Sermons on The Word Of Salvation:

The Tongue As A Fire And A Member Of Our Body That Is Diffucult To Control! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that when the tongue gets out of control it can do as much damage as a fire when it gets out of control.

INTRODUCTION #13 1. Open your bibles to James 3:5-8. 2. James has had much to say about the tongue. 3. In comparison to the other members of our body the tongue is small. It is not near as large as our legs, our feet, our arms, our hands, our head and etc. 4. It is not near as large as these ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tongue As A Fire! Extra Material. 20 Seed Thoughts! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

20 undeveloped seed thoughts relating to James' teaching

(Proverbs 18:21; italics mine). Nick Young counted some twenty positive things in the Scriptures that the tongue can do, and twenty negative things. A great ruler once sent a gift of meat, the carcass of an animal, to a philosopher with the request that the philosopher send back the best part and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016

In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.

Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Snare Of The Devil (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 1, 2016

If Jesus can forgive those who caused Him so much pain and suffering, how can we not forgive those who have hurt us!

1 Timothy 3:7-Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (Snare for an individual) 2 Timothy 2:26-and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Live Like You Were Dying" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 14, 2016

What would you do if you knew you were dying? How would you speak to others? What would change?

“Live like you were Dying” Philippians 1:20-26 Tug MacGraw, Tim McGraw’s father, was hospitalized with a brain tumor in March 2003. He found out that day that he had cancer and was given three weeks to live-he survived nine months. To MacGraw recorded this song in memory of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

(What You Need Is An Upgrade)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 2, 2017

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

John 15:1-7 (KJV) 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

(“What Kind Of Tree Or You ")

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

AND THE REASON I WANT TO TALK TO KING DAVID ABOUT THE TREE IS BECAUSE GOD WILL NEVER PLANT YOU IN A PLACE WHERE YOU WILL NOT GROW AND THE REASON WHY IS BECAUSE YOUR LACK OF GROWTH BRINGS NO GLORY TO GOD AND YOU DO KNOW PRAISE ,WORSHIP ,HEALING AND DELIVER

PSALMS 1: 3 HE IS LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY STREAMS OF WATER ,WHICH YIELDS IT`S FRUIT IN SEASON AND WHOSE LEAF DOES NOT WITHER .WHAT EVER HE DOES HE PROSPERS VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (“WHAT KIND OF TREE OR YOU “) WHY DON`T YOU LOOK AT YOUR NEIGHBOR –AND SAY NEIGHBOR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Sower Part Two

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

The Word of God is alive and active. The seed is the planting of the word of God in our lives and the growing of the kingdom.

Parable of the Sower 2 Growing and sowing seeds Mark 4:1-4:9 Part two Introduction- Prayer- Mark 4:1-4:9 Last week we centered in on the power of God word in our lives and that the seed referenced in the parable is the Word of God. The farmer (God) goal is to get his good seed (Word of God) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers, & God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

What kind of witness are we giving to lost people by our attitudes and words? Do we portray a Gospel that looks like something that unbelievers would want to have? Let's get a positive, joyful spirit!

GRAPES, GIANTS, GRASSHOPPERS, & GOD Num. 13:26-14:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Tom Eppler and his wife were reminiscing about their dating days when he mentioned how she used to have a “coke-bottle” figure. She said, “I still have a “coke-bottle” figure, only now ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Dec 4, 2016

The word in Genesis. The word in John. Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus.

IN THE BEGINNING John 1:1-4, 14; 43-51 Today, I want to begin a short series that will look at some interesting people and their encounters with Jesus. I’ll begin by asking a couple of questions: What are some of your memorable encounters with Jesus? What is your relationship with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Corinthians: The Church Fully Equipped Through The Message Of Christ Cruc

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 5, 2017

The seemingly simplistic message of Christ crucified is the message through which God brings us to faith in Jesus and makes us fully equipped for life here and hereafter.

How many of you have read “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen? It’s a young-adult novel about a boy’s quest to survive in the Canadian wilderness after his plane crashes. He’s only armed with a hatchet, and yet that’s all he needs to survive for over a month before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

An Awe-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 22, 2016

Most words are valuable because they communicate more than facts. They communicate feelings.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 5 An Awe-Filled Church Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. (Acts 2:43 NIV) And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. (Acts 2:43 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Servant Is Listening

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

A sermon that considers the 2-way nature of prayer, rather than just approaching it as a time for God to listen to us.

On January 4, 1987, Oral Roberts launched his most notable campaign to date. He told his followers that if he didn’t raise a total of 8 million dollars by March, God was going to take his life. Comparing himself to the apostle Paul, Roberts begged not to let Satan defeat him. "God" he said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Really Believe The Bible?

Contributed by David Henderson on May 12, 2018

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time. It is also the best-selling book every year. Since 1815 we believe there have been over 5 billion Bibles printed. It is available now in 2150 different languages. Now to me that’s pretty impressive.

“Can I really believe the Bible?” 2nd Peter 1:20-21 and 2nd Timothy 3:14-17 Let me give you a few facts about the Museum of the Bible, located in Washington D.C. …. • The total square footage is 430,000 • It is 8 stories high • It cost over 500 million dollars to build • If you wish to see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

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