Sermons on Why We Read The Bible:

What If We Praise Him?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2020

Beginning Monday, I set my alarm for 230PM to go off 7 days a week; I have the same praise song set for my alarm. When this alarm goes off it say’s on my phone screen—Psalm 67:1-7...

What If We Praise Him? Psalm 67:1-7NKJV Charles Spurgeon writes, No author's name is given, but he would be a bold man who should attempt to prove that David did not write it. Psalm 67:1-7NKJV God be merciful to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us, Selah 2 That Your way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, James 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Please Explain Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

The Ethiopian Eunuch didn’t understand the Bible until someone explained it to him. The whole Bible points to Jesus’ life death and resurrection.

In a few minutes we’ll say the creed, as we do most weeks, and we’ll repeat these words almost without thinking: "For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again - in accordance with the Scriptures." I wonder whether we ever stop ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Light

Contributed by Robert Rose on Oct 13, 2002

The Light came into the world and can not be extinguished

{John 1:5} The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. (NIV) And the light shines though the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.(NLT) Have you ever been in a room that had no windows, and when you shut off the lights it was so dark you could feel it? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Getting Into Your Boat….

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012

Can I call the above incident divine encounter? As I was reading this portion of the Bible, I got transfixed! I fondly remembered my encounter with Jesus!

Jesus getting into your boat…. Luke 5:3”He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.” Can I call the above incident divine encounter? As I was reading this portion of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Before We Get To Heaven

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Discover the rightful place of fear and surrender in the Christian life.

We continue this morning in the portion of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where Paul challenges the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church to be involved in growing like Christ. Three weeks ago, we looked at Paul’s challenge to these Christians to make his joy complete by their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: *other

Foundation For Our Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

A look at the origins of the earth and the message of Creation as it inspires our trust in a loving God.

Beginnings #1 We are, today, beginning a series of messages drawn from some of the major themes in the book of Genesis. Our text for today is one of the Bible’s most familiar texts: 1:1. Preparing for this series of messages has been far more challenging than I expected. Though the book is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Have We Missed?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 23, 2003

There is constant scriptural evidence that says we can ask God and expect to receive. What stands in our way?

November 23, 2003 Morning Worship Text: James 1:2-8 Subject: True Faith Title: What Have We Missed? A story is told about a mountain climber with great ambition who had a lofty goal of climbing a mountain near his home. He was desperate to complete his climb and after years of training and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Should We Pray?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Prayer is one of the most important activities of a Christian’s life. It is our lifeline! We won’t get far without it. We tend to complicate it sometimes, so I wanted to give some attention to it today with the hope that we will all engage in talking with

How Should We Pray? Matthew 6:5-15 5 "And now about prayer. When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I assure you, that is all the reward they will ever get. 6 But when you pray, go away by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Since We Have This Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 13, 2012

Did you know that you have a ministry calling? Paul is not writing to a group of pastors but to a church. Do you know what your ministry calling is as a member of the Body of Christ? Do you know what to expect as you go out to minister?

4:1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, Bernard L. Brown, Jr., president of the Kennestone Regional Health Care System in the state of Georgia once worked in a hospital where a patient knocked over a cup of water, which spilled on the floor beside the patient’s bed. The patient was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Should We Wear Collars

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 21, 2003

Today as we examine the 8th chapter of Leviticus we will discover four similarities that teach us that the Priesthood of the Old Testament is like the Royal Priesthood of the New Testament in certain respects.

"SHOULD WE WEAR COLLARS" TEXT: LEVITICUS CHAPTER 8 INTRODUCTION By now many of you are over half way through your reading in the book of Leviticus. How are you doing? Do you feel a little weary and worn from struggling through all those passages? Are you having a hard time seeing the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Ready To Meet God?

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 23, 2001

A lesson on the fragility of life with reference to the attacks of September 11th. Asks how we can be better prepared to meet eternity. Includes lyrics from "Meet Me in the Stairwell."

ARE WE READY TO MEET GOD? ARE WE READY FOR ETERNITY? I. Read lyrics from popular song: Meet Me in the Stairwell You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news, September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinfulness Of Man Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

Romans Chapter 1: 18 – 32 The Sinfulness of Man Opening thoughts. (reading) Read Passage. Verse 18 Paul speaks here about the Wrath of God, which we take to mean anger. Is it right to be angry?……. When?……. Describe the last time you got angry? We’re you in control? What was the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Meaning Of Life?

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

A haunting question with which we all deal is why we are living and what is the meaning of our lives. The Bible contains powerful answers that not only motivate us, but also shape us.

THE SEVEN SERIVCE JUNE 9, 2002 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 “What is the Meaning of Life?” INTRODUCTION We often ask many “Why?” questions. Usually they are frustrating and useless because there is no answer to them. There is one, “Why?” question that is vital for us to answer. The question is, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Humiliation And Glory Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 2:5-9

November 10, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 2:5-9 “Humiliation and Glory” 5It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. 6But there is a place where someone has testified: “What is man that you are mindful of him, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Brethren

Faith Comes By Hearing

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003

This message is about the value of putting God’s Word into our lives. Particulary, it was to promote actually listening to the Bible on tape.

January 5, 2003 Romans 10:17 ¡§Faith comes by hearing¡¨ INTRODUCTION A new year has begun, and with the coming of the new year, many people make new year¡¦s resolutions. One man called his parents to wish them a happy New Year. His dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what¡¦s your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist