Sermons on Saving Words:

Christmas: The Big Picture

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 4, 2021

John's Gospel places Jesus' birth within a cosmic framework of significance and purpose.

January 3, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 1:1-18 Christmas: The Big Picture Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, Christmas is nearly over. Decorations have been packed away until next December. The holiday baking is nearly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Truths About Seeking The Lord Series

Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Jan 17, 2021

What does it mean “to Seek the Lord”? To look for Him. To search for Him. To be wanting to spend time in His presence. To be ready to read God’s Word eagerly, knowing its importance. To happily commune with Him in Prayer.

Title of the Sermon : SEEK THE LORD INTRODUCTION : What does it mean “to Seek the Lord”? To look for Him. To search for Him. To be in need of Him. It is to long for Him. To be wanting to spend time in His presence. To be ready to read God’s Word eagerly, knowing its importance. To happily commune ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:2

Denomination: Methodist

Best. Job. Ever. Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 7, 2022

After taking most of Romans 2 to explain that there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile, Paul throws a curve in Romans 3:1. Turns out, there is an advantage to being a Jew after all.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Romans 3. I appreciate Lauren reading the Scripture passage for us earlier. You guys should be proud of Lauren. This year she is taking leadership in the State of Alabama as one of the emerging leaders identified by the Alabama WMU, and this past weekend ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Last Words - The Finished Work John 19: 28

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 25, 2016

This message examines Jesus' last words on the cross and how important they are in relation to His work as Lord and Saviour.

Christ's Lasts Words - The Finished Work John 19:28 Introduction Peoples last words are traditionally held as of great significance.Jesus' last words before His resurrection are recorded in the Gospel of John. All the words Jesus uttered on the cross have great import and relate to His eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Thinking?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 23, 2013

The things that you allow to stay on your mind will affect your faith.

August 25, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Luke 5:17-26 Subject: Renewing Your Mind Title: What Are You Thinking Some time ago I preached a series about the things you say. Does it matter what you say? Of course it does. The bible is pretty clear about the fact that you have authority to speak into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hebrews- Part 4- Sharper Than A Two Edged Sword Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 1, 2016

part 4 of our Hebrews study

Hebrews “Encouragement for a life of Faith” Part 4 “Sharper than a 2 edged sword” Today we will continue our study of Hebrews We have seen over the last few weeks Jesus as the one and only As the real deal We saw how the writer of Hebrews encouraged us to live the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Challenged In The Temple Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 23, 2018

As Jesus entered the Temple for the second time during Passion Week, He immediately met opposition. The chief priests, scribes, and elders had conspired against Him. As we strive to serve the Lord, the enemy will bring opposition against us too.

Challenged at the Temple Mark 11: 27-33 Our text today continues to follow Jesus through what is commonly referred to as Passion Week. He had triumphantly entered Jerusalem and returned the next day to cleanse the temple. Again, for the third day in a row, Jesus had returned to Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Heritage Of Faith

Contributed by Thomas Bell on Oct 12, 2016

celebrating 50 year members honored for their heritage of faith

ECC 2 Tim 3:14- 4: 5 Heritage Sunday Oct 16 2016 Heritage of Faith A simple definition of heritage is the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation. On this heritage Sunday here at ECC we will be honoring those folks who have been members of this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Firm Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 12, 2021

What motivates us? Do we allow the Word to sink deeply into our hearts so Jesus can help and heal?

Hold Firm Walk in Wisdom / Hebrews 4:12–16   • [VIDEO] • Our desire, according to psychologists, is threefold: to feel morally clean, safe, and significant. We’ll do anything to justify feeling and thinking that way. And we’ll avoid any source that holds up a mirror to our lives that says ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16, Proverbs 5:21, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hyperbole

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 31, 2020

Jesus gets the people's attention by exaggerating his statements.

Personal Illustration: I had to have a tooth removed last Thursday. It took me FOREVER to get an appointment. Once I got there and got back in the room where they were going to extract my tooth I felt like I was in an operating room not a dentist office. I remember back in the ‘80’s when I got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, 1 John 4:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John Eats A Scroll Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 29, 2022

God's purposes in Revelation are reaching a climax as the seventh trumpet is about to be sounded. A mighty angel declares, 'There will be no more delay.' And then, he gives John a scroll to eat and tells him he must prophesy. Why?

N.B. This is the fourth of a series of talks on Revelation. The first three talks are titled: In God’s Throne Room The Great Tribulation Environmental Devastation in End Times INTRODUCTION Today we’re continuing in our series on Revelation. I’ve called the series ‘Revelation: The Hard Parts.’ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saint Arnold Janssen Still Speaks To Us Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 11, 2026

What makes Saint Arnold so relevant today is not just what he did but how he did it.

Title: Saint Arnold Janssen Still Speaks to Us Intro: What makes Saint Arnold so relevant today is not just what he did but how he did it. Scripture: John 1:1-18 Reflection Dear Friends, When Pope Francis said that the Church grows by witness, not by propaganda, he could have been echoing the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

"the Word Of Our God Endures Forever"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 23, 2022

God's enduring Word is our comfort. God's enduring Word is his glory. Heaven and earth may pass away but God's word will never pass away.

“THE WORD OF OUR GOD ENDURES FOREVER” (Outline) December 18, 2022 – Advent 4 – ISAIAH 40:1-8 INTRO: Forever is a long time. Almost beyond our human understanding. God is eternal. Forever. Divine definition: no beginning, no end. We live in a world where everything has a beginning and an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Made For More

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus calls His church beyond comfort, silence, and spectacle—to live Spirit-filled, Scripture-grounded lives that reveal His power and love.

Picture Jesus, freshly baptized, water still drying on his shoulders, the voice of the Father ringing in his soul. “You are my beloved Son.” The dove has barely taken flight. That is exactly when the devil comes calling. Nobody gets a free victory lap after baptism. The real fight often starts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Mark 2:1-12, Acts 4:31, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 14:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Turn My Eyes

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 8, 2025

Revival begins when the eyes turn from vanity to the Word, restoring focus, holiness, and joy through Christ’s living presence.

Introduction — When the Heart Goes Blind Revival rarely begins with thunder. Sometimes it begins with the smallest motion of the eyes. “Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me according to Your word.” (Psalm 119 : 37) That’s not the cry of a nation in trouble. It’s the sigh of one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:37, Psalm 85:6, Matthew 6:22, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist