Sermons on Our Words:

Hebrew Word Study: Mitspah, God Our Watchtower Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 13, 2022

Do you know how many times the nation of Israel was attacked by Palestinian forces in 2021?

Do you know how many times the nation of Israel was attacked by Palestinian forces in 2021? "In the month of April 2021 alone, the following attacks occurred: "On 15 April, one rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip.[1] On 23 April, 36 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip, of which ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:49

Denomination: Salvation Army

Let God's Word Be Our Compass

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 3, 2022

We are chosen, children of God, redeemed, forgiven these are all the blessings we find in the text. The Word or our compass share these things with us we can trust the compass.

Let God’s Word be our Compass Ephesians 3:1-14 Sunday Paul tells us we are such a blessed People because of what God has done 1. The first blessing I came across was I am Chosen • Chosen may refer to our place and our relationship to God. • While the Jews referred to themselves as the “chosen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

God's Word Is The Medicine For Our Souls Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut, struggling to find hope and healing in your life?

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut, struggling to find hope and healing in your life? Maybe you're dealing with the aftermath of a painful experience, or perhaps you're simply feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward. Whatever your situation, I want you to know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:14, Psalm 139:23-24, Hebrews 4:12

The Final Word Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

God is not a God to be trifled with. God is not a God to take for granted. Even if our observation of the world leaves us perplexed and confused, God has revealed himself to us in his word. He’s revealed his plan for the world to us. He’s told us what he’

You could be forgiven for wondering, as you read through this book, what the writers view on God is. At times he seems like a secular humanist. A little bit jaded by his experience of life; quite cynical about life on earth; almost pessimistic at times about our chances of succeeding in life with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Rejoicing In The Word

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Today we’re going to focus on the impact of the Word on our lives when we read it, study it and act on it. When you allow the word to penetrate your life on a daily basis, it has the power to transform. We see several things the Word can do in your life.

Rejoicing in the WORD Nehemiah 8: 9-18 A young girl became a Christian in a revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her grandfather yelled at her, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just joined the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-18

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing With Our Eyes; Touching With Our Hands Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2010

John's sacramental vision was translated into a church building with two centers--a center of the Word and a center of Eucharistic celebration

Feast of St. John Dec 27 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy It is very appropriate to be preaching on the Spirit of the Liturgy on the Feast of St. John, because both the letters and the Gospel of John are so sacramental. One useful definition of sacrament is Christ touching us through sacred signs. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Lying To God Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002

This passage reminds us of the importance of keeping our word to God.

Lying To God Sermon Scripture Acts 5:1-4 (KJV) Acts 5:1-4 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus On Integrity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 5, 2002

Jesus says that we are to be people of our word, or people of integrity.

INTRODUCTION  Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class.  Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one-day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic teacher smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Fight Effectively Series

Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001

Using our words carefully while dealing with conflict in marriage.

Becoming One Flesh Part 3, How to Fight Effectively. Proverbs, various. 6\3\01 There were three guys talking in the pub. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping The Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Our words and actions have a direct impact on the unity of the church.

Keeping the Peace Acts 21:16-26 Intro: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Paul refers to God as the “God of all peace.” If the only peace people get from you is a piece of your mind, then maybe this message is for you. Regardless, we all need peace w/ God, others, and ourselves. In our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James warns us of the right and wrong uses of our words

Cartoon from shows a line of pews and a sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: The pastor is having trouble hearing 5th pew: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Living The Bold Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2015

Our words and actions have consequences for both ourselves and others.

Psalms 1:1-6 “Living the Bold Life” INTRODUCTION The Bible often talks about joy and happiness. Jesus talks about being happy, or blessed, in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians is “joy.” Psalms, like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

If Necessary, Use Words

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 9, 2009

Ours is a living God who can only be known through relationship.

This morning I’ld like to focus on three words from John 15 – the words of Jesus, “Abide with me”. In John 15, Jesus talks about three vital RELATIONSHIPS. Our, • RELATIONSHIP to Christ (Jn 15:1-17) • RELATIONSHIP to other believers (Jn 15: 12-18) • RELATIONSHIP to the world (Jn 15:19-27) If I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Speaking Words Of Faith Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Words can change how we think, act or dress; and even determine what we do with our life. This message looks at what the Bible has to say about taking control of our thoughts and speaking words of faith and words of life.

Spoken words program your heart either to success or defeat. Words . . . carry faith or fear, and they produce after their kind. - Charles Capps(1) To get started this morning, I want to talk about the power of words; and a good example of words can be seen in the news media. You hear a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3, Matthew 12:34-35, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jan 14, 2003

A look at the words "give us this day our daily bread".

How do you pray “Give us this day our daily bread” in a land where you can walk or drive down to your local Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, or anywhere else and be faced with a choice of fifty different types and sizes of bread to buy? How do you pray “Give us this day our daily bread” when you can go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist