Sermons on Alive By Gods Word:

Hear Ye Hear Ye

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 8, 2014

The parable of the Sower story with four responses by the hearers: Pay it no mind, A Passing Interest, Too Preoccupied, Perceptive and Productive.

Most of the time in church, the focus is on the speaker and how well they are prepared to present the message. But today we have a parable about the HEARERS and how they receive the word of God. So listen up because it is all about YOU this morning. Hearing is an act of responsibility, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Explanation Of The Word Series

Contributed by Stuart Guthrie on Aug 20, 2021

The Explanation of the WordThe Explanation of The introduction to the book of John

John 1:1-5 The Explanation of the Word Introduction. When we try to get an overall perspective of the Gospel of John, the most common way that we find the book divided, is that it divides fairly evenly down in the middle. The first half of the Gospel of John splits (from chapters 1-12) and is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

The Power Of Words

Contributed by John White on Mar 6, 2018

Words can either build up or tear down, encourage or discourage.

The Power Of Words James 3:3-10 "Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though [they be] so great, and [are] driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just Another Sunday Part 4: Word, Words, And The Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Oct 7, 2007

How powerful is the Word and the words we use to explain it! We continue in our series as we examine the power of words in the life of our Sunday fellowship.

For the last few weeks we’ve been talking about how to breath life into the Sunday morning worship experience, so that it’s “not just another Sunday morning” that we feel like we just “have to” come to, but a place that we “want to” come attend. We’ve talked about prayer and its importance, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Four Words Concerning God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 25, 2008

Part two of two. This message is intended to help us see the amazing grace of God and all that it does for us that we might magnify the Lord Jesus Christ.

FOUR WORDS CONCERNING GOD’S AMAZING GRACE – Part 2 of 2 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION: A. Phillip Yancey describes grace in his book What’s So Amazing About Grace. He writes, “Grace means there is nothing we can do to make God love us more—no amount of spiritual calisthenics and renunciations, no ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Report...do You Believe??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 30, 2015

And that's why when you know the word... Or at least are willing search Gods word For your answer... you can give it right back to him and remind him what you do have and what God's Word says you have! Amen??

Whose Report Do You Believe? In the day and age we live...we hear a lot Of different reports of the news that is happening around the world... Some would have us believe things are great and normal and that all is going well. Others would have you believe the exact opposite...and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Doer Of The Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025

Being a doer of the Word is not optional for a child of God; it is the mark of a true disciple. Hearing the Word informs you, but doing the Word transforms you.

BEING A DOER OF THE WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:22-25 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 11:28, John 13:17, Romans 2:13, Psalm 119:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Many Christians hear God’s Word regularly through sermons, Bible study, and personal devotion. However, the true blessing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doing The Word Can Fix It!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 14, 2008

Second in the teaching series in the book of James

Doing the Word Can Fix it! Text: James 1:9-27 9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Last Words Before The Big Game

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Those words have become the classic example of a final challenge designed to inspire a team as they head into the big game. That’s the kind of scene you need to picture as we read the last words of the last book before the Book of Revelation.

Through the New Testament 2006 Last Words Before The Big Game Jude 24-25 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found Faithful To The Word Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 19, 2010

The Word of God transforms lives.

There are thousands of books on the market today encouraging church growth. The Bible is the best church growth book of all time! I. The Word of God Brought Power A. The Word Must Be Preached The Bible is not man’s word about God, but God’s word to man. I thank God that you believe His Word! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Found Faithful To The Word Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 20, 2010

The Word of God transforms lives.

13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 14 For you, brethren, became imitators of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Wisdom For The Workplace Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

God has a work for us.

Words Of Wisdom For The Work Place Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: “I owe, I owe, so off to work I go.” The question is what do you do when you get there? Today’s workforce is consumed with what some have called “occupational frustration”. Many are just not happy with their work or job. How is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

Are you looking for life in all the wrong places? Everybody is living for something or somebody. Paul said, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” As we get closer to death in this human flesh it seems we tend to talk about death in terms of loss

INTRODUCTION Over the past five weeks, we’ve been visiting the cross to listen again to the Final Words from the Cross. Today we’re going to consider words that continue to shake our world: The first words from the tomb. These words were spoken by angels to the women who had arrived at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast To The Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2008

Hold fast to the Word, for we stand under the judgement of God’s Word. Do not compromise at all cost.

Holding on to the truth is of vital importance. - It is a matter of life and death, blessing or suffering, reward or judgement. - Jesus emphasizes this need to the two churches. - They performed well in many ways but not in the guarding of God’s truth. We need to (1) HOLD FAST TO THE TRUTH - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2024

There are three things for us to do to Come Alive in 2025, for our families, our church, and for our community.

Series: Come Alive in 2025 Illustration – fake bones all over the one side of the stage! Scripture Text for Series: Ezekiel 37:1-14: 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational