Sermons on Reliability Of Bible:

Bible - Why Bother? #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

Can I be a Christian without the Bible? The answer: Yes – a weak, confused, distracted and disillusioned one.

As I reflect on my journey of becoming a Christian, my story would not be complete if I did not share a funny story which came during the initial phase of coming back into community. It was about 15 years ago. We had just come back to church and my wife decided to write on one of the connect cards, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible - Why Bother? #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The Scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live.

Last week we focused on the purpose of the Scriptures: what are they for and why should we bother getting ourselves acquainted with them? We learned the Bible is God’s self-revelation that pulls back the curtain for us to know who God is, who we are, the purpose of our lives, and the destiny of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible - Why Bother? #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The bible is the account, through poetry, history, song, prophecy, law, wisdom, gospel, letters, homilies of the History of God’s redemption in Christ, an invitation to life in Christ, and the promise of the future victory in Christ. God’s salvation in Jesus is the center of the entire story.

Last week we focused what is the Bible and how should we interpret it. I put forth the scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live. The week before, we focused on ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Disciplines - Bible Reading Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2021

Week 2 - Using Bible Reading to help us grow in Christ (Part 1)

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading April 18, 2021 Psalm 119, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Do you remember the passage I read to you at the beginning of worship? I love that passsage! It’s all about praising God. That’s also what we should be about. So, why did I read that passage to you? Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Reading - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 23, 2021

A Look at spiritual disciplines to help us develop habits which draw us closer to Christ. Part 2 of Bible reading.

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading - 2 April 25, 2021 When I was in school I used to look at every book I had and figure out what the average length of the chapters were. I actually still do that today. I look at the size, the chapters and go from there. Anyone ever do that with a book? In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Words From Heaven” The Bible Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 2, 2021

Grasping what the Word of God is and how people are to approach the written Word has an effect on those who may hear what is taught out of the Bible.

“Words From Heaven” The Bible The Foundation of the Bible What you believe about God affects your entire life. It affects how you respond to the consequences of your past. It affects your response to circumstances and situations in the presence and it determines the outcome of the future, in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Read Your Bible

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 17, 2021

This sermon is based on Nate Pickowitcz's new book "How to read your Bible?" and contains an interview with the author at the end.

How to Eat your Bible 2 Tim 3:16-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-17-2021 Learning to eat I became a Christian in 1992 and, soon afterwards, my brother bought me a NIV Study Bible with my name on it. I treasured that Bible. I bought a case so I could carry it around. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Good Is Bible Study?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 19, 2020

Will you be ashamed when God tests your knowledge of the Word, both the written and living?

Many bible colleges have found that many kids coming from Christian homes and even in Christian schools from K-4 to 12 lack some basic Bible knowledge and interpretation skills. Many people leave solid churches and end up in extremely Liberal churches and even cults. One study found that cults ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Deuteronomy 5:32, Matthew 5:18, Revelation 22:19, Matthew 7:21-25, John 7:8, 2 Timothy 2:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 29:24, Romans 16:17, Philippians 3:17, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Colossians 2:20-23, Jude 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Difficult Bible Passages

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word.

A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God” (Deut. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist

A Formula For Happiness: From The Bible

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 17, 2018

Everyone wants to be happy! But few are obeying God on the right things that bring happiness. Here is a verse study on how to gain happiness by observing what the scriptures tell us.

A Formula for Happiness: From the Bible! Kelly Durant Psalm 146:5 Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God, 2. Don’t you love happy people? People who can laugh despite the awkward or uncomfortable position they might be in? I lost a front tooth last ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Building A Bible Reading Habit Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018

In this lesson, we discover there is a better way to build a better Bible reading habit, all by redirecting our emotions and rewards.

Today’s we are looking to build a Bible Reading Habit. And let’s confess there is not a man alive who couldn’t do better in this area. But let’s address the facts. And there are two on your page today I want you to notice. First, as many of you know, The Bible is the best-selling, least read, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Adult Bible Fellowships At Tbpc Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 7, 2018

An Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF) is a group or fellowship of people committed to know and apply the Word of God together in a caring fellowship, with organization to bring about pastoral care, discipleship, and outreach.

Scripture It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s neighbors were less than responsible. When her front lawn grew hip-high, they had a local boy mow it down. When her pipes froze and burst, they turned the water off. When the mail spilled out the front door, they called the police. The only thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What About The Kjv Bible?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 22, 2019

Last week we had someone come into our Wednesday evening gathering making forceful statements about the KJV Bible and other Bibles as well. This is an attempt to help our people understand where the KJV came from and where it stands among other Bibles.

What About the KJV Bible? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, 1 Corinthians 6:11-13, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 6:16, Isaiah 58:1-6, Acts 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Bible And The Big Bang Theory

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 2, 2015

Our universe shows evidence of intelligent design. There is plenty of reasonable and scientific evidence to believe in God.

THE BIBLE AND THE BIG BANG THEORY INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss the popularity of The Big Bang Theory and Jurassic World. • There are many atheists who are speaking out against the Bible and Christianity: • Charles Darwin came up with the radical theory of evolution through natural selection ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

Artificial Intelligence In Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 30, 2023

How will advances in artificial intelligence (GPT) affect our future? As Christians, how should we respond to it? How is artificial intelligence used in the end times? Revelation 13 gives insight on this.

Our title for this message is Artificial Intelligence in Bible Prophecy. There are rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence that are going to usher in radical changes to life as we know it. We have already experienced the prelude to this through the current computer revolution. In recent years ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18, John 17:15-16, Proverbs 28:1, Daniel 9:27, Acts 4:19-20, Mark 16:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic