Sermons on Scripture Interpretation:

Study To Learn And Know

Contributed by James May on Mar 12, 2006

God expects His people to study His Word and divide truth from error so that we may be vessels of Gold and Silver, useful in His Kingdom.

Study to Learn and Know By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 2:15-21, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Humble Christian Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

A Contrast between the mindset of a legalistic Pharisee and that of a humble Christian as illustrated in the beatitudes.

THE LEGALISTIC PHARISAIC MINDSET CONTRASTED WITH THE HUMBLE CHRISTIAN MINDSET SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:3?12 1a. The legalistic Pharisee believed that the law of Moses was the greatest thing in the world. He believed that the ethical standards of the law of Moses were the greatest ethical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gethsemane Experience Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 5, 2024

The sermon delves into the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by individuals during times of extreme adversity, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

The Gethsemane Experience Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 Introduction: The sermon delves into the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by individuals during times of extreme adversity, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Reflection The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Other

What Is God's Will

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 5, 2015

GOD'S WILL IS TOP PRIORITY.

WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? OBSERVATION: GOD’S WILL IS TOP PRIORITY. INTERPRETATION: ROMANS 12: 1-2 (NKJV) I BESEECH YOU THEREFORE, BRETHREN, BY THE MERCIES OF GOD, THAT YOU PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD, WHICH IS YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE. AND DO NOT BE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Miraculous Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This sermon answers 4 questions re: miraculous spiritual gifts: 1. What were the gifts? 2. How were the gifts received? 3. What was the purpose of the gifts? 4. How long were the gifts to last?

INTRODUCTION: In this lesson, we are going to finally deal with the topic of miraculous spiritual gifts. This is yet another of the more controversial topics regarding the Holy Spirit in the religious world, especially regarding the possibility that these gifts are still present today, which we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen 2: "know Your Bait" Series

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Apr 28, 2025

Jesus called us to be fishers of men — but some of us are out here trying to reach people with stale bait, old tactics, or worse — no bait at all! We’ve got the greatest message in the world — the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ

🎣 Week 2: Know Your Bait ________________________________________ 🧭 Introduction (pass out the outline) “If you’ve ever gone fishing, you know there are two kinds of folks: those who catch fish... and those who just catch a nap!” Now, I’m not saying I’ve fallen asleep on a boat — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Other

It Just Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010

From this episode in Joseph's life, we learn that God is always with us, God can help us grow through our suffering, and we learn that there is a better day coming.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a statement that I think that all of us can agree on – “Life just isn’t fair!” 1. Can we all agree on that? 2. Do any of us need proof that life isn’t fair? 3. Look at this cartoon – “Life is unfair…for proof ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Exist? - A Look At Atheism, Agnosticism, And Theism

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 31, 2024

The question 'Does God exist?' has only two possible direct answers: Either 'yes,' which is theism, and 'no,' which is atheism.

The agnostic responds with 'I don't know' and 'no one knows,' which is actually an affirmative answer that has never been established, so the question is meaningless because they are not direct answers. (See ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 1:18-20, Romans 2:15, Romans 1:16, Matthew 22:37-40, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apollos The Eloquent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2017

Being eloquent isn't as important as who you are eloquent for.

Apollos the Eloquent Acts 18:24-28 Today we are introduced to Apollos, who would become part of Paul’s ministry team. But who was Apollos? Let us take a look at one of the major personages of the early Christian Church and from this learn what it means for us today. A little background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis Chapter Forty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 26, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that while in prison, Joseph interprets two dreams. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 40 The chief butler and chief baker of Pharaoh relate their dreams to Joseph. He interprets the dreams, which after three days are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1st Corinthians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 13, 2021

Spiritual Gifts

November 13, 2021 Paul spent about 1 ½ years in Corinth establishing the church there. After he left, problems began to arise. The main source of the problems appears to be multiple interpretations of what it meant to live as a “dead to sin and resurrected into a new life with Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-18, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grace For All Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 30, 2011

Israel’s unbelief didn’t stop God’s plan to show his love to the nations nor will God’s current dealing with the Gentiles leave out Jews who wish to enter the Church by faith.

Romans 11:25-36 Introduction: A. Have you ever secretly thought God’s grace was unfair? B. Have you ever wanted to say, “God I think I can do a better job of running your plan than you?” C. Would it upset you if God saved some people you know? You know, those people you are not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

"There" Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Mar 22, 2003

It is very important that we understand how God positions us for His work as well as His blessings. So often,...blessings come wrapped in strange packages.......so we end up not going "There". Are you "there"?

“THERE” (In producing this proclamation, I was intrinsicaly excited about the implications of that word "there". I gleaned from the interpretations of others, and the insight offered by many to come to the conclusion that there is a real blessing in being positionally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Poverty Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Poverty of spirit drives us to the Savior.

Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Poor in Spirit Text: Matthew 5:3 When two people who love one another come together on the day of their wedding, there are traditional vows which are often spoken to one another. I, take you, to be my wife... for better and for worse... in sickness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex In Marriage Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

The blessing of marital sex.

Introduction 1 Corinthians is good letter for pastors to read whenever they are feeling discouraged. They read about Paul’s pastoral problems with the Corinth church and think to themselves at least their problems aren’t that bad! Let’s review for a moment the situation at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed