Sermons on Why We Read The Bible:

The Importance Of Knowing What You Believe And Why

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 16, 2004

Do you know what you believe, and why you believe it? There are some serious reasons you should. This message is part of a series, and focuses on Bible truth regarding the Church.

CBC = 15 Aug. 2004 = 6 P.M Page 3 of 3 What do you believe, and why? = # 3 = (various, topical) We have been discussing the importance of knowing what you believe and why - 2 Tim. 3.16-17 = It’s God’s Word = Particular purposes = Maturing up to do good works - What’s the best good work we can do? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Judges (Judges 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 2, 2025

Are we a faithful generation? Let's look at Judges 2.

Is it important that national leaders obey God? What happens to a nation that ignores God? How many people in other nations worship God and do what is right? Let’s look at Judges 2. What did the angel of the Lord or Yahweh do at Bochim? Then the angel of Yahweh came up from Gilgal to Bochim. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bother To Keep On Praying?

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 16, 2005

We should persist in prayer because God’s justice is certain, but our faith is in question.

“Why Bother To Keep On Praying?” Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Do you ever feel as though your prayers are being returned unopened? Does it ever feel like you’re just getting heaven’s voice mail? Like you’re just getting a runaround and you wonder, “Is there anybody else up there I could speak to?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Win!

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

A sermon of encouragement from Daniel and the Lions.

WE WIN! Daniel 6:1-23 John 16:25-33 Congratulations! You’re a winner! Those are the words everybody likes to hear. I know that because if we didn’t like to win Advertising Agencies and Marketing Consultants wouldn’t use the idea of winning to entice us to buy almost every product imaginable. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

P90x For The Soul - Bible Study Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 6, 2010

Paul tells Timothy that Scripture is useful for several things that are required in our life so that we can be equipped for every good work. What are those things and what can we do to put ourselves in a place to receive those things in our life so that

P90X for the Soul Bible Study 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Series Introduction P90X promo Slide after video Bring it! I had to show some of the promo for P90X because I find it pretty funny and a bit over the top. P90X or Power 90 Extreme, is an extreme home fitness workout program that has sold over 2.5 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 3, 2006

How do we know that the bible is a factual document of hsitory and what difference does that make?

“Decoding the Past” Can the Bible be Trusted? May 7, 2006 Introduction: Today we are starting a three part series dealing with some serious issues being raised in our culture. For a couple of years now the book “The Davinci Code” has been a national best seller and has sparked controversies and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

My Month Of Maintaining The Anointing

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

It is with delight and joy I welcome you to our month of Maintaining the Anointing. We all know that the number eight represents new beginnings, and I pray that God will begin great things in your life in Jesus name. I thank God for the grace of God upon your life.

It is with delight and joy I welcome you to our month of Maintaining the Anointing. We all know that the number eight represents new beginnings, and I pray that God will begin great things in your life in Jesus name. I thank God for the grace of God upon your life. I want you to know that you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:27, 1 Samuel 18:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Am On Mission Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2020

A sermon, heavily edited from the Sermon Central Series, about the reason we live our lives on mission for Jesus

Why am I on Mission? Made for Mission: Week 5 February 23rd, 2020 Scripture: John 13:1-17 Good morning. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve stood up here to bring the word. We’re in week five of our Made for Mission Series. To catch us up- We started out by saying “We are all called.” Calling is not ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Apr 26, 2004

How close are we to the return of Christ?

ARE WE THERE YET? TEXT: Matt. 24:33 “Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door”. OPEN: If you have ever been on a trip with a child (maybe even a teenager) you have heard the question, “ARE WE THERE YET”? Sometimes you have heard the question SO MUCH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Christians Suffer?

Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021

The only thing I can think of is this, we who have been called to this great purpose of conformity to the image of Christ will for that reason also be called to suffer with Christ.

Intro: When writing this message, not to long ago, I had a conversation with a lady who lives here In the trailer park where I live. I was cutting her yard for her because she was hurt 2 weeks ago and could not do so and asked me to cut the lawn for her till she gets better. When she came to pay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Builders

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007

It’s a biblical mandate that we build. Noah built an ark and altar. Nimrod built a city. Nehemiah built a wall. What are you going to build for God?

HOW TO BUILD AN INSTITUTE: WE ARE BUILDERS PSALMS 127:1 WHETHER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . CHURCH, BIBLE INSTITUTE . . . FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. FOREMOST AS LEADERS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL MANDATE THAT HAS BEEN PLACED UPON OUR LIVES TO BUILD. LIKE OUR HEAVENLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Know... Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 15, 2023

We don't always act like we know that all things work together for the good to those who love the Lord and are called

We know that… Romans chapter 8:28-31 Galatians 5:16-18 Greeting- Good morning everyone! If you would turn to Romans 8 and Galatians 5 we will be there in a minute. We have been in a study of Christianity 101 and walking through some passages of Romans. I have been praying for us because I desire ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Nazarene

Do We Really Understand Condemnation Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Do we really understand what Hell is all about? why should we fear the second death? Is there a realization that all souls exist for eternity and eternal punishment is just that, eternal.

Opening Illustration: The October 25, 1999 crash of golfer Payne Stewart’s plane was a bizarre incident. He and three companions and two crew, boarded a twin-engine, $2.4 million Learjet which left the runway at 9:19 A.M near Orlando, Florida. There were two pilots, and all seemed fine when they ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (16 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Have you ever wondered why God promised to reward us for the good deeds we do in this life?

The first thought that occurs is that He loves us, and wants to reward our good deeds as a father would reward his child for a good report card. Romans 8:17b says, “...and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together." This is one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Got Milk? - 1 Peter 1:23-2:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 7, 2024

You could read and memorize the entire Bible and not grow spiritually. This passage describes what must be added so that Scripture will bring growth.

1 Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another continually, from a pure heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, "All ...read more