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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    The Bible Is God's Word Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2020
     | 3,801 views

    God spoke through the writers of the Bible, therefore it is God's desire to talk directly to people for salvation and to do good!

    We start a new Message Series today with the Word of God from the Word of God. Our key passage for this Message Series is 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 3; this letter is the second letter sent to Timothy, a disciple of the Apostle Paul, then called as a Pastor. And so, what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Can I Trust My Bible?"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    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

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Todd Blair avatar

    What We Believe About The Bible Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on May 9, 2022
     | 2,221 views

    How do we know scripture is truth?

    Okay, it's sure good to be back! I took a couple of Sundays off and that was very nice but I'm glad to be back up here. I want to start by asking you some questions. Think of it sort of like an IQ test. I have a range of topics to ask about; just general knowledge stuff. Sort of like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe Week 13 - Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
     | 6,780 views

    Believe week 14 focuses on Bible Study.

    Believe - 13 - Bible Study January 11, 2015 Psalm 1:1-3 Most Americans don’t read very much. One poll states that in the past 12 months 41% of the people had not read a fiction book. 42% had not read a non-fiction book. And 28% have not read 1 book. I won’t ask for a show of hands, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Do We Have To Follow The Bible

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2013
     | 4,862 views

    This message deals with the origin of the Bible, the content, the makeup, the different translations, and what makes it different from other books.

    I am grateful to Timothy Peck on Sermon Central in his message “What Christians Think About the Bible” for much of the content for this message. Great Job Timothy "Do We Have To Follow The Bible?" 9/15/13 Proverbs 2:1-15 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Pastor Rick How many of you grew up ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8d - Methods Of Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,790 views

    A Continuation of Class 8c

    6. Teachings of Jesus These are direct statements of truth from Jesus concerning the nature and character of God the kingdom of God/Heaven, what God expects of us, principles of righteous living, and the ways in which Jesus fulfils the Old Testament prophecies. They are not exhaustive ‘DOs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Have Bible Anorexia?

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,180 views

    Christians that don’t hunger and thirst for the Word of God are an oxymoron!

    Do You Have Bible Anorexia? "Yes, days are coming, says the Lord GOD, when I will send famine upon the land: Not a famine of bread, or thirst for water, but for hearing the word of the LORD. Then shall they wander from sea to sea and rove from the north to the east in search of the word of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • James Jackson avatar

    The Four Most Important Words In The Bible Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 3, 2023
     | 4,375 views

    In 2023, we will be preaching through all 66 books of the Bible in 52 weeks. This is the first sermon in the series.

    It's a new year, and this morning we are beginning a brand new sermon series that we are calling “66 in 52.” The plan is that over the next twelve months—all of 2023, we are going to preach through the entire Bible. We can’t do that verse by verse, or even chapter by chapter. There are 1,189 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Avoiding Three Common Misuses Of The Bible

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,902 views

    Jesus points out some of the ways that the Pharisees, Herodians, and Sadducees are not interpreting the Word right.

    Three Common Misuses Of The Bible: 1. The highest use of your Bible knowledge is winning a theological argument. - Matthew 22:15-22. - For many people, the ultimate use of their Bible knowledge is the ability to show others (both Christians and non-Christians) that “I’m right and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Bible - Application – Lessons From Ezra Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,014 views

    Correctly handling the Word of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: True statements about the Bible written by children: • (1). The first book of the Bible is called Guinessis. • (2). Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. • (3). Samson slayed the Philistines with the axe of the Apostles. • (4). Moses went up on Mount Cyanide to get the ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Charles J. Tomlin avatar

    Before The Watergate

    Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Nov 11, 2020
     | 4,377 views

    In this message the need for the Word of God as the moral and spiritual foundation of of our Christian life and hope is related to the story of Ezra reading the Law to the exiles who had returned to rebuild Jerusalem.

    …Before the Water Gate Nehemiah 8: 1-12 A sermon preached by Charles J. Tomlin, DMin All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had given to Israel. 2 Accordingly, the priest Ezra ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Bible Is Inspired” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 12, 2016
     | 5,778 views

    How did the Bible as we have it today, come to be?

    Today we begin a series on understanding the basics about the Word of God. As we look to 2 Timothy 3:16-17, we will consider how the Bible is useful, transformational, and inspired. Today, we going to think together about the inspiration of the Bible. (READ TEXT) I want us to focus our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Bible: An Ancient Book With A Current Message

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
     | 4,612 views

    The third of three sermons on the Bible and its importance

    As I begin this morning, I am asking you to dip into your historical awareness (realizing as I do that not everyone loves history) with this question. (Slide 1) In your opinion, what has been the most important military battle in history? No one mentioned (Slide 1a) The Battle of Salamis. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Bible Study On Prayer - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 30, 2024
     | 946 views

    This is the final part of a series that looks at prayer. This lesson focuses on the power that is in prayer.

    This lesson focuses on praying God's Word and believing that God will answer when we pray. NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Miller avatar

    Can We Really Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,415 views

    This sermon addresses the historicity, dependability, and reliability of the Bible. This sermon also addresses the legitimacy of Dan Brown’s claim that Constantine helped deify Jesus.

    Can We Really Trust What the Bible Says About Jesus? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction I would like to read you a quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code, about the Bible and then take the rest of our time to tell you the story of the Bible we read today. “The Bible did not arrive by fax from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist