Sermons on Sensing The Scriptures:

God Breathed Scriptures Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2022

Moses wrote all the words of the Lord (Exodus 24:4, 32:16, Deuteronomy 31:9), Jeremiah wrote in a book all the words that he had (Jeremiah 30:2, 36:2), God told Habakkuk to write the vision (Habakkuk 2:2). What does it mean whether it was dictated or remembered or collected as oration?

Theme: God-breathed Scriptures Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I would like to share with you this evening the God-breathed Scriptures as inspired scriptures, instructing scriptures, and involving scriptures. Let me explain the word scripture: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Coherent Laws Of Scripture

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2022

There is an unbroken connection between the law of the Old Testament and the law of the New. That connection is the will of God to make us happy.

Monday of 1st week of Lent There is an unbroken connection between the law of the Old Testament and the law of the New. That connection is the will of God to make us happy. Although we lost our primitive happiness and union with God by our own self-will and sin, God’s intention to bring us to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:11-18, Psalm 19:8-10, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024

Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shifts In Voices In The Scriptures

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 11, 2024

Understanding and recognising which person of the Trinity is speaking to us, as well as getting to know the person of the Trinity, is what makes our Bible reading interesting and intriguing.

When we read the Bible with the help of the Holy Spirit, we could hear shifts in voices in certain verses or chapters. You hear different voices speaking. Sometimes Jesus speaks, sometimes Holy Spirit speaks and sometimes Father God speaks. For example, if a word or phrase is repeated three times ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1

Living Out The Scriptures

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2024

We must apply what we learn from the Bible to our lives. Scripture must change us. We must live out the Scriptures.

THE BIBLE! WHETHER YOU USE LATIN OR GREEK, THE “BIBLE” MEANS “BOOKS” OR “THE BOOKS.” THE BIBLE CONTAINS MANY OTHER BOOKS. THERE ARE 73 BOOKS IF YOU ARE CATHOLIC AND 66 BOOKS IF YOU ARE PROTESTANT. WE HAVE SEEN AS MANY AS 81 BOOKS IN SOME ORTHODOX TRADITIONS. THE BIBLE, GOD’S WORD REVEALED TO US, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27, 2 Timothy 3:16, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 11:28, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Is Speaking In Tongue Scriptural? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries.

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries. While some claim it is a spiritual gift, others argue it is not supported by Scripture. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical objections to tongue speaking. Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 14:23-25, Acts 2:4-12

Searching The Scriptures Daily Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2024

Read the Bible every day and let it change who you are so you can become who God made you to be.

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES DAILY Text: Acts 17:10-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bible is something more than a body of revealed truths, a collection of books verbally inspired by God. It is also the living voice of God. The living God speaks through its pages. Therefore, it is not to be valued as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

God Has A Sense Of Humour!

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 26, 2001

He really has!

The Poet Swinburne once wrote, "Thou hast conquered, thou pale Galilean. The world has grown grey at thy breath"!. I`ve often wondered how he came to pen those words. What was it about Christ and Christianity that made him so dismal? Of course the Christian faith is a serious affair - but it has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Making Sense Out Of Babel

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Push aside the spirit of Babel, and declare your dependence upon the Lord

I don’t know if you realize it or not, but every one in this room is part of a minority group. Less than 10% of the people in the world speak English. Estimates are that just under 500 million people on planet earth are English speakers, while over twice that many speak Mandarin Chinese. There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Our Spiritual Senses

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How much do you want God in your life?

Focus 1: The Father Focus Tell the story about my conversion experience. (Make it grab the audience) “I knew why I was there!” “I have not always lived out that commitment to Christ faithfully, I have failed many times. But I thank God for his saving grace and power and transforming touch on my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Up, A Sense Of Urgency

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2002

Laziness and Apathy are destroying our foundations, we must arise and attack.

Develop a Sense of Urgency by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In our daily walk with Jesus, it is very easy to lose our sense of URGENCY, a spirit of gradualness slowly slips our heart into an idle, aimless drifting into trivial pursuit, while the weightier things go unguarded. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-26, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Sense Out Of The Senseless

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 11, 2001

Violence has been increasing in America, how do we make sense of it?

It seems we have been rocked by violence in America in the past year, more so than most. Another senseless School killing, this time in San Diego were two students were gunned down by a fellow classmate. Cathy Bateman, his former babysitter, said of the 17 year old, “He’s such a good kid. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Sense Out Of Dollars Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message focuses on giving as outline by Jesus Himself. It was a part of a series I preached on the parables.

“Making Sense Out of Dollars” Luke 16:1-15 Last week we began a new teaching series I have titled Tell me the Stories of Jesus. We are looking at some of the stories Jesus told through the use of parables. One of the ways we could describe a parable is that it is an earthly story with a heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Common Sense About Commonality

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Love for one another is a prerequisit for real fellowship with one another

He was a denominational executive who found himself being accused of heresy simply because he’d participated in a prayer service with people who weren’t Christians. Another congregation flaunted a young man who was sleeping with his stepmother. Still another group saw those who lived lives against ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Sense Of Life And Death

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2009

Life has to be more than what many in our time think it is. It does have meaning, as does death, if we live out of our sense of the purposes of God and if we have Christ as our constant companion.

He was all of thirteen years old, just beginning to emerge from boyhood and to fill out a little. He seemed, to look at him, alert, intelligent, full of the mischief you would expect from somebody entering the awkward years. His voice wavered between high-pitched laughter and the creaking croaking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist