Sermons on Scripture Interpretation:

Do You Have Faith The Lord’s Direction?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

How many of us can say we 100% follow the direction of the Holy Spirit? That is what we are expected to do. So how many follow?

The interpretation of the Scriptures that have been developed by the Church and handed down to the generations says that Yeshua did not show much emotion. In this passage, the translation of the word pneuma (“spirit”) says that Yeshua’s feelings were hurt that the Pharisees came to Him demanding ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Pain, Perseverance, And Pure Joy - James 1:2-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 13, 2020

When James commands us to consider it pure joy when we suffer, does that mean we are to pretend we are happy when we aren’t?

James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Introduction: Perseverance Years ago ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Father's Day Lessons From The Grandson Of A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 15, 2022

There are consequences when a dad does not take his role seriously to train up a child.

Introduction Many years have passed from Chapter 4 to Chapter 5 in the Book of Daniel. Daniel, the boy who was taken from Israel and made to live in Babylon at the age of sixteen, is now in his eighties. How time flies from sixteen years old in chapter 1 to about eighty-two in the start of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Least I Can Do And Still Be Saved?

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Oct 24, 2008

Based on the Lawyer who asked what he had to do to inherit eternal life. The lawyer attempted to define the least he had to do.

WHAT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO AND STILL BE SAVED? Luke 10:25-37 (Focus Verses: 10:25, 29) I. THE ONE ASKING THE QUESTION 1. An expert in the Mosaic law 2. By the NT period the OT law had been codified into legalistic interpretations of the law 3. The Scribes had developed detailed interpretations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 26, 2003

The Lord had three things to commend this church for, but the rebuke brought focus to the very real problem of loosing your love for Christ.

As I believe the Lord is leading, it is imperative for us to consider exactly what type of church Jesus desires to have. While opinions and ideas could, and probably would run rampant concerning that topic, there is one place the answer may be clearly found. That is in God’s Word. While many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #3 - How To Organize Your Study Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Class on How to Approach Studying the Bible

III. HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR STUDY OF THE BIBLE A. Use a Notebook. The advantages of writing things down cannot be over-emphasized. When the pen is moving, the brain is working. 1. It helps you ORGANIZE your thoughts. Make insightful observations, ask questions, make comments, observe patterns, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1, Revelation 11:12, John 10:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Don’t We Speak In Tongues? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 18, 2014

Why do we take the cessationist position on the sign gifts?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is very concerned that false teaching be acknowledged and corrected. In our last message, we began to look a Christ’s corrective teaching on prayer. During that study, I made a short reference to the subject of speaking in tongues. I noted in that message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word And The Martyrs Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2012

In the witness of the martyrs we see the Word of God made visible and effective in the world; the martyrs give the ultimate testimony to the Truth.

August 13, 2012 Blessed Jakob Gapp Verbum Domini “The interpretation of sacred Scripture would remain incomplete were it not to include listening to those who have truly lived the word of God: namely, the saints. Indeed, viva lectio est vita bonorum. The most profound interpretation of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:2-28

Denomination: Catholic

Gifts Of The Spirit 9: Prophecy & Tongues Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 15, 2004

A balanced look at the gifts and use of prophecy and tongues.

GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT 9: PROPHECY AND TONGUES. 1 COr 14:1-12 WBC 17/10/04am LOVE (V1) You know- this (love ) really is the most important thing - many love the 1 Cor 13 bit- as a poem - as a kind of ¡¥add on¡¦, ¡¥balancer¡¦ But it¡¦s not - this is SCRIPTURE! - and it really IS true- you can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Shown By Allegory Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 20, 2015

Galatians 4:21-31 is unique. It is the only place in the New Testament to use allegory from the Old Testament. These events are recorded in Geneses 15-21. When Abraham was seventy five years old God promised him he would be the father of a great nation.

One of the most widely read and influential books of all time was written from a jail cell by a Baptist minister. He was in England, in jail for twelve years for preaching without a license when he wrote it. The title of the book is Pilgrims Progress and the author is John Bunyan. There are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 10, 2018

Speaking in tongues is an integral part of a Christian's life.

Speaking in tongues remains a controversial issue among Christians. Some believe this gift of the Holy Spirit is no longer needed and has ceased functioning while others believe speaking in tongue is needed and active in today’s Christian age. I would claim that speaking in tongue is not only the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-20, Acts 10:45-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

"it's About Us"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 15, 2021

Ascension is mostly all about our Lord but I believe everything Jesus did was for us.

1. Ascension is all about Us Luke 24:44-53 “Its about Us” • I have heard people say it not about us at all, it’s all about Jesus I am curious about that. • I think it’s all about Us, Jesus died for us, Jesus resurrected for us, By His stripes we are healed, • Jesus died to bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 5: How To Test The Spirits

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2006

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

A. TEN THINGS WE CAN KNOW ABOUT ERROR “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, Ezekiel 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Church To Task

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

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A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our text passage this morning represents an enormous "pause" in a complicated theology lesson. The writer of the epistle has begun teaching about the priesthood. He has reminded his readers of their historical priesthood; he has just mentioned the mysterious Old Testament figure ...read more

Working Together As One Body – Part 1 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

First in a 4 part series concerning how we all work together as one body under Jesus Christ as our head.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible