Sermons on Scripture Is Fundamental:

The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 16, 2011

Scripture gives some general and specific signs that will be occurring as we approach the second coming of Christ. While the church, all who have received Jesus as Savior will be raptured before this time of tribulation, it is important that we teach and

The Great Tribulation Matthew 24:1-35 Video - Rapture Slide Are you ready if Jesus were to come for His church today? Would you be raptured or would you be left behind? If you can’t answer that you know for sure that when Jesus Christ returns for the church that you would be caught up to meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Absaloms In The Gate

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 30, 2020

If indeed, God has given you new insight then use it for the sake of the Body and Christ not for your own devices or else you are an Absalom and in trouble with the Father and the Son. If you twist or deny Scripture you are in even deeper.

2 Samuel 15:4  Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice! Absalom was a son of the King who thought he knew better than the King and swayed many to his side in a rebellion to remove ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Positively Not A Hireling

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 26, 2014

We are all commanded to learn to obey everything Jesus taught so that we can do our part in the ministry of reconciliation. We cannot do this if we feed our spirit distorted scripture and the wisdom of man.

Positively Not a Hireling Illustration Right after a young man graduated, with high honors, from a prestigious Bible College he was hired by a rather large church. His father, the pastor of a small rural church, was bursting with pride at his son’s accomplishment. “Son,” he said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Benediction"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jun 14, 2015

This benediction (composed from various songs, scriptures and traditions) encourages believers to bless God and asks God's blessings upon them. This is shared in honor of my birth church - The New Metropolitan Baptist Church - where it was composed.

The Benediction Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! - Why? Because: God and God alone created everything we call our own; From the mighty to the small, the glory of them all, is God’s and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Really Know The Future? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 2, 2014

If you are a student of the scripture you cannot ignore the study of prophecy. Billy Graham has said that the most neglected teaching in the church today is the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ. There are several reasons for the absence of this teaching…

“Can I really know the Future?” Matthew 24 In 1898 Morgan Robertson wrote a book titled the wreck of the Titan. In the book Robertson tells the story of a hug ocean liner that struck an iceberg and sank in the middle of the ocean. Now you may be thinking already that this sounds a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 15, 2014

The Scripture teaches that persecution comes from every side to those who live like Jesus. Living for Jesus is radical. It is intrinsically counter-cultural. To walk like Jesus we walk against the flow of our culture.

Heart Trouble Mark 15:1-20 Jesus before Pilate 1 Early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate. 2 Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Body Life Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

As Christians, we have embarked upon a new way of life. To guide us along this path, we have been given certain principles for living. These principles have been illustrated for us in the Scriptures with graphic pictures.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ~Part 17 Body Life Ephesians 4:15b-16 . . . we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Do We Fulfill Our Purpose? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2013

Last week we defined our purpose which is: "Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other". Today, using Scripture as our guide, we are going to learn the "how". (Acts 13:13-52)

How do we fulfill our Purpose? Acts 13:13-52 Introduction When this series first started we discussed the imp of being a biblical church -- The church of Acts is a tremendous model for us to examine / follow -- When it comes to following Christ, there is really NO more perfect ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Martha, Martha, You're Not So Bad

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013

Often overshadowed by her sister Mary, Martha is often marginalized as an undesirable example of for disciples. However, when examined through the lens of scripture and not popular Christian books, Martha shines through as an example for all godly women.

When I survey the women of the New Testament, I find some remarkable women of faith, Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38) is the first to come to mind. But, there are others, such as Joanna, Susanna and Mary Magalene (Luke 8:1-3). Later on, I read about Priscilla who, along with her husband, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-44, John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-12, Mark 14:3-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Have We Not Rather Mourned?

Contributed by Dale Mcanally on Dec 30, 2014

Mourning in it’s truest sense in the scriptures means intercession, travail, and earnest supplication. Mourning means that we are seeing or perceiving people and situations through the eyes of the Lord rather than through the judgment of the flesh.

Jesus practiced mourning regularly. He said in Matthew 23:37, “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Matthew 5:4, 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian 12 Steps

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2014

Recently I had a witnessing opportunity with an alcoholic who wanted nothing to do with Jesus but was devoted to the "god as we understand him" promoted in the 12 step program. This is a closer look at those steps and how they compare to Scripture.

Recount the interaction between the alcoholic and me at the dinner we were catering with Barb in Collins Center. He was drunk He did not want to hear about Jesus He kept referring to "god as I understand him" 12 Steps of AA (written in the past tense for some reason) 1) "We admitted we were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Standing On The Promises Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2013

Acts 1 tells about three promises that are better than any other promise found in Scripture. Do you know what those promises are? And do you know why they are so important to us?

OPEN: I’d like you to stand with me as we sing this great Hymn: “Standing on the Promises.” Sing with me: “Standing on the promises that cannot fail When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail Standing on the promises of God. (Chorus) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 3:16-20, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah 44: Cyrus And Josiah Named Before Being Born

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 25, 2013

These two prophecies will bless our hearts and strengthen our faith. -- be sure to mark these scriptures somewhere. In Isaiah 44: is a prophecy that highlights God's omniscience, ** (His all-knowing power) it is one of the most amazing prophecies found a

ISAIAH 44: CYRUS AND JOSIAH NAMED BEFORE BEING BORN 5-25-13 These two prophecies will bless our hearts and strengthen our faith. -- be sure to mark these scriptures somewhere. Here in Isaiah 44: is a prophecy that highlights God's omniscience, ** (His all-knowing power) it is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Faith!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

There are 2 days of highest concern in Scripture and in our lives: 1. The Day of the Lord, which this msg deals with, and 2. ToDAY - What you do with today will influence your part in the Lord's Day of Judgment.

Keeping the Faith! 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 3 Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Hidden Your Word In My Heart

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 19, 2014

A short talk to encourage the congregation to see Old Testament scripture as Jesus saw it, and specifically to receive the law referred to in Psalm 119 as instruction - like we receive instruction when learning to swim or play guitar.

Last week I had the wonderful privilege of spending four nights with the Benedictine monks of St. Augustine’s Abbey Chilworth in the Surrey hills. This was my second visit after spending 5 days with them in July 2012 at the start of my extended study leave. Their ministry is prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Anglican