Sermons on Preaching The Word:

The Word On Wisdom Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 20, 2005

This is the eight in a series of sermons walking through the book of James. This message focuses in on the two types of wisdom that James describes: wisdom from above (Godly), and wisdom from below (demonic). It also speaks to a difference between just

A little test this morning. You have 10 blanks there on your outline to answer the following questions - 1. How long would it take darkness to cover the earth if the sun went out? O 4 1/2 minutes O 8 1/3 minutes O 25 minutes O 2 hours O 1 day 2. What percentage of all forms of life that have ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Christ's Words.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 3, 2002

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Ephesians 1:15-23 Title: “Christ’s words.” Color: White

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Ephesians 1:15-23 Title: “Christ’s words.” Color: White The message of this section of the letter is: continue to continue. After sketching the entire history of God’s dealings with humanity, really praising God for sending Christ and his Spirit, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Cleaving To The Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

COMMITMENT TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL (= REVIVED SPIRITUAL STRENGTH)

BIG IDEA: COMMITMENT TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL (= REVIVED SPIRITUAL STRENGTH) I. CONDITIONS THAT CALL FOR PERSONAL REVIVAL A. (:25) Emotional Death "My soul cleaves to the dust" We came from dust and our body will return to the dust (imagery of death) B. (:28) Overwhelming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mirror Of The Word

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001

The Word of God can change us - if we allow it

The Mirror of the Word James 1:22-25 A - allows us to truly see a portion of ourselves in God’s eyes 1- We learn how to live His way. James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. Gal 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Encouraging Word

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Encouragement is believing the best about someone.

Thesis: Encouragement is believing the best about someone. Intro.: 1. As Christians, we need all the encouragement we can get! a. We need encouragement because it's easy to become discouraged! (Gal. 6:9; 1 Cor. 15:58). b. That's one reason God places us in churches. 2. Encouragement is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-22

The Living Word

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LIVING WORD -- Living For Eternity Requires Feeding On The Living And Abiding Word of God In Order To Aggressively Love One Another (1:22 - 2:3) -- Proper Exercise and Diet are keys to Good Health 1.

THE LIVING WORD -- Living For Eternity Requires Feeding On The Living And Abiding Word of God In Order To Aggressively Love One Another (1:22 - 2:3) -- Proper Exercise and Diet are keys to Good Health 1. PROPER EXERCISE -- Aggressive Love Should Be the New Lifestyle of Those Who Have Experienced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Renewed By The Word

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This is our Sunday School Promotion Sunday. Today we are challenged to be people of the word to protect us from the thinking of the world

Introductory Considerations 1. September is a time to roll up our sleeves and get down to work. Summer vacation time is over and hopefully we have been refreshed to again concentrate on the work that God has blessed us with. 2. Children to again go back to school and new church activity year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Words

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. I have found our journey through the book of James to be a personal challenge. For the focus has been on Christian maturity. I have been challenged as to whether or not I am a mature Christian. My attitudes, my words, my actions and my lack of actions have been examined. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The "D" Word Series

Contributed by Cary Paulk on May 30, 2002

A sermon series on discipleship. Three requirments of discipleship.

What It Means To Follow Jesus: The “D” Word Luke 14:26-33 Introduction: • It seems like to me that following Jesus or expressing interest in spiritual things has become somewhat of a fad. • Through advances in technology even church has become an entertaining place to be. • Many churches have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sweet Words Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 6, 2002

This is the 11th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the mighty angel and little scroll in Revelation 10.

Sunday Evening June 9, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End [#11] SWEET WORDS Revelation 10 Introduction: 1. The first nine chapters of the book of Revelation have brought us almost to the middle of the Tribulation. 2. We will find that before the Seventh Trumpet Judgment ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living By The Word

Contributed by Chris Mason on Jun 12, 2002

When life has you down, when all your strength is gone, when all hope seems lost. No matter the situation, let this sermon encourage you to "live by the Word"!

“Live By The Word” Hebrews 4:12 INTRO. Growing up my grandmother had one favorite phrase that she would often use: “No matter the situation, I’m Living by the Word” In Jeremiah 37 the prophet Jeremiah has a small problem. He could see that the nation of Israel is in turmoil, that things are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Of Christ Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 13, 2002

A sermon on Colossians 3:16. (Adapted from an outline by Croft Pentz.)

The Word of Christ Colossians 3:16 Sermon for 6/9/2002 Introduction: Country Music Song Titles: 1. If You Can’t Live Without Me, Why Aren’t You Dead? 2. I Went Back to My Fourth Wife for the Third Time and Gave Her a Second Chance to Make a First Class Fool Out of Me 3. You’re the Reason Our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The Word

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

How we hear what God is saying is of the utmost importance.

• Doctor told my parents, "He is not hard of hearing, he just isn’t listening". • It took me a long time to learn that the best part of a conversation is listening. • Some people seem to prosper in the things of God and others don’t. • The paradox is that God wants ALL of His people to succeed in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 23, 2002

There is life in God’s word.

Introduction A. The Barna research group did a survey that shows that only 18% of "Born-Again" Christians read the Bible everyday. Even worse, only 23% read it at all (Whitney, 32). B. We cannot grow as Christians without a daily dose of God’s word. Paul gives us five reasons why we should read ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist