Sermons on Understanding Scripture:

A Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024

A Tale of Two Cities – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thessalonica: Paul reasons from the Scriptures (vs 1-9). • (A). Paul’s Method and Message: • (a1). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2a) • (a2). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2b) • (a3). He gave evidence (vs 2c) • (a4). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs 2d) • (B). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Is Our North Star

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2025

In ancient times, mariners & explorers traveled by using fixed lights in the sky to guide them across great expanses of oceans or lands. GPS may get you to an EARTHLY destination but only Jesus will get you to your HEAVENLY destination!

JESUS IS OUR NORTH STAR Ps. 119:89 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a husband that died. He left his wife $20,000. After the funeral, his wife told her friend that she was totally broke. She said, “I thought you said he left you $20,000?” 2. “I did, but I spent $5,000 on the funeral and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Of The Truth?

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Nov 22, 2024

Truth is the very character and essence of God which makes him trustworthy. The word of God and the incarnate word of God (Jesus) is truth. Truth is absolute and timeless. We cannot bend or twist the truth. It does not change from time to time to fit the circumstances.

When Jesus stood before Pilate, one of the questions Pilate asked was: ““Are you a king, then!” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” And then in the next verse, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-19, John 14:6, John 18:33-39

Denomination: Anglican

Seizing The Opportunity Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 31, 2022

You don’t have to be a Bible scholar, theologian, or pastor to share the Gospel with people.

SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY Text: Acts 3:12-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: “There is a big difference in seeing an opportunity and seizing an opportunity” – Jim Moore 2. Last week we talked about expecting opportunities to share the Gospel. Today we are going to talk about how to seize those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Sacred Writings

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2022

The Holy Bible is God inspired these texts are sacred.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The Sacred Writings 1. Paul stresses the importance of the “the sacred writings” : • Then Sacred Scripture is the collection of holy and inspired writings officially and recognized in the Christian canon. They are written through the instrument of human hands but authored by ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Ye Will Not Come To Me.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2022

You cannot, because you will not.

YE WILL NOT COME TO ME. John 5:39-47. JOHN 5:39-40. “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think that ye have eternal life: and they are they that testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” The Jewish leadership thought that they had mastered the scriptures. “In ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Is Near

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 29, 2023

You need not travel or spend a great deal of money on conferences to hear the Lord.

Amos 8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: 12 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12, Jeremiah 23:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Martin Luther King

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 10, 2024

History and scripture

Martin Luther King, Jr. (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was a Baptist minister and a social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. His leadership was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Vineyard

Proverbs 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 16, 2024

Proverbs 19

Proverbs 19 19:1 – Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his lips and is a fool: i. Previous proverbs have been critical of the poor, but here Solomon recognized that not all poverty is caused by moral failure or weakness. 19:4 – Wealth makes many friends, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 6 - My Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 4, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 6

Context: Confession • Me, My Brother and Sister got in trouble once (at the same time) • 2-week ground and before the 1st week was over, my brother and sister had already done things that we weren’t supposed to do. I knew what we had done was wrong so I was doing my absolute best to stay within ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 11 - Above The Noise Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 11, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 11

11:1 | In the LORD I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”? • In the years before he took the throne of Israel, David lived the life of a fugitive. He was constantly hunted by King Saul and lived in constant danger. In such a time, his friends advised him, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 15, 2023

Today our reading is about a people seeking restoration Isaiah tells them they need to focus on The Word. The word gives Purpose, Gives Comfort, Gives Peace, Gives Power, and the word of God is a better way to live.

Isaiah 55:10-13 Gods Word in today’s reading it's about Gods restoration of a people. 1. God’s word has Purpose • He gives the example: “the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish.” • Yes, the rain and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Week 8. Word Centered Worship.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 10, 2023

These words came from Week 1. Worship. - Worship is our ultimate Destiny. Worship follows us into the eternal.

Week 8. Word Centered Worship. Charles Spurgeon's words on worship. Standing On The Promises. Our Daily Bread. 1-21-2023. Isaiah 49:16. -Engraved on His hands. These words came from Week 1. Worship. - Worship is our ultimate Destiny. Worship follows us into the eternal. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Gods Word

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 11, 2023

Lok at the word of God it takes care of all things.

THE POWER OF GODS WORD Hebrews 4: 12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. God created the world by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Honor God's Word Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

What is Sanctification

Honor Scripture | Matthew 5:17-19 Introduction: • Jesus’ popularity is increasing with his messages and miracles. • Jesus just told the people who they already are (identity) because of the kingdom of God in the Beatitudes. In essence, he told them who they are in light of who God is. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational