Sermons on Spread The Word:

Recognizing Christ In The Word And Sacrament

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 10, 2001

Presents the narrative of the disciples walk to Emmaus as a perpetual template for the experience of the resurrected Christ as his presence is manifested in the proclamation of the Word and in the celebration of the Eucharist.

RECOGNIZING CHRIST IN THE WORD AND SACRAMENT Luke 24:13-35 INTRO. THE MOVIE IS NEVER AS GOOD AS THE BOOK I would like to begin my remarks this morning by reflecting on a phenomena that is in many ways unique to our modern culture. A couple of years ago a friend suggested to me that I read a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Give" Is Not A Four-Letter Word

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 10, 2001

sermon in giving

“Give” is not a four-letter word! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Time and Money – both are hot commodities in Northern VA. Both cause a great deal of anxiety in our lives because we never think we have enough of either. People are even now talking of the economy and about pouring money into it to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Of Warning From The Amen

Contributed by Jack Warford on Oct 11, 2001

Jesus leaves the worst of the letters to the seven churches for last, because they received no commendation for doing what was right. They were a phony church, a church simply playing church.

Jesus leaves the worst of the letters to the seven churches for last, because they received no commendation for doing what was right. They were a phony church, a church simply playing church. It is important for Pastors to remember that this letter was written to us by the Apostle John and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Word From Our Sponsor

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Christmas is different because here God meets us face to face, and reveals himself in human form.

Have you heard the story about the head of a Hindu Temple in Belfast who had someone come up to him and say "All I want to know is, are you a Protestant or a Catholic." He was a bit puzzled by this and said, "you don’t seem to understand. I’m a Hindu." But undeterred, his questioner said, "Yes I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Study The Word To Avoid The Absurd

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

There are all kinds of teaching available to us today, but God's Word will keep us from getting trapped and wrapped up in teaching that is contradictory to His Truth.

STUDY THE WORD To Avoid The Absurd 1 Timothy 4:1-11 He was born deep in the heart of Texas, San Antonio to be exact. His daddy was a preacher who had a gift for communicating God's Word, and the people would come from near and far to hear him Sunday after Sunday. The family moved from San ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word Of Encouragement To God's Children

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

this sermon is to encourage beleivers who face discouragement through various trials and tribulations

A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN OUTLINE 1.DO NOT LOSE YOUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE 2.DO NOT BE WEARY IN DOING GOOD 3.DO NOT BE HASTY IN DECIDING YOUR DESTINY 4.DO NOT FEEL FORSAKEN AND WEAKENED 5.DO NOT FORGET GOD’S TIMING THE MESSAGE A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN 1.DO NOT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Last Words Of King David

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 24, 2001

David was ready to die - are we?

INTRODUCTION A. Last words from Great People are always worth listening to. 1. Final chapters of I Chronicles tell us much about King David. 2. Here he presents His son Solomon to the people, and gives him a solemn charge to be faithful to the Lord. B. This is a lesson we need to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proper Response To God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO BLESSING

BIG IDEA: OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO BLESSING INTRODUCTION: Each of these 8-verse stanzas is focused around a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet = an acrostic format. This is the ALEPH stanza with each verse beginning with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This stanza is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Counselor = God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

UNDERSTANDING GOD’S REVELATION IS THE PATHWAY TO ENCOURAGEMENT

BIG IDEA: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S REVELATION IS THE PATHWAY TO ENCOURAGEMENT (:17) INTRODUCTION "Deal bountifully with Thy servant, That I may live and keep Thy word" If God were to bless us abundantly and give us our greatest desire, what would that be? The opportunity to continue to live a life of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Having Regard For God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

RESPECT FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO RESPECTING GOD’S JUDGMENTS

BIG IDEA: RESPECT FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO RESPECTING GOD’S JUDGMENTS I. (:113-117) 5 WAYS TO SHOW RESPECT (LOYALTY) FOR GOD’S WORD A. (:113) Whole-Hearted Commitment to God’s Word this must be the starting point 1. Rejection of the Path of Wavering Commitment "I hate those who are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-120

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things That The Word Of God Gives

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

What we recieve form God’s word

Things That The Word Of God Gives Psalm 119 I. It Gives Life. Vs. 25, 37, 40, 50, 88, 93 The word “Quicken” means to give Life John 1:1-4 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] The same was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Last Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 29, 2002

Discover Jesus’ true understanding of God and mankind through His last words on the cross (A Good Friday Devotional)

Words from a dying man can be fearful, resentful or senile, but rarely confident. These last words from the lips of Jesus were confident. These words reflect a true understanding of God and mankind. With such understanding Jesus responded confidently on the cross. Jesus said in Luke 23:24, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-30, Luke 23:24-46, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 2:2-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Love, Leadership And Last Words Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 22, 2003

In Hebrews 13 we have a final list of exhortations reminding us of many basics of keeping the faith.

Love, Leadership and Last words. Do you remember as a youngster, leaving home and getting the list on the way out the door? Don’t forget to do this, be sure and do that, remember to take care of the other thing, be careful, watch out for the other guy, call when you get there, don’t take any ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing A Word From God

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Feb 27, 2003

Like grain God’s Word nourishes, like fire God’s Word compels, and like a hammer, God’s Word breaks us.

“Experiencing A Word From God” Jeremiah 23:25-29 Illustration: Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:25-29, Isaiah 57:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Spend Time In The Word?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004

God commands us to spend time in His word. That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to spend time in the Word.

"Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it." Joshua 1:8 God commands us to spend time in His word (see also: Ezekiel 3:10, 44:5, 2 Timothy 2:15). That is the only reason we need. But He did not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist