Sermons on Effective Speech:

When A Sinner Meets Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

An in-depth look at the emotional and spiritual workings that take place in the heart of a woman who comes in contact with the Son of God.

WHEN A SINNER MEETS JESUS Luke 7:36-50 INTRO. Note the order of events briefly. (vs. 1-10) Jesus at Capernaum - heals the centurion’s servant. (vs. 11-17) Jesus in Nain (20 miles from Capernaum) - The widow’s son raised from the dead. (vs. 18-23) John the Baptist sends disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Against Grumbling [revised] Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Called to serve, believers cannot afford to have an attitude of complaining or grumbling but it should be one of gratitude and service!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 31, 2001 Date Edited: May 21, 2003 Date Preached: January 31, 2001 May 21, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night OZHBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Grumbling Text: Phil ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Cursing & Cussin'" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2008

First sermon in a series of the use and abuse of the tongue.

Communicating with words is one of the distinguishing marks of human existence. It makes possible the clearest level of understanding, the con¬serving and transmission of knowledge from the past, and the sharing of information from one intelligent being to another. Like so many aspects of human ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Words Have Power - Job Chapter Nineteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 4, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter nineteen.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #19 This chapter could be outlined: 1. Wronged by comforters. (verses 1-4) 2. Wronged by God. (verses 5-13) 3. Wronged by family and friends. (verses 14-22) 4. Right with God. (verses 23-27) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "How long will you torment my soul, ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cracking The Da Vinci Code, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 24, 2006

The truth about the deity of Jesus.

“Constantine commissioned and financed a new Bible, which omitted those gospels that spoke of Christ’s human traits and embellished those gospels that made Him godlike. The earlier gospels were outlawed, gathered up, and burned.” (The Da Vinci Code, p. 234). “Until that moment in history, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Glory Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2003

The last sermon in this series on the fishers of men. A metaphorical sermon on the songs of Creation.

Sermon for 10/26/2003 The Song of Glory Introduction: A. I remember as a young lad in the 6th grade going down to the pond and just sitting there after a bad day… It helped to soothe me. I didn’t pray but the sounds and smells and feels and sights soothed my troubled soul WBTU: A. In my study ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Romans 8:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elections...elections...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 19, 2012

At a time Election fever is in the air, Yours truly has woven a message around the acronym "E.L.E.C.T" focusing on simple yet profound aspects’ of Christ’s ministry and Christian life.

ELECTIONS...ELECTIONS... Hey, the Election Fever is in the air. The International media in recent times has been abuzz with US Presidential Election News. The campaign speeches and moves of the Presidential candidates are analyzed by every News channel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: *other

Basics To Prayer Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

HOW are we to pray? WHAT are we to pray? WHEN are we to pray? Are there requirements to prayer? These are the basic questions to our prayer life.

2015.02.08. BASICS TO PRAYER The Bible has a lot to say about prayer. The first mention of prayer is found in Genesis, chapter 4. Genesis 4:26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. WHAT IS THE CORRECT POSTURE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of Words

Contributed by Alex De Guzman on Jan 14, 2016

Words carry immeasurable significance: The universe was created with a word; Jesus healed and cast out demons with a word; rulers have risen and fallen by their words; Christians have worshiped through words of song, confession, and preaching.

Question: "What does the Bible say about the power of words?" Answer: Words are not simply sounds caused by air passing through our larynx. Words have real power. God spoke the world into being by the power of His words (Hebrews 11:3), and we are in His image in part because of the power we have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Of Mount Everest And Mauna Kea

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 21, 2013

Focusing on the attribute of our Lord to see ALL THAT is beyond the scope of the naked eye

Of Mount Everest and Mauna Kea It’s quiz time folks! Name the tallest mountain peak in the World. A no brainer really… for some folks (including yours truly, till recently)…pat would come the response from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: *other

How To Spot The Thankful

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 18, 2014

Who are the thankful? What do they look like? How do they act? How can we tell them apart from those who are not thankful? I think Psalm 100:1-5 gives us some clues.

“HOW TO SPOT THE THANKFUL” Psalm 100:1-5. INTRODUCTION: Who are the thankful? What do they look like? How do they act? How can we tell them apart from those who are not thankful? I think Psalm 100:1-5 gives us some clues. Here we will find what to look for and more importantly, examine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Love Look Like Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 17, 2024

‌I am not a fan of Valentines Day. ‌Let me also add, that if you need Valentines Day to show your spouse you love them, you’re doing something wrong! ‌

WHAT DOES LOVE LOOK LIKE? (Servants and Sacrifice) Part 1 of 2 part series INTRO- Good morning Cross Pointe Church! Let me begin with, there is a good chance that I will say something that upsets you today. I might as well go ahead and get it out of the way. I am not a fan of Valentines ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, John 13:34

The Power And Purpose Of Self-Control

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025

In a time when the pace of life is ever-accelerating, and our senses are constantly bombarded with stimuli urging instant action and reaction, the Biblical virtue of self-control remains as pertinent as ever.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Edmund Hilary the first man who conquered Mount Everest was asked by an interviewer about his passions for climbing mountains. He gave this reply: "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Peter the Great of Russia is quoted as saying, "I have been ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Through Open Doors Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 20, 2005

Does the American church remember what the Great Commission really is?

October 16, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 4:2-6 Subject: Witnessing Title: Walking Through Open Doors In the four years that we have been in this church much of my preaching ministry has been spent on the subject of the importance of witnessing. I’ve shared what the bible says about it, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Celestial Awards

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 14, 2010

A comparison and contrast of the Academy Awards to the Resurrection and the final judgment.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 24:36-44 Genesis 1:1-10 Revelation 21:1-2, 11-25 Isaiah 61:10 2 Timothy 4:18 Revelation 21:3 1. Introduction a. Last week, millions of Americans were glued to their TV sets watching the Oscars, staring in awe at all the special people, wistful in thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44