Sermons on Reception Of The Word:

How We Talk - Part 4: Words Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010

Last of this series on how we can use our tongues for good or bad.

How We Talk Part 4 – Words of Encouragement Various Scriptures May 2, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the last message in a series about how we speak. We started off looking at how what we say is a reflection of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Core 52 Week 20 - Five Words To Pray By Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 19, 2020

Communication is the foundation of every relationship. While God is never confused about our communication, it helps us to be clear in praying about what’s on our minds. Here are five words to remember to help us learn how to talk to God.

To listen to the audio of the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Intro: • Communication is the foundation of every relationship. o Translation ad blunders (images from Google) • While God is never confused about our communication, it helps us to be clear in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Almighty Jesus Commissions Us To Go With Water And Word

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 4, 2020

The Great Commission is a wonderful thing to be involved in.

6.7.20 Matthew 28:16–20 16 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshipped him, but some hesitated because they were uncertain. 18 Jesus approached and spoke to them saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Does The Word Homosexual Appear In The Greek Language Manuscripts?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 16, 2020

The LGBTQIA+ community has raised the argument that the word ‘homosexual’ never appeared in the Bible until 1946

Before we begin, it is important to note that Jesus is God, and as God, that makes Him the author of both the Old and New Testaments and He does not change (John 1:1-5; Psalm 15:4; Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). Either “All Scripture is breathed out by God (i.e. Jesus) and profitable for teaching, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Timothy 1:10, Romans 1:24-28, Romans 1:3-5, Romans 1:18-32, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Ezekiel 16:49, Genesis 1:23-28, Genesis 2:24, Galatians 3:28-29, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 3:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Rooted Are You In God's Word? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Aug 13, 2019

Unfortunate circumstances cannot and should not define who we are. It's what we choose to do with them that determines the outcome. We either believe in God wholeheartedly or we don't. Even a tiny doubt can taint our faith in his supremacy.

It would be fair to say that the following statement is not even believable: "I've never encountered any hardships; nor have I known anyone with evil intentions!" If we are a part of this world, whether a child, an adolescent, or an adult; we have tasted dysfunctions somewhere along ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:28, Genesis 39:1, Genesis 41:41

Trust Not In The Words "the Temple Of The Lord" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 31, 2019

In Jeremiah’s words, there is murder, theft, fornication, perjury and the out-and-out worship of money. But we cannot forget the legal murder sanctioned by the Supreme Court.

Jeremiah 7: 1-15 “The Temple of the Lord. . .” We are encouraged by the Church to listen to the word of the Lord, as much as possible, with ears sensitive to their original meaning. In other words, we listen as the people of Judah, the Jews, would have heard them in the days of Jeremiah. They were ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-15, Matthew 21:13

Denomination: Catholic

The Wonderful Results Of Remaining In God's Word Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 11, 2019

Jesus urges us to remain in His Word: 1. Because we will follow Christ more fully (vs. 30-31). 2. Because we will truly know the truth (vs. 31-32). 3. Because we will be made free forever (vs. 32-36).

to cast doubt on the Word of God. Many basically question all the miraculous parts of the Bible. For example, they teach that the creation story, Noah's Ark, and Jonah's whale are all myths. *They would teach that the burning bush was only on fire in Moses' imagination, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

Real Answers: Is The Bible God's Word Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 10, 2019

We all have questions. Some questions are simply curiosities. Other questions are a bit deeper and more meaningful. In this sermon, we'll explore the question "Is the Bible God's Word?" in light of the documentation, discoveries, and divination as Scripture.

Real Answers to Big Questions: Is the Bible God’s Word? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/12/15 previously 1/13/2013 For the last couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about the Big Questions of our faith—the questions that matter most about God, Jesus and the Bible. I call ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:16, John 14:29

Denomination: Christian Church

The Word That Won't Be Silenced, Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 13, 2019

The first half of Psalm 19 deals with what we can learn about God from nature. The second half deals with what we can learn about God from His Word. This is part one of a two part sermon.

The Word that Won’t Be Silenced, Part 1 (Psalm 19) VIDEO INTRO FIRST Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 19 as we continue our series summer in the Psalms. We talked last week about how Psalms is a book of practical poetry, and how almost all the great moments of life have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

What God's Word Tells Us About Baptism Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 9, 2018

God's Word helps us understand: 1. the method of baptism. 2. the meaning of baptism. 3. the motive for baptism.

What God's Word Tells Us about Baptism The Book of Acts - Part 65 Acts 18:24 - 19:5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 13, 2016 INTRODUCTION: *Here's a serious question that may sound silly: Was John the Baptist a Baptist? The answer is that in a way he was, but certainly not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Big Deficiency In The Word Of God Today

Contributed by Roger Culwell on Jul 20, 2018

We have a deficiency of the Word of God today more than any other time

as we have a vitamin deficiency in our bodies, from not taking a multivitamin, we can also get a word deficiency, and it make's us weak, in certian area/s of our life, or we can preach a one sided message's all the time, to say God will give you what ever you want, and not tell them you have to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They May Not Break Bones But Words Can Still Hurt. Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 23, 2018

Taming the tongue is vital to healthy communication in marriage.

OPENING SENTENCE: I was surprised when I heard some time ago that scholar Ruth Tucker was divorcing her husband for domestic violence. INTRODUCTION: Most of you probably don’t know who Ruth Tucker is. She was a Ph.D. missions’ professor at Trinity Evangelical Seminary and is considered by many to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 28, 2013

Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

In Isaiah 5:20 it says, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” At the time abortion was legalized, opponents of the procedure warned that, if this moral floodgate was opened, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pure Religion: Doing God's Word

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

It is amazing how much the Bible has to say about the Poor.

PURE RELIGION: DOING GOD’S WORD. James 1:22; James 1:27. A. James 1:22 - “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” 1. Be careful how you hear. Jesus says: ‘Who hath ears to hear, let him hear’ (Matthew 13:9). 2. But it is not enough only to hear. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“pure Religion Responds To The Word Of God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 22, 2015

Pure religion accepts and applies God's Word.

With our passage for today, we begin a consideration of what James calls, “pure religion.” He is describing those things which will lead the child of God to live out our call to truly be a disciple of Christ, a sincere Christ-follower, whose life can be used of God to really make a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist