Sermons on Searching The Scriptures:

Are You Amazed?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 26, 2005

Use several scriptures where the word amazed is used to describe peoples response to Jesus.

Are You amazed? Sometimes I think it is hard to amaze me any more. As a kid, I always watched the magician’s hands. Occasionally, I cause them reaching in a pocket or flipping the platter over before the Audience could see the bowl was glued to the surface or the levitating lady was on a firm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:47-48

Denomination: Congregational

3 Keys For Overcoming Doubt

Contributed by Chris Miller on May 27, 2019

Many Christians experience seasons of doubt, and Scripture offers three keys to conquer doubts.

Read Matthew 11:1-15. Also see Luke 7:18-22 Introduction One of the world’s most loved comic strips is Hagar the Horrible. In one strip, we see Hagar kneeling in prayer, “It is not easy to believe in you God. We never see you. How come you never show yourself?” Next we see: • A flower springing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15, Luke 7:18-22, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out With The Old Series

Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Dec 29, 2003

We must let go of sin so new life can flourish. An end-of-year message with application to Passover, Communion, Lent, New Year.

Eccl 3:1-8 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Exodus 12:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Four Things God Cannot Do!

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

There are four things that God cannot do, and we need to know them.

Introduction I would like to share with you this morning four things that God cannot do! Matthew 19:26 says; "But Jesus looked at them and said: ’With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26. So does the statement I just made and the scripture text contradict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Four Things God Cannot Do

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002

The only limits to the power of Almighty God are those that He has placed on Himself. This sermon deals with four areas where He has defined the boundaries.

FOUR THINGS GOD CANNOT DO! "But Jesus looked at them and said: ’With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26. Does the sermon title and the scripture text contradict each other? No, for only God can limit or impose a restriction upon Himself. I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Good Start

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

A new year’s message, though good for most anytime. How to get a good start in life.

Getting a Good Start Ephesians 5:14-17 Intro. In this passage of Scripture Paul gives us five things that will give us a good start for the New Year. Have you taken time to evaluate your life and where you are in your relationship with God? First his tells us to WAKE UP. Vs 14 I. Walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 25, 2014

A sermon examining the credentials of a true minister.

THE CREDENTIALS OF THE APOSTLE PETER (Part 2 – His Message) II Peter 1:16-21 Recently a former top U.S. diplomat who once served as U.S ambassador was arrested and charged with being a foreign agent of Cuba. For over 40 years, Victor Manuel Rocha allegedly spied on behalf of Cuba’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Goes To Jerusalem For Second Passover; Heals Lame Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 14, 2017

The clash between Jesus and the religious leaders was over the Sabbath. They never forgave Him for what He did on the Sabbath days, and then when He said, “…..The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath,” (Mark 2:27) they hated Him.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Jerusalem Title: Goes to Jerusalem for Second Passover; Heals Lame Man (Exodus 20:10) John 5:1-47 The healing of the impotent man by the pool of Bethesda is a very wonderful incident. But it is also a turning point in the ministry of Christ. You see, after this ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 29, 2003

A study of joy vs. happiness and the scriptural support that joy is not subject to emotions or external stimuli.

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Scripture Ref: Psalm 71:23 Romans 15:13 Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, 7:6, 11:9 John 15:10-11, 16:24, 17:13 Proverbs 14:13 Psalm 16:8-11 Job 20:5 Acts 2:28 Other Ref: Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary Webster’s 1828 Dictionary New Bible Dictionary, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:23

Parable Of The Mustard Seed And The Leaven

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013

The power of God’s kingdom is living from within. Discovering the inner strength of our fellowship with God is the beginning of a marvelous journey.

Samuel was seeking a replacement for King Saul who had disappointed him. Samuel did his best to make Saul’s administration successful, but Saul failed and had to be replaced by God’s order. 1 Samuel 16:1 – “And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Culture Shifts: Our Changing World

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 7, 2002

This is the 1st of a sermon series exploring the changes that have taken place in our worldview in the last 40 - 50 years. This sermon explores the paradox of the human search for order, and the divine imposition of chaos at the tower of Babel. It then

Bibliography: Culture Shifts: A Bible Study of Postmodern Times, Lesson 2 For the next several weeks, we are going to be taking a look at the times we live in and the changes that have taken place in the way we think and act over the last 40 years. Tonight we will look at how our society and our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Circumcision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 22, 2024

Using OT Scripture, Paul proves in Romans 4:9-12 that circumcision is not a prerequisite for justification. Justification is by faith alone. Vital principles applicable today are taught in this passage of Scripture.

Intro Romans 4 naturally divides into sections: 1. Justification is by faith, not by works (vv.1-8). 2. Justification by faith is not dependent on ritual (vv. 9-16). 3. The kind of faith that leads to justification is exemplified by Abraham (vv. 17-22). 4. Justification is available now for all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16, Genesis 15:6, Galatians 6:12, Galatians 3:28-29, Romans 11:1-36, Romans 9:6-7, Luke 3:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Unfinished Benediction

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 1, 2018

From Easter to the ends of the earth, via the Ascension of Jesus.

THE UNFINISHED BENEDICTION. Luke 24:44-53. Easter had been a hectic, confusing day: but, in our text, Jesus pointed the disciples first to His own words, and then to the Old Testament Scriptures in order that they might put some meaning on all that had happened (Luke 24:44-45). This is where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Wounded People

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 18, 2003

JESUS - THE GREAT PHYSICIAN SPENT HIS LIFE IN SEARCH OF WOUNDED PEOPLE. SO IN THE SOCIETY WE ARE LIVING IN TODAY WITH MILLIONS OF WOUNDED PEOPLE, WE NEED TO LOOK FOR THEM SO AS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS.

TITLE: LOOKING FOR WOUNDED PEOPLE 12/22/02 TEXT: PSALM 147:1 – 3 INTRO: IN OUR TEXT BEFORE US TONIGHT WE SEE THE LORD DOING SOME 3 DIFFERENT THINGS. WE SEE HIM – 1. GATHERING OUTCASTS 2. HEALING BROKEN HEARTS 3. BINDING UP WOUNDS THAT IS A PICTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF OUR LORD. HE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Gift ---Teach Me How To Fish!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2006

Often we find in the church a heart searching for handouts. We must not just give away fish, we must teach the new generation how to fish. The best gift will keep on giving.

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING. ARE WE INVESTING IN THE EFFORT TO PASS THE MANTLE TO OTHERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson! I LOVE THE THOUGHT DON’T GIVE ME A FISH, I WILL NEED ANOTHER FISH TOMORROW. TEACH ME HOW TO FISH, AND I CAN CATCH MY OWN! I. WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God