Sermons on the scriptures:

Four Helpful Senses Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 27, 2012

We can see in the writing of the story of Cornelius and Jesus's words about the sheepfold very helpful examples of the literal and spiritual senses of Scripture.

Monday of 4th Week of Easter Verbum Domini The richness of today’s Scripture readings should suggest to us a couple of responses. First, we need several hours of study of the text and its meanings. Second, we should, in worshipful awe, spend a few more hours before the Blessed Sacrament ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Reflecting On The Dark Passages Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2012

As in the story of Judas, there are dark passages in the Bible, but they can help us if we use an interpretation which enables their meaning to emerge in the light of the mystery of Christ.

Feast of St. Matthias 14 May 2012 Verbum Domini Today’s feast gives us an opportunity to reflect on one of the darkest moments in our salvation history. The crucifixion of Jesus was set up by a traitor, Judas “the Iscariot.” It also helps us to consider what the Holy Father and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Catholic

This Scripture Is Fulfilled In Your Hearing

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010

Preached 1/24/2010 at St. Paul, McConnellsburg, St. Paul’s, Big Cove Tannery, and Mt. Zion, Little Cove. My 1st Sermon in the McConnellsburg parish.

Today is a big day for all of us in the congregations of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish, isn’t it? Today, for the first time in two years, you have your own Pastor in your pulpit. Now I hear that in the time leading up to my arrival, Pastor Joe Hall did a wonderful job as a part time supply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The U.s. Found In Scripture Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2010

A study of Genesis chapter 49 verses 13 through 27

Genesis 47: 13 – 27 Exodus 1: 7 – 11 The U.S. found in Scripture 13 Now there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. 14 And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Confidence And Success Living The Scriptures

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 7, 2011

To meditate the God’s word is to ponder, mutter or consider it in your mind until it becomes personal revelation. When you discover the deeper meaning behind a scripture, God seems to manifest Himself just for you. He becomes your personal God.

Confidence and Success Living the Scriptures Joshua 1:8-9 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice Of Gentiles In The Scriptural Prophesies Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2019

Paul finishes his argument that Israel’s unbelief is not inconsistent with God’s plan of redemption by using the Old Testament to show that her unbelief reflects exactly what the prophets recorded and that it is consistent with God’s prerequisite of faith.

(33) The Choice of Gentiles in the Scriptural Prophesies Romans 9:25-33 25 As He says also in Hosea: “I will call them My people, who were not My people, And her beloved, who was not beloved.” 26 “And it shall come to pass in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Scriptural Ways To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2019

First Sunday of Lent, Year C

The sign outside Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burnside, Iowa, “Lent is not the fuzz in your navel.”  “Led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days,…” The desert experience can be the place of mature repentance and conversion.. Basically, the desert represents a stripping away so as to make ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

We Need To Search The Scriptures

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2019

We need to study God's word more.

We need to search the scriptures Acts 17: 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Believers’ at Berea were more noble than at Thessalonica they were not mind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Scripture Alone "Sola Scriptura”

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

5 Solas of the Reformation: 1. Scripture alone is our highest authority. 2. Saved by the Grace of God alone. 3. Saved through Faith alone in Christ. 4. Christ alone is our Lord, Savior and King. 5. We live for the Glory of God alone.

NOTES: October 31,1517 a 33 year-old monk in Wittenberg Germany and nailed 95 theses to the door. Over indulgences and purgatory. "Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason. . .I am bound to the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing The Scripture From Infancy Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018

The call to develop the spiritual life of young people, even really young people, is a call clearly found in the Scripture. This call happens because God wants us to know him from infancy and he has a plan for us from infancy.

Message 2 Timothy 3:14-15 “Knowing The Scripture From Infancy” Anyone who has had children, or who has been in a contact regularly with children, know how fast children grow and learn. One day they are cute bundles of joy who can’t roll over. The next they are rolling off the change table and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Using Scripture To Defeat Worry

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2017

This message looks at worry as a battle and shares examples of how to use Scripture as a weapon to defeat worry.

EFFECTIVE? Worry is activity without advancement. - Matthew 6:27. - Worry comes naturally to most people. It’s a natural, although sinful, response to many of the problems that we encounter in life. - One of the difficulties with worry is that worry makes us feel like we’re doing something when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Surprised By Scripture: Apollos The Eloquent Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 14, 2017

The Bible is full of surprises, and some of the best are characters that pop up in the Book of Acts and then pop right back out again. Apollos the Eloquent is one of them.

Surprised by Scripture: Apollos the Eloquent Series: Acts Charles Sligh August 12, 2017 TEXT: Acts 18:24-28 – “And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man was instructed in the of the Lord; and being fervent in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Inerrancy Of Scripture: Truth And Authority Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

We delve into the foundational truth of the inerrancy of Scripture, exploring its significance as the ultimate source of truth and authority for our lives. As we journey through God's Word, may our hearts be open to receive the transformative power of His truth.

The Inerrancy of Scripture: Truth and Authority Introduction: Today, we delve into the foundational truth of the inerrancy of Scripture, exploring its significance as the ultimate source of truth and authority for our lives. As we journey through God's Word, may our hearts be open to receive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 19:7-8, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Faith Through Scripture

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Dec 4, 2023

Growing Faith Through Scripture

Introduction: Today, we look into the profound responsibility bestowed upon parents by the Old Testament to instill their children's minds with the sacred teachings of Scripture. As we explore Deuteronomy 6:7, we'll uncover the timeless wisdom that emphasizes the role parents play in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Disciplines, Scripture Study Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 12, 2022

This message looks at the reasons we need to study God's word

Start by reading three random passages from A Fisherman’s Tale. You may have recognized those passages as random paragraphs from my new book, “A Fisherman’s Tale.” And from those three passages, you probably figured out that the book is about Jesus. It is a retelling of the Gospel from Simon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan