Sermons on Scripture Interpretation:

Trusting The Word

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

We can rely on the truth of God's word

2 Peter 1b - 4/29/12 Turn with me this morning in the end of your bibles to the book of 2 Peter. We are looking together at the book of 2 Peter. Last week we asked two questions: • How’s your eyesight? and • How’s your memory? And we talked about taking our spiritual “one a days” Today, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Doesn't God Talk To Me Audibly? Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

What more could God say to us? All we need is in Scripture.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’” (Gen. 1:3, KJV). “The heavens speak the glory of God” (Ps. 19:1, ELT). b. To communicate His directions for living. “And God spoke . . . (the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Scripture Helps Specify The Kind Of Behavior God Likes.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 14, 2001

Yera C. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 October 21st, 2001

Title: “Scripture helps specify the kind of behavior God likes.” SECOND READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 This passage highlights sacred scripture as a source, the source, for teaching, correcting and encouraging Christians to become all they can be, all God expects them to be. It exhorts Timothy, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me? Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

Listening for God

Psalm 103:1-13; Psalm 103:22 AN ORATORIO OF STEADFAST LOVE The book of Psalms begins with the consideration of the truly blessed man (Psalm 1:1), and ends with a crescendo of praise in which all that breathes is exhorted to praise the LORD (Psalm 150:6). En route there are highs and lows, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

A sermon inviting people to take the e100 Scripture Reading Challenge

ian Hardin tells the story of traveling a lot for work with his friend Bobby. As they travelled, he’d read the Bible aloud to him. But he wasn’t reading the Bible to gain deep insights… or to solve theological quandaries. He was just reading it… yet even then, it often said something that got stuck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Inerrancy

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 23, 2014

Psalm 19 leads us through an understanding of the Inerrancy of Scripture, showing that: 1) God is Perfect in His Nature(Psalm 19:1-6), 2) God is Perfect in His Word (Psalm 19:7-10) 3) God Perfectly Guides through His Word (Psalm 19:11-14)

One of the common controversies in athletic competition is judging. This year at the Olympics in Sochi Russia, there was a report from the French media of a judging pact in figure skating between the Russian and American judges. Figure skating continues to have accusations of judging scandals ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Other

Core Value 1 - Word Focused Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses 2 Timothy 3:10-17 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being Word Focused where we seek “To reflect the transforming power of God’s Word in our own lives as we continually grow in spiritual maturity and holiness.”

Message 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Core Values 1 - Word Focused There are many jobs which people do in this world which have an essential ingredient. Painter • These people have all they need • Except the paint – painting without paint! • The painter can even go through all the motions … but nothing is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Arose From The Dead To Fulfil The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2005

“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. And He was buried and He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” 1 Cor. 15:3-4.

Theme: He arose from the dead to fulfil the Scriptures Text: 1 Cor. 15:3-4 The Scriptures contain God’s authoritative words and are therefore also known as the “Word of God”. Jesus relied on them totally and used them to overcome temptations and point to the truth. He often referred to them with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#1 Scripture Is True If I Believe It. Series

Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 7, 2009

Looking at the myth of scriptural errancy.

Myths of the Modern Church #1 Scripture is True if I believe it. Rev. Charles Worth True Word Christian Church 2 Timothy 3:16-17 we read: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 22, 2009

A sermon for Reformation Sunday, October -2009 It focuses on the these listed in the title.

Reformation Sunday October 25, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you are the Creator of the universe, the very author and giver of life here on earth. We owe you our humble obedience, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Shows Us That Scripture Resisits Temptaion

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 20, 2010

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent, series C

1st Sunday in Lent, February 21, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Word became flesh and lived among us in the person of your Son Jesus the Christ, who was indeed truly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Review Of \ False Doctrines Answered From The Scripture

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 1, 2007

A Useful Doctrinal Guidebook

II Peter 2:1 warns of false teachers introducing destructive heresies. Like an intelligence agency, the Church must gather information on its opponents in order to protect its members and to devise strategies on how to extricate those held hostage to these competing systems. Some Serious, Popular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Gave You The Scriptures Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

I preached to crowds and taught the people

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION 1. My name. “My name was called the Word of God” (Rev. 19:13). 2. The content of My speaking. “In the beginning was the Word of life. John said his ears heard Me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Preach Christ Without The Scripture?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 28, 2014

Paul did not quote Scripture to the Athenians in his sermon. But his sermon was Scriptural

Can You Preach Christ Without the Scripture? Acts 17:14-34 Introduction It had been a most strenuous journey for Paul. He had responded to the man in the Macedonian vision and came over to preach Jesus. At Philippi, he and Silas had been beaten for the faith and cast into prison. Even so, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:14-34, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Gave You The Scriptures Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

I am the forteller, foreteller and forth teller.

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION 1. My name. “My name was called the Word of God” (Rev. 19:13). 2. The content of My speaking. “In the beginning was the Word of life. John said his ears heard Me, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:26, Revelation 19:13

Denomination: Baptist