Sermons on Tensions In The Bible:

"Can I Trust My Bible?"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

We can trust Scripture’s claim of inspiration--we have a secure word from God

“Can I Trust My Bible?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A man went to a bookbinder to get a well-used New Testament rebound in leather. He wanted the side binding to read: “The New Testament”. When the job was finished, the binder explained that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Peter 2:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

What The Bible Can Do For You!

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

What the Bible Can Do For You! (2 Timothy 3:15-17)With all of the information overload in our world today, is it possible for us to hear the voice of God? God’s Word benefits our lives by providing the direction for our greatest areas of need.

The Crossing Community Church “What the Bible Can Do For You” Pastor Jim Botts July 7, 2002 Introduction We live in the age of information overload. Consider the following: - New York Times contains more factual information in one edition than all the written materials available to a reader in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible The Infallible True Word Of God?

Contributed by Brian Larson on Jan 31, 2004

The reason for this message is to be able convey the understanding that the Bible is the inspired word of God and is not in error so that you may trust that what is in the Bible can be relied on.

The reason for this message is to be able convey the understanding that the Bible is the inspired word of God and is not in error so that you may trust that what is in the Bible can be relied on. Have to know what is the Bible – Hagios Biblios means Holy books, 66 in total (39 O.T. & 27 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Bible Says About Homosexuality

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

What does the Holy Scripture teach us about God’s view of homosexuals and homosexuality. This is not an anti-gay sermon.

What does the Church Say About Homosexuality Leviticus 18:22 A few weeks ago the church down the road ran a couple of messages on its sign that said “Homosexuality is a sin. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life.” The newspaper called and asked me my opinion. I told the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Baptist

"Are The Bible And Church Relevant Today?” Series

Contributed by Rick Flowers on May 14, 2002

#2 in a series of four messages in the "What If It’s True?" campaign. This is intended to assist pastors whose churches are involved in the evangelistic outreach.

Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing The word Relevant means “Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent.” To some the Word of God and the Church of Jesus Christ do not always seem “Logically connected” or “important ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

#4dare To Read/Meditate The Bible Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We take Bible study to the depth of MEDITATION.

#4 Dare to read and study the Bible By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of this is repetition on purpose. Repetition is a literary tool to stress important points. TEXT: Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with ALL READINESS OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:23-48, Psalm 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#5dare To Read Bible Presumption Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We need deep Bible study to avoid presumptious words of the ignorant.

#5 Dare to read and study the Bible to avoid presumption. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of this is repetition on purpose. Repetition is a literary tool to stress important points. TEXT: PSALMS 107:20 HE SENT HIS WORD, AND HEALED THEM, AND DELIVERED THEM FROM THEIR DESTRUCTIONS. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:20, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What The Bible Says About Debt

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

To examine what the Bible says about debt and gives some suggestions about staying out of debt

What the Bible Says About Debt Luke 7:41-50 Primary Purpose: To share God’s principles about debt They say that over 40% of Americans are in debt in any single year. I think that’s probably even higher for our area. I say that because according to the 2000 census, 23.2% of households in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-50, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Read The Bible?

Contributed by Jeffery Karnes on Dec 10, 2002

Tells reason why we should read the Bible, and some of the excuses that Christians come up with for not reading it.

Why should we read the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Have you heard about the couple that sent their son off to college at Ohio State? When he left they gave him a Bible and told him to read it carefully, because it would be very helpful. Well after a few weeks of school the son wrote home and told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible - Worth The Effort (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

The study of God’s Word may be difficult at times, but it is well worth the effort.

January 23, 2000 2 Tim. 2:15 The Bible – worth the effort (Part 2) INTRODUCTION How much do you value the fact that you have a Bible that you can pick up and read for yourself? [read Jn 3:16 from the Greek Bible] No, I have not started speaking in tongues; what I was reading was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

What Christians Think About The Bible Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Five key concepts about what Christians think about the Bible for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

If you take away the Bible, and you’ve taken away the entire Christian message. Yet lot of confusion exists today about the Bible. According to a 1996 Barna survey, 42% of Americans say they believe that the Bible is the literal word of God. Yet almost half of Americans believe that the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Bible Describes Our Salvation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

This brief outline identifies five wonderful adjectives that describe the salvation that we have in Jesus Christ our Lord.

HOW THE BIBLE DESCRIBES OUR SALVATION "Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." Jude, verse 3. I. A COMMON SALVATION: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Does The Bible Tell Me So?

Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Oct 5, 2002

Practical Exegesis of 2 Timoth 3:16,17. Special emphasis on how the truthfulness of the Bible is under attack in Christian chuurches.

Does The Bible Tell Me So? First Preached at Broad Run Baptist Church 10/6/2002 Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16,17 KJV All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Need The Bible?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 14, 2002

What the Bible is to the Believer and why it is so important to us!!!

Why Do I Need The Bible? Psalm 119:11; Psalm 19:7-14 Heb. 4:12-13; 1 Peter 1:23-25 Pastor Greg Mc Donald I want to start this mornings message with asking you a question. “Why Do I Need The Bible? What’s so great about this Book? If I was to ask you this question, what would you say to me? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, Hebrews 4:12-13

Types Of Statements In The Bible. Part I Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 24, 2006

A lesson in hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPES OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE PART I I. STATEMENTS OF HISTORICAL TRUTH WHICH TAKEN OUT OF THEIR CONTEXT MAY EXPRESS THEOLOGICAL LIES (Gen 3:4 NIV) "You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. (Mat 4:8 NIV) Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist