Sermons on Scripture Interpretation:

Called To Be Light

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jan 4, 2010

Based on the Servant Passages in Isaiah this sermon focuses on the New Testament church fulfilling it’s purpose to be the light to nations in the world today.

CALLED TO BE LIGHT Isaiah 49:1-6 “I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may l reach to the end of the earth” (vs 6) This passage of scripture is part of what is known as the “Servant Songs” in the book of Isaiah. There are four distinct passages of scripture that are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Step Eight - Its A List Dummy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Step eight comes across as a fairly easy step at first glance. I only need to transfer my list of people, places and things from step 5 and be willing to change. The “big book” offers all of three sentences so maybe it is that easy. NOT!

Step eight comes across as a fairly easy step at first glance. I only need to transfer my list of people, places and things from step 5 and be willing to change. The “big book” offers all of three sentences so maybe it is that easy. NOT! If I’m truly committed to changing I must dig a bit deeper. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 5:43-47, Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurt By The Church. Hurt By The Fellowship Of Believers

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 22, 2023

When you are wounded in the ministry, wounded by the brethren.

Hurt by the church. Hurt by the fellowship of believers Hebrews 10:23-25 Forsake not the fellowship of believers Churches and Christian religious institutions hurt people. This is a known fact. It happens everywhere and will most likely happen to you too at one point or the other. Not only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

A Gracious Act And An Ungrateful Recipient

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 16, 2022

The miracle of the healing of the lame man in John 5:1-17 was a demonstration not only of the power of the Lord Jesus but was also an example of the grace of God that too many people take for granted.

The Scriptures contain numerous accounts of the healing power of God. He has the power, grace, and mercy that is HIs Holy character. He has the authority to grant the restoration of health to anyone He sovereignly chooses. Scripture tells of health being restored to people through intercession ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17, Matthew 4:24, Matthew 8:16, James 5:15, Genesis 20:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Unmask The Mystery: Who Were The Nephilim? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2025

Nephilim - over the centuries, their identity has sparked fascination, confusion, and even wild speculation. Were they giants? Were they fallen angels? Were they heroes of old? Were they the inspiration for myths and legends?

Go! And Unmask the Mystery: Who Were the Nephilim? Introduction: Setting the Stage Have you ever read a passage of Scripture that left you puzzled? One of those verses that makes you pause and think, “What on earth does that mean?” Genesis 6:4 is one of those verses. It mentions mysterious beings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, Matthew 24:37, 1 Peter 3:18-20, Romans 3:23-24, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Does The Bible Tell Me So?

Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Oct 5, 2002

Practical Exegesis of 2 Timoth 3:16,17. Special emphasis on how the truthfulness of the Bible is under attack in Christian chuurches.

Does The Bible Tell Me So? First Preached at Broad Run Baptist Church 10/6/2002 Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16,17 KJV 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 God may be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is God's Word Strange To You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

The sermon urges us to embrace God’s Word even when it challenges us, reminding us true faith means letting God, not ourselves, define truth.

Some words woo us with comfort; others confront us with change. When the Lord speaks, His words carry weight that wakes us up. We sense His sentences brushing the dust off our Bibles and the haze off our hearts. Sometimes the pages feel prickly, passages puzzle us, and precepts press against our ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:12

Topics: God's Word, Importance

Jesus Answers Even The Trick Questions.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 10, 2007

A sermon for the 24th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 27

23rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 27 November 11, 2007 “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, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ to reveal your Word of grace and truth, and to redeem us through his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Behold Your King

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 14, 2008

A fresh look at the facts of Palm Sunday. The response of the crowds, and our present day response to the Lord’s kingship.

BEHOLD YOUR KING Matthew 21:1-17 Here we have a remarkable scene; the Lord Jesus is on His way to die on Calvary, just as He has recently made known to His disciples, (although it appears that they either did not understand what He said, or they did not want to believe it). As they came towards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strong Wine Engraved On The Heart Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 28, 2017

A sermon for Bible Sunday

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.” (Colossians 3:16) “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” When I was 14, I took my Religious Studies O Level a year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-35, Nehemiah 8:1-12, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Anglican

Batteries Not Included #6 Everything Has Changed Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 15, 2020

The birth of Jesus signifies the beginning of new reality. In the same way, our first experience with Jesus is a lifelong mission to announce and usher in a little of God’s kingdom in the here and now.

Four weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. We started this series by talking about the Hope, given in the understanding we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores the universal experience of temptation, emphasizing its role in testing faith and refining character, and the power of God's Word to overcome it.

Good morning, we gather here today, nestled in the warm embrace of fellowship and faith, to engage with a topic that touches us all – temptation. This is not a subject reserved for the few or the fallen; it is a universal experience, an inevitable encounter on the road of life. Yet, it is not a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Topics: Temptation

The Parable Of Costly Discipleship: Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 9, 2011

Assessing the cost of discipleship come through stories of 1) Construction Discipleship (Luke 14:28–30) 2) Conflict Discipleship (Luke 14:31–32) and 3) Chattel Discipleship (Luke 14:33)

Canada’s first war in more than half a century ended at 11:18 a.m. local time Thursday at a spot about 300 metres away from where the first Canadian combat troops set foot in Kandahar on Jan. 19, 2002. Canadian troops--about 35,000 men and women have deployed to Afghanistan since late 2001--have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Other

The Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Jesus Christ is pre-eminent over all creatures in all respects.

READ: Colossians 1:15-20 This letter of Paul to the Colossians is primarily POLEMIC in nature. That is, Paul is writing to refute a particular error that was threatening the life of the church there at Colosse. Scholars call it "The Colossian Heresy". There is much debate about EXACTLY what ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal