Sermons on Scripture Inspired:

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

Your New Name Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 26, 2018

1) Comment & Commendation about the Church (Rev. 2:12-13), 2) Complaint & Call to Repentance for the Church (Rev. 2:14-16), 3) The Command to hear and the Conquering of the Church. (Revelation 2:17).

One of the motivations for many athletes currently competing in the Olympics in South Korea is to make a name for themselves. With public recognition the hope is to land a lucrative sponsorship. Making a name for yourself however is not always positive. One of the most famous cases was with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Other

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 15, 2018

Jesus shows up to the disciples behind locked doors and reminds us: 1) Don't be surprised when he shows up in our lives. 2) Allow him to meet our doubts. 3) Allow him to open our minds to scripture, and 4) Take the witness stand for him.

Luke 24:36-48 From Fear to Faith Rev. Roy Almquist shares a peculiar story from the bloody second Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War. Captain Robert Clark and his men were surrounded by the Confederate forces but refused to surrender. In the terrible battle that ensued, Clark’s entire detachment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

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

An Important Trait Of A Good Minister

Contributed by Felix Ishola on Feb 13, 2020

Ministry quality is defined by the minister's relationship with the word of God.

Many things can be said about a good minister of Jesus Christ but one quality stands out among others. This outstanding quality is summarised in the words of Paul to his protégé Timothy: 'If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6, Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Temptations Of Jesus

Contributed by Austin Lamos on Feb 13, 2020

How did Jesus overcome the temptations of Satan in his wilderness experience? How can we overcome the temptations and the trials that we face in our lives?

Matthew 4:1-11 (NASB) (From Bible Gateway.com) The Temptation of Jesus 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He [a]then became hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Nazarene

Built To Last

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Apr 25, 2012

"Built to Last" is an exposition of the Parable of the Two Builders. Sermon Point: The life that lasts is built on the word of God.Main ideas: (1) The life that lasts is built on a firm foundation. (2) The life that lasts is tested by severe storms. (3) T

BUILT TO LAST Matthew 7:24-27 My father typically ended his sermons with an illustration, which he would introduce by saying: “If you miss my message, keep my story.” Of course, he did not mean that literally. This catchphrase meant that to get the point of the illustration was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 4 - Sharing God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 4 of this series. This one is actually the first of a series-within-the-series on sharing God's Word, with this message focusing on sharing God's Word with those who already belong to Christ.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 4 – Sharing God’s Word Colossians 3:16 January 30, 2011 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Me: I just got done with a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Should I Read The Bible? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 4, 2012

This is a sermon to launch a church wide reading program

Introduction Background This week we as a church are beginning The Essential 100 bible reading plan A new exciting way to read through the Bible. The bible reading plan is based on 100 carefully selected short Bible passages- 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament- ¦s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life - Learning Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Looks at the importance of learning, as a spiritual discipline.

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Part 12 Learning - Have you ever known a Christian who deliberately chose not to learn new things? Or one who sought learning continually? What did you observe about each? Why do so many Christians live as though they’ve been told, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Heart Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 9, 2009

If we want to find life and joy in our relationship with Christ, we must focus on Scripture not tradition, and focus on a clean heart not clean hands.

Clean Hearts (Mark 7:1-23) Alan Kraft, in his book, Good News for Those Trying Harder, shares a story about a time when his wife borrowed his car and heard a CD he had loaded in the sound system. The song touched her. When she asked him about it, he was able to recite the lyrics, but was unable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ Is All & In All

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 23, 2013

Examples of finding Christ in all of scripture. His sacrifice & death and His kingdom & future glory

Colossians 3:11 (AV) 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. What Is The Focus Of Scripture? • Christ’s sacrifice and death for sinners • Christ’s kingdom and future ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Mansion, Prayer Room Or Pup Tent?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2016

Does the Word shape your thoughts about Heaven or old songs and your desires?

This issue has caused me some grief over the years and it is such a petty issue. Yet, some have made it a massive doctrine to be staunchly defended like the Trinity and Substitutionary Atonement. It came up in a discussion of something else tonight so I figured it was a good time to throw it out ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Is Near You

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 11, 2009

Lent 1(C) - God’s word is near you! God’s word works faith in our hearts. God’s word works trust for our lives.

“THE WORD IS NEAR YOU” (Outline) March 1, 2009 -- LENT 1 -- Romans 10:8-13 INTRO: Paul writes: “The word is near you”. The closeness of God’s word reminds every believer of the closeness of God himself. John wrote in his gospel, chapter 1 that the word became flesh and lived among us. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Season Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 15, 2011

A recovery of the Word of God among the people of God as a whole as seen through: 1) The Communication (Nehemiah 8:1–6), 2) The Clarification (Nehemiah 8:7–8), and 3) The Celebration (Nehemiah 8:9–12)

Occupations began yesterday (Saturday), in Vancouver and in other cities across Canada as a continuation of something known as "The Occupy Movement" (TOC). Just a few short months ago, staff members at Adbusters magazine watched, rapt, as scores of ordinary Egyptians took to the streets to depose a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Other