Sermons on Wisdom In Words:

Speaking Words Of Faith Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Words can change how we think, act or dress; and even determine what we do with our life. This message looks at what the Bible has to say about taking control of our thoughts and speaking words of faith and words of life.

Spoken words program your heart either to success or defeat. Words . . . carry faith or fear, and they produce after their kind. - Charles Capps(1) To get started this morning, I want to talk about the power of words; and a good example of words can be seen in the news media. You hear a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3, Matthew 12:34-35, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Concerning Confrontation Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2021

Most of us have, at some point, desired to get even with those who have wronged us. There is something within our human nature that desires to “return the favor.” These attitudes are contrary to God's will for our lives.

A Word Concerning Confrontation Matthew 5: 38-42 As we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to a passage that we all have heard a portion of quoted many times in our lives: An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. This is often quoted in anger, or in a desire to repay a wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Word-Centered Life

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2021

This sermon addresses the importance of scripture in the believer's life. Specifically it talks about the importance of a Transformative approach to reading the Bible as opposed to an Informative approach.

Good morning. A quick question. By a show of hands, who loves reading scripture? That is good because I need some volunteers to read some passages from today’s sermon. Thanks for volunteering to read, if you were listening, you know that in some sense they are all connected because they speak to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 32:35, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

What Hinders The Word? Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 2, 2020

Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. But very few benefit from it. why?

What hinders the Word? Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. They might possess number of copies of the scripture in various languages, apart from the digital versions they have in their electronic devices. Today reading and understanding the Bible became so easy ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:3

Denomination: Brethren

Is There A Word From The Lord? Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

Does the Bible really have the answer to everything we are facing today?

Zedekiah was the last king of Judah. These were dark days for God’s people. The Northern Kingdom of Israel had already gone into captivity, and Judah was on the precipice of the same fate. King Nebuchadnezzar had made Zedekiah king of Judah in the place of Coniah, Zedekiah’s uncle, who had only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Every Careless Word

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

We need to be careful what we say because God will judge us by the things we say.

Every Careless Word Matthew 12:36-37 "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." In short: we need to be careful what we say because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Psalm 34:12-14, Jude 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Corner Stone Of The Word

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 4, 2019

After revealing the Word was eternal and enduring, Peter challenged the church to abide in the Word - both the written Word and the Living Word.

The Corner Stone of the Word 1 Peter 2: 1-8 We have considered much within the first chapter of Peter’s first epistle. It has been quite encouraging, enlightening, and challenging. We have been reminded of who we are in Christ and some of the responsibilities associated with a proper relationship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 17, 2019

A sermon about God coming to live with us.

“The Word Became Flesh” John 1:1-5, 10-14 The church I served in East Ridge was surrounded by abject poverty. One of the things that was “brand-new” to me was the number of people living in extended-stay hotels. I don’t just mean that they stay at these hotels for a week or two, I mean they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Words My Mark

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Dec 23, 2019

I know… the saying is, “Mark My Words”, but this is my way of helping you see what I saw… learn what I observed, and hopefully get your marks all in the right places… working for you… not working against you.

I know… the saying is, “Mark My Words”, but this is my way of helping you see what I saw… learn what I observed, and hopefully get your marks all in the right places… working for you… not working against you. Marks? See… getting through life unscathed is quite a daunting task. Now, unscathed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, John 6:27, 2 Corinthians 1:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listening To Last Words

Contributed by David Zachrich on May 19, 2025

Before Jesus departed from His disciples to return to heaven, after His crucifixion and resurrection to pay for the sins of the world, He offered several final messages that were – and still are – important.

Revelation 21:1-6,12-20 Last words … Friends in Christ, When children leave home after high school or college, words are shared between parent and child to express love. When a loved one passes, if there is an opportunity, last words are shared are also shared to express love and gratitude. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6, Matthew 28:16-20, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Read By The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2023

Kierkegaard once said, "When you read God’s Word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, ‘It is talking to me, and about me.’” Is the Word challenging you? Convicting you? Bringing your life into alignment with God?

BEING READ BY THE WORD Heb. 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A LAWYER GOES TO HEAVEN 1. A lawyer dies and goes to Heaven. “There must be some mistake,” the lawyer argues. “I’m too young to die. I’m only fifty five.” 2. “Fifty five?” says Saint Peter. “No, according to our calculations, you’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Words To Pray

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 3, 2019

This sermon looks at four words and their meaning that should be an integral part of our prayer lives. They are "spare," "restore," "draw," and "revive," and then why we pray and ask this in Jesus's name.

Four Words To Pray Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!CJ8GkIiK!mwuzQSEJEuTH4kut2JiDUfCp6IFmcJ91sze_jMBK-kU Today, I’ve been lead to set aside our next teaching on establishing those lasting biblical values in order to properly build up God’s House within us, which is part two of a two part series on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:13-27, Psalm 85:4-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Renewal Through The Word

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025

Renewal through the Word means allowing Scripture to cleanse our hearts, reshape our thinking, and guide our actions.

RENEWAL THROUGH THE WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:9-11; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 15:3 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a journey of constant transformation and growth. Though salvation makes us new creations in Christ (2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 22, 2022

John’s only direct reference to the birth our Lord, but this one brief statement says volumes. You see.

THE WORD BECAME FLESH (John 1:14) Immanuel God with us Introduction Well, it has officially begun Christmas or, as the world calls it the Holiday Season. We will have plenty to eat, parties and family get togethers. That’s o.k. After all this country has been through the last three years, we need ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 24, 2024

At the beginning of John's gospel John makes many striking claims about Jesus. One is that he was Logos, the word. Another is that he became flesh. Isn't 'the flesh' bad? Why did Jesus take on flesh? And should we do anything?

At Christmas, Christians think of the fact that Jesus, though he was God, became man. But John expresses things differently. Rather than saying that God became man, John tells us that THE WORD – in Greek, Logos – became FLESH. John starts his gospel by talking about ‘Logos’ – the word. John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist