Sermons on Seven Last Words:

Getting Into God's Word (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

The Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all time. Almost everybody has one and everybody has questions about it. This three-sermon series will help Christians get into God's Word and get God's word into them.

Getting into God’s Word (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/6/2013 Welcome. I hope that your New Year is off to a good start for you. And there’s nothing better you could be doing on the first Sunday morning of 2013 than worshipping with God’s people. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Words Of Encouragement In Discouraging Days

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Compares the condition of Israel; to that of the US, and how God encouraged Isaiah before sending him out.

A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR DISCOURAGING DAYS In many ways, the prophet Isaiah would feel right at home in our days. In chapter 2 of his book, he talks about the days when God will physically rule on the earth, when men beat their swords into plow shears and there is peace in the land. I too ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is A Four-Letter Word

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 18, 2022

Many four-letter words are used tritely as vulgar and profane slang or to curse someone.

The word "love" is also a four-letter word used so commonly that its true meaning and significance has been lost. People say they 'love' their house, car, clothes, church, school, pets, food, family, friends, hairdo, music, makeup, movies, etc., and they 'love' God. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Genesis 3:6, Romans 5:19, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Luke 11:11-13, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Groanings Too Deep For Words Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 8, 2024

What did Paul mean by all of creation is groaning?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing our study in the book of Romans, and we are going through chapter eight. I find Romans chapter eight one of the most exciting and encouraging chapters in all of Paul's epistles. Looking back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Brethren

The Becoming | The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 4, 2009

John 1:14a. Jesus Christ is the eternal Word of God who became flesh for his own redemptive purpose.

THE WORD BECAME FLESH | BIBLICAL CHRISTOLOGY FOR CHRISTMAS THE BECOMING – THE WORD BECAME FLESH JOHN 1:14a [INTRODUCTION] - Author and pastor Leith Anderson tells of a time several years ago when he was visiting Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, on a mission trip and was taken, of all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Jesus' Reformation Words

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 25, 2009

A sermon preached at an area Reformation Sunday worship service on 10/25/2009 at Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, Iowa. It uses Jesus’ words of the text as Jesus’ "reformation words" for the people of his day, Martin Luther’s day, and today.

Historically, Lutherans have taken the last Sunday in October and set it aside as “Reformation Sunday”, where we give thanks to God for the life and work of Martin Luther and other reformers of the church in the 1500’s who brought back to light the truth of the Gospel. It’s a day where it’s very ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Reading The Word Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2022

This is the third in a series on the spiritual disciplines, this message focuses on very practical ways we can engage quite deeply with God's Word.

January 23, 2022 Sermon Spiritual Disciplines: The Joy of Reading the Word We are on the 3rd week of our current study of the spiritual disciplines, which we’ve also referred to as spiritual privileges, because they most definitely are that. They are ways that we can grow, ways that we can blossom ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Read, Hear And Do The Word Of God Because The Word Of God Is The Will Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 8, 2018

3 WAYS TO BE BLESSED!

3 WAYS TO BE BLESSED! Revelation 1:3 (KJV) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. I. Read the Word! A. Reading the Word of God is reading the Will of God! 1. If a loved one ...read more

Revelation: Ultimate Blessings

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Revelation the book of Seven’s contains seven blessings for God’s people. Claiming these blessings leads to great rewards for followers of Christ.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Ultimate Blessings Revelation Introduction: 1. Revelation: the book of sevens—churches, seals, trumpets, bowls, woes, heads, spirits, etc. These are an important verses. It is important because of where it is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeat Is Not Necessarily The Final Word

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2004

As we study these chapters we will learn what we as God’s people need to do to turn our defeats around, we will learn how to make a Comeback.

"DEFEAT, IS NOT NECESSARILY THE FINAL WORD" TEXT: JOSHUA 7 & 8 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while God’s people find themselves sliding down the dark corridor of defeat and failure. And when they do, some just keep on sliding down that dark shadowy passageway, and others, turn their defeat ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enjoy The Blessings In God's Word

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 18, 2004

PENTECOST 2(A) - Enjoy blessings in God’s Word by hearing and reading, by studying and living in God’s Word.

ENJOY THE BLESSINGS IN GOD’S WORD Dueteronomy 11:18-21,26-28 - June 13, 2003 – PENTECOST 2 DEUTERONOMY 11:18-21, 26-28 18Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 19Teach them to your children, talking about them when you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Word Of Commendation: Changed Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

Changed Lives (the mark of faithful disciples) spur thanksgiving because they confirm God’s election (and our faith).

Christianity is about the power of the gospel to change lives. The death and resurrection of Christ are the keys to the gospel message and the keys to unleashing the power of God in our lives. Jesus died to deliver us from our sins and introduce us to a new life of holiness. We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perceive And Practice The Implanted Word Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Essential Equipment: The Word Of God

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Nov 10, 2014

These are four points describing the word of God found in Hebrews 4:12 - The Word of God is Alive, Active, Sharp and Discerning.

Essential Equipment: The Word of God Introduction: Ill. A traveler was preparing for a long trip. A friend asked if he was all packed and he said, “Yup, just about. I've got my map, a lamp, a library of 66 books, a mirror, a microscope, a volume of fine poetry, a package of old letters, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraging Words For Troubled Times

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Paul writes to encourage these new believers that Jesus was coming back for those who were trusting in Him, and for those who had died trusting in Him. They did not need to have hopeless sorrow over their departed loved ones who died knowing Jesus

Encouraging Words for Troubled Times 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Intro: To the average person you might meet downtown or on the street, the idea that Jesus is coming back for all who believe in Him is a crazy one! In fact, some would put you in the same category as the followers of David Koresh or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God