Sermons on Twisted Scripture:

The Word Of God--Constant Reminder Of Our Need To Repent Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 22, 2011

This homily is largely identical to the previous week's, which I did not get to deliver. The relationship between the spiritual gifts and the deposit of faith in Scripture

Monday of 30th Week in Course St. Anthony Mary Claret Verbum Domini The early Church, built on the immediate remembrance of Pentecost, was “charismatic” in the best sense. That is, the spiritual gifts, interior and exterior, characterized the relationships between the Christian, the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Will The Circle Be Unbroken? Series

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 7, 2011

There is something interesting and fascinating about a circle and its occurences in Scriptures. We can learn of its meaning and message for our lives today.

CELESTIAL CIRCLES Will the Circle be Unbroken? Acts 14:19-23 19 ¶ And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. (KJV) 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, Acts 14:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Holy Trip

Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 6, 2013

Scripture is silent on the details of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. But imagine if you were taking the journey today. What would that feel like?

As I look out among you today, I see that the vast majority of us have of us have had babies. But not all of us. For example, I’ve done a lot of things in my life and had a lot of experiences, but I’ve never given birth to a baby. Yes, I know this surprises you. So help me here. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Temptations Will Seize You

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 10 - Temptations will seize you. We learn this truth from examples in Scripture. We lean on this truth that Jesus delivers us.

TEMPTATIONS WILL SEIZE YOU (Outline) August 21, 2011 - Pentecost 10 - 1 CORINTHIANS 10:6-13 INTRO: Our world grows darker with sin with every passing moment. Believers are not exempt from the consequences of sin on this side of heaven. Sin affects us every day. Sin infects us from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

My Defense Is Of God

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 6, 2015

The mere practicality of the use of scripture in our daily life helps us to apply the Words of God in defense---when under enemy attack.

MY DEFENSE IS OF GOD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 6, 2015) “My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.” (Psalms 7:10, King James Version [God's glory is magnified]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, last night I ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Are You Qualified? Series

Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Sep 2, 2016

God has a habit of picking people who have been passed over. All the great men and women of scripture were unqualified

Are You Qualified? 1. CONTRAST: HUMANLY SPEAKING THERE WAS A GREAT CONTRAST BETWEEN DAVID AND GOLIATH. " A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Christ

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

What does it mean to be "in Christ" and how do we get there? This lesson answers these questions from an overall scriptural perspective.

"In Christ" I Am: A Child of God, Galatians 3:26-27, "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." The word "for" at the beginning of v27 intrudes a continuing thought from v26. Obviously baptism is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Greater Than John The Baptist

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2015

To show in the scripture and attested by JESUS Himself, that we are greater than John, the Baptist, though John, the Baptist was great during his time.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you greater than John? Yes. Matthew 11:11 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the scripture and attested by JESUS Himself, that we are greater than John, the Baptist, though John, the Baptist was great during his time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 11:11 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Compassionate Caring Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 14, 2016

There is a principle that we see throughout Scripture – God looks beyond the action or service to the cost involved. Mark 12:41-44

The Cost Of Compassionate Caring Luke 10:30-37 Introduction: 1. Ladies, what if your husband brought you home a beautiful bouquet of flowers? You would be touched and moved by his kindness and thoughtfulness. Then he says, “Yeah, they delivered them to the office by mistake. We had to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Bible Church

He Came To... Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 28, 2014

He Came To... (selected scriptures) - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Ill: • A father of a small boy was on active service in Afghanistan. • He had been away from home for almost a year. • Back home in the UK; • The small boy looked frequently at a picture of his daddy on the table. • After several months the boy had started to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-9

Denomination: Brethren

The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015

All Scripture is the inspired word of God and is profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. it is everything we need to come into a relationship with God.

Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus Word of God Introduction- We are in the third week of our series thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus. We have looked at knowing God, and the salvation of God. If you are to think like Jesus you need to know God and you need to understand the plan of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Storytellers Of The Lost Scroll

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 10, 2019

"Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your presence" Five real stories of how it might be fulfilled in our presence

He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Strangest Covenant Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 28, 2018

The incident with the snake on the pole in the wilderness is one of the strangest occurrences in scripture. This sermon looks at how it is part of God's on-going covenant keeping.

I hate snakes. End of story. There’s only one good type of snake in my book—a dead one! I can see a snake crawling on the ground and immediately it makes my skin crawl…it feels like the snake is crawling all over me. Yes, I know. It’s an irrational thing, and no, I don’t know where it comes ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Three Trees Of Easter

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

THIS IS A GOOD FRIDAY MESSAGE ON THE NATURE OF SIN, THE PENALTY OF SIN, AND THE VICTORY OVER SIN, ALL SHOWN THROUGH THREE TREES MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE.

THE THREE TREES OF EASTER MARK 15:33-39 LET ME BEGIN BY WELCOMING YOU TO OUR GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE. GOOD FRIDAY IS A VERY UNUSUAL DAY. IT’T TITLE IS ALMOST OXYMORONIC. WHAT IS SO GOOD ABOUT REMEMBERING THE BRUTAL DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST? THE FEELING AROUND THIS HOLY DAY IS ALSO UNUSUAL. IT’S ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Awakening To The Bread Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2017

The journey to Emmaus is a mystery. Along the way we meet a stranger and He explains the Scriptures to us. Then He breaks bread and the mystery is revealed.

Intro The journey to Emmaus is a mystery. Along the way we meet a stranger and He explains the Scriptures to us. Then He breaks bread and the mystery is revealed. Purpose Let’s introduce the stranger who accompanies us on life’s journey. Plan Let’s look at Luke 24:13-35 and the mystery on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist