Sermons on reading scripture:

Scriptures That Are Greatly Abused By…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 19, 2022

We all want justice, but we do not always get justice.

Illus: Makes me think of a young lady who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer on this particular day. She was very excited about her picture being taken. As she walked out of the park, she looked at the Polaroid picture in total ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The U.s. Found In Scripture Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2010

A study of Genesis chapter 49 verses 13 through 27

Genesis 47: 13 – 27 Exodus 1: 7 – 11 The U.S. found in Scripture 13 Now there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. 14 And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Marriage What The Scriptures Say

Contributed by Claud Lowe on Mar 17, 2007

God ordained marriage as sacred and we should keep it that way and it was meant that we stay together.

Marriage: What Does Scripture Say Pastor Claud Lowe ©March 2007 What does God say about marriage? We find marriage first mentioned in Gensis 2:24. We are told that God created them male and female and for this reason a man (woman) shall leave their father and mother and shall cleave (join) unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Article 1: The Holy Scriptures. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2009

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK.

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK. IT WAS CH SPURGEON IN 1855 WHO ORDERED ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

Over the next five weeks, we are going to be studying the foundations of our faith. If the foundation is strong, then our faith will stand the test of time.

Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-05-19 Lean on Me In 1172, Donna Barto di Bernardo paid 60 coins for the bricks to build a new bell tower. From the first day of the construction, the workers knew there was a problem. After ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words On Scripture Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 10, 2024

Revelation and the last words on Scripture (Seedthoughts from Eugene Peterson's book on Revelation called "Reversed Thunder"- chapter called "Last Word on Scripture")

HoHum: Some famous and morbidly funny last words: “Turn me over—I’m done on this side.” Last words of Lawrence of Rome. Said as he was being burned alive for being a Christian in 258 AD. “Now is not the time for making new enemies.” Last words of Voltaire, French philosopher. Voltaire was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-19, Revelation 1:3, Revelation 3:18, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 10:9-10, Revelation 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprised By Scripture: Apollos The Eloquent Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 14, 2017

The Bible is full of surprises, and some of the best are characters that pop up in the Book of Acts and then pop right back out again. Apollos the Eloquent is one of them.

Surprised by Scripture: Apollos the Eloquent Series: Acts Charles Sligh August 12, 2017 TEXT: Acts 18:24-28 – “And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man was instructed in the of the Lord; and being fervent in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting On The Dark Passages Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2012

As in the story of Judas, there are dark passages in the Bible, but they can help us if we use an interpretation which enables their meaning to emerge in the light of the mystery of Christ.

Feast of St. Matthias 14 May 2012 Verbum Domini Today’s feast gives us an opportunity to reflect on one of the darkest moments in our salvation history. The crucifixion of Jesus was set up by a traitor, Judas “the Iscariot.” It also helps us to consider what the Holy Father and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Catholic

Scriptural Ways To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2019

First Sunday of Lent, Year C

The sign outside Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burnside, Iowa, “Lent is not the fuzz in your navel.”  “Led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days,…” The desert experience can be the place of mature repentance and conversion.. Basically, the desert represents a stripping away so as to make ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Let God Read Your Mail

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 26, 2001

Dealing With Adversity

LET GOD READ YOUR MAIL II Kings 18:4-8 – King Hezekiah was a righteous man, but like all righteous men and women…they will suffer affliction. Point #1 – Hezekiah obey God’s initial command, he: 1. Tore down high places (some things MUST GO) 2. Cut down the groves and broke images ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Read Me? ... Over Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Communication is not a luxury--it is a necessity, especially in today’s family. James 1:19 outlines three simple ways to improve your family’s communication lines.

Do You Read Me? … Over James 1:19 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION This is the second message in the series entitled, “Family: An Endangered Species?” Last week I shared six common characteristics strong families share. One of them was the ability to communicate well as a family. Whether you are a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Read The Bible?

Contributed by Jeffery Karnes on Dec 10, 2002

Tells reason why we should read the Bible, and some of the excuses that Christians come up with for not reading it.

Why should we read the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Have you heard about the couple that sent their son off to college at Ohio State? When he left they gave him a Bible and told him to read it carefully, because it would be very helpful. Well after a few weeks of school the son wrote home and told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Good Friday Service-With Readings

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 11, 2022

This is a good Friday Service with acting parts for 3 individuals or they can be read dramatically as part of a sermon

Good Friday Service Luke 23:26-49 Mark 15:16-41 Candle Lighting Opening Prayer Here I Am To Worship (Song) NARRATOR (One) So here we are today to worship. Today we join in with our brothers and sisters around the world to remember to remember what may have been the darkest hour in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49, Mark 15:16-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

'read, Hear And Do!'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 19, 2018

Reading, hearing and doing the Word of God is the way to spiritual growth. We can not do without this. It is like, planting, watering and growing. God Will for our life.

'READ, HEAR AND DO!' Revelation 1:3 (KJV) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. I. Read the Word! A. Testament is the old word used for will. Jesus left a will before He died. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3, Romans 10:9-17, 1 Samuel 2:3

Knowing The Scripture From Infancy Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018

The call to develop the spiritual life of young people, even really young people, is a call clearly found in the Scripture. This call happens because God wants us to know him from infancy and he has a plan for us from infancy.

Message 2 Timothy 3:14-15 “Knowing The Scripture From Infancy” Anyone who has had children, or who has been in a contact regularly with children, know how fast children grow and learn. One day they are cute bundles of joy who can’t roll over. The next they are rolling off the change table and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist