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Why Is The Bible So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 23, 2009

Spending time reading and studying the Word of God transforms us into followers of Jesus.

Why Is the Bible So Important? Texts: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12-13; Rom. 15:4 Introduction 1. I believe that the two biggest problems with the Church in America today are: 1) We don’t pray enough, and 2) We don’t read the Bible enough. 2. Illustration: Here are some things that have been said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

New And Improved

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Jesus shares three mini-parables that all have the same theme: He came to bring truth about God that is new and improved.

“New and Improved!” Matthew 9:14-17 Advertisers have long known the two most magic words for marketing are “new and improved.” They may only change the packaging or make a minor modification, but studies have shown that consumers are more likely to buy products that say, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

What The Thief Comes To Steal From Your Life. Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 19, 2012

Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face to face with the Bridegroom. Satan has been constantly at work in Paul’s absence to deceive the church in Corinth and lead them in the direct

The picture presented in these verses is that of a father giving away his bride. Paul has already called himself their father (1Cor.4:15), he has arranged the marriage with the groom. Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

Put Off, Put On

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 7, 2013

The Bible is clear that righteousness can only be found in God.

PUT OFF, PUT ON Col. 3:9-10(KJV), "Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new [man], which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:" "Put off...put on." A seemingly simplistic statement from the Apostle Paul in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Lifestyles: Carnal Vs Spirit-Led

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2013

Paul lays it out bare about the carnal and Spirit-led lifestyle. He touches on the pros and cons and also exhorts us to make a choice that would lead to eternity in Christ.

Opening Illustration: Lena arrived in the port city of Magadan, Siberia, well before the Iron Curtain was drawn back. Sick and penniless, she went to the dock area to find work. There she met a gentleman who, as she put it, had “a good heart.” He gave Lena a job in his factory, and he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Survive Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Final sermon in the "Being the Church" series, focusing on why bad things happen in our lives and how we can overcome them.

Stephen N. Collins Millville – 9/28/08 Being the Church How to Survive Life’s Storms Scripture: Acts 27 Icebreaker: Good news, bad news for a pastor: Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad News: You lost two of them in the swift current. Good News: The Women’s Guild voted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Sleeping In Church Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

There’s no getting around the fact that today’s text contains a part that strikes us as humorous, and the fact of the matter is that sometimes, we can do some funny things in church. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Under Arrest Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

Paul goes to Jerusalem and is arrested; is he doing the will of God?

“Under Arrest” Acts 21:17-36 July 13, 2008 Could Paul have been wrong? Certainly, as I’ve repeated, he was a man, a man of flesh-and-blood, and he was not above sin! There are two points in today’s passage at which different commentators believe that Paul made an error. There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Quitters Club Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 28, 2018

Don't give up your hope in Christ, because He is your only hope. Don't risk punishment by quitting. Don't waste your pain by quitting, and don't miss the promise by quitting.

On a drizzly Saturday afternoon three years ago (early 2015), seven people gathered around a high-top table at Busboys and Poets, a restaurant in Washington D.C. They were united by a single cause: to chuck it all. It was the inaugural meeting of The Quitter Club. Tagline: “Let’s give up on our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Earning - Where Does Our Money Come From? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2015

In this sermon, we establish that God is the owner of everything, that it is He who gives us the ability to earn an income, and that we must keep the money in the proper perspective.

Introduction: A. Several years ago, a Madison Avenue advertising agency surveyed non-church-going people and asked them their impressions of church. 1. Here is a summary of what the respondents said, “The problem with church is that the people are always sad, or they talk about death, or they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Timothy Chapter Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 17, 2019

This is a verse by verse look at First Timothy chapter four.

1 Timothy Chapter 4 (What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study I attended on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. The text that I am using in the New American Standard Bible. Here are other Bible translations that were used: KJV – King James Version. AMP – Amplified Bible. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions And Answers Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2019

Paul anticipates that the Jewish Christians in Rome will have a lot of questions and so he asks and answers three questions in this section of Romans.

A. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers in our congregation, whether they be biological, adoptive, surrogate, or spiritual mothers and granmothers! 1. We all thank God for the influence of godly women in our individual lives and in the life of the church as a whole! 2. May God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Follow The Right Example" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 22, 2015

We read and learn daily from the truths of the Word of God. But how do we live those truths out? We are surrounded by all sorts of examples (some good some bad). Paul uses two servants to show us how God uses ordinary people to do the extraordinary!

Cornerstone Church October 18, 2015 “Follow the Right Example” Philippians 2:19-30 “I’m not a role model… ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Call Is For All Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

We are all called to be saints, and that just means that we are called to be all we can be for the kingdom of God. We are to be willing to expose ourselves to the Word of God and be growing in the knowledge of God and His will.

Dr. Paul Brand was called by God to become an expert in treating the deformed hands of lepers. This Christian doctor has done more for restoring the hands of lepers then anyone in history. It all began in 1947 in a leprosy sanitarium not far from Madras, India. He was being shown around ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7