Sermons on Sacred Scriptures:

A Jewish Perspective On Christmas

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This outline is loaded with both scripture references and insights. It looks into the minds of the Jewish teachers of the Law, and what they were looking for in the Messiah.

A Jewish Perspective on Christmas. Pastor Eric J. Hanson Intro: The Gospel writers presupposed a lot of knowledge which people no longer have today. They clearly wrote from a Jewish perspective. Who is Jesus Christ?: John 1:1-18 Pre-existence- Public Ministry the “Word” (Logos) John was a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s A God Thing - Prophecy! Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Spiritual gifts could be abused. Prophecy of God should run contrary to the scriptures. In this sermon, we will review the gift of prophecy.

INTRODUCTION: Today, we have been looking in general at the theme of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Thus far, we have found that God does not want us to be ignorant regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit for he has given the gifts of the Holy Spirit by his appointment to each one of us for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mothers Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2008

A Mothers day message. I. Instill a respect for scriptures II. Instill an authentic faith III. Instill a desire to minister

SC A MOTHERS LOVE 1 THESSALONIANS 2:7-8 2 TIMOTHY 1:5-3:12 This sermon was gleaned from numerous sources on SC and from my own study INTRO- PAUL IN 1 THESSALONIANS IS TALKING TO THE PEOPLE AND THE CHURCH. HE IS LETTING THEM KNOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Nothing But Leaves

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 28, 2008

Why was Jesus shocked to find only leaves on the fig tree when scripture says it wasn’t fig season?

****Sermon Outline**** Nothing But Leaves... I. Introducton... a) Read: Mar 11:11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. Mar 11:12 And on the morrow, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-14

Dealing With Your Brothers

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 30, 2009

How to handle conflict. Main scripture and exposition is not addresssed until the 1/3 of the way through the messaage. Expanded outline

DEALING WITH OUR BROTHERS This past week, I had to kill a chicken. I was not happy about the situation, and Drew was even more upset. Tuesday I went out to our chicken pen to let the chickens out. Usually, all of them except some hens that might be trying to lay an egg at the time run out as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Nobility Of You, The Nobility Of Me

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008

1- We must receive the message 2- We must examine the scriptures 3- We must present the Word

INTRO.- The nobility of you and me. Nobility doesn’t sound like a big deal to us. Nobility sounds like someone who is royal, high and mighty, wealthy, great, powerful, or perhaps someone who is a celebrity. Do any of these adjectives fit you? Are there any celebrities here today? ILL.- When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Above The Law

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

The scripture passage today talks about how to live as free people, which fits right for the occasion of the Independence Day.

Galatians 5:1, 13-25 1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Can't A Woman Preach

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon is written to encourage women to ener into ministry and to cause us to look seriously at the Scriptures and women as God’s servants.

Why Can’t A Woman Preach 1/21/2007 2 Kings 22:11-20 2 Timothy 2:8-15 One of the things that we believe about the body of Christ is that it is far larger than any one church, one denomination or one nation. That is why we encourage you to attend bible studies at other churches. There are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can I Know For Sure? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007

There are many scriptural reasons why we can KNOW for SURE that we are saved. This message points out four of them.

April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #4 How Can I Know for Sure? Acts 9:1-22 INTRODUCTION: Saul of Tarsus had a dramatic conversion experience changing from a person who was extremely intent on persecuting anyone who followed the Lord to becoming one of them himself and preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Hallmarks Of True Love Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

At it’s heart, the Book of Ruth is a love story. And since it is Scripture, we can learn a lot from it…

THE HALLMARKS OF TRUE LOVE Ruth 3:1-18 INTRO: Today I want to talk to you about love. What is love? How do you define it, describe it? Here’s one attempt to do that… Show clip from Moulin Rouge where love is described as a series of song titles… Hallmark cards that purport to tell us the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Royal Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on May 10, 2008

Using Prince Caspian and a variety of Scriptures, the message details how our faith is to be seeing, trusting, following, growing, and pleasing.

“A Royal Faith” Lessons from Prince Caspian May 11, 2008 Text: Various Introduction: We are continuing a sermon series based on the classic Narnia story by C. S. Lews, Prince Caspian. Prince Caspian is a new blockbuster movie that will be released, May 16…it is the follow-up story to Lewis’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Appointing Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

The Bible is very clear about the test for Elders and Deacons and this morning we’re going to check our answers with Scripture.

Mrs. Baker, a fifth grade teacher, observed a student in her class flipping a coin as he answered each true/false question on a test. This answer selection method continued all the way through the exam. Mrs. Baker then watched as he went through each question again, pausing to flip the coin each ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Am My Beloved's & His Desire Is Toward Me

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from S. of S. 7:10, we examine one of the most wonderful verses of Scripture in the Word of God.

“I Am My Beloved’s, and His Desire Is Toward Me” Song of Solomon 7:10 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. One of the most intimate books in the Word of God is the Song of Solomon. B. In this book, we learn something of the love of Christ for His Bride, the Church which is vividly portrayed by ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

Stories For Children Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 13, 2004

Bible Stories for children, useing the imagination to teach children the scriptures. Origional Stories written By Rev. A.R.S.

Stories for Children. Written by Rev.A.R.Smith The Lamb, The Lion and The Bear. I want to tell you the story of a Lamb, a Lion, and a Bear. As the story goes: A small Lamb once believed that there was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reality Of Hell Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2004

The doctrine of hell is one of the most neglected doctrines of Scripture. An adaptation of a sermon by Mark Ainsworth found on SermonCentral.com.

THE REALITY OF HELL Exploring the Hope of Heaven Series Sermon #5 Revelation 20:11-15; Selected Scriptures The Doctrine of Hell is so misunderstood and misrepresented today that most people’s only thought of it is using it as a curse. We watch society’s cartoon-portrayals of hell and laugh, We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist