Sermons on Active Word:

The Words Of My Mouth

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 25, 2006

The words we use don’t always have the effect we want. But, unfortunately, there are times when the words we use aren’t intended for noble purposes.

During the course of his sermon, a preacher wanted to emphasize the brevity of life. He took a long pause, then said, “Every member of this church is going to die.” But, to his ultimate surprise, a man in the back row responded to this statement with a big smile. Well, the evangelist was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Profiting In The Word Of God

Contributed by Farinu Ademola on Oct 23, 2006

To show that the word of god is profitable or useful for mankind.

Profiting in the Word of God The word of God is powerful The word of God is living The word is like a two edged sword The word is like a hammer The word is quick The word is Spirit The Word is Jesus God gave us His word for many reasons: • To profit us in every aspect of life 2 Tim.3:16 – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Continue In My Word

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 25, 2006

A sermon for Reformation Sunday and the Rite of Affirmation of Baptism/Confirmation

Reformation Sunday, October29,2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather together today to give you thanks for your gift of salvation, offered to us through our baptism and faith in the death and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Value Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 5, 2006

When You Recognize The Great Value Of God’s Word, Its Sufficiency Will Become Plain And Evident In Your Life As Well!

Introduction: 1. We Have Looked At The Sufficiency Of God’s Word! Answered The Question: “Is God’s Word Enough?” Now, Look At The Value Of God’s Word! 2. Read Psalm 19! 3. There Is Great Value In The Word Of God! And As You Recognize Its Value, It’s Sufficiency Will Become Plain And Evident ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Applying God's Word

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

Using the account of the return from captivity under Nehemiah, we have the example given of how we should also apply the truth of God’s Word to our lives.

Applying God’s Word I IT WAS A TIME OF CRISIS There were many enemies seeking to bring about the downfall of Nehemiah, and frustrate his plans. 1. THERE WAS A RESTORATION The people had been released from the Persian captivity, by Cyrus [BC445] – an event foretold by the Prophet Isaiah [BC712] 267 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Word As A Mirror

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Nov 13, 2006

A sermon using the 12 tribes as types of Christians.

GOD’S WORD AS A MIRROR GENESIS 49 - TYPES OF CHRISTIANS Some of the world’s unhappiest people are Christians. A man once described today’s Christians in this manner. = “Some Christians are too Christian to enjoy sinning but too sinful to enjoy their Christianity.” = “Some Christians have enough ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Forgotten Word Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 25, 2006

We have in our society and in the church world an easy believeism. It’s just a patch.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #6 “The Forgotten Word of Pentecost” Acts 3:12-26 Vs. 12 - Peter becomes aware of the people’s concern and bewilderment. He is quick to explain that something greater than himself made this man walk. He is quick to point out that this has not happened because of Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Jesus, The Word Is Flesh

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 17, 2006

A sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15, Series B Jesus is the Bread of life, whose flesh is food indeed

11th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 15) August 20, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your gift of creation and for establishing life on this planet we call earth. We ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting The Word To Work

Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006

Can the word of God work for me?

Getting the Word to Work James 1:22-24 8/7/06 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-24, James 1:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"These Words Of Mine" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006

Sermon 20 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 “And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. 26 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Orthodox

Success From The Word

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Oct 8, 2005

Joshua is about to embark on a new phase in his life. The challenges he faced were daunting and much beyond his ability. God gives him a: ‘Success mantra’ that I want to share with you in 4 points

Introduction: Self-help books and how-to manuals are immensely popular today. People want to know how to be successful, whether it is winning friends, making money, getting a promotion, losing weight – its all about being successful. Yet, God’s Word is the original success manual and every truly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Proclaiming The Word Clearly Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 22, 2005

In order for us to share the gospel we need to be able to communicate the message with clarity.

October 23, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 4:2-6 Subject: Witnessing Part 2 Title: Proclaiming the Word Clearly I have a hearing problem. That’s why I wear hearing aids. I have been accused of not listening instead of not hearing. Do you know there is a difference? There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing God's Word

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Nov 16, 2005

Nehemiah’s reading of the Law to the returned exiles produced a spiritual revival. In today’s materialistic world, do we not need to hear God’s Word afresh

Nehemiah 8 highlights the fact that after reconstruction there is a great need for reinstruction. We must learn to see life from God’s perspective. We need to change the way we think about ourselves and about life. All of us have been greatly affected by the philosophy of the world, much more than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican