Sermons on Holy Words:

The Word On The Womb

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2022

Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone is important to God.

As we celebrate God’s creative work in the womb this weekend, we affirm this truth: Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone is important to God. God has a special place in his heart for children. This week I was deeply saddened and sickened even, to hear about an “After School Satan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Trust The Word Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 14, 2004

The gospel according to John features the Word as Creator and Sustainer and Savior. It is through the word that we can worship and find restoration.

Title: What’s the word? Text: The Gospel according to John Series: Walking with Jesus through the gospels Date: April 18, 2004 I. Author, provenance, and purpose of this gospel. A. Written between 70-90 a.d. 1. Probably written after the apocalypse. 2. A compilation of writings from throughout ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will We Wear?

Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022

Paul tells us about the spiritual wardrobe that the Holy Spirit provides for us

“What will we wear?” Back when I was first ordained, that was a question that many people asked themselves on a Sunday morning. In those days, people used to dress up for church. Tie straight, pants pressed, shoes polished… People would talk about putting on their Sunday best. By and large, that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal

Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 8 in the series on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 8 “Doers of the Word” Date: October 6, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:22-25 Introduction We live in a day that offers so much information. We can find an answer to almost any question at our fingertips. The Internet is a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of Lie Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 13, 2006

What we believe is confirmed by how we behave, especially how we care about others. This doesn’t mean perfection, but it does mean progress, that true faith makes a difference in how we live and love.

The First Epistle of John: “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “The Word of Life”, 1:1-4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Just as crime-scene investigators gather evidence to determine “whodunit”, the Apostle John has compiled a set of proofs to verify the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Words Of Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#8 in Proverbs & Parables series Proverbs 16:20-24 The words we speak are a life and death issue. DRAMA: A GOOD WORD incorporated into sermon

Words of Life Proverbs 16 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 16:20-24 INTRODUCTION: According to some statistics I read, the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking. In fact, if all of our words were put into print, the result would be this: The words from a single day would fill a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:20-24, Proverbs 16:18-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abbreviated Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 26, 2011

It is to our benefit that God condescended to become human. In the words of the Church Fathers, he "abbreviated" Himself.

Monday of the First Week of Advent 2011 Verbum Domini What a providential, or shrewd, juxtaposition we have this year on this first Monday of Advent. The word of God today brings together the expectation of Advent, our reflections on Verbum Domini, and the reintroduction of truly Scriptural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 28, 2021

This is the 8th devotion in the series, 'Building Relationships that Last,' and concerns the power that words possess, and how they impact our relationships.

It is said that an average person speaks about 5000 to 10,000 words every day. This is because, as we realized from the previous topic, ‘Communication is Key,’ that communication is the key to relationships, and the most used method of communication is words. We communicate with family members, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 11:12, Proverbs 29:20, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 12:36, Proverbs 16:24, Romans 12:14, Proverbs 18:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:1, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:45  (view more)  (view less)

A Word On Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 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

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

The Word Of God

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 28, 2016

Scripture is 1) Permanent (Psalm 119:89-91), 2) Precious (Psalm 119:92-93), 3) Preserving (Psalm 119:94-95) and 4) Perfect (Psalm 119:96)

As far back as the late medieval period, men such as John Wycliffe and John Hus called people to return to Scripture. When challenged by hostile church officials, Hus repeatedly answered his opponents, “Show me from Scripture and I will repent and recant!” Hus’s devotion to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Other

In The Beginning - Word Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 18, 2022

This sermon explores the first 18 verses of John and how John uses specific words to clarify who Jesus was and is, in order that everyone would seek to exalt Him and His name.

Sermon Date 02-13-2011 In The Beginning Word (Chuck Gohn) The book of John, chapter 1. We are going to be looking at the first 18 verses. As we look at these 18 verses, what we want to be reminded of is the first 18 verses are known as the prologue to the gospel of John. A prologue is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 33:6

Denomination: Christian Church

A Word To The Wise

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Obtaining Godly wisdom will help enhance your walk in Christ.

I. A Word to the Wise A. Text: I Corinthians 1:30 “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God – and righteousness and sanctification and redemption…” B. There are several things we have received through redemption in Christ Jesus. 1. II Corinthians 5:21 says, “For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30

"Words Of Integrity" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2008

Fifth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had developed a curious hierarchy of oaths, which were categorized in such a way that some oaths were considered more binding than others. This is illustrated by what Jesus had to say to the Scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23:16-22 (read passage). These oaths ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Seventeen Words

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 23, 2012

Seventeen words of Ephesians 4:32 - Three imperatives that are the very keys to meaningful relationships with God and everyone else.

“Seventeen Words” Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ Jesus has forgiven you.” There is one fundamental issue that is at the very heart of human existence. It is so important that everyday, every moment is touched ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Friends