Sermons on Practicing The Word:

About Time You Got Here

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2013

We need to hear the truth about Jesus from the Scripture.

About Time You Got Here John 7:14-24 Introduction Last week we heard the gossip from the crowds about Jesus. There were all kinds of speculation about him. Some of the comments were good, but many were critical. Who was right? This could only be solved by Jesus Himself. Exposition of the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013

Our faith grows. If you don't have much, don't worry. It will come with time.

We owe a debt of gratitude to God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We “owe a debt of gratitude to God for you, brothers . . .” What are people usually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: *other

A Welcome Demotion

Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Aug 13, 2013

What happens when God deals what seems like a demotion, but ends up in the promotion of the Kingdom.

A Welcome Demotion Pastor Leslie A. Rutland-Tipton 1. Allow God’s diversions and demotions a. Philip had been in Jerusalem evangelizing with the apostles. They were seeing thousands upon thousands come to Christ each day, and God was doing great miracles among them. They were enjoying the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: *other

Enjoy The Lord's Banquet

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 4 - God's Word is the banquet believers will want to enjoy. This banquet is a feast for our salvation. This banquet is our reason to rejoice.

ENJOY THE LORD’S BANQUET (Outline) July 10, 2011 - Pentecost 4 - ISAIAH 25:6-9 INTRO: Most people enjoy eating at a free banquet or feast. Very often food and celebrations go quite well together. Too often we think about our next meal even before being finished with our current ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Forsaken Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2015

This sermon in the fourth in the series. 1. This is (Not) a cry of DISILLUSIONMENT 2. This is (Not) a cry of PHYSICAL SUFFERING 3. This is a cry of FULFILLED PROPHECY 4. It was a cry of REALITY

Forsaken We have spent the last three weeks considering the sayings of Christ upon the cross. Up until this point we have witnessed the awesome grace and mercy of our Lord as He prayed for forgiveness - as He promised salvation - and as He made provision for His mother. Today we will look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible, Our Foundation, 5.new Testament Writers Confirm Newtestament Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 22, 2015

We can grasp that the Old Testament is confirmed by the New. But how is the New confirmed?

4. Testimony to New Testament Inspiration God used forty different men over a period of 1,600 years to complete His written work. He used a butler, a scribe, kings, a doctor, a theologian, fishermen, a statesman, a farmer, a tax collector, a Pharisee. Someone has calculated that there are 320 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bible, Our Foundation, 6.jesus A Man Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 24, 2015

If Jesus used Scripture to fight the Enemy, should we not?

5. The testimony of Jesus. There is no competition between Jesus and His Word for highest authority. The living Word and the written Word are one. It was Jesus the Son as a member of the Godhead from eternity, Who spoke all the Words of Scripture to the writers of it. To hear from the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrate Our Savior!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 28, 2011

1. Celebrate the Lord’s invitation (vs. 1-3). 2. Celebrate the Lord’s salvation (vs. 3-9). 3. Celebrate the Lord’s communication (vs. 10-11). 4. Celebrate the Lord’s transformation (vs. 12-13).

Celebrate Our Savior! Isaiah 55:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church October 10, 2010 *We are here today to celebrate the tremendous blessing of our new children’s building. But what if we were still out under the trees like the kids were 80 years ago? Would we still have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Positioning System Doesn't Need An Upgrade #1

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

A GPS is a device to help you find your way when you're lost. Wouldn't be great if there was one for your faith? The good news is there is.

Every phone now comes with one. However, just a few years ago, people had to purchase one. How many people still own one? I have to tell you I resisted purchasing one for some time. In fact, truth be told, the family received theirs by cashing in some credit card reward points. I resisted because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Hypocrites Give Bad Directions #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

When Christians fail to follow God's Positioning System in favor of our own, they degrade the witness of Jesus Christ leading in our own lives.

Last week, we began a six-week sermon series entitled, “In need of a GPS.” Over the course of this sermon series, we will cover the entire letter to the Galatians moving at a rate of one chapter per week. In our first week, we learned that this letter was written in 54AD to the churches Paul had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 28, 2020

2 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself & the Church) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-II—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: In these days when God’s people are wisely keeping themselves FROM gathering together, for fear of spreading disease(Corona Virus-2(COVID-19))...& In lieu of such gathering for encouragement & strengthening of the church, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys Of The Kingdom Of Heaven!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 17, 2020

In this sermon outline many times the Church does not use that which God has given us, Keys of Power that the Lord has given to the Church to evangelize the world.

THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN! - Matt. 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? - 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Acts 1:4, Acts 4:12

Have A Blessed Life Sermon Vii: Blessed By Assurance Of, Reliance On, The Truth Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 23, 2020

In America we are blessed in ways that the world at large can only dream about and hope for. Christian reliance upon the truth of God's Holy Word is the bedrock of a nation whose God is the Lord in whom the people trust.

BLESSED BY ASSURANCE OF, RELIANCE UPON, THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD Everybody needs someone or something they can “rely on” in times of stress or distress. Bill Withers expressed it in the popular song, “Lean on Me”: “Lean on me, when you’re not strong, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Tighten Up Your Belt Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2015

Of all the metal armor pieces as described by Paul, he begins with a belt made of leather. The reason is because it's the most important part of the armor. Without it, the armor falls apart.

As you may recall when Paul wrote Ephesians, he was in prison in Rome. He had been arrested after the fire that almost destroyed the city. Nero blamed the fire on the Christians. Paul, being one the most influential leaders, was handcuffed constantly to a Roman guard. As Paul analyzed the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall - How Does God See Me?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 26, 2015

In sharing God's great commandment we must understand how to love ourselves and love others. By seeing ourselves in God's mirror we are better able to have a spiritual self love and thereby live a life of love for God and others.

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34; Psalms 146 and Hebrews 9:11-14 Theme: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You Proposition: In Sharing the Great Commandment, Jesus focuses on our love for God, our love for others and our love for ourselves. This sermon is designed to help us see ourselves as God sees us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene