Sermons on Scripture In Hymns:

Singing The Gospel Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008

Sermon #3 in the Hymn-writers series deals with Ira Sankey and Fanny Crosby, one of the most prolific hymn-writers of the 1800’s

Fanny Crosby 1820-1915 Singing the Gospel CHCC: July 13, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This Summer I’m preaching a few sermons based on Psalm 149:1-3: "Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful." In the first sermon we talked about Isaac Watts who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Almost But Not Quite

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 16, 2014

Thinking of the words of that old hymn, "Almost persuaded".

Text for sermon: Acts 24: 24 & 25 (KJV) Many times we have things to happen to us that shake us up inside, and inside out! Sometimes we get so shook up by a saddening event that we declare in our heart that we’ll do better from now on. Felix was one those that fully felt in his heart that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must You Be In Church Every Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019

Church attendance helps demonstrate our obedience to Christ.

A. WHY MUST YOU BE IN CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY? 1. Because of the example of the early church. a. On the birthday of the local church everyone was present. “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place” (Acts 2:1). Be present on September 16, 1971 at Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace: Verse Four Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 24, 2009

This is the fourth in a four part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. It explores the man, melody and message behind John Newton’s timeless hymn Amazing Grace. Email me for the PowerPoint slides.

AMAZING GRACE: VERSE FOUR Scott Bayles, pastor Based on David Jeremiah’s Captured by Grace First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL If you’re visiting with us this morning or you just happened to miss the past three Sundays, we’ve spent the last few weeks with our Bibles in one hand and a hymnal in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Third Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Advent Joy On Gaudete Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2024

How many admonishing or warning songs or hymns can you find?

Today the Church takes a break from the penitential color violet (often referred to as purple) which symbolizes penance particularly because Pilate dressed Jesus in a purple robe to mock his kingship. Today, however, is Gaudete Sunday and the color is Rose (often referred to as pink) as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Catholic

El Efecto De La Biblia En El Creyente Series

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 17, 2002

Este es el 3er de la serie "ESTUDIEMOS LA BIBLIA

EL EFECTO DE LA BIBLIA EN EL CREYENTE. 1) Nos hace cristianos fuertes. Nadie quiere estar débil, ni física ni espiritualmente, Junto con la oración, la lectura de la Biblia es la forma más eficaz de recibir fortaleza espiritual. Un gran numero de ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Benefits Of Wisdom

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 30, 2008

Being wise in God’s ways, wisdom comes and makes available a correct application of truth which will honor the Lord and bring about untold blessings.

Benefits of Wisdom Text: Proverbs 3:1-32 Intro: Apostle Paul asked in 1 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV), "Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?" Being wise in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Violence

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008

God responds to the cries of His children who lay hold of Him & refuse to stop asking for breakthrough in their lives. The Kingdom of God is there to be seized by those who will not be turned back by inconvenience or difficulty...

Spiritual Violence Intro.: READ: Matthew 11:11-12 (Amp), “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 2 – Learning Series

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 12, 2008

3rd in the Spiritual Transformation Series of Sermons

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 2 – Learning 2 Timothy 2:14-26 The time is here! The summer is over and school is back in session! The time for our children’s learning process is back on schedule. Teachers are all geared up to instruct their students in all the skills of mathematics, language ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

Good & Best In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2013

In Prioritizing the Word of God, we must be : 1) Devoted to the Best (Luke 10:38-39), without settling for and being: 2) Distracted from the Good (Luke 10:40-42).

The word “priority” is a commonly used one today. Books and seminars purporting to teach people how get their lives in order by understanding and setting their priorities abound. As people’s lives become more frenetic, frantic, disjointed, and disconnected, they battle to stay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Other

Boundaries For Our Kids Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 11, 2012

In this message we look at the need for boundaries in the lives of our children. Not only do children need boundaries, they actually want them.

“Boundaries for our Kids” Ephesians 6:1-4 For me when I was growing up there was not a better show on television than the Andy Griffith show. And one of my favorite characters was Ron Howard, AKA Opie. I never missed an episode of that show. Just a couple of years ago Ross was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When I Need Him? Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

How does God intervene?

A. INTRODUCTION: QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT TRAGEDIES 1. Where was God when . . .? 2. Doesn’t God love those victims? 3. Did God know this tragedy would happen? 4. Doesn’t God care enough to protect them? 5. Couldn’t God have prevented this tragedy? 6. Why didn’t God do something? 7. Apply ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

Book Divine Series

Contributed by Dennis Ellingburg on Aug 7, 2024

The Word of God is prophetic, profitable, penetrating, and perpetual in its power.

By stating that the Bible is Holy, Paul indicates that it is in the Bible that we find the true way to live a holy life. Holiness means to be set apart, to be sanctified, to be morally perfect and pure. God is calling us to lives of holiness and it is through the example of Jesus, modeled in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2

When Jesus Says "Yes,” Nobody Can Say "No”

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2024

There are 8,810 promises in the Bible. Many think they don't apply to them, so they go unclaimed. We look at how we limit God and God's guarantees He will fulfill His promises.

WHEN JESUS SAYS “YES,” NOBODY CAN SAY “NO” Ps. 119:89; 2 Cor. 1:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman went to a lawyer and said, “MY husband wants to divorce me.” The lawyer said, “What’s the problem? Does he have any grounds?” The woman said, “Yes, he has 10 acres.” 2. “No,” said the lawyer, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shield Of The Heart

Contributed by Michael Brown on Aug 21, 2024

I wrote this sermon to share at our senior ministry. I will also be sharing it at the assisted living home where I go to do ministry with residents.

We have many things to be proud of here in the South. We are kind & respectful, nature is beautiful, & we are proud of our heritage. Look how many Yankees want to move here after they retire. We want everyone to know they are welcome here in the South. We’ll help ‘em out any way we can. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7, John 1:1, Psalm 119:11, John 8:31-32, Revelation 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist