Bible Sermons

Hymns of the Heart walks the reader through 35 of these Psalms, looking to the meaning of the original text while pointing to God's majesty and glory. As you reflect on the Psalms, may your heart be drawn to the Lord and may you stand amazed at his love for his people.

Agur and Lemuel's contributions, though shrouded in mystery, offer profound insights into philosophical musings, ethical principles, and the pursuit of virtuous living. Their teachings have transcended time, culture, and history, resonating with listeners from all walks of life. In this foreword, we embark on a journey to unravel the wisdom of these two unknowns, exploring the richness and significance of their teachings.

Volume V: Year C (2016) – Commentaries on the Sunday Gospels - Sundays of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter – Solemnities of the Lord during Ordinary Time - An International joint publication of Libreria Editrice Vaticana and the Heralds of the Gospel

In these days of perilous, precarious hope, the churches and other faith communities must somehow continue to speak and live hope, speak truth to power, seek peace with justice, and sing hope. Somehow, we must conjure the audacity, as the ancient prophet Joel intimated, “to see visions and dream dreams”, and have the temerity to hope against all that seems to persistently rise against hope. This book is the third volume of sermons on the Psalms written and published since 2016, with the first two volumes being: Keep Looking Up (2016) and Songs for the Seasons (2020). It is hoped that ...

Any passages of the Scripture are like hundreds of wayside flowers, which for months and years are unnoticed by us, simply because we have been accustomed from our childhood to see them without stooping to pluck or to examine them. Many of the homeliest flowers would appear transcendently beautiful if we would take the trouble to study them minutely, to magnify their parts, and to bring out their constituent elements. And so we were taught to read the Bible so early, in the family and in the village school, and we have so often and often walked along the chapters, that we have beaten a ...

The Gospel According to Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels, and some believe it may have been written as a sort of “tract” meant to be read by a fast moving and “on the go” type of people.[1] It was, of course, written by Mark, or sometimes called John Mark in the Bible. Mark’s readership is a Roman person. His life is busy and fast paced He is always on the move and traveling He doesn’t have a lot of time for incidentals So Mark cuts right to the chase. Again a quote, “The abruptness with which he announces his subject, and the energetic brevity with which, passing by ...

John Montgomery gives an expository sermon on Paul's defense before King Agrippa in Acts 26, and its application today. Sets forth principles by which Christians can effectively witness to Christ in a secular world.

There is an ancient book called Job which takes its name from the man whose story it tells. He lived in the land of Uz. He was a man of up-right life and godly character. He had a large family and was very prosperous. The home life of his family was particularly happy. His children feasted together daily and their father took pains with their religious life. The disinterestedness of Job's piety was questioned in the heavenly councils by Satan. God asked him, "Hast thou considered my servant Job? For there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and...

JOY is the highest attainment of life. It comes of perfect living and is marred by imperfection. It is music without a note of discord. It is motion without a trace of friction. It is health without the slightest sickness. It is pleasure unalloyed. Says William George Jordan, “Happiness is the greatest paradox of Nature. It can grow in any soil, live under any conditions. It defies environment. It comes from within; it is the revelation of the depths of the inner life as light and heat proclaim the sun from which they radiate. Happiness consists not of having, but of being; not of ...

In a world where our time, talents, and resources are constantly pulled in multiple directions, how do we live a life that truly honors God? Stewardship: Faithful, Fruitful, and Flourishing by The Rev. Dr. Jon Burnham offers a profound exploration of Christian stewardship, guiding readers on a transformative journey to discover the true meaning of living a life of purpose and devotion. Stewardship delves deep into the heart of what it means to be a steward of God's gifts. The Rev. Dr. Burnham masterfully weaves together biblical insights, personal stories, and practical applications to help...

Today, we are going to talk about angels. Where have you heard of angels before? What do you think they look like? Hopefully, by the end of this audiobook, you will know more about angels and why they are here to help us.

I have had the great privilege of sitting under the expository preaching of Steve Cole over the last 27 years. I have benefited greatly from his excellent teaching, as has my church and many around the world who get his sermons regularly over e-mail. Many others listen online or find sermons through the church website, fcfonline.org or bible.org. This compilation of 5 of my personal favorite sermons is designed to direct people interested in good biblical preaching to Steve's sermons, who may not otherwise find them.

We Make the Road by Walking is a year's worth of reflections on the Bible, each one lasting around 10 to 12 minutes. Working with the framework of the church year, they provide a Genesis-to-Revelation overview of the Bible that can be used in a variety of ways: a year of church services, a year of weekly dinner-dialogue gatherings, a year of classes or online interactions, a series of retreats or simply a rich listening experience.