Sermons on Spoken Word:

Desiring His Word Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2007

1 Peter 2: 1-3 shows us how believers can live out a proactive love by 1) remembering our life source, 2) eliminate sins, 3) admit need, 4) pursue spiritual growth, and 5) survey blessings.

Legal trials can often be interesting events. The current trial of Conrad Black on fraud charges has made for interesting press. It seems like the international media cannot get enough of what he and his wife will say. They hang on every word. But this is not unusual. From Donald Trump, to Tony ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Other

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

Further Words To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

More lessons to learn from the church in Ephesus.

Warnings, Exaltations & Instructions: Further Words for Ephesus Ephesians 1:15-16; 4:1-3 Have you noticed something that has changed recently in life? If you buy any new product in a store and compare it to what it used to look like, you will notice several things. First of all the packaging ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Words To Corinth Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Uncovering more lessons to apply to today’s church from the Corinthians.

Warnings, Exaltations, and Instructions: More Words to Corinth 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 One thing that the Lord has blessed me with is a good sense of direction. When I travel, I am never lost because I almost always know where I will come out even when on roads I have never traveled before. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Words To Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A ton of instructions for this church that are still relevant for the church today.

Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions: More Words to Thessalonica 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 I want to take a poll this morning as we get started. How many of you like to talk on the phone? How many of you don’t like talking on the phone? I fall somewhere in the middle of the two extremes – it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Words To Philippi Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A lesson on Christian maturity from the believers at Philippi.

Warnings, Exaltations, and Instructions: More Words to Philippi Philippians 3:15 – 4:1 A group of three to eight year olds were recently asked their opinions on how you know you are grown up and mature. Here are some of their responses. David, age 7 – When your clothes don’t fit ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is "Sex" A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 18, 2007

Why can’t we talk about sex in the context of Christian marriage? Does sex belong to the world or to God? Where does our sexuality come from and when are desires a good thing?

IS “SEX” A DIRTY WORD? Some time ago I watched a movie called “Arabesque” in which Gregory Peck plays a stodgy professor of hieroglyphics. He is explaining the various symbols on a chart and how to interpret them. The lecture is dry and anything but captivating. In fact a young man is nearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Gods Word Is Unchanging!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2007

THIS MESSAGE DEALS WITH THE NEED OF HAVING THE WORD OUR GOD IN OUR HEART, MINDS AND MOUTH. WE NEED TO BELIEVE, KNOW AND SPEAK THE WORD OF GOD WHICH IS THE WORD OF GOD. TO UNDERSTAND THE WRITTEN WORD WE MUST FIRST RECEIVE THE LIVING WORD WHO IS THE LORD JE

GODS WORD IS UNCHANGING! Matt 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. . Ps 119:89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. . I. The Word of God is written on Nature with what we see we our own eyes. Ps 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

The First Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

Men of all ages have marveled at the words of Jesus.

THE FIRST WORDS OF JESUS Mark 1:21-22; John 7:45-46 INTRO: What a man says reveals what he is. Jesus said, “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew. 12:34). Did you ever think of the power of words? Hitler whipped Germany into a frenzy of hate by his words and thus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Thomas Norton on Jul 17, 2007

Understanding the purpose of God’s Word for Pastors and Christians

Have you felt lost and alone with little hope of understanding what you need to know and what you need to do? Where do you turn to under pressure and in distress when everything seems to be bearing down on you? We all are looking for answers on this planet with so many things that seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting The Word To Work Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 18, 2007

Often we ignore the only powerful tool that God has given us to overcome sin. God has promised to bless His Word, not our talent. We need a commitment to share God’s Word with others.

Putting the Word to Work II Timothy 4:2 Purpose: To explain that the Word of God is our only tool to help others. Aim: I want the listener to look for ways to confront others with God’s Word. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a Christian Relate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible