Sermons on Harsh Word:

Words And Meditation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025

A prayer for guidance.

WORDS AND MEDITATION. Psalm 5:1-8. PSALM 5:1. David longs for a hearing from the LORD: “Give ear to my words, O LORD” (cf. Psalm 54:2; Psalm 55:1). Then he adds, “consider my meditation.” We see the same combination of words and meditation in the well-known quotation from Psalm 19:14. If we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 3, 2025

Jesus Christ, the eternal Word, is both God and Creator, calling us to trust, worship, and obey Him as the Lord of all.

Introduction Beloved, the passage before us today takes us back—not just to the beginning of human history, not just to the first verse of Genesis, but even before time itself began. John lifts our eyes beyond creation to show us the eternal Christ, the Living Word of God. These verses form the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding The Word

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 4, 2025

This sermon provides a spiritual guide on how Christians can guard and cherish the Word of God, emphasizing wholehearted devotion and practical steps for living faithfully.

Guarding the Word “Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.” (Psalm 119:57, KJV) Introduction – In this journey preparing for the Rapture… Center verse in the Bible: Psalms 118:8 (KJV) It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Psalm 119, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57, Matthew 22:37, Hosea 10:2, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 13:5, James 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Word Of Revival Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

THE WORD OF REVIVAL

Acts 17:16-34 THE WORD OF REVIVAL 1. The Preparation For Revival. i. The Need For the Word - 16 while Paul waited for them at Athens Paul's Concern - his spirit was stirred in him, Paul's Conviction - when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry Paul's Contention - 17 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Jan 8, 2026

The Bible makes a powerful declaration: life and death are in the power of the tongue. This means our words are never neutral. Every time we speak, we are releasing something—either life or death, hope or discouragement, truth or confusion.

THE POWER OF WORDS Pastor Joel Bernardino - January 8, 2026 Proverbs 18:21, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” The Bible makes a powerful declaration: life and death are in the power of the tongue. This means our words are never neutral. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

The Power Of The Word Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 9, 2026

The Bible has great power to mold us into the image of Christ, by purifying us from sin, and by nourishing and strengthening us. This sermon concludes with a “foolproof” Bible reading plan.

This morning, our topic is the power of the Word in our lives, the power of this book and everything that is contained between its covers. So let’s just pause for a moment to consider what a treasure trove we have in these pages. First, we have narratives, or stories. Not fanciful, imaginary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Hebrews 4:12-13, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 119:9-11, Psalm 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning Was The Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 5, 2026

Description: This study reveals the eternal nature, divine power, and saving mission of Jesus Christ, the Word of God.

IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:1-14 Key Verse: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16-17, Revelation 19:13, Psalm 33:6 INTRODUCTION The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Word

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 7, 2026

The first message Jesus preached was simple and life-changing: “Repent and believe the Good News.” In The First Word, we consider how repentance opens the door to grace and invites us into the new life Jesus came to bring.

The First Word Mark 1:12–15 Most of us here have heard the phrase “repent and believe” so many times that it barely registers anymore. It’s like the pre-flight safety announcement on an airplane. You’ve heard it so often that you stop listening. You assume you already know what it says. You tune ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Ten Words PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the depth of God's character—His Sovereignty, Holiness, and Love—through the study of Exodus 20:1-20, emphasizing that understanding God is a lifelong journey of discovery.

Good morning, church family! I'm delighted to see you all here, eager and ready to dive into God's Word. Today, we're going to explore an important passage in Exodus that will speak to us about God's Sovereignty, His Holiness, and His incredible Love for all of us. Before we move forward, let's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Topics: Divine Order, Relationships

The Word Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the liberating power of God's truth, encouraging believers to embrace Christ's teachings as the key to spiritual freedom and transformation. Key

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we unite in spirit and in truth to seek the face of our Father. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come with hearts open and ready to receive the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Topics: Truth, Freedom

Words Of Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Explores the transformative power of prayer, the constant presence of the Spirit, and the vital role of positivity and encouragement in our faith journey.

Welcome, dear family of faith, to this shared moment of fellowship and growth. We are gathered here, not by chance or by some fleeting whim, but by the divine design of our Creator who, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together to delve into the depths of His Word. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:12-21

Topics: Saint Paul's Prayer, Church

Just A Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand the power, light, and simplicity that the Word of God brings to our faith and lives.

Good Morning, Church. Today, we're going to be diving into the heart of the matter, the nitty-gritty, the core essence of our faith – and that's the Word of God. We'll be taking a good, hard look at how the Word of God is not only a tool, but a power. A power that lights up our understanding and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Topics: Word

A Word On Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

How to find strength and encouragement in God during times of adversity, as exemplified by David in 1 Samuel 30:1-6.

Good morning, church family! When life gets tough, we all need a little encouragement, don't we? And sometimes, we can't find that encouragement from the people around us, but we can always find it in God. Today, we're going to dive into 1 Samuel 30:1-6, where David found strength in the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Topics: Encouragement

Building On The Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores Ezra's dedication to God's Word, emphasizing the transformative power of Scripture in our lives when studied, observed, and taught faithfully.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith. We are here, not as isolated individuals, but as a community, a body, a family, united by the love of Christ and the fellowship of the Spirit. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10, Nehemiah 8:1-8

Topics: Ezra's Dedication, God's Word

Words Influence Love (40 Days Of Love)

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 29, 2009

This is my revision of the 3rd Message in the 40 Days Of Love Series. It deals with how we love people with our words. Tome & Michelle Holladay are my primary resource for some of the ideas.

Words Influence Love Psalm 1:1-6 Acts 2:1-20 Pentecost 5/31/09 We are in the midst of 40 Days of Love as we celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit fell down on the church. There were about 120 men and women gathered together in prayer. Jesus had told them, do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed