Sermons on Desiring Gods Word:

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 30, 2012

We are known by the power of our words just as Jesus make himself known through the power of his words.

Title: The Power of Words Title: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: We are known by the power of our words just as Jesus made himself known through the power of his words. Introduction I have a friend who is taking a rather extensive seminar that, from what I can gather, is designed to help a person reach his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Careless Words

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 21, 2014

Speech betrays the heart. Thus, Jesus cautions those who will follow Him to review their words.

“I tell you, on the Day of Judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned.” [1] Columnist Michael Coren advocated a revival of judgemental attitudes. He wasn’t suggesting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Word

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 14, 2012

You know the slogan, 'Do the Dew'? Well, James has a new slogan for us; it's, 'Do the Word'. Let's find out why it's important to be a doer of the word and not just a hearer.

DO THE WORD James 1:22-25 1) What are the dangers of being a listener only? • We are deceived (Vs. 22). We are deceived if we think that following God’s demands are optional. We are deceived if we think it’s no big deal if we remain a hearer and not a doer. Talk is cheap. We can ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooted In The Word

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 11, 2013

Storms are a guaranteed reality of life. Are you ready for what will come?

This is a homily for a mid-week gathering called The Tuesday Feast (http://catm.ca/TuesdayFeast.html) at The Yonge Street Mission. Have you ever been down to Front Street in Toronto (Canada)? Did you know that’s just south of Front street used to be the shoreline of Lake Ontario. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preach The Word

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 1, 2021

Paul gives Timothy one of the most solemn injunctions in scripture: 'preach the word'. He is talking about preaching God's word to God's people rather than sharing the gospel with people outside the church. It's a solemn message to us too, to hold fast to God's word.

INTRODUCTION (EARLIER IN THE SERVICE) Today is our last week on 2 Timothy. Over the past three weeks we’ve looked at chapters 1 to 3. Today, we move on to chapter 4 – the last chapter in 2 Timothy. I’m going to do a short recap on what we’ve looked at so far before we turn to chapter 4 later in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship In The Word.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2024

Fellowship with Him and with one another.

FELLOWSHIP IN THE WORD. 1 John 1:1-10. The opening of the First Epistle of John is not unlike the famous Prologue of his Gospel (John 1:1-14). It too takes us back to “the beginning,” and introduces us to “the Word” - and it soon becomes clear that the Word is none other than Jesus the Messiah. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To God’s Word And Action Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 1, 2011

Because God said and took action for us to experience, we are to treasure, ponder, and tell others what God has done and said, and always think highly of God and sing praises to honor Him!

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Chapter 2 of Luke. Last week we noted that through the birth of Jesus Christ: God’s plan happens at the right time and place! God shares His plans! God will use circumstances for His divine and glorious plan! God will do the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word Is Alive And Powerful Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 26, 2018

The Word is alive and powerful because it is also a word of warning. It is better for the Word to judge us now than for God to judge us later.

Opening Video: Written On Your Heart (2:48 video ilustration available at Sermon Central) Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. What have we done with the word of God. Have we really read the Word so that it is in our hearts? Illust: The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of The Word, Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 16, 2014

The Word is Your Life The Necessity of the Word, part 1 Deuteronomy 32:44-47 1. The Necessity of Listening to the Word (44) 2. The Necessity of Taking the Word Seriously (45-47)

The Word is Your Life The Necessity of the Word, part 1 Deuteronomy 32:44-47 David Taylor We are starting our fall series today, “The Word is Your Life,” three weeks to help us see how important the centrality of the word is to our lives. Today we will look at the necessity of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatness And Glory Of God’s Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Anand Lal on Sep 29, 2020

Why do we need one more study, though there are already so many studies are going on? 2 Timothy 3:16—17 is very important For you have magnified your word according to all your Name. Psalm. 38:2

• General Introduction of the Psalm 119 a. This is the longest psalm in the Bible which is in the longest book in the Bible, and just before this Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter/psalm in the Bible. b. Many times because of its length we avoid, escape to read this or read it very fast without ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Desire For God's Presence, Provision & Protection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2021

We all need to be more fervent and less complacent in our pursuit of our relationship with God. Here we can learn how David overcame complacency and ritualistic religion.

PSALM 63 DESIRE FOR GOD'S PRESENCE, PROVISION & PROTECTION [1 Samuel 24, 2 Samuel 15-18] The freedom to be transparent before God, to express to Him exactly how you feel, is an important part of prayer and relationship. David's life exhibited those qualities. David lived with an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why God’s Word Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011

Because God’s Word mattered to Jesus, it should matter to us and we should do everything we can to live according to the principles we find there.

Over the years, I’ve found that one of the issues that Christ followers struggle with the most is how we are to apply the Old Testament in our lives. In fact, five years ago when I preached a series of messages based on questions submitted to me by all of you, that was the most common question that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Word

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 11, 2008

Many read the bible for different reasons but why was the bible written? There is a purpose for reading the bible and we should let it accomplish its purpose in our lives.

Standing on The Word. Opening Hymn Closing Hymn Scripture Reading: Ps. 1 Let us turn to the Jeremiah 36:1 - 4 (KJV); And it came to pass ¶And it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that this word came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Take thee a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-25

Denomination: Adventist

Entragged Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 8, 2019

When we are entragged under pressure, we must seek God’s power to change our desires and we must trust in His goodness.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES ENTRAGGED UNDER PRESSURE JAMES 1:13-18 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… MADE UP WORDS (http://www.jasperfforde.com/madeupwords.html) + Ian Huggle (verb) A cross between hug and cuddle. Lasts slightly longer than a hug and is good when comforting mildly upset ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Most Sacred Words In The American Religion Of Materialism Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001

Evaluation of our desire to "Charge it!" and God’s instruction toward choosing contentment.

Introduction: In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" - Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 years old. She has a $3,500 balance on her Citibank credit card at 18% ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist