Sermons on Share The Word:

Escaping The Buffet Mentality: Feast On The Word Not The World

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

We as a church are bellying up to the buffet of the world much more often than we feed ourselves on the healthy and holy food of God’s word.

Escaping the Buffet Mentality “Americans are getting fatter” - - “and the south is leading the way.’ So says World News Digest by the Canadian press. What is the problem why are we as Americans getting fatter or having an excess of body fat. Some say it is genetics, choice, targeted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hungering-Hearing-Honoring-Handling The Word Of God

Contributed by Richard Overman on Feb 11, 2003

Just because the water is muddy doesn’t mean it’s deep. Message derived from listening to many great men of God. (nothing original)

I. Hungering for the Word of God II. Hearing of the Word of God III. Honor Given to the Word of God IV. How to properly Handle the Word of God (1) Having a desire for the word of God Love it more than Gold. Little boy ask his father why there were so many Bibles around the house. Father ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Words: "I Am Willing. Be Clean!" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 19, 2004

With these words jesus shows us so much of the true nature of God: His love, compassion, willingness and reaching out to us.

Jesus¡¦ words: ¡§I am willing, be clean!¡¨ Mk 1:40-45 WBC 22/2/4pm If you¡¦re a parent here this morning you will relate to the many times our children slip over, or are covered with grime- and come to you crying, wanting 1) a hug 2) to be cleaned up - remember this with AJ cycling 4 years ago A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Four Words Away From God's Dream Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

Second in the series "God has a dream." Dreams are fulfilled when we realize that we cannot do it, but God can.

Adventure Christian Church Genesis 42:41(p. 26) Four Words Away From God’s Dream God’s dreams are fulfilled through us when we realize… 1. We cannot do it. “I cannot do it” (v. 41) • Stage One: The LORD takes us into His workshop. For Joseph, it was 4745 days of prison…13 yrs. For ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Words We Speak : It Is A Matter Of Life Or Death

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 17, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE WORDS WE SPEAK WHICH CAN EITHER BRING US LIFE AND BLESSING OR DEATH AND CURSES . IT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF EVERY WORD THAT WE SPEAK AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT OUR LIVES.

THE WORDS WE SPEAK : IT IS A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH *********************************************** OUTLINE 1. YOUR WORDS DETERMINE YOUR DESTINY 2. THE WORD OF GOD HAS CREATIVE POWER 3. WE MUST BOLDLY SPEAK THE PROMISES OF GOD BY FAITH 4. POSITIVE WORDS BRING HEALTH AND HAPPINESS 5. PARENTS ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Integrity: Where Your Word Is Your Bond Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 30, 2006

Integrity is a reputation of trustworthiness that is built up over a period of time and is proven by our behavior, our conduct both in and out of the limelight, both in the public view as well as when no other human is looking.

INTEGRITY: WHERE YOUR WORD IS YOUR BOND Matthew 5:33-37 1. `My boy,’ said the businessman to his son, `there are two things that are essential if you are to succeed in business.’ `What are they, Dad? Asked the boy. `Integrity and sagacity.’ `What is integrity?’ `Always, no matter what, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 5:33

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Is More Than A Four-Letter Word

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 8, 2005

"What you do defines you" - a line borrowed from movie "Batman Begins" summarizes this message.

Love is more than a four-letter word 1 John 3:11-16 "Batman Begins" movie has a scene in it that I like – Bruce Wayne aka Batman puts on the playboy act—meant to keep people from connecting him with the crusading hero Batman— Wayne’s girlfriend from his past and now a zealous district attorney, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Can Benefit From The Word Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Third in a series on James. Three step plan for benefiting from the Word of God.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 3 “You Can Benefit From The Word of God” James 1:19-27 At least once each day, and probably several times, we stand before a mirror and review the way we look. If an adjust-ment is necessary, and it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27, Ephesians 1:13-14, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Believers We Need To Study The Word Of God Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Dec 7, 2004

Believers we need to study the Word of God

            1st Timothy 4: If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. 7But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Word Pictures Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4-8 I. Note: Salvation must come before Spirit Baptism: Acts 1:4-8 (NIV) 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fathers: Words That Can Save Your Family

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 15, 2002

Life is made of decisions. God would have every man make the decision Joshua made for his own family.

“... but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” Joshua 24:15c (NIV) A report by Warren Mueller revealed that where both parents attend church regularly, 72% of their children continue in the faith. Where only the father attends, that percentage drops to 55 percent, but where only the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

"The Grave Isn't The Final Word"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Death is the final healing and homecoming, but it’s still tough for us who remain and grieve.

Funeral meditation: "The grave isn’t the final word" Someone in our family is in the hospital, dieing, and we whisper at the bedside, “I’d do anything to make you well.” I heard a relative say, “If I could take your sickness and have you well, I would.” That is exactly what God the Father did. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

A Word Corrupted. . .a Life Destroyed. . .gay

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 10, 2002

Just as a lovely and one time innocent word of the English language became befouled by association to a demonic lifestyle, likewise we witness the destruction of many innocent lives that come in contact with the homosexual lifestyle.

Just as a lovely and one time innocent word of the English language (gay) became befouled by association to a demonic lifestyle, likewise we witness the destruction of many innocent lives that come in contact with the homosexual lifestyle. Observe the following remarks: We are living in an age ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What David Knows About God's Word Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 21, 2001

A glimpse into the heart of a man who loves the Word of God

LAMEDH - Psalms 119:89-96  David discusses the staying power of the Word of God. How God’s Word sustains both creation and man. NEWS STORY: ABOUT A CHURCH GUTTED BY A FIRE ON THE NIGHT OF EASTER SUNDAY. EVERYTHING BURNED TO THE GROUND EXCEPT ONE BIBLE WHICH WAS CHARRED ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Words That Help Your Family "Talk The Walk" Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 9, 2001

A look at Ephesiains 4:25-32

Words that help your family “Talk the Walk” Ephesians 4:25-32 1) Words that are Good--verse 29a Words that are Authentic-- verse 25 Words that are Tactiful--verse 15a Words that deal with Conflict--verse 26 2) Words that Benefit-- verse 29c Words that Build up--verse 29b kind, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Holiness