Sermons on Accepting The Word:

Memorials In God's Word

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on May 25, 2002

Do we truly honor Memorial Day? We have lost much of the intended meaning of this "holy-day" since it was established in the aftermath of the Civil War. However, God’s Word gives clear instruction on the true meaning a memorial should include. Discover it

Holiday = root, "holy day" = Set apart to meditate on day / event / occasion + A day elevated above others for holy purposes + Over time = Meaning has degenerated = Downward trend of life + [1] Leisure time away from work, devoted to rest or pleasure = [2] A day on which work is suspended by law or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Feb 17, 2002

God has spoken His ‘Famous last word’ and the word is Jesus.

Famous Last Words 09-09-01 I remember when I was a young teenager, heading out the door of our house and my mum would say, ‘Take a raincoat, it’s going to rain.’ Of course, when you’re a teenager, raincoats are un-cool, so I would say, ‘Don’t worry mum, I wont get wet.’ To which my mum would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross: It's Words

Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 25, 2002

By looking at the last phrases used by Jesus we get a better grasp of who he was.

The Cross: It’s Words Luke 23:34-43 Thesis: Every person can take a more balanced view of their life by understanding the last phrases of Jesus. Introduction: In his book, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, Max Lucado tells the story of his dad discovering he had Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Of God In Type

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 9, 2006

A simple presentation of some of the ’types’ relating to the Word of God, which if applied will help us grow in our Christian life.

THE WORD OF GOD IN TYPE Psalm 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. I WATER TO WASH a. THE APPLICATION OF THE WORD I Peter 1:22 you have purified your souls in obeying the truth [NKJV] b. THE ABSOLUTION THROUGH THE WORD Ephesians 5:25 & 26 Christ loved the church. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Word Of God Is Living

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

Preaching is not the task of “making” scripture come alive; rather it’s “drawing out the life” that’s already in it.

INTRODUCTION A. Look Closely At Hebrews 4:12-13 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving God's Word

Contributed by Mike Parry on Mar 21, 2006

This message summarizes the book of Deuteronomy with four principles that help us in loving God and His Word. This was used during our survey of the OT.

“Loving God’s Word” The Old Testament Challenge FCC – March 5, 2006 Text: Deuteronomy Introduction: This is our 9th week in the Old Testament Challenge!! After this morning we will be one-fourth of the way done with the OTC. I wanted to say one thing to many of you who are behind on your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God To The Saint Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

LET US CONSIDER SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THE LOVE AND ADMIRATION OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD FOR THE BIBLE.

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE SAINTS A. "I LOVE THY COMMANDMENTS ABOVE GOLD; YEA ABOVE FINE GOLD" - Psalms 119:127 1. David is noted for his love and admiration for the Word of God: a. "The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver." - Psalms 119:72 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:72

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christ: His Word Series

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Mar 29, 2006

Christ is the word of God.

Hebrews 4:1-16 Christ: His Word Dickerson Road Baptist Church Nashville, Tennessee. 37207 March 12,2006 A.M. The austere words of warning in Hebrews could leave a person in despair if not accompanied by good news. For the ancient writer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Fourth Word: Anguish Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2006

The fourth word that Jesus uttered on the cross was a word of anguish addressed to the Father. It is found in Matthew 27:46.

Introduction It is often profitable to study the last words of dying men. Many sermons have been preached on the last words of Jesus. As he hung on the cross on that first Good Friday he uttered seven short sentences or phrases. We usually call these the “seven last words of Christ.” For the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting The Word Out Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

For weeks, stores have been preparing for Christmas. As Christians we, too, need to go through the steps which are similar to a store in preparing for the Christmas season. Part of that is marketing our product.

Intro.: I remember when the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus first came out. 1.I was serving as the chaplain of a major hospital in downtown Sioux City, IA. It was a Tuesday night and it was my night to be on-call – but because I lived 45 minutes away, I had to spend the night in the vicinity of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

"Call Out The Word" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 25, 2006

Sermon 6 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, 23 for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, “ALL FLESH IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Orthodox

The Greatness Of The Word Of God

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 9, 2006

In this message, I want to tell you of the greatness of the Word of God, so that you will begin to treat it in a way which it rightly deserves.

INTRODUCTION If there is a great man and you do not know that he is great, then you cannot show the respect, which he deserves. Before deciding how you are going to act with someone, you will be asking yourselves, the following questions: “Who is that person? What is his position in the society? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Value Of Gods Word

Contributed by Jody Brock on Oct 14, 2006

Sermon about the evidence for the Value of Gods Word.

The Value of God’s Word Psalm 19: 7-14 On Internet Important Info. Leaving industrial age. Going to information age. Well into the information age. Info increase at alarming rate Knowledge increases about 35% per year. Every 2 to 2 ½ years knowledge is doubled. 7000 new scientific discoveries ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

God's Word Is Alive!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 18, 2006

God’s word is indeed alive! This short sermon focuses on God’s word which tells us of our sin and also tells us that there is somewhere we can go to find grace and mercy.

The words we have just heard from ‘Hebrews’ are important words for us. They were originally written to Jews who had become Christians; and the book as a whole affirms the authority of scripture, emphasising that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings the Old Testament to completion. They are important ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Anglican

Purpose Of God's Word

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

Defining the purpose of God’s word

Purpose of God’s Word July 27, 2003 ,pm Danny L Williams Heb. 4:12 – II Tim 3:15-17 The word of God: two types of word Logos or rhema. Written or spoken. But how it is used here could refer to both. But it is a builder You say how? A. The word of God equips us with Safe Guards. See: Church I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational