Sermons on Denying Gods Word:

The Communication Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Communication of the Church

Acts 13:14-39 The Communication of the Church I. The Preparation of the Gospel (14-16) Paul’s arrival in Antioch. A. The Synagogue - 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. - those hungry for truth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-39

Denomination: Holiness

Funeral Service For Shirley Copeland

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 6, 2020

I preached this funeral for my bishop because he was officiating his own mother's funeral on the same day. This was his cousin. It has been a wonderful dream to follow him in the pastorate and in ministry. 8/7/2020

Shirley Copeland Funeral Welcome and Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, we are here this morning to celebrate the life of and grieve the loss of Shirley. We need your help. Your promise is that You are the Comforter. You have promised that you suffer along with us. You know what it is like to be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of His Touch

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

No one is too troubled or unclean to be touched by Jesus. Jesus still welcomes outcasts today. Whom can you welcome in today? How many people have you touched with the Love of Jesus?

Opening illustration: Commuters on a Canadian Metro train witnessed a heart-moving conclusion to a tense moment. They watched as a 70-year old woman gently reached out and offered her hand to a young man whose loud voice and disturbing words were scaring other passengers. The lady’s kindness calmed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hyperbole

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 31, 2020

Jesus gets the people's attention by exaggerating his statements.

Personal Illustration: I had to have a tooth removed last Thursday. It took me FOREVER to get an appointment. Once I got there and got back in the room where they were going to extract my tooth I felt like I was in an operating room not a dentist office. I remember back in the ‘80’s when I got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, 1 John 4:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Forsaking God

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2012

What this fourth saying from the cross does is to give us a glimpse into the hellish pain and agony that Jesus suffered because of His separation from His Father. This agonizing question from the cross does have an answer and we find that answer in the P

Purpose: To explore the agony of Christ's suffering. Aim: I want the listener to worship Christ because He became a curse for them. INTRODUCTION: While the scorching heat of the Palestinian sun beat down on Christ as He hung on the Cross He spoke three different times between 9 am to 12 noon. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Made For More

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus calls His church beyond comfort, silence, and spectacle—to live Spirit-filled, Scripture-grounded lives that reveal His power and love.

Picture Jesus, freshly baptized, water still drying on his shoulders, the voice of the Father ringing in his soul. “You are my beloved Son.” The dove has barely taken flight. That is exactly when the devil comes calling. Nobody gets a free victory lap after baptism. The real fight often starts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Mark 2:1-12, Acts 4:31, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 14:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hold Firm Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 12, 2021

What motivates us? Do we allow the Word to sink deeply into our hearts so Jesus can help and heal?

Hold Firm Walk in Wisdom / Hebrews 4:12–16   • [VIDEO] • Our desire, according to psychologists, is threefold: to feel morally clean, safe, and significant. We’ll do anything to justify feeling and thinking that way. And we’ll avoid any source that holds up a mirror to our lives that says ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16, Proverbs 5:21, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of Tongue

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Jul 30, 2017

Words bring about change in our life. Words set the direction of our life. Learn to speak faith, not feelings, Speak destiny, not despair, Speak health not sickness.

The tongue has the power of life and death and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs: 18:21 Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. In our day to day life we must make sure the words of our mouth are aligned with the word of God. Some negative confessions may block the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Jeremiah 1:5-7

Controling And Taming The Tongue ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that it is extremely important to control the use of the tongue and Solomon, in the book of Proverbs has many helpful comments about controlling the tongue.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 3:1&ff. 2. In our last lesson we discussed the warning that James gives to those who are teachers of God’s word. (1) James warned that teachers that misuse their tongue in the teaching of God’s word will be judged with a much stricter ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Names Don’t Define You!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 28, 2013

Can you imagine what it must have felt like to know your name meant…Sorrow or Pain? The one who is suppose to be your biggest fan, biggest supporter, the one who is suppose to take up for you, is in fact putting you down!!

1 Chronicles. 4:9-10-Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Melody Lingers On

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 22, 2010

What we learn and share through the arts will build our reserves and will communicate memorably.

If you really want to leave a lasting impression on somebody, how do you do it? If you truly need for somebody to remember whatever you think is important, how are you going to make sure they won't forget? Well, one technique is, of course, to use words. Lots and lots of words. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Like The Script, Then Rewrite It!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 6, 2013

Life is to short, to fall for the tricks of the enemy, we should be just like “sweet brown” you know the lady that coined the term, “ain’t got time for that”

Don’t like the script, then rewrite it! Ill. Ron Hutchcraft tells the story of Harold. Harold wanted to be in the annual Christmas play which was always a big production in his town. But Harold was not the top student in his class and seemed to have a lot of problems. The directors of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Things Get Real Series

Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 10, 2016

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others

“When the calling is clear, walk away from the castle” When reality sets in: Leaving security for possibility <<refer to surveys—read them all—great ideas… some of you are waiting on us… but we’re waiting on you>> Stories: - Leaving comfortable gig to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:8-16

Denomination: *other

Joy: Stand Firm In The Lord Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 31, 2025

Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to live out the Christian faith? What if you knew how to stand firm in Jesus Christ which would help you live for Him? Get ready to discover Paul’s instructions!

Joy: Stand Firm in the Lord Philippians 3:12-4:1 Just a reminder that families and friends who don't attend church may be open to coming to church for Christmas. They need an invitation from us. Some may decline this year but may come the next. But some may be ready this year. We ...read more

Denomination: *other

'til Death Do Us Part Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 21, 2009

To show the true indicator of the heart’s condition (words) and the possibility of cleansing.

’TIL DEATH DO US PART Matthew 12:33-37 (The third in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: To show the true indicator of the heart’s condition (words) and the possibility of cleansing. Supporting Scripture: Ezekiel 36:24-28; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Nazarene