Sermons on Essential Words:

Week 1 The Down Side Of Worship: Preparation! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Preparation is essential to real worship!

Isaiah 6:1 “In the year that King Uzziah died…” (NIV) King Uzziah life was characterized by Four Distinctives: 1. 2 Kings 15:3 2. 2 Chronicles 26:5 3. 2 Chronicles 26:5,8 4. 2 Chronicles 26: 19-20 Preparation is essential to real worship! How do we prepare ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 49: Preach With Balance Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2018

How can we teach our congregations to balance Christian essentials with non-essentials? How can we overcome bigotry on non-essential doctrines, while still maintaining our preference.

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of balanced preaching. Lesson Intro In Acts 20:27 Paul informs the the church of God in Ephesus that he had preached to them the whole counsel of God. Most preachers that do not have a structured annual preaching plan are guilty of over-preaching their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Defending The Word Of God, Part Two Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 14, 2010

The need to contend for the faith

Intro: 1. Every year, thousands upon thousands of wildebeests run a sort of marathon. The African savannah dries up for weeks. Then, rains come to the north. Small herds of wildebeests join other herds of the hog-like creatures as they run for days. Covering many miles at a thundering speed, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To/For Public Worship-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2016

6 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-VI—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship. What do each of these(& more) say to others? Public worship can & does present definite challenges! The Church can be tempted ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Works Of The Holy Spirit: Understanding, And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on May 22, 2023

Understanding and knowledge are two essential aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives believers a deeper understanding of God's word and His will for their lives

PENTECOST CELEBRATION. THE WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: UNDERSTANDING, AND KNOWLEDGE Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. May 22, 2023 Prov 3:19–20 a (NIV) "By wisdom, the Lord laid the earth's foundations; by understanding, he set the heavens in place; and by his knowledge, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 30, 2002

The foundations that are laid early in life are essential. Although, not very exciting, foundations are essential if a building or faith is to stand the storms of life.

2 Pentecost A Matthew 7:21-27 2 June 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen I love to watch construction and have been enjoying the building of the new bridge across the river. It is amazing to watch the preparatory work. They have spent many months building dikes so they can work out in the river, sinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Do Great Things For The Kingdom.

Contributed by John Colbert on Jun 14, 2016

There are some of God's servants that want to do great things for God, but want to do them the wrong way. There is only one way you can do anything for God and that is God's way according to His Word.

Midweek Manna / How to do great things for the kingdom. EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. EZRA 7:25 And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Or Famine

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

The ONE THING we need is to feast on the Word of God

Feast or Famine? Amos 8:1-12 Luke 10:38-42 Colossians 1:15-28 As is my usual preaching or teaching style… I want us to take a look at each of the passages from our readings today in Amos, Colossians and Luke to see the complete teaching. So here we go, let’s dig in! In ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Importance Of Biblical Instruction

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that Christians should be well-founded on the Word of God.

IMPORTANCE OF BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION 2 Timothy 3 (NIV) Read 2 Timothy 3:1-17. This passage says that Paul encouraged Timothy to continue in the truth that he learned from God’s Word through his parents. Our message today says that every follower of Christ should be well-founded on the Word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Life Right: If Words Could Kill Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

Words have the power to destroy life, or support life. Fix relationships, and give those you love what you owe them.

Getting Life Right: WORDS—Matthew 5:21-26 Last week, we heard what Jesus said about the enduring purpose of the Old Testament: Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Then Jesus said something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Romans 13:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Truthiness Part I Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 19, 2014

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful...

Title: Truthiness (Part 1) Text: II Timothy 3:14-16 Thesis: All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful…” Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with us as people who value: • Belonging to a caring faith community. • Believing the truth of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Living Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Right living in the christian life is essential

RIGHT LIVING I don’t know if you like reading biographies or if you like those documentary programmes that show you how other people live. Apparently one of the most popular TV programmes over the past year has been The Osbournes – a reality TV programme which follows Ozzy Osbourne and his family. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Repentance Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

Looking at the essence, essentials and evidence of repentance

REPENTANCE Those of you who are older may remember an old television program back in the 70s called ‘The Wide World of Sports.’ It started with the intro showing the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. To show the agony of defeat, a clip of a ski jumper suffering a terrible fall was always ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:10-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004

Purity of heart is desirable, attainable, essential.

Blessed Are the Pure In Heart Matt. 5:8 INTRO.: God told Samuel He looks on the heart while men see only the outward appearance. I Sam. 16:7. God is supremely concerned about the condition of one’s heart. The Biblical heart includes the emotions, the intellect, and the will of a person. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Trading Places"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 9, 2012

Jesus, essentially, trades places with a leper.

Mark 1:40-45 "Trading Places" We've been in Mark Chapter 1 for three weeks. There is a lot packed into this one chapter. We started in the synagogue where Jesus cast a demon out of a person. Then, "After leaving the synagogue, Jesus, James, and John went home with Simon and Andrew" where ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: United Methodist