Sermons on scripture reading: showing 436-450 of 150,096

Why Revelation Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages.

Prelude With all the things that have happened in the past few months and the fact that we are approaching a new year, I believe that there is an urgent need to look into the Book of Revelation. You might ask why Study Revelation? Within the words of this last book of the Bible there is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Guided Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 28, 2009

This is the second part of the Traveler’s Gift series, challenging us to seek wisdom.

Imagine having in your grasp the one thing that your heart desired more than anything. Of being assured that whatever that one thing was it was yours. What would you wish for? Understand it’s not the genie thing, no three wishes but one. What would your wish be, and remember this is it, no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Teach The Bible Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Why should we read the Bible and why should we read it regularly?

I wonder how many of you are old enough to remember a TV show called the Greatest American Hero. It was about an ordinary guy who encounters aliens who’ve decided that earth is in such a bad way it needs saving. So they send him a belt that gives him super powers. They also give him a set of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Devote Myself

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2013

To enumerate the ways in which we can be devoted to GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you devoted to GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways in which we can be devoted to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:13 (Amplified Bible) Till I come, devote yourself to [public and private] reading, to exhortation (preaching and personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Beginnings: A Deep Dive Into Scripture 2024. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 19, 2024

In 2024 we have decided that a greater knowledge of scripture in a necessity, so here we go with an introduction to our congregation/Corps.

New Beginnings Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp?for my feet, ????a light?on my path.” We have a wee verse on our office wall that states, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you start where you are and change the ending.” In life I am sure that there are many times ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Genesis 1:1, Colossians 4:16, Psalm 95:3-5, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Psalm 19 The Three Books Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022

Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.”

THE THREE BOOKS Psalm 19 Introduction Read Psalm 19 / Song This Is My Father’s World Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.” (via Faughn) Our Psalm for today ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inerrancy

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 23, 2014

Psalm 19 leads us through an understanding of the Inerrancy of Scripture, showing that: 1) God is Perfect in His Nature(Psalm 19:1-6), 2) God is Perfect in His Word (Psalm 19:7-10) 3) God Perfectly Guides through His Word (Psalm 19:11-14)

One of the common controversies in athletic competition is judging. This year at the Olympics in Sochi Russia, there was a report from the French media of a judging pact in figure skating between the Russian and American judges. Figure skating continues to have accusations of judging scandals ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Other

The Secret Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

The secret to Abiding In Christ is immersing our hearts and minds in His Word.

The Common Made Holy Series “The Secret of Saint Who” Review of Saint Who – Who is a Saint? I Peter 1: 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

#1 Scripture Is True If I Believe It. Series

Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 7, 2009

Looking at the myth of scriptural errancy.

Myths of the Modern Church #1 Scripture is True if I believe it. Rev. Charles Worth True Word Christian Church 2 Timothy 3:16-17 we read: “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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasure Of Scripture Over The Experience Of People: A Warning

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 22, 2021

When the rich man in hell begged for Lazarus to be sent back to warn his family about avoiding his fate, Abraham reminded him that they had the Scriptures. Nothing else has ever been used of the LORD other than His Word to convict the sinner.

Whenever a real man of God stands behind the pulpit and preaches the Word of God (2 Timothy 4:1-5), he is to hold nothing back and never compromise the Scriptures for the sake of feeling, alleged offense, or cultural beliefs. No preacher worth his sacred calling should ever water down the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:27-31, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Acts 7:54-60, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Theology Can Harm Scriptural Understanding

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Do you have a strong allegiance to a particular set of doctrines or theology? Are you a staunch Arminian or a dedicated five point Calvinist?

Matthew 24:10-13 (ESV) "And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:10-13, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Peter 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Gave You The Scriptures Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

I preached to crowds and taught the people

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION 1. My name. “My name was called the Word of God” (Rev. 19:13). 2. The content of My speaking. “In the beginning was the Word of life. John said his ears heard Me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

I Gave You The Scriptures Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

I am the forteller, foreteller and forth teller.

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION 1. My name. “My name was called the Word of God” (Rev. 19:13). 2. The content of My speaking. “In the beginning was the Word of life. John said his ears heard Me, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:26, Revelation 19:13

Denomination: Baptist

Inspiration

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 17, 2014

In 2 Peter 1:16–21, the apostle references both his own 1) Eyewitness Experience of Revelation(2 Peter 1:16-18) and God’s 2) Supernatural, Written Revelation(2 Peter 1:19-21) to define Biblical Inspiration.

If you have been following the current Winter Olympics in Sochi, you most likely have heard commentators of the artistic events, describe the performances at times as being particularly inspired. This is usually a comment on a situation where an athlete shows some particular creativity, choice of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Other

Wise Men Worship Jesus Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

In Search of the King

A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING – MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem?  So their son could be near the Temple.  So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist