Sermons on Word Studies:

Teaching The Bible. Part 5 & 6. Of Matthew Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 28, 2005

Lessons 5 & 6, covering Matthew cpts 13 thru 15.teaching the Bible and makeing it easy to understand. ages 18 thru 50+.

Teaching the Bible. Part 5 of Matthew. Read Matthew 13:1 thru 58. Here we Deal with Parables. Knowing what a parable is and what it isn’t, is very important. Parables are; a simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson. The term translates the Hebrew ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Right?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 24, 2001

With so many churches teaching contrary doctrines and practices how can a believer determine who is right?

Who’s Right? John 8:42-47, 14:3-6 11-1-98 INTRO: I have been corresponding with young man by E-mail who sent me a question about the trusting the Bible. He was writing a paper for school and wanted my perspective on the matter. I wrote him giving him the evidence that the Bible is the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

"God Doesn't Make Promises, He Can't Keep”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 9, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that they should Accept their present circumstances, and make the best of it, by working for the (welfare) health and happiness of those around them UNTIL God honors His promise in

8 October 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: Although some believers do not like the situation that they have been put in - They can’t change it. So they should make the BEST OF IT. References: Ps 123:2b ( …so ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Up To The Name Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 6, 2000

As believer

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 1 “Living Up to the Name.” Acts 1:1-11 We have bought the idea of many around that the church is quite irrelevant, a not at all an important segment of society. That view is absolutely false. The church is the most important body in the world today -- far and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How God Speaks Today Series

Contributed by John Russell on Aug 3, 2005

Part I of two on how God speaks to us today

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? PART I: How God Talks To Us Today Introduction SHOW CLIP OF "GOD CALL-ING" You’ve seen the commercial, "Can you hear me now? Good!" 34 year old Paul Marcarelli of New York City got the nod to represent 50 people who drive 100,000 miles a year to test the reliability of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balanced Growth

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007

We cannot stay in the safety zone of spiritual infancy. We must mature in our faith.

ONE OF OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS CHRISTIANS IS TO GROW SPIRITUALLY IN ALL THE THINGS OF GOD. IT WILL DO US NO GOOD WHATSOEVER TO STAY IN THE SAFETY ZONE OF SPIRITUAL INFANCY OF JUST BEING BORN AGAIN. WE MUST GROW! PETER WROTE IN 1 PETER 2:2-3, “LIKE NEWBORN BABIES, YOU MUST CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Habits For Growing Christians Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007

2nd in a series on Christian Growth

Reba McEntire is one of the most successful entertainers in country music. One of the reasons for her success is a basic philosophy which motivates her. She says, "One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that you’re never as good as you could be. There’s always room for improvement." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To Romans Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jan 29, 2005

Intro to Romans

Romans 1: 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4and declared to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Revelation To Thyatira - Jezebel In The Church. Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

The letter to Thyatira - addressing people who follow false teaching.

The Revelation to Thyatira - Jezebel in the Church. As with all the other churches that we have studied, Christ’s letter to this church had four elements 1) an introduction from Christ 2) commendations 3) condemnations 4) promise to those who overcome. THE CITY OF THYATIRA Before having a look at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Reverence The Lord's Name

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jan 16, 2007

Are you taking the Lord’s Name in vain? Do Christians take the Lord’s Name in vain unknowingly or with full knowledge of what they are doing? After what you learn in the rest of this teaching, you will have no excuse. You will be informed of the truth and

Reverence the Lord’s Name Are you taking the Lord’s Name in vain? Do Christians take the Lord’s Name in vain unknowingly or with full knowledge of what they are doing? After what you learn in the rest of this teaching, you will have no excuse. You will be informed of the truth and to watch your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

"Girded With Truth" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 26, 2004

The first part of the Christian’s armor, the belt. Sound biblical doctrine on which to stand firm (#18 in The Christian Victor series)

“Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth…” I mentioned to you last week in some closing remarks, that these next four verses in chapter six should be approached with some degree of caution. Some have gotten carried away with the application of the Christian armor as an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Orthodox

Running A Rescue Shop At The Front Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004

Running a rescue shop at the front gates of hell

Matthew 28:18-19, "18Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First John Chapter Two Part 1

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

THE FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN -CHAPTER 2 I JOHN 2:1 - A FRIEND OF THE ACCUSED "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" John uses the family term "my little children" to warn us that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna, The Church Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

Smyrna, the church of faith

Smyrna: The Church of Faith Revelation 2:8-10, "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty-yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Baptists Have To Be Right?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 29, 2007

Does doctrine matter or do we just need to be saved and feel good?

Scanning some of the blog comments on MySpace.Com I find a common theme that Baptists need to be right or are intent on everyone else being wrong. The old rock song asked, "Why Does It Have To Be Wrong Or Right?" It is kind of a goofy song because in most things we want right or wrong. We want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:18-19

Denomination: Baptist