Sermons on Speaking The Word:

Remember, Ponder, And Meditate Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 29, 2023

As we approach 2024, I want us to review the Bible’s strategy for living the Christian life.

Introduction We know from the way the New Testament writers used the Psalms that the Psalms were the book of praise and meditation for the early church. In other words, the early church did not say, “Well, Christ, the Messiah, has come now, so everything written of old is out of date and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shield Of Certainty

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 9, 2018

"In the realm of reality, we need also a “shield” for our protection against doubts, uncertainties, negativism, or even false teachings that bombard us in all angles."

“For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2009

(I took Rodney Buchanan’s sermon and reworked it for this message). God, the Word, became flesh. Do we of flesh become the Word?

Reading of text and prayer. Intro: Elder Rhee’s work of writing the entire New Testament on a 4x6 foot scroll in such a way that the words actually form a beautiful image of Christ and 27 angels surrounding him. (I have a print of Rhee’s image of Christ using every word from the gospel of Mark ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Road Map To Holiness

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 4, 2011

A "how to manual" for living out a life of holiness

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. Introduction: Imagine if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Barnabas—little Man, Big Deeds Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 25, 2015

This sermon examines Barnabas's character as an encourager, his generosity, and his obedience to God and challenges God's people to emulate him.

Barnabas—Little Man, Big Deeds Series: Acts Chuck Sligh January 25, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 4:31-37 – “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Man In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Man in the Mirror James 1:19-27 I. Introduction A. Well, we're continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We've talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of endearment that we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon introduction uses the metaphor of sinkholes to illustrate the importance of building one's life on the solid foundation of Jesus's teachings, as per Matthew 7:24-27.

In May of 1981, Muffin was barking ferociously in the yard. Mae Rose Williams thought she was chasing a squirrel and came out to quiet her down. She didn’t see a squirrel. Instead she found a sinkhole opening up in the front yard of her Winter Park, Florida, home. It kept opening until it swallowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Sinkholes, Faith Foundations, Hearing God's Word

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

No Ordinary Man

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

Jesus went to great lengths to validate his identity by using his name which is synonymous with God’s name. Jesus told his listeners plainly who he was by name but they did not make the connection. Have you mistaken His identity?

No Ordinary Man John 4:1-30 What is in a name? Well a name says a lot about a person and it is necessary to correctly identify one person from another. Just try getting over the border by using a name or abbreviated name and see what happens to you. Just the other day I needed the name of a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daniel - A Man Of Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 14, 2009

The key to Daniel’s success was that he was a man of the Word and a man of persistant prayer

DANIEL – A man of prayer The book of the prophet Daniel isn’t a book that we read very often. I don’t think I have ever preached from it in my life If you were to ask the average Brit who Daniel was, he either would not know or remember him as being the man who was thrown in a lion’s den and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Fitness Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Spiritual Fitness A trustworthy statement 08/31/08 AM Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-9 Introduction This morning we have the third lesson drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authenticity

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2016

To become authentic means to become genuine. Hints in becoming genuine. 1. Honest -- Speak the truth. 2. Direct -- Speak in terms that are clear, concise and focused. 3. About here-and-now -- Speak about what is going on right now.

Authenticity 1 Samuel 17:38-40NKJB Haddon Robinson once gave this word of wisdom "In any situation, what you ARE determines what you see, what you SEE determines what you DO." Keep that in mind as we study David, Saul and Goliath. So Saul clothed David with his armor, and he put a bronze ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Person

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 21, 2012

One of the great things about God is that He wants us to know Him. Not just know about Him, but, to know Him.

My servant grew up in the LORD’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him. He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Heavenly Language

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 30, 2015

The proper uses of speaking in an unknown (to the speaker) language, both in private, and in public settings.

Heavenly Languages Explained Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 24, 2015 Today is Pentecost Sunday. This is a good time to remember what happened on the first Pentecost after the resurrection and ascension of the Lord, and to consider what these things means for us now. Let’s review Acts 1:1-14 so as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacred Selfie

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 16, 2019

Selfies can be either fun or painful (Sometimes we don’t look like the person we remember in the mirror from the morning) If we took a “Sacred Selfie” what would we discover?

Topical Text: Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: • Explain what a selfie is for the older people • Take a few selfie’s to demonstrate! • Selfies can be either fun or painful (Sometimes we don’t look like the person we remember in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 119:105, Matthew 7:15-20, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 22:19, Exodus 32:32-33, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 6:6, Joel 2:23-27, Joel 2:25, Mark 10:27, Psalm 19:7-10, Proverbs 6:16-19, 1 John 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

The hands of our Lord speaks of the entire ministry.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------------- The HANDS OF JESUS JOHN 20:27 Pilot in the ending of John Gospel said, "Behold the man" What a contrast from what John the Baptist said in the beginning of the gospel, "Behold! the Lamb of God." B. We want to BEHOLD THE MAN CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Denomination: Baptist