Sermons on Missionary Words:

The Weight Of A Few Words - At Thy Word

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 21, 2023

In this sermon we look at the weight of a few words, or how just a few words spoken by Christ had a major impact on the lives of those who listened and obeyed.

INTRODUCTION: We so seldom think about the impact that our words have on those who are listening, however in many cases we find others hanging onto our words. This is especially true of preachers, so we must be careful what we say. Our words can have a negative or a positive outcome, I’m sure we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good Words & Bad Words Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 23, 2022

Written during a time when David was lamenting the apostasy in his nation. A departure from God always revealed itself in the words of the people. Good Words & Bad Words.

I. BAD WORDS A. The source of bad words – Unfaithfulness (v. 1) 1. Faithful = trustworthy. As men become more ungodly, they become less trustworthy. 2. A godly man realises that what he says is important. It reflects his character. He wants his character to match his words (Pro 20:6). B. Forms ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 10, 2021

The message this Sunday will look at our attitude towards God’s word, and how we approach it, because that is what determines its effectiveness in our lives. We will look at this through Paul’s missionary travels to Thessalonica and Berea.

The Tale of Two Cities Acts 17:1-15 ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/XGSvRuwVCGo Now, when I came up with the title of today’s message, my immediate reaction was towards the book written by Charles Dickens back in 1879, and the two cities were Paris and London. In fact, while some of you may have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Foursquare

The Word On Divorce Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001

There are lots of confusing messages today about divorce and remarriage. What does the Bible really say?

I. The Covenant of Marriage (19:3-6) A. Affirmed by Creation 1. God created 1 male & 1 female 2. The Creator determines the ideal in marriage B. Affirmed by Connection 1. Abandonment of blood relations a. ‘Leave’ – forsake utterly 2. Attachment to wife a. ‘Cleave’ – glued to C. Affirmed by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Be Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Aug 25, 2003

Taking action as Christians.

James 1:17-27 “Be Doers Of The Word” As a preacher of the word, I have the privilege of sharing with you some of my life stories, learnings and wisdom. As a preacher of the word, I also have the responsibility of preparing a message for you that is hopefully helpful to your walk with God as a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: *other

The Word Of God Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 12, 2003

The purpose of this sermons is to help us realize just how good we’ve got it when it comes to the Word of God and what our response should be to how God has blessed us.

Nehemiah The Word of God Nehemiah 8 September 14, 2003 Intro: A. Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ancient Words

Contributed by Scott Cody on Sep 24, 2003

The Bible is more than ink and paper bound in leather. It is the ancient words of our Creator.

Brigham Bryant was just a ten year old school boy, but in 2002, he discovered an ancient treasure. He had long admired the dusty painting hanging behind the librarian’s desk at his Connecticut school. It had hung there for seventy years without much notice, but Brigham’s curiosity led to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empty Words Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 24, 2003

Words are powerful, for good or for evil. (#3 in The Christian Victor series)

“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore, do not be partakers with them;” “It’s only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away” - The Bee Gees When the Gibb brothers put their heads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Final Words

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 31, 2005

First person narrative; Be an encouragement to each other.

I CORINTHIANS 16 FINAL WORDS I Corinthians 16:5-24 S: Encouragement C: Paul’s final words to the Corinthians Pr: BE AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO EACH OTHER. Type: First person Context: Paul is writing out is final words to the Corinthians. Doing this method adds interest to a somewhat choppy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-24

Denomination: Baptist

Words And Wonders

Contributed by Joe Durai on Nov 13, 2001

Words produce wonders or horrors!

WORDS AND WONDERS Words are powerful. They are spirit carriers. Out of the spiritual comes the natural; for out of the unseen comes the things that are seen. Men and matters are moved and molded by spirits. God could have brought forth the world with His thoughts. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36

Denomination: Apostolic

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

Feeding On The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

God’s hope & plan is that Christians will move from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity.

Feeding on the Word Sermon Series: The Manual 1 Peter 1:22 – 2:3 Last week we learned that the Manual, God’s Word, is useful for - teaching - rebuking - correcting - training It has a very solid purpose in preparing each and every Christian to do the work which God has called us to do. By ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

The act of hiding God’s Word in one’s heart is not just memorizing it, but by living in full devotion to the Lord.

Knowing the Word Sermon Series: The Manual Psalm 119 We have been going through a Series called: The Manual Today, we are going to look at the importance of Knowing God’s Word. We know there is purpose (1st week – 2 Timothy) We know we should feed on it (2nd week – 1 Peter) Today I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

Just as Jesus did, we must arm ourselves with the Word of God, for it is the Sword of the Spirit. It is our weapon of defense against the enemy. We must carry our weapon of truth realizing it has great power and be prepared to use it.

Power of the Word Sermon Series: The Manual Matthew 4:1-12 The last few weeks we have been going through a series titled: The Manual. We have been examining the importance of God’s Word in history and in our lives today. First, we looked at 2 Timothy where we found that all Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harsh Words Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2006

Jesus tongue is a sword. His words are God’s words and they have power to heal or destroy. How do we handle hearing harsh words from heaven’s holy herald?

Read or quote Mark 7. Does God’s word ever say something that bothers you? I dare say, if you have never had that experience, you must not be reading your Bible much! The word of God comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable, does it not? God told Jeremiah, (23:29) "Is not My word ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ