txt: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture

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How to Study the Bible

This sermon is about ways to understand and study the Bible. It is important because studying the Bible is an important way to grow in our faith and tools to study are essential.

Violence, Suffering and Other Troubling Issues

This sermon is about ways we might understand the passages of scripture addressing God and violence in the Bible. It is important because violence and other troubling issues in the Bible may be addressed more effectively if we consider the nature of these scriptures.

Is the Bible God’s Word?

This sermon is about the Bible––that it is inspired by God and contains the Word of God which is Jesus Christ. It is important because it helps us understand more about the nature of the Bible as inspired and containing God’s word, which in turn shifts focus more toward Jesus.

The New Testament in Fifteen Minutes

This sermon is about the books of New Testament, how it was formed and it’s overarching message. It is important because it knowing more about the nature and message of the New Testament may help people want to read the Bible, learn more and live out its words.

The Old Testament in Fifteen Minutes

This sermon is an overview of the Old Testament and offers a connection for our lives today. It is important because it gives context to the books of the Old Testament and is a reminder that the Old Testament continues to have life and significance for us today.

Making Sense of the Bible

Matthew 3:13-­4:4 This sermon is about the Bible and some of the basics of what it is and is not. It is important because it addresses some of misconceptions about the Bible and gives an overview of the story found in the book which is the essential guide to our Christian faith.