Sermons on Reception Of The Word:

Worlds Matter: They Lift Up Or Knock Down!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 9, 2015

Words are real things! They have the ability to lift up, or to knock down, to inspire, to encourage, or to discourage!

Words Matter! Captain Kelly Durant Scientists have studied how many words we speak a day. They have determined that men speak about 10,000 per day and women speak about 20,000. The problem is when men get home from work they usually have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Salvation Army

(Just Give Me The Word )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

The Word John is talking about in his first chapter is the Greek word “logos.. “Logos” is more than just speech; It is God’s preeminent agent in the world. It is what God uses to create, to destroy, and to redeem.

John 1:1-5 (AMP) 1 IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. 2 He was present originally with God. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 14: Preach On A Single Word Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 21, 2018

How to preach on a single word

Lesson Goal To preach a sermon expounding a single word of Scripture Lesson Intro If a picture is worth a thousand words, can a single word be worth a thousand pictures? Lesson Plan We will examine how to choose a word for a sermon, how to research its meaning and create points which apply to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Faith Aligns With The Word Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 14, 2018

There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.
 Alignment empowers!

Genuine faith aligns with the Word 1:19-27 A legacy is not a list of accomplishments. It is the imprint you leave on the future. Brian Dodd There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.? Alignment empowers! To align with the Word, we must: (build) ?1. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

John Portrays Jesus As Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Word of God is Jesus Christ

Text: John 1: 1-2,14: Theme: Word Became Flesh The word is more powerful, it can hurt or heal. It can put a person down or lift to the height. The Word of God is living and active. It is eternal and everlasting. It was breathed by God. It inspired by the Spirit of God. The flesh is weak (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Applicazione Sbagliata Della Parola Di Dio (Wrong Application Of God's Word)

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 26, 2021

La Parola di Dio è la cosa più grande di tutta la vita, e quando è giustamente divisa, ci dà la vera volontà di Dio. Le parole non gradite sono sgradevoli e possono essere pericolose.

APPLICAZIONE SBAGLIATA DELLA PAROLA DI DIO "Le visioni dei vostri profeti erano false e inutili; non hanno esposto il tuo peccato per allontanare la tua prigionia. Le profezie che ti hanno dato erano false e fuorvianti. (Lamentele 2:14) Niv Le parole sottratte sono sgradevoli e possono ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desire Than Gold Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

The word of God is more desirable than Gold, Sweeter than Honey, and more profitable than any rewards. It is perfect, holy, righteous, and good. The word of God was inspired by the holy spirit and spoken to us for our enlightenment.

Desired than Gold, Honey - Psalm 19:10-11 Greetings: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever.” The story is told by a college professor who visited the Fiji Islands. He critically remarked to an elderly chief, "You're a great leader, but it's a pity you've been taken in by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:10-11

Denomination: Methodist

Church Growth By God's Word

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

As God Word increased, the church in the book of Acts increased.

Careful examination of the New Testament church depicts a vibrant, sustenant, and growing body, whose strength can largely be contributed to the powerful preaching of the apostolic message. This preaching, though basic in theme, was the solid foundation upon which Christ built His church. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Famous Last Word On Christ Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 19, 2024

Talking about 4 dominant visions of Christ in Revelation (Material adapted from Bryce Morgan at: https://www.wayofgracechurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/visions-of-jesus-revelation-199-10)

HoHum: The story is told of a woman who was saved later in life. Wanting to make up for lost time, she committed entire portions of Scripture to memory. She hid God’s Word deep in her heart. As the years passed by and her mind and eyes grew dim, many of these scriptures slipped from her memory. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18, Revelation 5:1-14, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 21:1-9, Revelation 22:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Wonder Working Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 7, 2008

After the call to come & receive God’s satisfying salvation free of charge, the passage instructs us to come in repentance also. We are called to repent of doing things our way b/c God’s ways & our ways are immeasurably different.

ISAIAH 55: 6-13 GOD’S WONDER WORKING WORD After the call to come and receive God’s satisfying salvation free of charge, the passage instructs us to come in repentance also. We are called to repent of doing things our way because God’s ways and our ways are immeasurably different. Those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing Seeds PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To emphasize the importance of being like the good soil, open and ready to receive God's Word and produce a fruitful spiritual harvest.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into one of Jesus’ well-known parables – The Parable of the Sower. We're going to explore how different types of soil receive seeds and the results that follow. As we delve into this, let me share a quote from Christian professor, Peter Kreeft, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Sowing

The Witness Of Scriptures Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2008

Openness to God precedes the reception of Scripture truth. We are not to guide Scriptures, they are to guide us...to God. We are not to make Scriptures say what we think or want them to say, but let them say what God desires to reveal.

JOHN 5: 39-47 THE WITNESS OF THE SCRIPTURES [Luke 24: 25-27, 44-49 / Luke 16: 19-31] The previous passage tried to teach us that openness to belief must precede the reception of truth. Now John affirms that openness to God precedes the reception ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-47, John 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Words, Speaking Life And Destiny Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you speak words that are pleasing to God and bring life and blessing to others.

As believers, we often underestimate the power of our words. Yet, the Bible teaches us that our words have the ability to shape our destiny, bring life or death, and even create reality. In this sermon we'll explore the biblical significance of our words and how we can harness their power to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34, Proverbs 18:21

Words Of The Cross: 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Feb 20, 2015

The first two words of the cross - "Father, forgive them..." and "Today you will be with Me in Paradise."

Two men are hanging on a cross. Together they have lived a life of crime. They have been cast out by society. They have been found guilty of their crimes. And now it seems they will enter eternal damnation together. Two men joined together by their evil nature. Two men united by their criminal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: *other

The Comfort Of The Bible

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2015

The comfort from the Bible is... (Material adapted from Thomas Manton's Commentary on Psalm 119, Volume 1, Sermon LVI, verse 50)

HoHum: Have children come up and do Children’s Minute. Objects: A First Aid Kit A first aid kit is a very important thing to have around.  We should all have a first aid kit in our home, in our work place, and in our car.  We have several of them around the church so that they will be handy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ