Sermons on Study Harder:

The Power Of A "one Thing" Person

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2021

How did Paul become the stalwart we know through his letters? The message is a study of those who stand with us to advance the cause of Christ as others stood with Paul as he laboured for the Master.

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Are Available Today Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 29, 2024

Session 2: This second study looks at three more passages on spiritual gifts. It also discusses "the view of cessation" and "the difference between talents and spiritual gifts."

Last week, we began our study on spiritual gifts by discussing the work of the Holy Spirit. We learned that an individual is filled with the Spirit at the very moment of salvation, when he or she confesses Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. We discovered that the phrase “being filled with the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Lesson #15 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 10, 2024

As we continue our study of the visions John received from Jesus Christ, we enter a group of ‘seven’ vials of the ‘last plagues’. These are described as ‘last’ because in them is filled (completed) the wrath of God.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Revelation 4:6, Revelation 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 15 - Stay Humble Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 9, 2024

God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. As we study the life of King Uzziah we too will learn some important lessons on how we can stay humble, and acknowledge God in everything.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause.” (GNB) As we continue our study based on this verse we realized that God is indeed able to meet all of our needs, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, 2 Chronicles 16:1, 2 Chronicles 26:8, Psalm 27:1, 2 Chronicles 26:4-5, 2 Kings 5:13, 2 Chronicles 26:7, 2 Chronicles 26:9, 2 Chronicles 26:11, 2 Chronicles 26:15-16, 2 Chronicles 26:18-19, Psalm 18:29, Psalm 8:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

153? Big Fish?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2021

7 OUT OF THE 12 DISCIPLES WERE FISHERMEN... Jesus taught some great lessons about fishing. Have you ever considered 153 big fish? Is this an accident? Let us study fishing.

153?--- BIG FISH--- THE MIRACLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-19, Matthew 17:24-27, Luke 5:2-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dna Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 30, 2024

We know that the sperms and eggs of a male and female do not have the blood but then why we call the children as the blood of the parents. What is the DNA of Jesus in his human form. The study on genealogy explains it.

Text: Matthew 1:1-17 Theme: The Genealogy of Jesus Christ   Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love endures forever.   Introduction: ??ß??? ?e??se?? - BIBLOS GENSEOS, is translated as ‘record of the genealogy,’ ‘record of the origins,’ or ‘record of the history’. “Matthew nobly used his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Daily Devotion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

In a world filled with distractions and spiritual dryness, daily devotion is like fresh manna for the soul. It is the consistent, intentional practice of seeking God's face through prayer, worship, and the study of His Word.

THE POWER OF DAILY DEVOTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 119:105 Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:8, Mark 1:35, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 50:4, Matthew 6:6 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with distractions and spiritual dryness, daily devotion is like fresh manna for the soul. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Joshua 1:8, Mark 1:35, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving God’s Will: Lessons From Saul’s Rejection - 1 Samuel 13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 10, 2025

Why did Saul lose his kingdom while David found favor despite greater sins? Uncover the secret of a heart after God’s own heart in this study of 1 Samuel 13.

1 Samuel 13:5-14 The Philistines assembled to fight Israel, with three thousand chariots, six thousand charioteers, and soldiers as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Micmash, east of Beth Aven. 6 When the men of Israel saw that their situation was critical and that ...read more

Esther (Means Star) / Purim / A Miraculous Deliverance

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 3, 2022

written by Esther, Mordecai or Ezra, since it fits in between Ezra 6 and 7 NIV Study Bible / NASB / Marilyn Hickey Ministries (MHM) notes; The book takes place over 10 years.

www.biblica.com/niv/studybible/esther.php: I. The Feasts of Xerxes (1:1—2:18) (v.3 – “the army officers of Persia / Media” - Afganistan) 486 BC A. (Queen) Vashti deposed (ch. 1) because she refused to be a model in a beauty contest so her husband Ahasuerus, king of Shusan (Xerxes I) divorced ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Glory Of Heaven Unveiled Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 26, 2025

There is a profound difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them. You can study a person, memorize facts about them, read their biography, admire their work, and still have no relationship with them.

The Glory of Heaven Unveiled December 7, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION — KNOWING ABOUT JESUS VS. KNOWING JESUS There is a profound difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them. You can study a person, memorize facts about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-15

Denomination: Brethren

The Logic & Illogic Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 12, 2004

When it comes to understanding God, logic is important - but when we use human standards of logic we can miss God completely. Find out what illogical ideas people have about God. This study also explains ways to tell why you believe what you believe.

Find more Bible studies and audio at www.LivingWatersWeb.com Introduction Logic is a great thing. No, I’m not Vulcan, but I like to think logically when I can. In fact, God supports logic when He says: “Come now let us reason together, though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Gifts Go On

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

We will explore what Paul teaches about spiritual gifts. I think a great deal of controversy could have been avoided on this topic if people would have simply studied this a little more closely.

Church conflicts happen for pretty unusual reasons. In the 1890s there was a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, Kentucky. The church had just two deacons, and those two men seemed to be constantly arguing and bickering with each other. On a particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Two Daughters Desparately Needing Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2004

Luke tells us more about the women in Jesus’ life than any other gospel. Jesus on his way to deliver one daughter is detained by another one. Study the details... Discover your duty.

Luke’s gospel has several unique features. I’d like to point out a couple of these: First, Luke is the only Gentile writer in the Bible and yet by volume, he contributed more that any other New Testament writer, more even than Paul. We’ve said this before, but it bears repeating. Second, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Luke 8:1-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Deals With Pride! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 27, 2004

These verses show a perfect case study in how God dealt with the pride in Saul’s life. Also answering the questions 1. What is pride, where did it come from and how God deals with it.

Acts 9:23 – 31 23 Now after many days were past, the Jews plotted to kill him. 24But their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him. 25Then the disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall in a large basket. 26. And when Saul had come to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:13-15, Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tinman Mentality:burned Out, Burned Up. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 7, 2007

We use the TinMan of the Wizard of OZ for this study. Often life has a way of bringing us to being burned out and burned up in our Christian duty. We must walk with passion and compassion.

THE TIN MAN MENTALITY, BURNOUT AND BURNED UP. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts! Joel 2:13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God