Sermons on Scripture Interpretation:

Breaking The Chain, Part Iii Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 13, 2009

Lent 3: Part three of a three part sermon series dealing with temptation. In this sermon, we consider Scriptural approaches to overcoming temptation by looking at how to break the chain of events that takes one from temptation to committing sin.

This is the third and final message in our series on temptation. We’ve been dealing with a number of topics over the last couple of weeks that have to do with temptation: Why it’s important to talk about temptation; How the Bible talks about temptation and last week, what the Bible teaches about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Ten Factors Of Meditation (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"Keep the Scriptures in your thoughts and words, meditate on them constantly to accomplish three things; you will do God’s will, you will grow as a believer, and you will be successful in life" (Joshua 1:8, author’s translation).

A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 1:8 1. Not as the unsaved. "God is not in all his thoughts" (Psalm 10:4). 2. Realize. "Thou (God) understandest my thoughts afar off" (Psalm 139:2). 3. God’s thoughts. "For I know the thoughts, that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil" ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

In The Middle Of It

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Apr 27, 2004

Many Christians quit when faced with adversity. Jesus promised that He is in our midst. Looking through the Scriptures one can find that in the middle of a crisis God is right In the middle of It with them. He is in the middle of the Firery Furnace, He

In the Middle of It Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship * 04-18-04 How many times have you found your self in the middle of something? I would love to that but, I am in the middle of doing something right now. I would like to pay my tithes but I’m In the middle of a financial crisis I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrast

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 10, 2004

If you want to know the heart of the Bible, and the central truth about world history from God’s point of view, you only need to know two people. This section of Scripture shows a contrast between Adam and Christ.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Several years ago Billy Graham preached in St. Petersburg, Russia. During the crusade a very brilliant architect, an atheist, came to hear him. Night after night he listened to the preaching of the gospel. He didn’t make a decision during the crusade. As he thought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Should The Old Testament Be Studied?

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 5, 2007

There are some today that do not put much emphasis on Old Testament Scripture. Although we are living under a new covenant, please do not throw out the old for sake of the new. Allow the old to increase your faith in the new.

Should the Old Testament Be Studied? By Greg Johnson May 2, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org There are some today that do not put much emphasis on Old Testament Scripture. Although we are living under a new covenant, please do not throw out the old for sake of the new. Allow the old to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Fully Persuaded Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 1, 2007

Abraham was known as the Father of Faith and is a pattern for fathers even today. How do we activate our faith so that we can become strong in faith before our families? This scripture gives us some clues.

June, 2007 Being Fully Persuaded Romans 4:13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. You can probably look back and remember some of the “words of wisdom” your father said to you over the years. You probably have at one time or another passed these same sayings along to your children and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Our Lives Are Better When Built With God At The Center. Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 24, 2006

This book overview sermon is part of a series that was developed to help inspire our church to keep God at the center of our church/individual lives. Nehemiah highlights prayer, scripture, leadership and community--all under the influence and power of te

OUR LIVES ARE BETTER WHEN BUILT WITH GOD AT THE CENTER. Bush—To the tune of 200 billion or more, and years of hard work, “New Orleans will rise again.” Hard to imagine for those still surrounded by acrid, toxic water, surveying neighborhoods that will have to be completely bulldozed ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Want?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007

We struggle over knowing what God wants. We ask for signs. Some in scripture have an advangage, sort of, they get to speak to God or atleast hear God’s voice. What about us today?

What does God want? Hebrews 11:8-19 You know, I have a pretty hard time knowing what I want some times. I can get caught up in all kinds of simple dilemmas; it can be a simple as choosing something for lunch when there are lots of interesting to try. In more important situations perhaps some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Congregational

The Missing Piece

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Oct 2, 2005

Jesus encounters a man, who like us is collecting things. Also, like us, he is missing one thing. In this scripture reading Jesus tells him and us how to get that one missing piece we are missing.

In this morning’s Scripture reading, Jesus encounters a man who runs up and knells before him. Do you want to know something? I was right there with that man! I believe I know how he felt, because I have a reason to kneel before Jesus. What about you? Don’t you know, too? Don’t we all have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Man Ought To Examine Himself

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 18, 2007

Written for a service after which we shared the Lord’s Supper together as a church. Question asked and answered by scripture is What should our examination of ourselves focus on? There is a focus on examination of ones heart as well as relationships with

07/15/2007 “A Man Ought to Examine Himself” (1Cor 11: 26-29,He 10:19-27) This morning, at the end of our service, we are going to share the Lord’s Supper together. Sharing the Lord’s Supper is a very special time for us together as a church It is one of two ordinances that Jesus instituted for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Serving With The Right Motive Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Tonight from this passage of scripture we will learn what God expects of us in our giving, keeping in mind again the overall theme of the sermon on the Mount, is distinctiveness, being different from the world, and it is no different in our acts of servic

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 11 Serving with the right Motive Pm Service January 11th 2009 Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction I read about a person who went to a concert at a beautiful old art-deco theatre. At the end of the concert, this person noticed two ushers standing near his seat who were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Service Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Apostle Paul, who wrote the text we’ll be examining, sharing w/believers what God has in mind for His followers to do.

Intro: A 200 year old church was getting prepared for their anniversary celebration when calamity struck. The bell ringer was called out of town. The sexton at the church immediately advertised for a bell ringer to fill in. When the replacement arrived, the sexton took him to the steps leading ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lectio Divina Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

The Company We Keep, prt. 8. Dave teaches about the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, or "divine reading." This is a way of reading scripture that is more likely to produce transformation than the informational way most of us read it currently.

Lectio Divina The Company We Keep, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 20, 2009 I have to admit a fear to you. I mean, I’m doing great on conquering fear, but I have this fear that my attempts to nudge you toward a life of practicing the means of grace may backfire. I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Creation, Part 1a Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 15, 2011

This series focuses on the Biblical facts of Creation, and using Scripture puts to rest the scientific opinions of how the world was formed. Part 1a is devoted to Day 1, and lays the foundation that if there was no Creator, how can we have a Redeemer?

Creation Series, Part 1a Genesis 1:1-5 Introduction - Today, we begin our series on creation; we’ll examine the foundations of our world - For the most part, every Sunday will be a 2 part message; concluding at night - Psalm 14:1, “Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaq-Sized Problems Require God-Sized Miracles

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013

WHAT IS YOUR GIANT TODAY? Your marriage? Your health? Your finances? Your career? Your children or parents? What is your giant? Throw God in the face of your giant. Pray the scriptures. Stand on the promises of God.

Shaq is a personal friend of mine. I had the privilege of being his team pastor for the 2 years he was with the Suns. But I remember when I first saw him and met him in person… About 10 years ago - I was down at the arena for Phoenix Suns chapel and I was going through my normal pregame ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational