The three components of faithful and blessed living are the Liberty, Labor and Lessons in the Word of God.

Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm in the Bible. There are 22 stanzas with eight verses per stanza in this book. It is also the longest chapter in the Bible and is an alphabetic acrostic Psalm. Just as your pastor uses alliterations for teaching purposes, the writer of Psalm 119 uses a similar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Your Father Never Knew And Your Mother Never Told You Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Jan 7, 2012

Study for most is not fun but what can be learned by real study of Scripture?

THE IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE STUDY Anyone who claims to be a Christian and bases that claim on a knowledge gained from the Bible will also have a desire to be pleasing to the One Who has provided the salvation promised in the Bible. The desire to be pleasing to our Lord is not only something which we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Compassionate Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009

Jesus celebrates with His disciples the victories won in His name. But another test challenges the disciples. Will they pass the test in showing compassion and faithfulness?

Mark 6:30-44 This miracle is recorded in all 4 gospels. It is the only miracle reported outside of the resurrection by all 4 writers. Mt 14.13-21; Lk 9.10-17; Jn 6.1-13 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Pages

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 13, 2009

Find it hard to obey? Learn to live in the pages!

LIVING IN THE PAGES LUKE 2:21-38 I John 5:3-4 3 Loving God means doing what he tells us to do, and really, that isn’t hard at all; 4 for every child of God can obey him, defeating sin and evil pleasure by trusting Christ to help him. (TLB) Living in the Pages means OBEDIENCE. Luke 2:21-24 21 On ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Mission-Minded Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2009

Missions is the heartbeat of Christianity. Yet, where do missions begin?

Mark 6:7-13 Mission-minded Living And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 7 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— but to wear sandals, and not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Came Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

The good news is that there is a cure from this deadliest of plagues that has infected the entire human race. These verses speak of our Lord’s first coming into the world. Why did God send his Son into the world?

WHY JESUS CAME 1 John 3:4-10 Throughout history, the world has been affected by plagues. Of course, we are reminded of the plagues in the book of Exodus. One of the deadliest plagues in history took place in the years 1348 -1350. This plague was known as the Black Death and killed one-half the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Atlas For The Soul

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 29, 2013

God gives us His word to guide us through life. It is our road map to follow on life's journey.

I love to travel. I love to hit the open road and see new sights. On many of the vacations I’ve taken, the best and most enjoyable part was the journey itself. Just to be out there on the open road and see all the beautiful country God has made is so exciting and thrilling. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Building God's Way Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Jesus describes and defines the kingdom of God and how it is built. (Not so rough draft)

And He said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing Myths

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 7, 2009

To expose some myths that plagues Christians

Exposing Myths Purpose: To expose some myths that plagues Christians. 1 Timothy 4:7 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. We’re prone to pick up and pass on myths. I know this because I have an email account. I get about 4 emails a week ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Other

Book Of Haggai, Rebuilding The Temple

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 28, 2010

Background to the book of Haggai

Intro: 1. “Pressures, demands, expectations, and tasks push in from all sides and assault our schedules. Do this! Be there! Finish that! Call them! It seems as though everyone wants something from us…Soon there is little left to give, as we run out of energy and time. We find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of Our God

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

Who is this God we serve? How do I get to know him better?

The Characteristics of our God HHM May 19, 2002 A. The Essence and Substance of God: Who is this God we serve? How do I get to know him better? Thru – Personal Relationship When we want to learn about someone what do we do??? We ask about them, we do some research; we can even have them ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad Counsel Means Bad Choices

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 17, 2008

This is a message that shows the danger of making bad choices.

“BAD COUNSEL MEANS BAD CHOICES” 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Rehoboam, the only mentioned son of Solomon, had the opportunity to continue the dynasty of David, his grandfather and Solomon his father, with the same blessings that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Singing A Song Of Wonder

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 21, 2010

The Psalmist David sings a song of the wonders of God. David understands the depth of God's knowledge of His creation.

Introduction – Patrick Henry Hughes Story http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=9xwCG0Ey2Mg God created Patrick Hughes for His glory and honor. he has created you for His glory and honor. God knows me completely (1-6) God knows everything about you. Let’s examine what He does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist