Sermons on Ignoring Gods Word:

Symbols Of God

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 13, 2002

The importance of the tabernacle and its furnishings is seen in the fact that Exodus 35–40 repeats, often word for word, the description of Israel’s worship center in Exodus 25–30. For nearly 500 years Israel worshiped at this portable tent, which with it

SYMBOLS OF GOD EXODUS 35–40 “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD commanded to be done” (Ex. 36:5). The importance of the tabernacle and its furnishings is seen in the fact that Exodus 35–40 repeats, often word for word, the description of Israel’s worship center in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Believe The Good News Of Easter

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Our Easter joy is not always immediate. It certainly wasn't immediate for Jesus' first disciples either. Even the empty tomb and the angel's proclamation left them bewildered. It was in remembering Jesus' own words that the Spirit brought them to faith.

“Why Believe the Good News of Easter,” Luke 24:1-12, Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 Brothers and sisters, you probably know that this coming Friday is “April Fools’ Day;” a day that is always celebrated every year on the first day of April. It’s a day, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Watch Your Mouth (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Did you see something new in God’s word this past week? See a familiar passage with new eyes? See the same passage more than once in last week, from different sources?

Superbowl 37 FedEx commercial spoof of Castaway. If you recall, Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert for years. The commercial portrayed a frazzled Hanks in the movie. The FedEx employee goes to door of suburban home, package in hand. Lady answers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 11:13, James 3:1-12

A Portrait Of God

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 1, 2010

If we would know what God is like, we must discover the Triune nature He has revealed through His Word.

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” You have undoubtedly heard the story of the little boy who was colouring at the kitchen table. When his mother asked him what he was drawing, he informed her that he was drawing a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Let This Be The Year That Your Heart Beats With God’s Heart

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 8, 2019

In the Bible their are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. The word “let” is one of them. This message looks at many of the verses that contain the word “let” to demonstrate how “letting” God will bring us closer to Him.

In the Bible there are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. And. But. If. Or. Much more. Wherefore. Therefore. We. It is often in these seemingly insignificant words, and the context in which they are found, that the nuisances of truth that lead to spiritual maturity are found. We must ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Proverbs 3:1, Luke 9:23, John 14:1, John 14:27, Romans 6:12, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 5:3, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Word Concerning Divorce (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 27, 2021

What does Scripture teach about divorce? Does God encourage divorce? Is divorce permissible for any reason? Jesus reveals much regarding these significant questions.

A Word Concerning Divorce (Part 1) Matthew 5: 31-32 As we approach our text, I am reminded of the words of Dr. Alan Carr. “When you preach through books of the Bible one of the great blessings is that, sooner or later, you will preach on every subject imaginable. But, one of the disadvantages is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

“don’t Judge!” Satan's Tool To Shut You Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 24, 2014

The issue of Gay Marriage has become a focal point of controversy in America and Christians who've attempted to join the national conversation are told to "Stop Judging!" Is it "judging" to say what God says?

“DON’T JUDGE!” Satan's Tool to Shut You Up! Mt. 7:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

10 Commandments #4: God's Words To The Busy And Distracted Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

Today we're going to look at what God has to say about taking a day off. Workaholism hurts you, and it hurts your families? The fourth commandment is all about taking time off to restore and connect with others.

GOD'S WORD TO THE BUSY & DISTRACTED Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 4 1 Exodus 20:8-9 Do you ever get tired just thinking of what you've got to do? Do you ever find yourself as fatigued on Monday morning as you were on Friday afternoon? Do you ever feel guilty when ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-9

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 16, 2015

Advice, Last words, Leaders, Peace, Revenge

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Final Instructions 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (pg. 826) September 20, 2015 Introduction: I will never ever forget Christmas of 2003...a few weeks earlier I’d sat with mom and dad in the doctor’s office as he gave us the news that dad’s cancer had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Approved

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 28, 2014

A short teaching of 2 Timothy 2:15 - Paul gave Timothy clear instructions on the importance of being approved of God for the preaching of God's Word.

Approved The Apostle Paul gives instructions to Timothy that applies to all Christians who desire to take on the important charge, "Preach the Word" (2 Timothy 4:2). "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abide In The Doctrine Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 27, 2024

What is plain is that there are many deceivers who would lead us away from the true message of Jesus Christ.

Alba 10-27-2024 ABIDE IN THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST II John 7-13 There was a man standing downtown waiting for a bus. He said it was raining cats and dogs. There was a lady standing next to him so he tried to be friendly and make conversation. “If this keeps up, we'll all have to buy an ark,” ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-13, John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Name Above All Names: "The Word" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 8, 2004

Jesus is God’s ultimate WORD to all humanity! But what does that mean?

Do you remember a time when your word was enough?Enough to enter into a contract? Enough to buy a car or borrow some money? Enough to enter into a marriage? I picture a time when my grandfather could walk into the local bank and tell Fred sitting behind his desk full of hand-written bank ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Wait For Thy Word -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

PERSEVERANCE IN WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO A BLAMELESS HEART AND A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY

BIG IDEA: PERSEVERANCE IN WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO A BLAMELESS HEART AND A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY INTRODUCTION Perseverance is a lost virtue in our Instant-oriented culture. Spiritual maturity does not occur overnight. The Psalmist is experiencing some persisting type of affliction ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Keys To Getting A Strong Start In The Bible Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2013

This message gives some basic advice for those ready to begin reading the Bible regularly.

[Possible skit: two people bragging about how much they’ve studied the Bible; get in an epic Bible trivia contest; as they give each other increasingly obscure questions and answers, they ignore or brush off people (the homeless person – “Do you know where I could get something to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Comfort

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

Isaiah spoke of an everlasting comfort that came from the everlasting Word of God, resulting in an everlasting strength.

The book of Isaiah is divided into two parts. The first 39 chapters deal with impending judgment, and the second part deals with forgiveness and deliverance. The first 39 chapters deal with sin, but the last 27 chapters deal with a Savior — 66 chapters in all. Many people see Isaiah as a small ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 40:29-30

Denomination: Methodist