Sermons on Scripture Study:

Why Spend Time In The Word?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004

God commands us to spend time in His word. That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to spend time in the Word.

"Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it." Joshua 1:8 God commands us to spend time in His word (see also: Ezekiel 3:10, 44:5, 2 Timothy 2:15). That is the only reason we need. But He did not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want To Know, Bible Survey 101

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Apr 12, 2008

We refer to the Bible as “the Word Of God”. Since we believe it is indeed His word, what do we do with it?

What Do You Want To Know Bible Survey 101 Through the Bible we are able to look at the way men and women of God and the world conducted their lives and through that inspection of the work, we learn what God expects and what my happen when we obey and when we choose to go our own way. This week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Feeding Yourself Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 13, 2008

Its impossible to grow in your relationship with God without growing in your relationship with God’s Word.

Feeding Yourself 1 Peter 2:2 Rev. Brian Bill 4/13/08 God Tube Video: “Week in the Life of a Neglected Bible” Note: I began the service with this video and then went right into preaching. Then praising through song followed. If you and I are not reading the Bible on a regular basis, we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training: The Bible Is God's Word Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 1, 2005

This is the first of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

BASIC TRAINING: THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD PSALMS 119:9-16 & 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 NOTE: The drama used in this sermon can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com INTRODUCTION OF THE SERIES: Vince Lombardi, who was the head football coach of the Green Bay Packers for many years, produced one NFL ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian Church

To Read Or Not To Read Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2008

The Spiritual Discipline of Bible reading is vital for us to grow in Christ. part 4 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading January 27, 2008 Psalm 119:1-8 This folder I am holding in my hand contains some of the cards, notes, and letters Debbie has given me since the time we met, until even recently. She has given me permission to read some of a letter she wrote to me before we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God's Man Is A Woman

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 3, 2001

This sermon deals with women being called to ministry.

When God’s Man Is A Woman 2/8/98 2 Kings 22:8-20 When we think of Black history, we cannot begin to understand it without understanding the powerful influence of how God has used women in changing the course of history. Yet there is always an attempt to direct women to the back seat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-35, 2 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gnats And Camels And Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 6, 2004

We need to learn to discern between the greater and lesser commands of the Bible.

GNATS AND CAMELS AND BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Let’s start off with a thought question. Think about this: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are more important than others. Be careful. I’m not asking this question: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are unimportant. At first, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 24, 2007

The importance of the belt of truth (Bible) in the Christian life.

The Believers Boot Camp Series The Armor Explained: The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6: 13-14a Illustration: Do you know and love the author? The story was told about a young college woman who read a book that she found to be extremely boring. Reading each page of the book was cumbersome and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

As Real As It Gets Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 11, 2005

Part 1 in a series on 1 John

As Real As It Gets Text: 1 John 1:1-4 Someone asked me the other day, why I preach through books of the Bible rather than topical? My response to them was I found a few years ago, after I surrendered to the ministry and began preaching nearly every week it was difficult to just find a topic to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"And These Words" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 28, 2002

We can memorize the words to a silly song, but we cannot memorize the Word of God.

“AND THESE WORDS…” Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Introduction A. Read Dt. 6:4-9 B. Illustration: Recite the words to “The Ballad of Jed Clampet.” C. Why is it that we can memorize the words to something as insignificant as “The Ballad of Jed Clampet,” but we cannot memorize the Word of God? D. “Many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

Eating And Digesting Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 9, 2003

This sermon deals with the importance of reading and studying God’s word.

Eating and Digesting Rev 1:3, Deu 17:18-19, Acts 17:11, 2 Tim 2:15, Heb 5:12-14 November 3, 2003 I. Last week I talked about the importance of developing the habit of spending time with God’s Word. And, we talked about ways to improve our hearing. A. And, it is vital to our Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, Deuteronomy 17:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Enter His Rest Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

God has promised us a Sabbath Rest, but we must give effort in order to enter that rest.

Enter into His Rest Hebrews 4 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 4:9-13 INTRODUCTION: The word that keeps popping up in Hebrews 4 is the word “rest.” That word means a lot more to me now than it did when I was a teen-ager. Back then, I could stay up all night and not think a thing about it. But now ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Passionate Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

First in a series in Romans dealing with introductory matters and Paul’s portrait, passion and persuasion

Alliance Church May 13, 2001 Pastor David Welch “A Passionate Purpose” Romans 1:1-17 Introduction to the series How is it possible for a person to compensate for ignoring the living God? How does an errant person reconcile with a holy perfect God? Can a person corrupt by their very nature ever get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Experience God Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005

The "Hand of God" was with Ezra because: 1. He Studied God’s Word 2. He observed God’s Word 3. He Taught God’s Word

www.pastorlarry.net Title: How to Experience God Text: Ezra 7 (esp. vv. 6-10) Author: Larry C. Brincefield 1. Since the dawn of history… • Mankind has sought a relationship with God… • Adam and Eve longed to walk thru the Garden of Eden with their Creator in the cool of the day… • And ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene

When Heaven Speaks, Do Churches Listen? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 22, 2002

If Jesus sent a message to your church, what would he say? He did just that in the first part of Revelation, we can still hear his voice to us if we listen in.

Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 1-3 Lesson 2 When Heaven Speaks Do Churches Listen? Just imagine meeting Jesus today! When Paul saw the resurrected, glorified Jesus he fell down and was blinded. When John sees him on the isle of Patmos he falls down as a dead man. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ