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People Of The Word

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 3, 2005

Why don’t more people take time to read and study God’s Word. This coming year let’s make Jesus our model. Become a "People of the Word."

People of the Word -Let the Word of Christ Dwell in your richly- Colossians 3:16-17 Our model for Christian growth is Jesus. Jesus grew “in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52) Throughout his life Jesus sought guidance from scripture and obeyed the written Word of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

What's The Word

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Aug 18, 2006

This is a sermon the gives us 5 things about "The WORD of GOD" and what it is and what it does.

What’s the word? Proverbs 30:5-6 Have you ever been somewhere in some situation and heard the statement, “What’s the word?” Maybe it’s been where you have been sitting in the waiting room and someone comes out with what you hope to be an update. You ask, “What’s the word?” Maybe it is a delay in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:5

Denomination: *other

Words Of Warning Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 9, 2007

5 Woes are given as a warning to those who oppress. Though their wicked ways may succeed for a moment in time, the Lord’s judgment will bring their wickedness to an end.

Words of Warning Habakkuk 2:6-20 Habakkuk 2:6-8 (HCSB) Won’t all of these take up a taunt against him, with mockery and riddles about him? They will say: Woe to him who amasses what is not his - how much longer? - and loads himself with goods taken in pledge. Won’t your creditors suddenly arise, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Is Not Bound Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Oct 14, 2007

in the midst of suffering, and challenges, the word of OGod is not bound!

† In the Lord Christ’s Name † May Grace, Mercy and Peace strengthen you, for the are gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthened by Grace – but how are we strengthened Praying for Faith and Patience Illusion that I can conquer all The word is not bound What is your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Beginning Was The Word Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2007

The story of Jesus does not begin with His earthly life, but with His eternal life. To really understand and appreciate Jesus we must know the whole story.

Introduction: A. I want to begin by showing you four pictures from four movies. I want to see if you can identify the movie. 1. Picture #1 – Gone With the Wind – Rhet Butler and Scarlot O’Hara 2. Picture #2 – Return of the Jedi – C3PO and R2D2 3. Picture #3 – The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To The Word

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 13, 2008

What we as Christians need to do is get Back to the Word and live by the example that it gives us.

Back To The Word Hebrews 2:1-4 1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. {let...: Gr. run out as leaking vessels} 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Word Blessings Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 17, 2008

God blesses His Word. The remnant heard God’s will clearly revealed in His Word and they didn’t ignore it or put it aside. They no longer stalled and delayed. This time, when they heard God’s Word, they obeyed His will. And when that happens, God blesses.

1. God blessed the remnant with firm audacity (5:5) 2. God blessed the remnant with a fair assessment (5:6-6:5) 3. God blessed the remnant with a fervent advocate (6:6-13) 4. God blessed the remnant with full accomplishment (6:14-15) Back in the book of Exodus, when God was describing the priestly ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Awesome Word

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 19, 2006

A look at the eternal Word. How did it all begin? What does it all mean for us? How are we to respond?

John 1:1-14. The Awesome Word. How did it all begin? I would like to put it like this from John chapter one. "The Word of eternity became the Word of humanity so that the people of humanity could become the people of eternity." Men since the enlightenment period (age of reason) have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten Word, The Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 6, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

The Forgotten Word Introduction We have been talking about- Kingdom of God- Pt 5. Today- an essential discipline for Kingdom people. Neh 8:1 God’s people requested- Word of God be read to them There were times Israel- ignored God’s Word. 2Chr 34:14, 18-21 King became distraught when he heard ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 29, 2007

The 7th in a series of messages from texts unique to Matthews Gospel. This one centers around the power of words and how they can be misused Taken from Matt. 12:36-37, and Matt. 16:16-19

Matthew’s Unique Message #7 The Power of Words Matthew 12:36-37; Matthew 16:16-19 CHCC: Preached on July 13, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This month we celebrated Independence Day --- the day our Nation was born. The good old US of A is far from perfect, but no one can deny that we are a nation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words Of Assurance Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 23, 2007

God is longing to answer the prayers of His people. If His people would authenically turn to Him, He would speak to us and revive us.

ISAIAH 30: 18-26 WORDS OF ASSURANCE (2 Corinthians 5:17-21) God never forgets His people and longs to bless them. Though the people had turned from the Lord, He longed to be gracious and compassionate to them for they were in a covenant relationship with Him. As a God of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-26, Isaiah 30:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2006

Truths can one learn from the last words of the Saviour from the cross

THE WORD OF CONTENTMENT "And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up his spirit." Luke 23:46 These words set before us the last words of the Saviour before He died. It is words of contentment, of faith, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In The Word

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

The Word of God is alive and is the only book that literally can breathe life into something that is dead!

This book is not like any other book: We can say words that carry weight Out of the same mouth come blessings an cursings ...but no word has the power of the Word Of God I. P-enetrating Power - It penetrates through every level Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Last Words

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Nov 26, 2006

After Thanksgiving Sermon. Text selected from assigned lectionary passages.

Last Words 2 Samuel 23 All scripture marked (NIV): The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 . Zondervan: Grand Rapids All scripture marked (NLT): Holy Bible : New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House, 1997. Over the last month, I have attended 7 “change of command” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

War Of The Words Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 13, 2005

They have been here and many people who lived before us didn’t know. They are here now attacking us and many of us don’t recognize it. We are in a war. But we are often unaware. We could call it, not the War of the Worlds, but the War of the Words.

I remember a time when I was hit hard with criticism. Three times in a row. A letter. A phone call. A conversation. Three punches to the gut. I heard things like: “You’re not honoring God. You’re just trying to entertain people. You’re too tolerant. You don’t give seasoned Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist