Sermons on Verbal Savvy:

Before Creation

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 18, 2010

The bible is the only book that tells us where we come from and where we're going. God loved us before we were born

“Before Creation?” Genesis 1:1 Introduction: God is eternal and existed before He began the process of creation. Only God existed before verse one in your bibles. Imagine this, there was a time when God existed apart from the existence of all else. Note; the bible reads “in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Service With Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 9, 2022

That more excellent way is the exercise of the gifts in agapē.

St John Chrysostom Jesus seems to have had a special place in His Sacred Heart for widows and orphans. That goes back, of course, to the OT, where, over and over, the solicitude of the God of Israel for the poor and the stranger is made tangible. Of course, it is clear that by the time Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Catholic

Your Silence Is Your Sermon

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges -MAGNIFY THE NEGATIVE- -Details to our pain but short version to our joy -Some folk ANOINTED TO TALK-SHARE -At the wrong or worst times -Example- sleep or watching a game -IT TAKES ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 26:62-63

Denomination: Other

In The Land Of The Blind, The Open-Eyed Get Beaten Up Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 23, 2023

Our Western world is suffused with moral and intellectual darkness; it’s like nearly everyone is blind, or walks around with an eyepatch over both eyes.

Friday of the 11th Week in Course 2023 I had for about nine years the privilege of leading a Christian secondary school. One of the skills we taught in our writing classes was, as in many schools, how to write a resume for college applications. And, as principal, I got to read very many resumes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23, Psalm 34:2-7, 2 Corinthians 11:18-30

Denomination: Catholic

Antidote Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 4, 2017

As the Israelites enter Canaan, God warns them not to be so lost in their abundance that they forget that it is God who gives it to them.

Deuteronomy 8:7-18 “Antidote” INTRODUCTION For those of us who have worked hard and put in long hours, it is easy to look at our accomplishments and our possessions and pat ourselves on the back. We discover, when we do so however, that our self-centered pride rears its ugly head and we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Mistreat Godly Woman. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 19, 2024

Many men have mistreated godly women throughout history and even today.

Many men have mistreated godly women throughout history and even today. The Bible condemns such behavior and encourages men to treat women with respect, kindness, and compassion. Some examples of mistreatment include: - Domestic violence and abuse - Emotional manipulation and control - Verbal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Peter 3:7

Why Did Jesus Choose Judas? Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

It has been said if you cannot say something nice about a person, do not say anything at all. Of all the bible characters, Judas has about the blackest record of them all.

It has been said if you cannot say something nice about a person, do not say anything at all. Of all the bible characters, Judas has about the blackest record of them all. Because he walked and talked with Jesus but never repented and took him as savior. In verse 64, Jesus knew. Why did he want a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:70-71

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Cherish Your Wives Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

As husbands, we are called to love and cherish our wives, just as Christ loves and cherishes the church.

In the book of Colossians, the Apostle Paul writes, " Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them Cherish Your Wives " (Colossians 3:19). This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the biblical mandate for husbands to love and cherish their wives. The Importance of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:19

City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

In the midst of the busyness of humanity, and their journey to nowhere, God makes an astounding promise.

Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 1 December 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION The popular Christmas song, “Silver Bells,” begins with the familiar words, “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.” That picture is certainly accurate at Christmas time. The city sidewalks are busy sidewalks filled with holiday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Sheep Herders? Series

Contributed by Terry Rolen on Dec 11, 2001

Why would God use such unlikely messengers?

It does seem like there is a socially acceptable level of charity or giving or caring is raised a bit around Christmas time. But even then there is a limit to what people will allow. I mean your suppose to be nice, your suppose to share gifts, your suppose to give a little extra to the church and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Amos - An Overview Series

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001

To provide some background to the book of Amos. To do that, we’ll need to know some history and geography with a bit of sociology and covenantal theology thrown in. A dash of horticulture and zoology wouldn’t go astray either.

REFLECTIONS ON SOCIETY? THE KANSAS SENATE PRAYER Many people pray when they begin a sermon. I’m not going to do that! Instead, I’m going to read a prayer that first saw the light of day 4 years ago (23rd January 1996). It was a prayed at the opening of a new session of the Kansas Senate. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path To The Pasture Of The Promised Land Is Prepared By The Good Shephe

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2001

How Jesus, our Good Shepherd, fulfills his duty as our Good Shepherd - performing miraculous tasks to get us to heaven.

May 6, 2001 Micah 7:14-20 14 Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, which lives by itself in a forest, in fertile pasture lands. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead as in days long ago. 15 “As in the days when you came out of Egypt, I will show them my ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Wisely As Canadian Christians

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 1, 2001

Some thoughts on what it means to "obey the king" in today’s "pagan" society and government.

Living Wisely as Canadian Christians Eccl. 8:2-6 and Romans 13:1-10 (NLT) Happy 134th birthday Canada! All across the land today many impressive speakers with impressive speaking ability will try to pump up the sometimes not so hot Canadian patriotism. Fireworks, great performers doing their stuff ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:2-6, Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Provisions For Survival Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Feb 11, 2002

Out of I Peter, this sermon focuses on the provisions God has given us in order to survive life in this world.

“Provisions For Survival” I Peter 1:3-9 February 9, 2002 Introduction I must admit that I like to watch the TV show, “Survivor”. I didn’t at first, but after I sat down and watched one episode I was hooked. They make it seem like they dump these 16 people out in the middle of no where with no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pursuit Of Kings

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study last week took us through Judges 6, where we first encountered that reluctant hero, Gideon. Three chapters of this great book are devoted to Gideon -- who also came to be known as J __ __ __ __ - B __ __ __ ( "Let Baal Contend," or "Baal-Fighter" ) -- so we are able to ...read more