Sermons on Misapplied Words:

Words - Toxic Talk

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002

A message to Singles on how words can either heal or hurt in relationships and in life.

Words - Toxic Talk Prov. 12:18 and 15:1 Introduction Suppose a grocer takes inventory of his store. Buried in the bottom of his meat section he finds a package of "over ripe" hamburger. It had somehow set there for weeks turning green. What should he do with the rotting meat? He should get rid of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 14, 2002

Begin with the end in mind...a look at Paul’s last words to Timothy just before His martyrdom.

Famous Last Words II Timothy 1:8-12 Steven Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People teaches that one of these habits is to “Begin with the end in mind” Covey encourages his listeners and readers to write their own epitaph now, and to use it as a driver for everything they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Dec 17, 2002

An expository message on the glory of the incarnation with direct application to everyday life.

Introduction One of the biggest hit singles of the 1990’s was a song by Joan Osborne called “One of Us.” The song earned 7 Grammy Award nominations. It’s a song of spiritual questioning and about conceiving of God in a modern age. The chorus says, “What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, The Last Word

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

How many of you here today would like to know God? Would you like to crawl up into that Big Brain of His and figure out what is going on? Well, if you come to know Jesus, you know God!

Jesus, the Last Word John 1:1-14 Introduction: 1. How many of you here today would like to know God? Would you like to crawl up into that Big Brain of His and figure out what is going on? 2. I sure would. Several times throughout the New Testament, Jesus said things like, "He that hath seen me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Almost ( A Tragic Word)

Contributed by Randell Brown on Dec 4, 2001

Pilate was a man who asked "what is the truth?" and yet time and time again HE ALMOST sets the truth free in his life

“ALMOST” (a tragic word) text: John 18:37-40 & 19: 1-16 I). In our text we begin reading how Pilate asked Jesus “Art not thou the King of the Jews?” Jesus replies thou sayest that I am a King. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep The Word Alive

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Dec 13, 2001

Conspiracy against Jesus during His trial

KEEP THE WORD ALIVE John 19:15 I’ve found that in the church there is a tendency to hide or conceal the real truth about Jesus. There are those that want to bring the world into the church – whereas the church should be in the world. God’s church can’t be operated like a household or a business – ...read more

Scripture: John 19:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

A message bringing John 1:1-18 into a Christmas context.

Bethlehem and Beyond - # 2 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 December 9, 2001 Introduction The Creator became a Child. This is the mystery of Christmas. The fact that the tiny baby of Bethlehem was born of a virgin was astounding enough. But to realize that this baby wasn’t just any baby, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Word Is Profitable

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Jan 16, 2002

A look at what the Word of God can do for us.

God’s Word Is Profitable Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:1-11 Scripture Text: 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Introduction: The Word of God is profitable for all who will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Change Is Not A Dirty Word Series

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 14, 2002

A sermon outlining the necessity of life long change in the Christian Life and in the church.

Change Is Not a Dirty Word Ephesians 4:14-16 Introduction: • Imagine being a member of the early church in Ephesus. • Perhaps you were a faithful Jewish believer looking for the coming of the Messiah. You embraced Jesus as the Messiah, and you have now committed yourself to being His disciple. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed Is The Word Of God

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002

How effective is the seed in your life? In this sermon you will find four groups. Which do you fall in?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE SEED IS THE WORD OF GOD “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Devotion To God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

DEVOTION TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PURITY

BIG IDEA: DEVOTION TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PURITY I. DIET FOR PURITY = GOD’S WORD A. (:9,11,16) God’s Word B. (:10) God’s commandments C. (:12,16) God’s statutes D. (:13) God’s ordinances E. (:14) God’s testimonies F. (:15) God’s precepts / ways II. DISCIPLINE FOR PURITY = DEVOTION ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

LOVE FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE THAT BRINGS PEACE AND HOPE

BIG IDEA: LOVE FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE THAT BRINGS PEACE AND HOPE I. (:161-164) FOUR WAYS TO EXPRESS LOVE FOR GOD’S WORD A. (:161) Fear God’s Word in Awe and Wonderment / But Don’t Fear the Unjust Persecution of Men "Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word Of God Is Everlasting.

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

The word of God will continue on forever and ever, while ever thing else is transitational his love and salvation oor conditional.

“The Word of God is Everlasting” Many of us that will take time to read this short article fall under the category of two kinds of people; people that believe in God and people that don’t. I want to use a selection of scripture that we find in Isaiah 40:6-8. “The voice said cry out! And he said, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Word From God

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

Never let us assume that we are in control of our lives, because God has the final answer.

A Word from God What I am about to share with each of you this week, to some might seem odd, unreal or unbelievable and many will acknowledge it to something just ordinary. But to me anything so divine and real can’t be contained in our lives without sharing it with another. In “1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man Believed The Word

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 14, 2001

DESCRIBES THE NEED TO BELIEVE THE WORD

John 4:46-54 Faith is vital. It is the medium of exchange in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus said, "According to your faith be it unto you" (Matthew 9:29). I know that every man needs to possess a genuine faith in Christ for salvation. However, I want a faith that possesses me. I want to have a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist