Sermons on Study Guide:

Mining For Gold In The Word Of God

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 5, 2007

What do we need to know about God’s Word in order to be skillful in living a Christian life as well as helping others in their journey of faith?

May, 2007 Mining for Gold in the Word of God Ezra 7:6-10 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever tried to draw a straight line? What happened? Did it come out crooked? What would help you to do a better job? A yardstick, a ruler? Yes, a ruler can help you to measure things accurately, and you can use ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

Find The Word

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jun 8, 2007

FIND THE TRUTH FOR LIFE IN GODS WORD, READ IT, EXPOSE YOURSELF TO IT, AND DO NOT HIDE FROM IT. PREACH IT! TEACH IT!BUT PLEASE DONT SMOTHER IT.

FIND THE WORD Rev. Scott Epperson 6/3/07 (2Ki 22:8) And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it. (2Ki 22:9) And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Type Of Statements In The Bible Part 2

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006

A lesson in hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPE OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE. PART 2 H. ANTHROPOMORPHISMS which speak of God=s guiding His people (Psa 32:8 NIV) I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psa 73:23 NIV) Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. (Psa ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wait Is Over Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

The Holy Spirit has come, the wait is over, the church is begun.

Last week we concluded Acts chapter one where Jesus gave His followers the instructions to wait for the Holy Spirit to come, and now, as we move into chapter two, the wait is over. The Holy Spirit has come and we are now ushering in the church era. In chapter one, the Savior ascends, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crystal Clear Or Clear As Mud? Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005

Basic Message on How to Read the Bible and apply it to your life.

Clear As Mud or Crystal Clear? Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NIV) ______________________________________________________ Alternative Introduction for WPRZ Hi Everyone and welcome to the weekly community message on WPRZ. My name is Jay Nickless, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

Introduction to the letter to the Romans

I feel a bit like we’ve just climbed on board a jet going from Melbourne to London, or we’re just setting off to drive from Melbourne to Perth. There’s a long journey before us, but there’ll be lots of exciting things to see on the way; lots of varied scenery. And by the end of our journey I hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Cram Your Copy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2003

Are there things we can do or cultivate to produce good fruit in our lives? One of the most important aspects of any Christian’s life is Bible reading. If you want to be a successful Christian, then you will take time and study God’s Word. Plain and si

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: CRAM YOUR COPY OF HIS WORD 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-16 INTRODUCTION… What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16, Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Have Sinned Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005

All have sinned

Its common for people today to excuse their faults with the attitude, “He nobody’s perfect!” True enough. People can only be expected to be human which means fallible. Unfortunately, though, few people take that reality seriously enough. Indeed when it comes to their standing before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Dead Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

Blessed are the dead

Revelation 14:12-13, “Let this encourage God’s holy people to endure persecution patiently and remain firm to the end, obeying his commands and trusting in Jesus." Obeying his commands refers to those who have genuine saving faith will result in such obedience is the clear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On Fire

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 13, 2004

The Word of God is Alive, Active, on Fire! This message is about how Jesus used the Word of God to fire up the 2 discourage disciples on the road to Emmaus! If you are looking for a message to encourage people to Read The Bible - this could be what you ar

Why Read The Bible? Many of you have probably have had this experience. You know someone who was once fired up for Jesus and over the years they have lost that excitement. They would read their Bible, pray, and attend church and now they have lost their passion. Possibly, this has happened to you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wish Book

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004

Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey.

The Wish Book 2 Timothy 3:16 Thesis: Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey. By now most department stores have sent out their Christmas catalogs and Wish books. Some stores sent them out as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Holiness

Exploring The Book Of Hebrews Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

An intorduction to the book of Hebrews. This outline serves as a beginning point for a preaching series on the book of Hebrews.

October 13, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:1-4 “Exploring the Book of Hebrews” Hebrews 1:1-4 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

"Prophets And The Gospel” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

An exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12

September 5, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:10-12 “Prophets and the Gospel” 10Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, 11trying to find out the time and circumstances to which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Brethren

"What Is Sound Doctrine?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 16, 2004

How to distinguish understand God’s truth in an age with so many false doctrines and prophets.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 “What is Sound Doctrine?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I was sitting in a repair shop lounge a few weeks ago waiting for my car to be fixed…and oh…the bill… …but that’s another story. Anyhow, the ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Carefully Taught

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 11, 2001

The Lord went to a lot of effort to write us a love letter. We call it the Bible. We would be amiss not to read it.

Letters are interesting and amazing things. They have been the main form of communication between two people or groups of people who are some distance apart, longer than any other form of communication. With the invention of the telephone, there was some threat that written correspondence may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist