Sermons on Scriptural Wisdom:

Why Bible Study

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 18, 2019

Why study the bible beyond reading and understanding?

Devotion November 24, 2019 Why Bible Study John 14:12 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and anointing on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Testament Is Just As Inspired As New Testament. But Still Why Many Will Ignore Ot? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Most Christians like in pick and choose the bible verses to follow and ignore.

The Old Testament lays the foundation for the teachings and events found in the New Testament. First, the Old Testament is of great importance to Christians because it is inspired of God (2 Tim. 3.16-17). Some Christians ignore the Old Testament and focus on the New, but only those who read the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1

"learning To Renew Your Mind" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

The cross, especially in the day of Jesus, stood for persecution; it stood for suffering; it stood for death. So anyone who elected to follow Christ-they knew what they were getting into. If anyone would come after me you must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

DISCIPLESHIP 101 “Learning to Renew your Mind” Romans 12:1-2 We continue today in our series titled discipleship 101. Four weeks ago when we started this series I read a verse from Luke chapter 9 Jesus was speaking to anyone who might choose to follow him and these are the words that he spoke... ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope In Advent - A Call To Attention!

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Nov 27, 2020

Advent is an important part of our church year. The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday we emphasize the Hope we have in Christ Jesus.

The Hope in Advent – A Call to Attention! Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So, you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37, Matthew 28:18-20, John 9:4

Denomination: Methodist

Not The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 27, 2020

How do we deal with fearful times?

Not the Spirit of Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 We live in fearful times. A pandemic has struck. People are afraid. The are afraid of dying from the disease. They are afraid for their loved ones. They are afraid of other people. We are all potentially biological weapons. We may infect others unwittingly. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

History Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015

Salvation history is the story of how God worked in history to redeem us from sin.

History Of Salvation Text: Acts 13:13-31 Introduction 1. I've always been fascinated with history. In fact when our children were growing up they weren't sure what century they were from because we spent so much time at museums and living history events, especially Civil War reenactments. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Trial Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 1, 2014

The speaking God makes His own case.

THE TRIAL OF GOD. Isaiah 44:6-8. The LORD is deeply grieved by His people’s tendency towards idol worship. Again and again He asserts His superiority over the nations, whose ‘gods’ are nothing but dumb idols (1 Corinthians 12:2). Not only does the LORD put the false gods on trial, but He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Reading The Word Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2022

This is the third in a series on the spiritual disciplines, this message focuses on very practical ways we can engage quite deeply with God's Word.

January 23, 2022 Sermon Spiritual Disciplines: The Joy of Reading the Word We are on the 3rd week of our current study of the spiritual disciplines, which we’ve also referred to as spiritual privileges, because they most definitely are that. They are ways that we can grow, ways that we can blossom ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Palm Of Your Hand Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 6, 2022

When you hold the Bible in your hand, you’re not just holding a book. When you open it and read it, you’re not just reading words. You’re not just taking in information. You are taking in life … still warm from the breath of God.

I want to start out with two true stories this morning and I want to ask you what you notice is common to both stories and what is missing. Ready? Aurelius Augustinus was born on November 13, 354 a.d. in Tagaste, Numbia … or what is known today as Algeria. We know Aurelius Augustinus today as ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11, 2 Timothy 4:1-7, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Isaiah 55:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Word-Centered Life

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2021

This sermon addresses the importance of scripture in the believer's life. Specifically it talks about the importance of a Transformative approach to reading the Bible as opposed to an Informative approach.

Good morning. A quick question. By a show of hands, who loves reading scripture? That is good because I need some volunteers to read some passages from today’s sermon. Thanks for volunteering to read, if you were listening, you know that in some sense they are all connected because they speak to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 32:35, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 29, 2021

What is faith and how does one live by faith?

About 17 years ago I shared a message to a group of Filipino-American Christians who prayed and had a vision of starting a new church! God answered their prayers and Fil-Am Bible Church which became All Nations Bible Church became a reality! Although today is the last Public Worship Service for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Provoking Thoughts From (3 John)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

Again, I want to bring to your attention the fact that second and third John are very small books,

but to say they were insignificant would be like saying a person who is short is not significant. We know that size does not have anything to do with significance. However, there is a contrast between second and third John. For example, Remember, we mentioned in the previous message that some ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis Of Biblical Illiteracy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Preachers are to give heed to the Word, and to preach the Word...

Verses : Hosea 4:6, Matthew 22:29, 2 Timothy 2:15 God's people have always been destroyed by lack of knowledge - Hos 4:1-6. We confront a pressing issue in the Church of biblical illiteracy. Many of us are no longer familiar with the Word of God, and this has dire consequences for our faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 6:17, Joshua 1:8

The Transformative Power Of God's Word: A Symphony Of Trust And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2024

As we delve into the rich tapestry of Psalms 18:1-2 and 33:4-5, we embark on a journey exploring the transformative power of God's Word—a symphony that resonates with trust and deliverance.

The Transformative Power of God's Word: A Symphony of Trust and Deliverance Introduction: Let us delve into the profound impact of God's Word on our lives. The Scriptures are not merely ink on paper; they are the living, breathing words of God that have the power to transform us from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-2, Psalm 33:4-5, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8, Psalm 34:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Order, Called To Joy

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 13, 2023

The most important way that joy becomes strength is by knowing who we are, and whose we are, and why we are.

Why did they weep? Why did the people of Jerusalem grieve when Ezra read the word of God to them? The people of Jerusalem had just achieved a major victory: rebuilding the wall around the city which had been destroyed during their seventy years of captivity in Babylon. They had foiled their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10, Isaiah 43:1-8, Leviticus 11:45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed