Sermons on Spoken Word:

Hearing God's Word

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Nov 16, 2005

Nehemiah’s reading of the Law to the returned exiles produced a spiritual revival. In today’s materialistic world, do we not need to hear God’s Word afresh

Nehemiah 8 highlights the fact that after reconstruction there is a great need for reinstruction. We must learn to see life from God’s perspective. We need to change the way we think about ourselves and about life. All of us have been greatly affected by the philosophy of the world, much more than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Seven Powerful Words

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Phil 4:13 opens a door to confident, faithful living through Christ.

The Seven Most Powerful Words Philippians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Magicians perform amazing feats with just a word—“abracadabra.” That’s not for real. Ali Baba in the Arabian Nights opened the door to the robbers’ cave with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2005

How fully do you trust that the bible is God’s word? and what happens to your faith if you doubt the bible?

This chapter contains some of the richest verses about the veracity of the Word of God, and the reality of persecution in the New Testament. It also contains some of the strongest language in the Bible against those who pose as teachers of the Scriptures, but are actually false teachers and what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of An Encouraging Word

Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 15, 2005

We have the power in our tongue to build people up or tear them down. Let’s use that power for the good and discover the tremendous power of encouragement

The Power of an Encouraging Word Do you remember that old cowboy song called “Home on the Range”? One of the lines says, “Where seldom is heard a discouraging word.” What a powerful statement that is if you really think about it. Imagine what life would be like without discouraging words. People ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Is Alive!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 18, 2006

God’s word is indeed alive! This short sermon focuses on God’s word which tells us of our sin and also tells us that there is somewhere we can go to find grace and mercy.

The words we have just heard from ‘Hebrews’ are important words for us. They were originally written to Jews who had become Christians; and the book as a whole affirms the authority of scripture, emphasising that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings the Old Testament to completion. They are important ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Anglican

Profiting In The Word Of God

Contributed by Farinu Ademola on Oct 23, 2006

To show that the word of god is profitable or useful for mankind.

Profiting in the Word of God The word of God is powerful The word of God is living The word is like a two edged sword The word is like a hammer The word is quick The word is Spirit The Word is Jesus God gave us His word for many reasons: • To profit us in every aspect of life 2 Tim.3:16 – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Continue In My Word

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 25, 2006

A sermon for Reformation Sunday and the Rite of Affirmation of Baptism/Confirmation

Reformation Sunday, October29,2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather together today to give you thanks for your gift of salvation, offered to us through our baptism and faith in the death and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Value Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 5, 2006

When You Recognize The Great Value Of God’s Word, Its Sufficiency Will Become Plain And Evident In Your Life As Well!

Introduction: 1. We Have Looked At The Sufficiency Of God’s Word! Answered The Question: “Is God’s Word Enough?” Now, Look At The Value Of God’s Word! 2. Read Psalm 19! 3. There Is Great Value In The Word Of God! And As You Recognize Its Value, It’s Sufficiency Will Become Plain And Evident ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Applying God's Word

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

Using the account of the return from captivity under Nehemiah, we have the example given of how we should also apply the truth of God’s Word to our lives.

Applying God’s Word I IT WAS A TIME OF CRISIS There were many enemies seeking to bring about the downfall of Nehemiah, and frustrate his plans. 1. THERE WAS A RESTORATION The people had been released from the Persian captivity, by Cyrus [BC445] – an event foretold by the Prophet Isaiah [BC712] 267 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Word As A Mirror

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Nov 13, 2006

A sermon using the 12 tribes as types of Christians.

GOD’S WORD AS A MIRROR GENESIS 49 - TYPES OF CHRISTIANS Some of the world’s unhappiest people are Christians. A man once described today’s Christians in this manner. = “Some Christians are too Christian to enjoy sinning but too sinful to enjoy their Christianity.” = “Some Christians have enough ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Word Out Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

For weeks, stores have been preparing for Christmas. As Christians we, too, need to go through the steps which are similar to a store in preparing for the Christmas season. Part of that is marketing our product.

Intro.: I remember when the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus first came out. 1.I was serving as the chaplain of a major hospital in downtown Sioux City, IA. It was a Tuesday night and it was my night to be on-call – but because I lived 45 minutes away, I had to spend the night in the vicinity of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Equipping The Saints With The Word Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the fith sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

"Call Out The Word" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 25, 2006

Sermon 6 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, 23 for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, “ALL FLESH IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Listening For God's Word

Contributed by Rita Sims on Oct 20, 2003

God’s Living Word comes to us every day.

I’ve read in the Scpriptures in Jeremiah 31:3 "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness," at a time when I really needed to be reminded of God’s love. It became for me the Word of God-- living and active. I’ve heard Jesus’ words: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Time With God's Word Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 9, 2003

This sermon deals with the importance of spending time in God’s Word, and focuses on improving the way we listen when it is proclaimed

The Habit of Time With God’s Word Col 3:9, John 8:31 - 32, 2 Tim 3:16-17, Rom 10:17, Mark 4:9, James 1:19, James 1:21, Isa 55:11, Heb 2:1, James 1:22, 25 October 28, 2003 I. Last week I said we cannot be a disciple without being disciplined. There are four habits specifically that we need to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist