Sermons on Constructive Communication:

If You Know (Iykyk)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 21, 2025

So much of our modern communications are written in abbreviations. One of the key words of 1 John is "know". (also love, and believe). This message is built around the things John said we could (and should know. I'll use a Keynote presentation (Powerpoint) available upon request.

If You Know (IYKYK) 1 John 5:18-21 Intro. Today in social media (Facebook etc) and texting many use little abbreviations Do you know what these mean? LOL (Laughing out Loud) ROFL (Rolling on Floor Laughing) FYI (For Your Information) IMHO (In my Humble Opinion) SMH (Shaking my ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-5, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 3:14, 1 John 5:2, 1 John 5:13, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 John 5:18-20, Ephesians 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 25, 2025

God doesn't appease our flesh when He speaks. Our flesh has to contend with what He communicates. This is the acid test to know whether it is God talking to us or whether we are hearing our inner voice or familiar (spirits) voices (Leviticus 19:31; 20:6,27).

INTRODUCTION: According to the Bible, God speaks in several ways. In the Old Testament, God often communicated with His people directly, through theophanies, or audible speech, as when He spoke to Moses from the burning bush (Exodus 3:4) or gave the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:1). ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apples Of Gold

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The words we use to communicate can be very powerful. So we need to be very careful how we use them. Words can make us happy, or sad, they can make us angry or fill us with joy, they can make us laugh or cry. They can heal or they can hurt. Words are an i

Apples Of Gold; Proverbs 25:11 I want to start of today by asking some thought provoking questions. Why is it that doctors call what they do “A practice”? Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour? Why do they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11

The Guilty Fleeing From The Guilty

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 3, 2013

Sometimes the greatest advice anyone can give you is to tell you to flee. Flee, from wrong advice, wrong communication, wrong associations- flee! Psalm 3:1NLT O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. Today we are giving study to Psalm 3 t

The Guilty Fleeing From the Guilty Psalm 3:1-8NKJ Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me,“There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs, Symptoms And Salvation From Depression

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 26, 2010

God allowed Elijah to blow of some steam. He let Elijah poor out his inner feelings and vent. God was not shocked by Elijah’s pent up emotions. He communicated his frustrations to God. God already knew how he felt. God did not scold him. God was not shoc

SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND SAVATION FROM DEPRESSION INTRO: Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Living The Foolproof Life Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 19, 2010

With God’s help, we can live wisely! “You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.” James 3:18 (MSG)

Living the Foolproof Life James 3:13-18 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 29 - The Power Of Corporate Prayer Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 20, 2025

Something happens when people gather together to pray. The early church experienced this in a mighty way and they witnessed astounding miracles because they prayed together. Only when families and churches pray together will we be able to see a revival in these last days.

For our meditation I have chosen Act 4:31,“And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the Word of God with boldness.” (AFV) It is a fact that whenever we as a church gather and pray together, there will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Acts 12:5, Acts 12:5-7, Acts 12:10, Acts 12:1-2, Acts 12:19, Hebrews 10:25, Hebrews 12:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Family Friendly Truth - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2008

We know that God loves families, because He chose to be part of an earthly family, and His story can teach us a lot about our own families. God wants you to know the truth about: 1. Your concerns. 2. Your communication. 3. Your compassion. 4. Your commitment. 5. Your confidence.

Family Friendly Truth - Part 1 Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 24, 2008 *It was a dream wedding. Hard to believe it was almost 30 years ago. On July 29, 1981, Britain’s Prince Charles married Lady Diana. 750 million people around the world watched on TV. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Doubt

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 29, 2021

I am going to review 1 John 3:19-24 and suggest doubt can be removed by: 1) seeking the truth, 2) seeking God’s wisdom, 3) receiving what we ask for in prayer, 4) being able to obey God’s commands, and 5) in commune with the Holy Spirit living inside of us!

Dealing with Doubt 1 John 3:19-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Great Divide What would it have been like to be part of one of the churches found by the Beloved Disciple John? While certainly his witness, teaching and miraculous signs would have been truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 15) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2020

Prayer, the act of communicating with God. It's so precious of a commodity but it's likely we don't engage in it as often as we should. There's a right way to pray and there's a wrong way to pray. Let's see how Jesus explains the difference.

THIS, THEN, IS HOW YOU SHOULD PRAY Matthew 6:5-13 Prayer, the act of communicating with God. It's so precious of a commodity but it's likely we don't engage in it as often as we should. But there's a right way to pray and there's a wrong way to pray. In our passage today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, John 9:31, Ecclesiastes 5:2, Psalm 141:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Greater Reality Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Those of us alive today in the kingdom of God have a greater experience than John the Baptist because we have advantages that were once only dreamed about: the forgiveness of sin, Christian community, an indwelling Holy Spirit, and the mind-blowing beauty of the gospel story. These elements make the kingdom of heaven a greater reality for present-day followers of Christ.

Imagine you've been waiting for a package to arrive for weeks. You've been tracking it online, and you're so excited for it to finally get here. Then, one day, it arrives! The anticipation is over, and you get to enjoy what's inside the package. That's kind of like what it was like for people in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Presence, Eternal Life, Heavenly Blessings

Who Are We In Christ?

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 22, 2024

If we want to communicate the Gospel to anyone, they will want to see how this Gospel, which we say is so important, impacts our daily lives. How can we explain it? Do we know what changes God has made in us? Today's verse is a very good starting point for each one of us.

WHO ARE WE IN CHRIST? READING 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! INTRODUCTION If we want to communicate the Gospel to anyone, they will want to see how this Gospel, which we say is so important, impacts our daily ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Betrayal At Hypocrisy Headquarters Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

If you’ve ever felt the sting of betrayal (if you haven’t, don’t worry… you will)… it’s much more than just a word out of the dictionary. It is a word that communicates pain, rejection and deep hurt.As we move into the last week of Jesus’ life on earth

Betrayal At Hypocrisy Headquarters Series: Final Days at Planet Earth March 7, 2010 Betrayal is defined as: “to harm or be disloyal to a country or another person by helping an enemy or giving information that is confidential; to deliver somebody or something to an enemy. To act in a way ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Which God Do You Serve?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 3, 2023

Who is your God? All people believe in something. But in whom do you believe? Who is your God? You believe in socialism. That's your God. Some of you believe in communism. That's your God. That's not the God of the Bible. You can know about God and certainly not have Jesus Christ.

The God of the Bible is a God of all hope. He's a God of mercy. He's a God of love. He's a God of amazing grace. He's a God of wrath. Who is your God? All people believe in something. But in whom do you believe? Who is your God? You believe in socialism. That's your God. Some of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham - The Father Of Hearing Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 2, 2022

How do we hear from the LORD. This sermon focuses on the life of Abraham and how he was able to hear God and then obey God.

Scripture: John 10:1-5; Genesis 12:1-9 Theme: Hearing God’s Voice Title: Abraham – The Father of Hearing INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the next few weeks I would like for us to go on a little adventure together. It is an adventure that focuses on ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5, Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene