Sermons on Searching The Scriptures:

Beautiful Worship

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 7, 2010

Are you familiar to the popular saying = “BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER”? When it comes to WORSHIP – “GOD MUST BE THE BEHOLDER!!!” How do you view your CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE? How do you view your WORSHIP as an INDIVIDUAL? Is our worship TRULY

BEAUTIFUL WORSHIP 1 Chronicles 16:29 – “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” I’ve learned that one of my priority responsibility as a pastor is to teach the church = “how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Storm Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 4: 35 – 41

Mark 4: 35 – 41 The Perfect Storm 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In Whom All Things Are To Be Reconciled To God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2018

Paul puts forgiveness of sin right alongside the blood of His Cross. God can forgive because the penalty has already been paid. Jesus paid that penalty through the blood of His Cross; therefore a righteous God can forgive you.

6/24/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB5? In Whom all things are to be reconciled to God ?Colossians 1:20 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow related verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:20 (NIV) (Text) 1:20: “And through him to reconcile to himself all things, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 10, 2018

Why Trust the Word? As we examine the word in this final segment of this series, we will see the Word through and through is all about Jesus. Jesus is the Word.

Video: Bible Connection (available on SermonCentral.com - 2:10 min) The Bible, it’s not just for Sunday anymore. The problem is people don’t know the Bible or the truth of the Bible if it hit them square in the middle of their face. In our nation today, we have great Biblical illiteracy ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 9, 2016

A Mother's Day sermon that gives five characteristics of good mothers derived from the Canaanite woman who begged Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter.

“A Mother’s Faith” Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-5 I. Welcome While we are to honor our mothers each day of our lives, we do want to take a moment and wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. We all had a mother or we wouldn’t be here this morning. Yet, this can be a very bittersweet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 20: With Respect Toward Those Over Us Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2019

Paul says, “Seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence."

11/13/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 20: With Respect Toward Those Over Us (1 Thess. 5:12-13) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV) 12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 2, 2021

"Our lamps are going out ..." "...the love of most will grow cold..."

February 16, 1992 Exodus 27:20-21 Matthew 25:7 Our lamps are going out ... Introduction I am using The One Year Bible for personal devotions this year. February 7 there was an interesting juxtaposition of Exodus 27 and Matthew 25. There is the common theme of oil lamps and the need to keep them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:20-21, Matthew 25:7

Denomination: Nazarene

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (4 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

Many people do not like the way they look. Because of this, the plastic surgeons are doing a tremendous amount of business.

In fact, there is so much plastic surgery taking place these days, we are often warned that if you are going to have this surgery, make sure that you get a qualified plastic surgeon to do the surgery. There are some quacks out there who do this kind of surgery, and when they are finished with you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Nov 11, 2022

We are instructed to preach the Word of God.

PREACH THE WORD 2 Timothy 3:13, But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Sheep Hear My Voice

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 21, 2010

There are two Greek words translated as "word" in the Scriptures. The Greek words are "Logos" and "Rhema". Faith Comes by hearing and hearing by the word "Rhema" of God. Updated January 2020.

I am convinced ... that we are too easily distracted ... in the rush ... of this modern ... in which we live. There are so many choices ... There are so many distractions ... all ... demanding ... our time ... and ... our attention. Sadly, ... it seems ... that we only hear ... what we want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Romans 10:9, Matthew 14:29, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:7, Romans 10:17, John 10:22, John 10:22-30, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 6:6, 2 Timothy 3:16, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Seven Days To Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2021

We look at 3 key turning points in Scripture. We have the choice of living in a backslidden state or to take definite steps to change, to decide "I will have more of God and God will have more of me!"

SEVEN DAYS TO REVIVAL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It happened at an Amazon Call center. The manager was walking down a line of cubicles listening as the phone staff fielded orders for products. 2. He stopped when he overheard one say to a customer, “No ma’am, we haven’t had any for weeks now, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:19, Daniel 10:12, Luke 15:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Caught

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I want to talk to you about three things that we can try to cover up, but that, according to Scripture, will be revealed, maybe during this life, maybe not; but no doubt they will be revealed on the final day of judgment.

A telemarketer called a home one day, and a small voice whispered, "Hello?" "Hello! What’s your name?" Still whispering, the voice said, "Jimmy." "How old are you, Jimmy?" "I’m four." "Is your mother home?" "Yes, but she’s busy." "Okay, is your father home?" "He’s busy too." "I see, who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:2

Denomination: Holiness

An Invitation To Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores context and content of Jesus’ invitation: "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."

An Invitation to Fulfillment Fortifying the Foundations # 18 John 7:37-8:1[1] 10-19-03 Turn with me this morning to Lev 23:39-43 39 "’So beginning with the fifteenth day of the seventh month, (that is about this time of the year—in fact, today is the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles or ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Water Paintings

Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004

A sermon/study looking at the subject of water in the Bible. The talk is given as though the congregation are walking through a series of rooms in an art gallery. Each of three rooms shows various pictures taken from scripture portraying how God uses wa

INTRODUCTION We’re in a series looking at the Gospel of John – last week Jesus & Nicodemus – This week Jesus with the Samaritan woman. Last week I visited The Tate art gallery in St Ives – There was an Exhibition showing work by Barbara Hepworth (20’s to 60’s) Remember her? Art is often a way ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Making Life Count For Something

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010

So much of our life's vital energies are spent on efforts that have no lasting value...

Making Life Count For Something Isaiah 55:1&2 1- Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2- Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic