Sermons on Writing Down Scripture:

Hope - His Overall Purpose Is Our Elevation - God Gives Us Cause To Hope!!

Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2004

A sermon that uses primary scripture Ezekiel chapter 37 1-11 as a lesson on hope.

His One Purpose is our Elevation. A philosopher of last century, Bertrand Russell was an outspoken atheist. He even wrote a book called Why I Am Not A Christian. When Russell was 81 years old, he was interviewed on a British Broadcasting Corporation radio talk show. The interviewer asked him what ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Should We Interpret Noah And His Ark?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 4, 2006

Sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent. An invitation to the congregation to join in the struggle of interpeting Scripture.

1st Sunday in Lent March 5, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Lent, empower us by your Holy Spirit, that we might truly humble ourselves before you, our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Promises

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005

The verses in the closing part of this chapter contain some of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress as to the state of the war in Europe. Most of what he said that day has been forgotten. However at the close of his address, he said that he looked forward "to a world founded upon four essential ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

My Eye Affecteth Mine Heart

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from Lamentations 3:51, we examine the teaching of this great verse of Scripture.

“Mine Eye Affecteth Mine Heart” Lamentations 3:51 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – Lamentations 3:51 – “Mine eye affecteth mine heart” B. Let us first consider the background in which this passage of Scripture is written. C. The Book of Lamentations is actually a 5-Part Poem ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:51

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2002

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon looks at four uses of Scripture.

Sunday Evening November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Back To The Basics [#6] GOD’S WORD 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our series “Back To The Basics” let us look at the instruction manual for Christians. 2. Our text list 4 functions of the Word of God and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sound Doctrine

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

Emphasis on five essentials points pertaining to sound Bible doctrine with scriptural support for each.

SOUND DOCTRINE Ephesians 4:14 admonishes us "that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine…" Colossians 2:7 urges us to be "rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lily Of The Valleys Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008

A sermon comparing the Lord Jesus Christ to the flower which scripture calls the lily of the valleys.

TEXT "I am...the lily of the valleys". INTRODUCTION The lily of the valleys is a beautiful flower. It has little white bells arranged up a short delicate stem. It is popular in bridal arrangements because of its sweet perfume. 1. HEART The flower contains convallatoxin, a chemical used as a ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

The Dating Game Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 2, 2008

There are two complimentary components of a God-honored life; knowledge of Scripture and faith-motivated action.

THE DATING GAME Mark 12:18-27 Sermon Objective: There are two complimentary components of a God-honored life; knowledge of Scripture and faith-motivated action. Supporting Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39; Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-26 18Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Both Faith And Reason Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2012

Both our faith and our reason must inform our study and preaching of Scripture.

Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter Verbum Domini The breaking in of the Word of God into the closed-in Jewish culture of the first century was heavily resisted by the Jews. In fact, by one estimate, only a small minority of Palestinian Jews turned to Jesus as the Messiah and became members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-60

Denomination: Catholic

Conformity And Holiness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

This passage of scripture helps us to see a view of how Christians are to live following the resurrection.

CONFORMITY AND HOLINESS Text: I Peter 1:13 – 25 “In a recent article on the suffering church, FaithWorks listed the degrees of persecution one could face for practice of religious faith: 1. Disapproval 2. Ridicule 3. Pressure to conform 4. Loss of educational opportunities 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lifter Of Our Heads

Contributed by Matt Smith on Jul 3, 2006

In the middle of the desperate times, God is, as the Scriptures tell us, the “Lifter of the Heads” of the oppressed.

Introduction: This year (2006) we Americans have been a nation for 230 years. The holiday we celebrate as Independence Day represents for Americans the end of our ties and bonds with a nation with which we once were identified, and the throwing off of oppressiveness in order to have this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 25:27-30

Denomination: Methodist

12 Ordinary Men - Phillip Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Phillip based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men ...read more

Scripture: John 6:7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Dignity Of Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The dignity of man affirmed by God in Scripture contrasts with the attitude of ancient and modern pagan cultures

Monday of 5th Week in Course February 11, 2013 Our Lady of Lourdes Gaudium et Spes “As many as touched the fringe of His garment were healed.” On this World Day of the Sick, it is particularly appropriate to look at the healing power and history of Jesus as it is displayed in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

You Are Commissioned To Go!

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Nov 5, 2012

Jesus will answer three very important questions in this scripture regarding our commission as Christians.

Intro • We are all sinners that do not deserve salvation yet God, in His mercy, provided a way that we can be saved. • By Jesus coming to this Earth, living a sinless life, and dying on the cross He paid the ultimate penalty for our sins and the sins of all mankind. • Three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Go Get Them

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 7, 2016

We think if we build it they will come but scripture tells us to GO GET them

Lets Go Get Them Matthew 28:19-20 Luke 14:21 Getting people ready for Heaven was His main business – It ought to be ours, also. AB Simpson wrote a pome A hundred sixty thousand souls a day Are Passing one by one away In Christless guilt and gloom Without one ray of hope or light With ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Baptist