Sermons on Abide In The Word:

The Manifestation Gifts - Word Of Wisdom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - Word of Wisdom 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

His Word Possessed Authority

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

God's word is not dormant but alive and powerful to the pulling down of strongholds in our life.

We live in a power-hungry culture. Whether it is religious, political, business, sports or entertainment people are hungry for power at whatever cost. The definition of power… A: general (1): ability to act or produce an effect (2): ability to get extra-base hits (like a power hitter) (3): ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Has The Last Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 28, 2013

Holy Saturday is a time to contemplate the victory of Christ even in defeat.

Holy Saturday 2013 Holy Week 2013 The Son of God died, and was buried. The one who had kept Peter’s mother-in-law from dying, who raised the son of the widow at Naim and the daughter of Jairus, and even four-days-dead Lazarus was Himself in the tomb. A few guards sleepily watch over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

Who Has The Final Word?

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013

This is a sermon of God's immeasurable patience with human's incalculable perversion; God's provision of redemption and believer's inheritance; and judgement for unbelievers.

Matthew 21:33-36 "“Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. Now when vintage-time drew near, he sent his servants to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-36

Denomination: Friends

Prayer To Preach God's Words

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 8, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to preach GOD's Words? If yes, then you need to know how to pray for it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To share what's the content of prayer of boldness to preach GOD's Words. IV. TEXT: Act

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to preach GOD's Words? If yes, then you need to know how to pray for it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To share what's the content of prayer of boldness to preach GOD's Words. IV. TEXT: Acts 4:29-30 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shield Of God’s Word Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 17, 2011

Abraham overcomes fear with the shield of God’s promises - so can we.

The more I study scripture, the more I discover that there are no great men and women of God in the Bible. There is only one hero and that is the Lord himself. Even the greatest man or woman fails in Scripture and any success they do have is not of themselves but is completely the work of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Words: Faith And Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 15, 2013

This is the ninth message in a series over the first five chapters of the book of Romans. this message examines the importance of faith and grace.

Have you ever lost your faith? Maybe we should phrase it this way, have you felt your faith begin to get shaky? A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: Have Faith in God. Then to his dismay the card ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ephesian Church And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2012

The growth of the first-century church of Ephesus shows how the Word of God overcomes world-systems by the power of the Holy Spirit.

21 May 2012 Verbum Domini The Word of God, Jesus, has overcome the world. Today’s reading from Acts gives us a glimpse of how the Word overcomes. The Word of God overcomes the world through the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the disciples. The foundation and growth of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Word Of God Forming Saints Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2012

St. Peter gives us a program for becoming saints of faith.

Monday of 9th Week in Course Verbum Domini Sometimes the New Testament gives us a long or short example of the earliest movements toward what we call systematic theology. This second letter of Peter begins with something like that–a list of strengths or virtues in logical order. Each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Women Preachers And The Word Of God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2012

Do women have a role to play in congregational oversight? What does the Word say?

“Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. Yet she will be saved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Power Of Positive Words Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 17, 2009

Words have the power to hurt or heal... Our challenge is to speak wisely, kindly and positively.

Title: The Healing Power of Positive Words Text: Proverbs 12:18, 15:4 and 16:24 Thesis: Words have the power to hurt or heal… Our challenge is to speak wisely, kindly and positively. The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Series During the last six weeks we have read a sizeable portion of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word Of Salvation: Thief On The Cross

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Word of Salvation: Thief on the Cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 23 verses 32-43. Ill: • When evangelist John Wesley (1703-1791) was returning home from a service one night, • He was robbed. • The thief must have been disappointed; • Because his victim had only a little money and some Christian literature. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Brethren

Psalm 119 - The Word Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Psalm 119 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Psalm chapter 119 verses 1-176. Some say that this Psalm was written in a similar time as we live today. • It was a time of religious scepticism. • Many people doubted whether there was a God. • Other people were jumping from one religious fad to another. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-176

Denomination: Brethren

Seven Little Bible Words

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010

There are seven monosyllabic words which appear oftentimes in the Bible. Though insignificant to many casual readers, they actually convey some if the greatest truths of God. These are BUT, GO, LO, HO, WOE, NO, and SO.

Intro: There are seven monosyllabic words which appear oftentimes in the Bible. Though insignificant to many casual readers, they actually convey some if the greatest truths of God. These are BUT, GO, LO, HO, WOE, NO, and SO. 1. BUT = indicates a contrast or a comparison (used 3,994 times): ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:6

Denomination: *other

Speaking God’s Word

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011

As found in the Creation, God’s word is powerful, and when we speak His word, we tap into that power so we may glorify Him even more.

GENESIS 1:1-3 "And God said ..." Why is it important to speak God’s Word? Because God’s Word is full of power, it’s alive and becomes fully effective when we activate it in our lives. When we became Christians, Jesus came into our hearts, and we were filled with the Holy Spirit. He came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene