Sermons on Understanding The Bible:

If The Bible Be Hid

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 9, 2012

How the Bible is hid today and who it is hid to.

2 Corinthians 4:3 says, "But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost." The gospel and the Bible are hid to those who are lost because they have not heard it. But that is not the only problem. There is something else that hides the gospel and the Bible and hides it to much more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Bible Is Written?

Contributed by Rogelio Dy Cezar on Aug 29, 2006

This sermon is to guide to those people who do not read the Bible at all, and it can help them understand what God say about His words.

Text: 2 Peter 1: 20-21 INTRODUCTION: 1. We know the God commanded Moses to write His words. Exodus 17: 14. So with Isaiah, Jeremiah, Habakkuk, John and the other prophets. 2. But why God caused them to be written? 3. What was His purpose? P R A Y E R: Let us pray…… BODY: 1. Why do you think the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002

God has given us the Bible to know how to love, follow, trust, and obey God.

Just before I moved here a friend of mine took me up in a single engine aircraft that he jointly owned with several other persons. It was a clear and warm August day in 2000 and we flew over downtown Grand Rapids and made several circles around our home in NE Grand Rapids as I took pictures of it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding The Glory Of God

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 17, 2018

Glory to God! This is something that most Christians have heard at one point, maybe in a song, or while someone was preaching or even while reading the Bible. <strong>But what does it mean, what is glory, what does it have to do with God and how to we give glory to Him?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Glory to God! This is something that most Christians have heard at one point, maybe in a song, or while someone was preaching or even while reading the Bible. But what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, Luke 9:31, 2 Corinthians 3:15-18, Revelation 5:11-13

Denomination: Foursquare

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Without the Bible there is no Christianity. We need to give it the credit it deserves.

What is the Bible? (2 Peter 1:12-21) Emperor Menelik II was an African ruler who defeated the Italian army at Adwa in 1896 and established the nation of Ethiopia. He believed that the Bible had the power to cure illness, and he would eat a few pages of it anytime he got sick. He suffered a stroke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

The Clarity Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2010

You are not going to be motivated to study the Scriptures if you do not think you can understand them; but the Scriptures are meant for all believers and can be understood at their basic level.

The Clarity of Scripture 2 Peter 3:1-2, 15-16 1. I was watching a documentary on the English language, and they video transported us to a rural village in part of England where the people are engaging in their rural dialect. Though it was English, I could not understand but a word or two. 2. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Satan's Tactics. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

Satan, also known as the devil, is the primary antagonist in the Bible.

Satan is a fallen angel who opposes God and seeks to lead humanity away from Him. The Bible describes Satan as a deceiver, a tempter, and a destroyer. Satan is a master of deception, using his cunning and lies to lead us astray. In Genesis 3, he deceives Eve, tempting her to disobey God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Psalm 139:1-4, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:11

The Backbone Of Bible Prophecy Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 30, 2008

Understand this and the rest is much more clear. Jesus said to turn back to Daniel and see the 70 Weeks of Years - the most amazing prophecy in the Bible! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

The Backbone of Bible Prophecy Matthew 24:15; Daniel 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Backbone.html Jesus tells us to turn back to Daniel, so we’d better do what we’re told! It is the skeletal structure of all prophecy, so it can be a great help in our study of the end times. v. 24-27 The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

How The Bible Defines Sin Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To help the people to understand what the Bible says about sin according to the book of James

Title: How the Bible Defines Sin Theme: To help the people to understand what the Bible says about sin. Text: James 2:9; 4:17 James 2:9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #1 - Course Objective, Goals, Content, And Introduction Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

There are many different opinions about what the Bible says on a subject that can cause confusion. Some people doubt whether they can truly understand the Bible without a formal education from a Bible school or Seminary.

Course Requirements 1. Your hard work and faithfulness to consistently read the Bible. I want to encourage you to commit to this course of study for the next few weeks. You must be willing to lay aside preconceived notions, denominational distinctives, and favorite interpretations. 2. A Hungry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Ezra 7:10, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is... Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013

The sermon stresses the significance of the Bible.

Church Planting The Bible Is… Acts 8:26-39 Opening words: The end has come. This is my thirteenth and final message in my sermon series, Church Planting. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. So much has happened to this point. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Using The Bible In Raising Children Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 22, 2007

The purpose of this message is to help parents understand how to use the word of God in the process of raising children.

INTRODUCTION: A. I am deeply concerned for the family. 1. It is my hope that this session will help you, as parents and teachers to understand how to train up children God’s way. 2. The key is the Word of God and it is to be an essential part of every stage of life, from infancy to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Hell Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 21, 2025

In this sermon , we'll explore into the biblical concept of hell, exploring its different types, what's in hell, the stages of hell, and who goes there.

Hell is a topic often shrouded in mystery and controversy. The Bible provides a clear understanding of hell, its location, and its nature. In this sermon , we'll explore into the biblical concept of hell, exploring its different types, what's in hell, the stages of hell, and who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, Revelation 20:10

Understanding Is The Key

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

To show that we put high value in hearing and hearing the WORD of GOD because this is where we increase our faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand every WORD of GOD that You hear? What is the difference between listening and hearing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we put high value in hearing and hearing the WORD of GOD because this is where we increase our faith. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 16, 2007

Stretch your understanding of faith by examining the basis of faith and the behavior of faith.

I want to take a look at some Biblical principles that will stretch our understanding of faith. Would you open your Bibles to Hebrews 11? I want to do an introductory sermon entitled “Understanding Faith.” Follow along as I read verses 1-3 and 6. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist