Sermons on Scripture Is Extremely Rigid:

It Is Written

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 3, 2018

Christians are called to address the issues of the day with the whole counsel of God’s Word. Their listeners must understand, “It is written” means “Thus says the Lord.”

It Is Written The Necessity of pointing to God’s Word There has been a trend in the past few years of very good speakers using their talent of communicating to win a crowd, rather than be obedient to God’s Word. They are falling to preach in a way which challenges hearers to make a decision to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fueled By God's Word

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

When we do so, the Spirit speaks to us via the living and active Word of God.

Opening illustration: Play a video of Bible Connection. Introduction: The Bible also records a surprising source of energy from a food. When Elijah had been used by God on Mt. Carmel to call fire down from heaven, this spiritual high was followed by persecution and melancholy. In response to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Was Led Into The Wilderness By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 26, 2024

Jesus full of the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit leads him into the wilderness. God also leads us into wilderness experiences.

“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Reading - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 23, 2021

A Look at spiritual disciplines to help us develop habits which draw us closer to Christ. Part 2 of Bible reading.

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading - 2 April 25, 2021 When I was in school I used to look at every book I had and figure out what the average length of the chapters were. I actually still do that today. I look at the size, the chapters and go from there. Anyone ever do that with a book? In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Training In Righteousness Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 31, 2020

What does it mean to train in righteousness?

Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 3… Read along with me again our key passage for this Message Series on the Word of God: 2 Timothy 3:16-17…………… And so, we had noted that the Bible is the Word of God; God breathed out His own words to writers. Besides the Bible itself, we should all be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Hinders The Word? Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 2, 2020

Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. But very few benefit from it. why?

What hinders the Word? Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. They might possess number of copies of the scripture in various languages, apart from the digital versions they have in their electronic devices. Today reading and understanding the Bible became so easy ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:3

Denomination: Brethren

When Doubt Is Called Proof

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

True prophets invite testing; a claim that denial proves authenticity is a closed loop and never the biblical measure of God’s voice.

Opening – The Self-Proving Prophet Let me start with a single, startling sentence: > “One proof I have that I am a prophet of God is if you deny that it is so.” Let it sink in. It sounds clever at first, like a riddle that wins no matter how you answer. If you agree, the claim is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:20, Matthew 7:15-20, 1 John 4:1, Acts 17:11, John 10:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Blueprint For Living

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

The Bible is God’s living blueprint that shapes our beliefs, strengthens our character, and equips us to live like Jesus every single day.

INTRODUCTION — TRYING TO NAVIGATE A WORLD WITH NO MAP We live in a world that can run you ragged before breakfast. There are so many decisions to make, so much pressure, so many competing voices yelling their version of “truth” into our ears every day. It is incredibly easy to feel like we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17, Matthew 7:24, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Blueprint For Living

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

The Bible is God’s living blueprint for daily life, revealing Christ, forming character, and equipping believers to walk in truth and love.

I. Introduction — Trying to Navigate a World With No Map We live in a world that can run you ragged before breakfast. There are so many decisions to make, so much pressure, so many competing voices yelling their version of “truth” into our ears every day. It is incredibly easy to feel like we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:22, Matthew 7:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Bible By Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

What this Bible can do for you.

A. WHAT THIS BIBLE CAN DO FOR YOU 1. Let Me explain the Bible to you. I led two disciples through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the scripture the things "concerning Himself” (Luke 24:27, NLT). 2. Let Me get you excited when you understand scripture. “Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Building On The Rock. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2025

To build our lives on anything less than a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ is the very height of madness.

BUILDING ON THE ROCK. Matthew 7:21, Matthew 7:24-27. Mere profession of Jesus’ deity: “Lord, Lord” (Matthew 7:21) will not fit us for entry into “the kingdom of heaven.” The person who will “enter the kingdom of heaven,” says Jesus, is the one who “does the will of my Father which in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral For A Christian Man

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 8, 2025

Three Promise drawn from Psalm 46.

Funeral for a Christian Man Psalm 46 We come here today not to mourn death but to celebrate life. __________ life here on Earth is over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Light For The Path Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 23, 2020

In Psalm 119:105-112 the word of God is shown as: 1)Light Points Our Direction (Psalm 119:105-108), 2) Light Presents Our Defense (Psalm 119:109-110), 3) Light Provides Our Delight (Psalm 119:111-112).

Psalm 119:105-112 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. 107 I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word! 108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Other

Part 3 - Understanding Prophecy. Four Types Of Modern Prophecy Series

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 14, 2025

Prophecy continues in modern Christianity in 4 distinct ways. This sermon series serves to help the believer understand the fundamentals of Biblical prophecy. Do not be deceived by those who say that prophecy is not for today, nor by those who prophesy in error.

Understanding Prophecy: Part 3 Four Types of Modern Prophecy PROPHECY CONTINUES TODAY - BUT NOT AT SCRIPTURE LEVEL "Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 KJV) ________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION: PROPHECY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, Luke 4:16, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:31, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Corinthians 12:31, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Long Campaign

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 16, 2025

In God’s time we will see the results of what we have done, even if someone else completes the work, just as Timothy built on Paul’s foundation.

My own graduation from high school and departure to college is so long ago and far away that I can hardly remember it. On the other hand, I graduated from seminary almost 30 years later, and so it’s much closer. There’s a lot the two have in common: leaving behind the old familiar, and going off ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed