Sermons on Scripture Interpretation:

The Armour Of God Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 20, 2003

How to use the armour and spiritual gifts.

The Armour of God ,Part three. The Helmet and the Sword. 1. The Helmet, The helmet was the covering for the crainum or head. It protected the brain from blows and from falls. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Da Vinci Code: Isn't The Bible Just Another Book? Series

Contributed by David Wolf on Jun 7, 2006

2nd in a Da Vinci Code series; this message explores the historical reliability of the Bible with a goal to increase people’s trust in the Bible as God’s Word.

Looking at DVC movie opened blurs line b/t fact & fiction conspiracy theory Bible born from conspiracy is it trustworthy? we preach on weekly basis, urge you to live life by it “The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven. . . . The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God…it has evolved ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Devoted To The Apostle's Teaching? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

Doctrine is imporatnt, and is useful for our growth in Christ. We need to be sure that we take God’s Word and the study of his word seriously.

“Are You Devoted to the Apostle’s Teaching?” Introduction: When their son left for his freshman year at Duke University, his parents gave him a Bible, assuring him it would be a great help. Later, as he began sending them letters asking for money, they would write back telling him to read his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Life A Testimony For Him Or A Selfie Of You? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 17, 2022

Learn the difference between a Testimony and a Selfie.

Scripture Today, I am going to begin this sermon a little different from my other sermons. We are going to begin by the reading of God’s Word first. Please stand as we read Daniel 4:1-9 Daniel 4:1–9 (NKJV) 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king, To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Of Vines And Branches - Part One Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2024

Jesus says that we must bear fruit, but a branch can only bear fruit if it is abiding in the Vine

Of Vines and Branches (Part One) Text: John 15:1-8, Psalm 80:8, Ok… we’re in John 15, and today I want to talk to you about fruitfulness. We’re going to spend a couple of Sundays, maybe even three on this passage, so that we can really get it down and understand what Jesus is saying here. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Psalm 80:8-9, Hosea 10:1-2, Jeremiah 2:21, Galatians 3:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

this sermon covers two of the parables the hidden treasure and the one great pearl. power points avaialble.

Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 5 Matthew 13:44-46 Matthew 13:44-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To 2 Peter Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Smithson on Jan 12, 2006

Introduction to 2 Peter part 3

Lesson III Introduction to 2 Peter Introduction: 1. In lesson I of the Introduction to this series, we a. Identified the Author as the Apostle Peter b. Identified the audience to whom the letter was sent as “those who have obtained like precious faith with us (the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

By Their Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2014

There is so much conflicting teaching in the church today. How do we discern the true from the false?

By Their Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 Introduction We have always had false prophets in the world. So when Jesus tells His followers to be wary of them, He isn't saying anything new. The Old Testament is full of examples. But what is the difference between a false prophet and one who speaks truly for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To Basics: The Bible - Book Of Books Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 14, 2010

The pages of the Bible show us God taking the initiative, giving us information about himself and revealing His purposes for us His creation. How we view the Bible is crucial because it holds the key to knowing for certain that God exists. There may be

What is the Bible? Bible means “book.” But what kind of book is the Bible? Some think it is a record of religious striving toward encounters with God an essentially human book. Traditionally, the Christian church has seen the Bible as more than this, the Bible is viewed as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ups And Downs Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The fifth phrase of the Creed: "He descended into hell. On the third day he arose from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sittith at the right hand of God the Father Almighty"

UPS AND DOWNS TEXT: Luke 24:44-52; 1 Peter 3:18-22 We’re approaching the close of the first part of the Apostles’ Creed...the section that mostly deals with the nature of Jesus’ life and death. As I mentioned in the introductory sermon, there are several very old versions of the Creed, and they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Path To Christian Nobility Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 5, 2017

“Berean” is a popular name for churches. Why is that? The Bereans exemplified some of the most noble characteristics any group of people could ever have.

The Path to Christian Nobility Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 4, 2017 TEXT: Acts 17:10-12 - “And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Glorifying God In Hostile Territory Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 25, 2023

In Daniel 1:1-2:49, we learn that God calls believers to glorify him in hostile territory.

Introduction For the next four Sundays, I would like to look briefly at the first six chapters of the book of Daniel in a series that I am calling, “Life in Babylon.” The reason I would like to look at Daniel is that it answers the following question, “How do I live as a believer in the Biblical ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does God Have In Store For You Series

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 28, 2008

Part two of how God directed the life of Joseph from a 17 year old adolescent to a 30 year old king.

WHAT DOES GOD HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU (PART 2) Genesis 37:1-33(for sake of time 23-33) Intro: If you were within the hearing of part 1 of this message I told you I felt that the more I read the Bible the more I feel like God has got something good in store for those who would be saved, stay saved ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing God Theologically

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning.

Pursuing God Theologically In following Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning. The goal of such study is to have what Paul called “the mind of Christ” so that we can live the life of Christ by the power of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezekiel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 8, 2022

After the fall of Jerusalem and his period of silence, Ezekiel now addressed himself more pointedly to the exiles. He sought to direct their hopes for the restoration of their nation. His theme changed from the harsh judgment of God to the promise of the future.

OUTLINE Introduction Hebrew prophet Alternate titles: Ezechiel, Ye?ezqel, Ezekiel Ezekiel, also spelled Ezechiel, Hebrew Ye?ezqel, (flourished 6th century BC), prophet-priest of ancient Israel and the subject and in part, the author of an Old Testament book that bears his name. Flourished: c.600 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:26

Denomination: Baptist