Sermons on Purpose Of Words:

Watch Your Tongue!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 17, 2018

Do the words you speak build-up or burn-down?

In the summer of 2000, more than a thousand firefighters battled a wildfire for two weeks in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The fire started on August 24, and continued until September 8. When it was over more than eighty thousand acres of federal forest was burnt. Forty-six-year-old Janice ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018

When God says somthing, don't disagree with Him..

The Power of Agreement Matthew 18:19 “If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 18:19). Praying and declaring the same thing in agreement is powerful. When there is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:29

Denomination: Methodist

Keep Coming To Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 28, 2017

What should motivate us to keep on coming to Jesus? Just to supply our needs?

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, the living Stone — rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him — you also, like living stones, are being built into a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What’s The Big Deal With Cursing?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 18, 2021

An overview of some of the ways we curse and what the core reason is for doing that.

WHAT'S THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM WITH CURSING? 1. WHEN CURSE WORDS ARE PEPPERED THROUGHOUT OUR WORDS: a. You’re not convincing with your intelligence or genuineness, so you’re trying to convince with shock value. - Ephesians 4:29. - Often in using curse words you’re acknowledging that you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-12, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:19-20, Matthew 6:9, Exodus 20:7, Matthew 5:33-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God It Works Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The primary proof that the Bible is the Word of God is practical. All who truly believe it and have perfect confidence in it, experience its power.

In his book God’s Word In Man’s Language, Eugene Nida tells of young Belgian parachutist who was dropped into this country during World War II to work in the underground against the Germans. He was captured by the Gestapo and put in solitary confinement. In the cell next to him was a Belgian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

"What Did Your Daddy Say!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

To many people have said things about you, tried to put things on you, but before you let them claim you with their words you better go to your Father and see what your Daddy has to say about it!

“What did your Daddy Say!” Genesis 32:22-30 I. It should have been Esau wrestling with God not Jacob. A. In Genesis 25 Isaac and Rebekah are expecting, but something doesn’t feel right; the Bible says Rebekah asked “…why am I thus?” and God responded, “Two nations are in thy womb…” and she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Passing Through

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 5, 2022

Today we look at another Deacon who never identifies himself as a Deacon; We must consider this Evangelist who never identifies himself as a Preacher; the bible says of him only that he was filled with the Holy Ghost and today that he is just passing through!

Acts 8:35-40 (NKJV) “Passing Through” June 5, 2022 This is not our home, we are just passing through! In John 15, Jesus said that “we are not of the world,” because He chose us out of the world! Peter said we are “strangers and pilgrims!” in this world (1 Peter 2:11). Paul said in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Sower.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 19, 2021

Different responses to the teaching of the Word of God.

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER. Mark 4:1-9; Mark 4:13-20. There were great crowds pressing to see Jesus, straining to hear His words, or perhaps hoping for a healing touch. The Lord entered into a boat and sat and taught, whilst the crowds stood on the seashore. The boat served as a pulpit, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9, Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Use Words Well? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 24, 2021

What type words produce healing and life in us and in others?

Proverbs How do I … Use Words Well? June 27, 2021 Proverbs 18:21 NIV “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” What type words produce healing and life in us and in others? 1. Wise words Proverbs 12:18 NIV “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 12:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chronos: James #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Being a Christ follower requires having control of body, mind and spirit as we encounter the world as witnesses and co labors in bringing a little heaven to earth.

A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bitter Roots Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 15, 2017

Bitterness is one of the soul poisons that prevent us from living a healthy life.

Introduction I want to thank Nick and Liz Corona for sharing their story with us. More than anything else, I want you to know that your past hurts do not have to control your future. If we believe anything about the Lord—we believe that he can give us hope for the future. And this includes becoming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, Ephesians 12:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Worker Approved By God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022

2 Timothy 2:14-19 shows us several ways a worker is approved by God.

Introduction One fall, at the first church I served, I attended a men’s retreat. About 175 men from several churches in the district attended the weekend retreat for men. I don’t remember the name of the speaker for the men’s retreat but I do remember two things about him. First, he spoke without ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's All About The Word

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 22, 2022

Everything in life is based on the Word of God. So, when we look for life's answers, we should go to nothing but God's Word. Because is His Word is anything and everything we need to endure life's trials and tribulations.

Today, I want to read from the book of John, chapter 1, beginning in verse 1 as we get into the subject, "It's All About The Word". Say that to yourself out loud where you are, "It's ALL About The Word!" Say it again. The question the world would have for a statement ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 5, 2022

The bread of life is the truth of the ways of the LORD. This is the original message of Jesus. He brought us the truth (bread) of the way the LORD works. Bread was used as a metaphor for truth.

What is Truth John 6:35-40 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. 36 “But I said to you that you have seen Me, and yet do not believe. 37 “All that the Father gives Me ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus - Who He Is And Why It Matters

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2021

And the WORD became flesh and dwelt among us.

November 14, 2020 Of the 4 gospels John is the only one who almost exclusively points to Jesus’ divinity. • Matthew – Opens with the genealogy of Abraham • Mark – Opens with the story of John the Baptist • Luke – Opens with the birth of John the Baptist John begins his Letter in an unusual ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:5-7, 1 John 1:1-3, John 20:31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist