Sermons on Saving Words:

Birds, Rocks, Thorns

Contributed by S S on Feb 21, 2009

Sermon on Luke 8:4-15 - Birds, Rocks, Thorns

Luke 8:4-15 (Matt 13:1-23; Mk 4:1-20) Birds, rocks, thorns INTRODUCTION ILL -- It depends what you are listening to Chuck Swindoll told this story: An Red Indian was walking in downtown New York City alongside a friend who was a resident of the city. Right in the center of Manhattan, the Indian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

Truth And Love

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 26, 2009

TO IDENTIFY THREE DANGERS BELIEVERS ARE TO AVOID.

TRUTH AND LOVE 2 JOHN FOCAL POINT: TO IDENTIFY THREE DANGERS BELIEVERS MUST AVOID. I. INTRODUCTION A. THIS LETTER WAS WRITTEN TO AN ANONYMOUS CHRISTIAN WOMAN WHO APPEARS TO OPEN HER HOME TO BELIEVERS FOR WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP. THIS PRACTICE WAS NOT UNCOMMON IN THE EARLY CHURCH. B. THERE WERE ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 15, 2010

God will grant us His success if we follow the advice of Joshua, doing what is commanded in God’s word, holding His word in our hearts and mouths, and meditating on His word day and night.

Resolve to Live in the Word 01/20/08 PM Reading: Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction At this time, the beginning of a New Year, many look back and examine their lives and resolve to make some changes, changes which it is hoped will lead to success in the New Year. This is what we are going to examine today, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Truth Divides

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 13 (C) - God’s word of truth divides. We see this truth in Jesus’ life. We may also see this truth divides in our lives.

GOD’S TRUTH DIVIDES (Outline) August 30, 2009 -- PENTECOST 13 -- Luke 12:49-53 INTRO: Good and evil, light and darkness are opposites. They have nothing in common with each other. God’s word judges and divides in much the same simple manner. One time Jesus’ enemies accused him of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Without the Bible there is no Christianity. We need to give it the credit it deserves.

What is the Bible? (2 Peter 1:12-21) Emperor Menelik II was an African ruler who defeated the Italian army at Adwa in 1896 and established the nation of Ethiopia. He believed that the Bible had the power to cure illness, and he would eat a few pages of it anytime he got sick. He suffered a stroke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Jesus On Scripture - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 10, 2010

What is the major reason that Christians believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and fully authoritative over our lives?

Dakota Community Church October 10, 2010 Jesus on Scripture - 1 I want you to think for a minute as we begin this morning about how you would react, what you would do, if U2 front man Bono were to come walking into the service just now. Perhaps you are not a U2 fan so what if it were Clint ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Good News

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2010

Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith because his faith was based on fact. Luke’s gospel provides certainty of faith because it is based on fact. But what are these assurances? Luke’s good news gives us Assurance of...

GOOD NEWS—Luke 1:1-4 We were asked to dinner by a new friend. When we sat down at the table, we noticed that the dishes were dirty. "Were these dishes washed?", I asked the hostess as I rubbed my fingers over the surface. She replied, "They’re as clean as soap & water could get them.” I felt a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Various Responses To The Generous God

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 4, 2009

God is extremely generous with His word and people respond in various ways.

How do you respond to the Bible? How do you respond to God’s Word? Our attitudes and expectations affect how we hear and receive God’s Word. They also affect how we use God’s Word for our life. For many years, I saw God’s Word as something that had to be laboured through. As something that only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Message Sent (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009

We can only enjoy freedom when we experience God’s Word.

I read about a church that just installed its pastor. After preaching his first sermon, the deacons and the entire congregation excitedly told him how much the message blessed them. The next Sunday, he preached again. Though they still like the message, they felt they were not as blessed as the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Ways Are Higher Than Our Ways

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Pentecost (C) - The Lord’s ways are higher than our ways because man’s ways are always selfish. Only God’s word works success.

THE LORD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR WAYS (Outline) May 31, 2009 -- PENTECOST -- Genesis 11:1-9 INTRO: Today’s verses describe God’s confusion of language at Babel. On this day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit provided a way to clearly understand different languages. What does our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Dwell In Jesus’ Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 2, 2009

To be connected to the Vine means that the life of Jesus is flowing in us & through us, & this leads to fruitfulness. Fruitfulness will be the inevitable outcome of an inner spiritual life with Jesus.

JOHN 15: 7-11 HOW TO ABIDE [DWELL] IN JESUS’ LOVE [John 8: 31-35] We have learned that fruit-bearing is a byproduct of abiding in Christ for as Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing” (15:5b). Having an inner relationship with Jesus (as a branch is nourished and strengthened by a vine), ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Under The Knife

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 3, 2009

This was an illustrated sermon. I was dressed as surgeon and had a table with a white sheet over it to represent an operating table. At the close I had members come up and leave their various issues and leave them on the operating table.

STAY UNDER THE KNIFE HEBREWS 4:12-13 (The Message) God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one is impervious to God’s Word. We can’t get ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Of The Plan

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 12, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that growth in the LORD has many benefits. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Every part of th

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that growth in the LORD has many benefits. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Every part of this plan,” David told Solomon, “was given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebrating Supernatural Living

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 20, 2012

The Christian life is a supernatural life, an exciting adventure that begins with a life-changing, spiritual birth. It begins with faith and continues as a work of faith. Living the Christian life this year can be a celebration.

Title: Celebrating Supernatural Living Text: “Enlarge the place of your tent, And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords, And strengthen your stakes.” (Isa. 54:2, NKJV) Scripture reading: Isaiah 54 The Christian life is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 15, 2012

We must be filled with the Holy Spirit in order to display His power in our lives.

Running on Empty October 14, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be filled with the Holy Spirit in order to display His power in our lives. Focus Passage: Mark 5:25-34 Supplemental Passage: And do not get drunk with wine, for that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist