Sermons on The Living Word Of God:

Defeat Is Not Necessarily The Final Word

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2004

As we study these chapters we will learn what we as God’s people need to do to turn our defeats around, we will learn how to make a Comeback.

"DEFEAT, IS NOT NECESSARILY THE FINAL WORD" TEXT: JOSHUA 7 & 8 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while God’s people find themselves sliding down the dark corridor of defeat and failure. And when they do, some just keep on sliding down that dark shadowy passageway, and others, turn their defeat ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus’ Baptism & The Eyes Of Faith - Mark 1:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 15, 2023

From the angle of God’s Word Jesus is the spectacular Son of God and magnificent, authoritative Messiah. From the angle of natural, human observation he is a disappointing nobody from nowhere. Failing to see from the biblical angle will result in confusion and doubt.

For audio and video of this message go to https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=916172323550 Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”— 3 “a voice of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-9

It Depends! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 15, 2014

It all depends on what God's Word says.

All-American Idols Series Title: It Depends! Relativism) Text: Joshua 1:8 Thesis: It all depends on what God’s Word says. I have included this message in the All-American Idols Series because my sense is, we as a culture and even as Christians have begun to listen to other voices that, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When All Is Said, It's Done

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 16, 2013

The Word of God is powerful to accomplish all it proclaims.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas August 25, 2013 WHEN ALL IS SAID, IT’S DONE Isaac Butterworth Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSV) 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tradition Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 8, 2021

Tradition is a good thing, provided it does not nullify the word of God.

Scripture Reading: Mark 7:1-13 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let It Be Done Unto Me According To Your Word

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 8, 2024

The life of Mary is a very challenging one and an epitome of unconditional submission to the Word of God and His perfect Will.

Let it be Done unto Me According to your Words Study Text: Luke 1: 26 - 38 Introduction: Mary is a good example to understand the meaning of surrendering to God’s will. We often sing the song “I surrender all”. But in truth, how much of that ‘all’ part do we surrender to God. Do we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit-Filled Living

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 23, 2009

One of the most valuable lessons the child of God can learn is that of living in moment by moment submission and obedience to the indwelling Holy Spirit of God. To do otherwise is to live outside the will of God, and results in an aimless life for the Chr

Spirit-Filled Living Text: Eph.5: 18-19; Gal.5: 16-17 Intro: Too often we Baptist tend to shy away from the term “Spirit-filled.” This is perhaps largely due to some of the wild and weird things perpetrated and practiced under the guise of being filled with the Holy Spirit, such as “taking up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Mirror, Mirror On The Wall"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

The Bible is like a mirror. When we look into it the Bible tells us what we need to change.

“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” James 1:19-27 If you have a Bible today with you I want to encourage you to use it. If you need one there is one in every chair. James 1:19-27. Prayer. My wife and I made a trip to the beautiful city of Boston a few weeks back to do something that has ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 21, 2021

No one in all of Israel wanted to contend with Goliath. His reputation went before him. He’d never lost one battle, because losing meant death. He’d won every time!

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow. 1 Samuel 17:45-47NKJV On May 25, 1979, Denis Waitly was desperately trying to catch a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles for a speaking engagement. There are easier airports to run through than O'Hara! When he arrived at his gate, they had just closed the jetway. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parables Of Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

We treasure, or take care of, and make use of, only the things we value. In Jesus' discussion in this chapter, He talks about the value of sowing.

I. Introduction A. Illustration 1. Going into the Christmas-buying season of 2013, it was estimated that over $1 billion would go unredeemed, and there are always excuses: there’s a 5-year redemption limit (some businesses issuing these cards won’t even be solvent that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-30, Matthew 13:36-43

A Prayer To Restore My Wasted Years Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

Prayer declarations based on various Psalms, asking God to restore all wasted years in your life.

"Lord, restore to me the years that the locusts have eaten, as You have promised in Joel 2:25. I ask that You redeem the time I have lost, and give me a fresh start, according to Psalm 90:12, 'Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.'" (Psalm 90:12, Joel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11, Psalm 42:11

Complete Surrender To The Lord.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 9, 2019

Something amazing about spiritual growth is that the more we grow in the Lord is the more we learn to surrender to the ways of the Spirit

Somewhere in 2014 I heard the Lord say, “what you will accomplish in your life will not be by your skills, education or wisdom, I have a plan for you, which you can only accomplish down on your knees in complete surrender to me.” Something amazing about spiritual growth is that the more we grow in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic

O How I Love Your Word

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 28, 2019

Not just reading the Scriptures, or hearing them, but speaking them, owning them!

O HOW I LOVE YOUR WORD. Psalm 119:97-104. Psalm 119:97. The Blessed man avoids the walk of the ungodly, the stance of sinners and the seat of the scornful. ‘But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law does he meditate (both) day and night’ (cf. Psalm 1:1-2). A similar dichotomy is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Playing Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2023

We all have had the similar experience of having our taste buds seduced by a delicious meal.

But the moment we took one bite of that delicious food that looked so good, we immediately knew that one of the main ingredient that would have made this dish taste good, such as salt or pepper, was missing. There are some ingredients that can be omitted and it will ruin the whole dish. There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

4 Life Changing Words

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2010

One of the most life giving thoughts is to know, GOD IS FOR YOU

4 LIFE CHANGING WORDS Romans 8:31-39 ?: how P.S. God is for you INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Chippie the parakeet. How many are Max Lucado fans? Max Lucado is one of the most prolific Christian writers of this generation. He can take the most complex theological thought, and with a simple phrase or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Pentecostal