Sermons on Verbal Savvy:

The Dangers Of Elitism

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 17, 2020

What does God think about respect of persons.

The Dangers of Elitism James 2:1-13 There have always been people who think they are better than everyone else. Some feel they are better than everyone else because they have a lot of money. Others because they have power. There are those who feel superior because they belong to a certain social ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ascension 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016

The description of the ascension of Jesus to heaven is an interesting one. It shows us how consumed we may be with the world and its values instead of being consumed with the Kingdom of God and the mission which Jesus gave to us.

This coming Thursday is the day that some churches celebrate as Ascension Day because we know that Jesus appeared among His disciples for forty days after His resurrection and then He ascended into heaven. Normally we would celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven on the Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Axe Is Laid To The Roots

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 8, 2018

What does it mean to repent?

The Axe is Laid to the Roots Luke 3:7-18 As we come to the third Sunday of Advent, we continue in the third chapter of Luke. Last week, we saw who John the Baptist was, what God had called Him to do, and where he performed his mission. This week we will look at how this mission was carried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Servants And Masters

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Servants and Masters

SERVANTS AND MASTERS (EPHESIANS 6:5-9) The Bible casts servants in positive and negative light. Positive Negative 1. faithful and wise servant Matt 24:45 2. good and faithful servant Matt 25:21, 23 3. servant of all Mark 10:44 4. good servant Luke 19:17 5. servant of Jesus Christ Rom 1:1 6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, Ephesians 6:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Guest Becomes The Host

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 18, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16

July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalm 40- A Righteous Response To Hurt And Hardship

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Feb 18, 2023

Man will hurt us, but God will heal us. David gives us a roadmap to making sure we stay focused on God and His purpose through even the toughest times.

Psalm 40:11-17 11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord; Let Your lovingkindness and Your truth continually preserve me. 12 For innumerable evils have surrounded me; My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up; They are more than the hairs of my head; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11-17, Matthew 24:35

Denomination: *other

Eternal God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 6, 2021

God is not wobbly and shaky like many people in this world, He is our Rock. HE IS OUR ETERNAL GOD!

ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH Genesis 21: Covenant with Abimelech 22 Now it came about at that time that Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, "God is with you in all that you do; 23 now therefore, swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year;new Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

If you do not do anything different from last year, don't blame God that nothing has changed.

New Year; New Hope 2 Corinthians 5:11-5:17 Philippians 3:12-3:14 Prayer- Introduction- Scripture- 2 Corinthians 5:11-5:17 Philippians 3:12-3:14 Happy New Year! When we say Happy New Year what are we saying to someone? We are saying that we hope this New Year will be better than the year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17, 2 Corinthians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

“can You See What Satan Sees?” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I used a sermon by Pastor Rich Dunbar, which has been a blessing as well as a great help in sermon preparation, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“Can You See What Satan Sees?” Acts 13:4-12 I love to ride down the road and see how many animals I can spot. Most seem to be hidden from view but when you have what some call “Woods eyes” you can spot the turkeys, the deer and other critters. We’ve been talking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Proverbs? Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 4, 2018

Solomon tells us who the book of Proverbs was written for and why.

The fool says in his heart “there is no God” (Psalm 14:1), lives as if there’s no God and ends up eternally separated from God. The wise acknowledges there’s a God, lives to please God and ends up eternally enjoying communion with God. Those who are wise acknowledge that God is there and He is not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Habits For A Deeper Walk With God Pt 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

Message 4 in our series exploring the regular practices that deep our relationship with God. This message touched on the regular practice of worship and thanksgiving.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Thanksgiving or Thankskeeping” Review We have been looking to understand and implement into our lives the habits or discipline that conditions the spiritual dimension of our lives that in turn increases our capacity to relate to God. Only when these ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Good As Your Word

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 13, 2010

God expects us to be honest in our dealings with others, and when we are it will eliminate the need for vows in most cases.

Good as Your Word Matthew 5:33-37 INTRODUCTION A. Truth is sometimes hard to find. 1. There was a time when people were as good as their word and some still are. 2. There were no written contracts (try to buy a car now and tell the guy, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

In Our Own Sight: Aura, Listen

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2021

We have a lost art in our homes and churches, seems few are listening. Communication is more than talking all the time. We have frozen communication lines because few are listening. Swift to hear. Slow to speak.

IN OUR OWN SIGHT: THE PORTAL OF THE EARS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: GUARD THE LOINS OF THE MIND…. HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO GET PEOPLE TO UNLEARN IMMATURITY? SEEMS THERE ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, Ephesians 4:14, Galatians 5:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ask What You Can Do For God Series

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Mar 15, 2019

More than likely, most people are always asking for something from God. But God showed me one Tuesday morning during my prayer time that I need to reverse that and ask Him what could I do for Him.

Sunday AM January 6, 2019 Like me, many of you are now are have been involved in a trial that almost over-whelmed you. Satan would fill you with fear that you just can’t make it I just can’t carry on, many have felt the same way but with hope in our heart we must continue to walk on. The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah 12 Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

exposition of Isaiah 12

Isaiah 12 Read Isaiah 12:1-6 Transition: The mission of this church is to: Reach, Raise Up, & Release people to Live the Word of God What does it mean to live the Word of God? We have broken it down into four values: Worship, Outreach, Relationships, & Discipleship The first and foremost of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational