Sermons on Living And Active Word:

Words Of Grace

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 6, 2013

A rotten mouth, foul language, and corrupt talk; must be taken off like a dirty shirt and thrown into the fire

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 57, Grace at Work 27 October 6, 2013 Words of Grace Ephesians 4:25-30 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-30

Denomination: Mennonite

The Purpose Of The Word

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Word of God

Psalm 119:129-136 The Purpose Of The Word - Illumination I. The Laws In God's Word 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. Ps 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Holiness

Kind Words

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2019

Ephesians 4:29-32

JUST BE KIND - Kind Words February 9, 2025 Ephesians 4:29-32 Introduction: I have to tell you one of my least favorite excuses to hear for horrible behavior is…“Oh, that’s just how they are!” I can understand this excuse if you’re not a Christian or if we’re talking about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Word Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2019

The first in a series on the Gospel of John. This sermon provides an introduction to John's Gospel, and touches on what it means that Jesus is the Word.

John Series 2019 Jesus is the Word Text: John 1:1 – 2 Well here we are… the first Sunday of 2019. Think about that for a second… can you imagine that it’s been almost two decades since the year 2000… I mean… I still remember back when the Y2K scare was all you heard about on the news. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hardest Word Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 25, 2021

Like Elton John sang, “sorry” seems to be the hardest word. But it can bring so much healing, peace, and restoration. [Watch video: https://youtu.be/Wv24QxchW74]

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:20-26 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words Of Warning Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

In Scripture there are no warnings but those that are needed, and so we ought to make sure that we give heed to every one of them.

A deaf but pious English lady visiting a country town in Scotland went to church with an ear trumpet. It was a new device then, and the elders of the church had never seen one, and they viewed it with great suspicion. After consultation one of them walked over to her and waging his finger at her ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18

Words And Deeds Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2022

Actions speak louder than words. What do yours say?

Words and Deeds lanny smith 2022 Lent / Psalm 23; Matthew 26:6–13   • Proverbial statements: • Talk is cheap. • Actions speak louder than words. • Our experiences tell us these statements carry a lot of truth. • It is critical that disciples of Jesus have words and deeds that are congruent. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unrestrained Word

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Speaking God's Word is fraught with risk, yet God accomplishes His purpose through His Word. Therefore, we must speak God's Word despite the risks.

Why do you think Jeremiah was so ‘afraid’? It’s not really hard to figure out, is it? God had a message He wanted delivered, and He wanted Jeremiah to deliver it. But here’s the thing about God’s message: Not everyone wants to hear it. Why not? Because it exposes sin and calls for repentance. It ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Wisdom With Words Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of using words wisely in our relationships, guided by teachings from the Scripture, and will seek divine help to speak encouragingly and appropriately.

Good morning once again church! I’m thankful you chose to join us this week as we continue on in our series, “Word to the Wise”. So far, we have talked about gaining wisdom in our relationship with God regarding how we view Him, and even gaining wisdom in the work we do. Today, we are going to hone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11, Job 2:11-13

Topics: Wisdom In Words, Scriptural Guidance, Effective Communication

Sermon Series: Word To The Wise

The Third Word

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

Mary at the cross, her heart breaking.

Mary had been rigid with tension all week. Rumors of plots had eddied around the streets of Jerusalem from the moment Jesus had entered the city at the beginning of the festival week. Everyone was edgy, watchful. There were more Roman soldiers around than usual, too, even for the Passover week when ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Words To The Weary

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

Serving Christ may be wearisome. We do not always receive an immediate reward but God notices as we persist.

A WORD TO THE WEARY Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: Galatians 6:7 – 10: Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Words And Their Consequences

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Oct 7, 2024

How many of you know that our words have consequences? That what comes out of our mouth has eternal significance? Learn today that our spoken WORDS can have eternal significance and consequence. Which words will you be allowing to proceed out of your mouth??

Words and their consequences. I may be on track to get cancelled today. We need to talk about something that is probably going to rub someone the wrong way. And to that I will say………..Deal with it! Because I dealt with it first and it came down on me first and it was not pretty!! Did I just ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 12:36

Denomination: *other

The Third Word

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 19, 2023

Mary waits beneath Jesus' cross.

Mary had been rigid with tension all week. Rumors of plots had eddied around the streets of Jerusalem from the moment Jesus had entered the city at the beginning of the festival week. Everyone was edgy, watchful. There were more Roman soldiers around than usual, too, even for the Passover week when ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27, Luke 2:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom With Words Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

Using our words wisely is crucial for healthy relationships. We should learn to sit with others in their pain, use our words to build others up, guard our hearts, and be aware of our options to speak positively or negatively.

Today, we're going to talk about our words. You know, those things we say without thinking sometimes? Yeah, those. Let's see what the Bible has to say about it. Ever heard of a guy named Job? Dude had it rough. Lost everything. His friends came to visit him, and you know what they did? They didn't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11, Job 2:11-13

Topics: Choosing Words, Wise Communication, Verbal Etiquette, Effective Speech