Sermons on Bitter Words:

Three Words Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message is designed for someone that the preacher knows fairly well so they can fill in details of their life in the middle section. It is a celebration of their life that ends with a turn toward eternity.

Message As we’ve come to this service, we embark on that march that David describes as the “walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” What do you do when you are hit with the hard reality of life and death? How do you continue to put one foot in front of the other when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on Aug 17, 2015

Many Christians live unhappy, fruitless, worried and negative lives. But God’s plan is exactly opposite, He wants His children not just to achieve victory, but LIVE in it! Scripture provides 3 keys to winning in life.

Introduction As Christians we are ever in a war, never make any mistake about that! There are unseen forces that are constantly after every Bible believing family and individual. At every moment the devil has a demon or several demons and in some cases a legion (1,000 – Mark 5:9) of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Word Problems Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2016

Parables of sower and mustard seeds

Mark 4:1-34 “Word Problems” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between a fable and a parable? A fable is primarily didactic, a clever story meant to offer some insight into and instruction about life – think Aesop’s Fables for a moment. A parable, on the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Lutheran

And By The Word Of Their Testimony

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 14, 2016

Witnessing is almost a lost art among Christians, but Biblically, it's vital to our faith and obedience. One benefit to those who testify is victory over the world and the devil.

“AND BY THE WORD OF THEIR TESTIMONY” Rev. 12:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SLEEPING PREFERENCES 1. Three college students -- one from India, one a Jew from Israel and the third a Yankee from New York University -- were having trouble finding a room for the night. After much searching, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Of God

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 28, 2016

Scripture is 1) Permanent (Psalm 119:89-91), 2) Precious (Psalm 119:92-93), 3) Preserving (Psalm 119:94-95) and 4) Perfect (Psalm 119:96)

As far back as the late medieval period, men such as John Wycliffe and John Hus called people to return to Scripture. When challenged by hostile church officials, Hus repeatedly answered his opponents, “Show me from Scripture and I will repent and recant!” Hus’s devotion to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Other

God's Word Is ...

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 6, 2016

Using 2 timothy 3 to explore the nature of God's Word

“God’s Word Is ...” 2 Timothy 3:14-17 David P. Nolte “There’s a Fam’ly Bible on the table Each page is torn and hard to read But The Fam’ly Bible on the table Will ever be my key to memories.” The Bible, Scripture, God’s Word. Every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2016

If you want to experience the true joy of Christmas, experience Christ personally and share Him with others.

In the classic movie, A Christmas Story, young Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, but his mom’s only response is, “You'll shoot your eye out!” In fact, all the adults in Ralphie’s life have the same response, including his teacher and even Santa Clause. Take a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Word

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 27, 2017

This passage shows us how we can be sure God's Word can be trusted

BACK TO BASICS #2 “God’s Word” Adapted from a message by Phil Martin II Timothy 3:16-17 January 22nd, 2017 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we have come to the second message in our “Back to Basics” series. Last time we learned what it means to be a Christian. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Word On Purpose Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017

God created us in his image. Part of that image involves showing compassion.

1. A Question of the Ages – Why am I here? a. Not many happy, contented people in spite of wealth, fame, accomplishments b. Our purpose is something bigger – everything “under the sun” is vanity according to Ecclesiastes c. Alexander the Great wept b/c there were “no more worlds to conquer;” died ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Word Of God

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Jun 30, 2017

When Lord breathes, he can give life, He blows away the unnecessary and His-breathed scripture endure forever. Believe in His Word and expect the unexpected

Greetings in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday today and forever. In the daily part of our life we tend to think a lot about other people and the worldly glory, Sometimes our prioritization changes according to the surroundings we tend to lower the priority to be given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25

Minister The Word Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 6, 2017

The apostles devoted themselves to the ministry of the word (Acts 6.4) which involved the Internal, External, and Eternal Mission of God's word.

1. You are flying at 30,000 feet. Which wing of the airplane do you think is more important, the right or left? BOTH, of course! Welcome to Biblical thinking; both-and rather than either/or 2. The same is true in our walk with God – Acts 6.4 a. The problem solved with servants so the apostles could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Word

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Word of God

Psalm 119:129-136 The Purpose Of The Word - Illumination I. The Laws In God's Word 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. Ps 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Holiness

The King And The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS is the KING of kings inside of us that makes us interested, thirsty and hungry for more of GOD's WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: What is our primary job as king? the WORD OF GOD. 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Word Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Meditate the Word of God day and night

Malachi 3:16 Meditate His Name By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan 1. Meditating the Name of the Lord. The name of God is power, omniscience, justice, goodness, mercy, and truth. My meditation will be pleasing to the Lord. (Ps. 104:34). His name was sacred; it was a fruitful ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

Word And Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2012

The Holy Spirit acts in the human author of Scripture so that every word is inspired and true; the Holy Spirit also acts in the proclaimer and hearer so that the word can be efficatious in human life.

Monday of 2nd Week in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Word and Spirit The anointing of Saul as king of Israel was one of those pivotal moments in salvation history that set Israel on a whole new course, and not an altogether good one. We see Samuel, one of the great saints of the OT, filled with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:16-23

Denomination: Catholic