Sermons on Six Words:

Life In The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 23, 2002

There is life in God’s word.

Introduction A. The Barna research group did a survey that shows that only 18% of "Born-Again" Christians read the Bible everyday. Even worse, only 23% read it at all (Whitney, 32). B. We cannot grow as Christians without a daily dose of God’s word. Paul gives us five reasons why we should read ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Be Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Aug 25, 2003

Taking action as Christians.

James 1:17-27 “Be Doers Of The Word” As a preacher of the word, I have the privilege of sharing with you some of my life stories, learnings and wisdom. As a preacher of the word, I also have the responsibility of preparing a message for you that is hopefully helpful to your walk with God as a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: *other

Preach The Word! Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

This is no time for fear, no time for cowardice, and no time to quit. Instead, it’s a time to take a deep breath and march forward into battle.

Preach the Word! II Timothy 4:1-5 I’d like to begin by calling your attention to verses 3-4 of this passage. They describe a scene that seems amazingly contemporary: “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2004

God’s Word will do God’s work, in you, and through you.

“For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside”. Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Trust The Word Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 14, 2004

The gospel according to John features the Word as Creator and Sustainer and Savior. It is through the word that we can worship and find restoration.

Title: What’s the word? Text: The Gospel according to John Series: Walking with Jesus through the gospels Date: April 18, 2004 I. Author, provenance, and purpose of this gospel. A. Written between 70-90 a.d. 1. Probably written after the apocalypse. 2. A compilation of writings from throughout ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Words

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

The last words that any person speaks are important. Peter spends his letting us know the wonders of what we have in Christ, and implying that we can use what we have, or ignore it.

Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-4 Intro: The last words that people speak are powerful, memorable. Il) Sir Francis Newport, the head of an English club for nonbelievers, said this to those gathered around his dying bed: “You need not tell me there is not God for I know there is one, and that I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Word Of Honor

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

Our word is power. It can be used to heal and inspire, or it could be used to wound and discourage.

October 16, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Subject for tonight’s study—Word of Honor: Be Careful What You Say B. We begin with the statement: “Word is power.” 1) From God’s word to ours, word is power. a) Genesis reminds us that it is by God’s word that the universe came to be. 1. God said, “Let there ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Adventist

Empty Words Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 24, 2003

Words are powerful, for good or for evil. (#3 in The Christian Victor series)

“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore, do not be partakers with them;” “It’s only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away” - The Bee Gees When the Gibb brothers put their heads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Words Of Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#8 in Proverbs & Parables series Proverbs 16:20-24 The words we speak are a life and death issue. DRAMA: A GOOD WORD incorporated into sermon

Words of Life Proverbs 16 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 16:20-24 INTRODUCTION: According to some statistics I read, the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking. In fact, if all of our words were put into print, the result would be this: The words from a single day would fill a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:20-24, Proverbs 16:18-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feeding On The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

God’s hope & plan is that Christians will move from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity.

Feeding on the Word Sermon Series: The Manual 1 Peter 1:22 – 2:3 Last week we learned that the Manual, God’s Word, is useful for - teaching - rebuking - correcting - training It has a very solid purpose in preparing each and every Christian to do the work which God has called us to do. By ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

The act of hiding God’s Word in one’s heart is not just memorizing it, but by living in full devotion to the Lord.

Knowing the Word Sermon Series: The Manual Psalm 119 We have been going through a Series called: The Manual Today, we are going to look at the importance of Knowing God’s Word. We know there is purpose (1st week – 2 Timothy) We know we should feed on it (2nd week – 1 Peter) Today I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

Just as Jesus did, we must arm ourselves with the Word of God, for it is the Sword of the Spirit. It is our weapon of defense against the enemy. We must carry our weapon of truth realizing it has great power and be prepared to use it.

Power of the Word Sermon Series: The Manual Matthew 4:1-12 The last few weeks we have been going through a series titled: The Manual. We have been examining the importance of God’s Word in history and in our lives today. First, we looked at 2 Timothy where we found that all Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word Of Encouragement

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

This takes a look at the opening verses of II Thessalonians as Paul brings a word of encouragement to this church.

A Word of Encouragement II Thes. 1:1-12 I. The Encouragement of Praise (v. 1-4) A. Paul Practiced What He Preached (1-3a) 1. He could have blasted them for not grasping what he had taught them earlier, but he never scolded or chastised them (compare to his reaction the Galatian church Gal. 3:1). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unspeakable Words

Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 29, 2000

When Paul said what God told him was unlawful to repeat, what was He saying?

Unspeakable Words 2 Corinthians 12:1-5 Introduction: Last week, I said the Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: - 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." - 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dying Words

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

Father’s Day

When I die, notice that I didn’t say if I die, when I die, if I could, I would love to leave behind words of wisdom for my children. You know in years to come they could tell people about the wisdom that I imparted on them with my dying words. Which even if they were no wiser then all my other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan