Sermons on Believe In The Word:

The Word Of Lie Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 13, 2006

What we believe is confirmed by how we behave, especially how we care about others. This doesn’t mean perfection, but it does mean progress, that true faith makes a difference in how we live and love.

The First Epistle of John: “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “The Word of Life”, 1:1-4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Just as crime-scene investigators gather evidence to determine “whodunit”, the Apostle John has compiled a set of proofs to verify the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

The Word As Peace Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

God give us a word of peace to prepare our spirits, to acknowledge our pain in prayer, to believe God's promise and covenant, to accept God's provisions as his gift to the world, and to know that God's plan is for us to have His peace.

Sunday, December 14, 2008 The Word as Peace Text: Luke: 1: 79 We continue in our Advent theme: “What God Gives” Last Sunday, we examined what God gives is his word as power, if we believe we can become a child of God; then we can inherit the benefits of his children. This Sunday I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:79

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Believes The "Hard Teachings"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 14(B) - Faith believes the "hard teachings" of Scripture. Many decide to reject Christ and his word. God’s Spirit gives life through Christ’s words.

FAITH BELIEVES THE “HARD TEACHINGS” (Outline) August 17 2008 -- PENTECOST 14 -- John 6:60-69 INTRO: One basic meaning for the word faith = trust. Everyone has faith in regards to the word trust. Each and every day people trust that certain things are going to happen. This is faith in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Dry Bones, Hear The Word Of The Lord!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 28, 2008

Pentecost (B) - Dry bones -- hear the word of the Lord!! God’s word gives us life. Our Lord gives his Spirit

DRY BONES, HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD! (Outline) May 11, 2008 -- PENTECOST -- Ezekiel 37:1-14 INTRO: On this day of Pentecost we recall the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the early Christian church. God’s Holy Spirit is still poured out upon the Christian church. This same Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Repentance A Dirty Word? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017

Sermon explores why repentance is essential to bibilcal faith, salvation, and revival.

Is Repentance a Dirty Word? Part 2 Acts 2:36-38 Richard Tow 7/31/16 When I say the word “repent” what thoughts come to your mind? Does the word bring up pleasant feelings or unpleasant feelings? Does it sound like an attack or an invitation? Do you associate “repentance” with “opportunity for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38, Luke 24:45-47, Acts 2:36-37, Mark 6:12, 2 Corinthians 7:10-11, Revelation 16:11, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Whose Manifestations Are You Believing?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2021

If it does not match up with the Word then whatever you are experiencing or seeing is iniquity.

Is not ironic that God leads us away from materialism yet in some places He is reported to manifest His presence with gold dust and diamonds? Angels are spiritual beings though they can manifest to haul Lot and his family out of Sodom and cook for Elijah. Yet, in all the manifestations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-25, Isaiah 6:2-3, 1 Kings 17:14-16, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 24:4-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:12, Jude 1:24, Matthew 24:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To Saturate Yourself In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024

We’re going to talk about how to go deeper with your Bible reading time. We will not be talking about simply reading the Bible. We will be talking about absorbing the Bible. Making the Bible part of your mind. Putting the Bible in your heart and letting it change your heart.

“The Bible- banned, burned, beloved. More widely read, more frequently attacked than any other book in history. Generations of intellectuals have attempted to discredit it; dictators of every age have outlawed it and executed those who read it. Yet soldiers carry it into battle believing it is more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Salvation Army

And The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

The ancient Hebrews believed Words had power--they actually did things! The ancient Greeks believed words were the guiding force in the universe. Finally, in the Gospel of John both of these things come together in Jesus Christ.

Scripture: John 1.1-5,10-18 and Ephesians 1.3-14 (Psalm 147.7-11 as Scripture of Praise/Preparation) I. Words have lost their meaning in our culture A. Love—I love ice cream, I love my wife. B. “How are you doing?” Fine 1. non-descript, vague 2. When we ask, do we really want to hear how the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believer's New Confidence Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Do you have the confidence in Jesus Christ today, that in any situation "All is well, all is well, with my soul". We should and let us look to our word today for direction.

Believer’s New Confidence What is involved Whom it involves If there ever has been a time for our confidence to be shaken, now might be such a time. With the War in Iraq and Afghanistan and our daily loss of troops, the prison incidents and the news media’s negative aspect of coverage one might ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Of The Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 15, 2009

In this sermon outline we point out the need of God’s people to have a ’Spiritual Vision of the Lord, His Word and the ministry He has for each one of us. It is not enough for just the ministers to have a vision but I believe that the whole church needs t

Vision of the Word! Pro 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Matt 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. In this sermon outline we point ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Mass Repentance Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 12, 2017

Some of the believers had come into the church at Ephesus and had continued to practice magic secretly. When they got the word about the misfortune and suffering of the sons of Sceva, they determined to sever their connections with the “CURIOUS ARTS.”

August 15, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Mass Repentance (Acts 19:18-19) Acts 19:18-19 (KJV) 18 And many that believed came, and confessed, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Few Words Sometimes Speak Volumes

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 13, 2012

This sermon is the first in a series that look at the individual judges from the book of Judges, character sketches

How many of you remember the old record players? You remember when a record would get a scratch in it how it would repeat over and over and over again, it would always jump on the scratch and you would either have to physically move the needle up a bit so the song would continue or toss out the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Believer’s Response To Crisis

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2021

Some believe godly living, great faith and positive thinking will exempt them from trials. How do you respond when you are living your best, walking by faith, serving God and the bottom falls out? We respond in Faith!

Isa 38:1 “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, 3 And said, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8, James 1:2-4, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Believer’s Role In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 5, 2023

The Believer’s Role In the Kingdom of God is to embrace their position in the family of God. They are no longer aliens and stranger, they are a part of God’s own family. The enmity between God and man has been removed, they are accepted in the Beloved, Jesus Christ. They also have the peace of God.

Sermon- The Believer’s Role In the Kingdom Scripture: Luke 12:28-34 “28 And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? 29 “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:28-34, Matthew 6:33, Romans 14:17, Romans 8:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Instructed By The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 31, 2013

The psalmist believed God created him & had given him hope through the Word. God is still working on us. God humbles, but He also raises up. God will not deny His follower that which will make him eternally blessed through the knowledge & understanding of

PSALM 119: 73-80 [The Ministry of The Word Series] INSTRUCTED BY THE WORD The experience of learning from affliction continues from the previous stanza. The proud malign and mistreat the psalmist but he knows that God is in control. It is in faithfulness that God had afflicted him (v. 75) in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80

Denomination: Baptist