Sermons on Abide In The Word:

Words Of Wisdom For Graduates

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 10, 2021

In this passage, Solomon is acting as a teacher instructing his students about life. He concludes with his observations about the purpose of life; and in his closing remarks we find four words of wisdom that can be applied to graduates.

Today is our Graduate Recognition, and I feel led to share from a passage in Ecclesiastes. This book is believed to have been written by Solomon, since Ecclesiastes 1:1 says that these are “the words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.” To get started, I think these words can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Concerning Morality Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 20, 2021

The text is a portion of the Sermon on the Mount, and a distinct biblical doctrine, that is often overlooked and even ignored. In this portion of His message Jesus dealt with the immorality of adultery and emphasized the importance of morality among believers.

A Word Concerning Morality Matthew 5: 27-30 Today we come to a portion of the Sermon on the Mount, and a distinct biblical doctrine, that is often overlooked and even ignored. In this portion of His message Jesus dealt with the immorality of adultery and emphasized the importance of morality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Kind And Comforting Words Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 18, 2021

The oracle given in Zechariah 1:12-17 is expounded. These comforting words are applicable to God's people today. We sometimes wonder when God will intervene in our behalf just as the Jews did in our text.

Have you ever been treated unjustly and wondered why God seemed to ignore the oppression? When Babylon conquered Israel in 586 BC, they were extremely cruel to the captive Jews. Those Jews were experiencing God’s correction in their lives. But the Babylonians went way beyond that. They exacted an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:20, Isaiah 40:25, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Corinthians 10:11, Psalm 33:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Revelation 6:9-11, Haggai 2:1-23, Mark 15:34, Psalm 10:1-2, Hebrews 7:25, Haggai 1:1, Psalm 37:1-6, Zechariah 1:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Benefits Of The Word Of God

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Mar 1, 2021

It is such a blessing to rejoice with the knowledge that the Lord has not forgotten us. What a joy to have the priceless understanding that our God is real, that He cares for us, is concerned for our welfare and will encourage us by speaking to us through His precious Word.

THE BENEFITS OF THE WORD OF GOD TEXT: PSALM 19:7-11 INTRODUCTION: It is such a blessing to be reading the Word of God, and have the Spirit apply it to our soul, as the tears of joy and thankfulness flow, and our hearts rejoice with the knowledge that the Lord has not forgotten us. What a joy to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Concealing The Word Of God

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 14, 2021

The counsels of God, His truths, must be revealed. It is a dangerous thing for any man to conceal the Word of God, either in his opinion or in his practice. Speak the truth to one another in love.

CONCEALING THE WORD OF GOD "For I have not concealed the words of the Holy One." (Job 6:10b) "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:10, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Doers Of The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 7, 2024

Just being "hearers" of God's Word won't save us; we must put God's Word into practice. It's not our talk, but our walk that God's will judge. The Word is a mirror that shows us how God sees us.

BEING DOERS OF THE WORD James 1:21-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An older man was going to "try out" for a church. When he arrived in the town, he discovered he had forgotten his dentures. He called the head deacon, who replied, "I'll take care of it." 2. Later that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Read By The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2023

Kierkegaard once said, "When you read God’s Word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, ‘It is talking to me, and about me.’” Is the Word challenging you? Convicting you? Bringing your life into alignment with God?

BEING READ BY THE WORD Heb. 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A LAWYER GOES TO HEAVEN 1. A lawyer dies and goes to Heaven. “There must be some mistake,” the lawyer argues. “I’m too young to die. I’m only fifty five.” 2. “Fifty five?” says Saint Peter. “No, according to our calculations, you’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Words Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 28, 2024

The cross reminds us the cruelty of humanity to Godly person, God himself. Seven words of Jesus Christ on the cross reminds the present world scenario. With the help of God, we can forgive. Keep meditating God’s word will strengthen your spirit.

THE SEVENFOLD MINISTRIES OF THE CROSS Introduction: We traditionally meditate the seven last words of Jesus from the cross on every Good Friday.  This Friday is not the dark day of the history of humanity but the day of redemption, day of victory, day of hope to the lost humanity. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

Honey Sweet Words

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 21, 2024

Be circumspect and cautious about what you hear, don't fall for flowery language, flattery words, too-good-to-be-true praises, loud applauses and claps! It can be fake, exaggeration and altogether trash.

Honey sweet words! And she (Delilah)said to him, “How can you say, 'I love you,' when your heart is not with me? You have mocked me these three times, and you have not told me where your great strength lies.” Be circumspect and cautious about what you hear, don't fall for flowery ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Careless Word

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

We need to be careful what we say because God will judge us by the things we say.

Every Careless Word Matthew 12:36-37 "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." In short: we need to be careful what we say because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Psalm 34:12-14, Jude 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words Without Knowledge

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Job began to speak in great detail about his current circumstances and about God. These words had no knowledge of God and brought a misunderstanding or wrong understanding about God. It revealed a lack of comprehension about God.

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: “Who is this who darkens counsel By words without knowledge?” Job 38:1 Darkens counsel means to confuse an issue by introducing irrelevant or ill-founded considerations about God. Job began to speak in great detail about his current ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

The Wonderful Word Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

The Wonderful Word of God

Psalm 119:129 - 136 The Wonderful Word of God - By 1. It's Life - 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. Their Source - 129 Thy testimonies Their Sufficiency - are wonderful: - a miracle word Their Summons - therefore doth my soul keep them. - They are - Sensible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon On The Power Of Words

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 27, 2021

Words are one of the most powerful and effective means of communication in life.

Anthony Jay Robbins, often known as Tony Robbins, an American author and philanthropist once remarked: “Throughout human history, our greatest leaders and thinkers have used the power of words to transform our emotions, to enlist us in their causes, and to shape the course of destiny. Words can not ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17, Isaiah 40:8, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 55:11

Healing Church - Words Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2023

Words our words carry the power to create a positive environment or a negative environment. Words create worlds – yes- the world’s around us are created by our words. What do your words sound like each day?

Series: “The Healing Church 2023” Sermon #2: Healing Church – Words Thesis: Words our words carry the power to create a positive environment or a negative environment. Words create worlds – yes- the world’s around us are created by our words. What do your words sound like each day? ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Philippians 2:1-5, Philippians 2:14-15, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Last Words

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 14, 2023

While Christ was on the cross, he was doing his greatest work; he was uttering some of his greatest words. Luke 23:34 records one of his last statements: “Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.’”

Subject: Forgiveness Central idea: Jesus final loving instructions for us Specific purpose: to persuade the congregation that Christ died for each of them. Not long after my twenty-second birthday, I arrived in Vietnam, as a machine-gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. Only a few nights ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Romans 3:23