Sermons about Misapplied Words

Words Of Distinction - "Persuade"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 21, 2004

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This message deals with the use of the word "persuade" in the Scriptures. No one can be "persuaded" to be saved ... but the saved can be "persuaded" in the things of God.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Persuade” INTRODUCTION : We CONTINUE in our series on “Words Of Distinction”. We have looked at the words: “daily”, “adoption”, “rather”, “sleep”, “pleasure” and “mind”. TONIGHT we are going to look at the word “persuade”. The English word “persuade” is mentioned 35 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Mind"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 21, 2004

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This message examines the use of the word "mind" in the Scriptures. There is a battle going on for your MIND.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Mind” INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have looked at the words “daily”, “adoption”, “rather”, “sleep”, and “pleasure”. TODAY, we look at the word “mind”. If you are a Christian, Satan has declared war on YOU. You are his ENEMY. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Spoken Word

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 22, 2004

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A message on the power of the tongue.

The Power of the Spoken Word The Weight of Your Words in a Conscience-less Society Introduction Okay. Before we get started, let’s agree that we all have the same problem. I don’t want to see anyone elbowing their neighbor, nor do I want anyone to standing up in their chair, pointing ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Perfect"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 27, 2004

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We often confuse the word "perfect" with ’sinless perfection. This study of the word "perfect" shows that God wants us to be ’complete, spiritually mature, and spiritually sound’.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “perfect” INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series of “Words Of Distinction”. This will be the LAST in this series. TONIGHT we take at a look at the word “perfect”. I have to confess to you, that this word always bothered me as a young Christian. ESPECIALLY in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Around For Words Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 8, 2004

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This message continues the series, and looks at the problems rumor and slander can bring into our lives, and how to deal witih these two "tongue" issues.

WALKING AROUND FOR WORDS “Controlling Rumor and Slander” Proverbs 11:13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. R.G. LeTourneau, the owner of a large earth moving equipment company, often told this story: “We used to have a scraper known as the model “G”. Somebody ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

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This is about the last words of King David.

“‘Tis well.” – George Washington. “Stonewall” Jackson said, “Order A. P. Hill to prepare for action! Pass the infantry to the front rapidly! Tell Major Hawks … Let us cross over the river and sit under the shade of the trees.” “Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!” cried ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Receive The Word Well Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

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Sermon 2/2 in the Introduction to James Series

Receive the Word Well Scripture: James 1:19-25 Introduction: Selective hearing – Wendy – I forget ….it used to be I was playing a game…. Thinks I am not listening to her. I have improved some – still room. Today’s text – not listening to God – when we are doing something else… I. Lay Aside ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

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A sermon series on the Gospel of John.

Jesus: The Word of God Scripture: John 1:1-9 Introduction: (Illus: reading manuals – Bible as manual) In the Gospel of John we find one of the simplest writings in all of the Bible. There is no complex structure or language present. And yet, John presents possibly the best snapshot of who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting In God's Word

Contributed by Greg Linton on May 15, 2003

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Is my Bible completely trustworthy? There are some that say the Bible may contain some errors. But can we say this?

Trusting in God’s Word When you go to the doctor, there are a few fundamental things that a doctor looks for to check your overall health. Temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure. These are called vital signs. And the church also has a few vital signs by which we can judge our overall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"A Word For The Lazy"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 18, 2003

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Paul addresses the work ethic of the Christian, and how to deal with spiritual laziness. A continuation and the conclusion of the series on 2 Thessalonians.

“A Word For The Lazy” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been lazy? You just didn’t want to do anything but sit around, watch TV, eat or sleep? There’s PHYSICAL LAZINESS … and there’s also MENTAL LAZINESS, where you just don’t want to think about anything too deep … where you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Last Words Of

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 18, 2003

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We must be a witness

JESUS LAST WORDS OF INSTRUCTIONS TO CHRISTIANS ACTS 1: 8-11 I. The very last words spoken by Jesus before ascending to Heaven A. Ye shall receive power 1. We still have that same power today B. Ye shall be witnesses 1. In Jerusalem- city 2. Judea- county 3. Samaria- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51-53, Acts 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Word I Spoke Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

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The words Jesus spoke will be one of the ways we will be judged.

The Word I Spoke December 1. 2002 Last week we looked at the first of the four ways we will be judged which is in the way we believe. JOHN 3:17 18 17 "For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. 18 "He who believes in Him is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:47-48

Denomination: Christian Church

At Thy Word (Peter)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 13, 2002

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If we would only trust God like Peter did and obey Him at His Word.

At Thy Word Luke 5:1-7 Intro: Luke 5:1-7 -I often have people who come to me for advice. -Usually it’s to try and fix the problems that are in their life. -They are usually a mess because they have made bad choices. --God’s lets us choose. --We do not choose the consequences. -Many of them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by David Barnes on Jul 20, 2002

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The last words of a dying man can tell us a great deal about his life; the last words of Jesus on the cross are a message to us of what his life was about and what our lives should be.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION: A. The last words of a dying man. 1. What are the four last words of an aggie? “…Hey, ya’ll, watch ‘is!” 2. The last words of a dying man tell us a great deal about him. B. Famous last words in history. 1. Entrepreneur, P. T. Barnum, d. 1891 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46, John 19:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

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The ancient Hebrews believed Words had power--they actually did things! The ancient Greeks believed words were the guiding force in the universe. Finally, in the Gospel of John both of these things come together in Jesus Christ.

Scripture: John 1.1-5,10-18 and Ephesians 1.3-14 (Psalm 147.7-11 as Scripture of Praise/Preparation) I. Words have lost their meaning in our culture A. Love—I love ice cream, I love my wife. B. “How are you doing?” Fine 1. non-descript, vague 2. When we ask, do we really want to hear how the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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