Sermons on word and sacrament: showing 1,516-1,530 of 180,069

The Word Shall Not Return Void

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 4, 2008

This is just for fun. I encouraged my youth group to try and come up with a story made up of all scripture that would not change the menaing of the text. This was my example.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Then God said let us make man in Our image according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Final Words, Part Two Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 9, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ final words on the cross.

Intro>D. M. Stearns was preaching in Philadelphia. At the close of the service a stranger came up to him and said, “I don’t like the way you speak of the cross. I think that instead of emphasizing the death of Christ, it would be far better to preach Jesus as our teacher and our example.” Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Final Words, Part One Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 9, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ final words on Good Friday. Part one of two-part message.

<>The final words of a person are very important. --Our judicial system gives the final words of an individual extra weight, extra status in court trials, deeming death-bed testimonies to be of a special nature. --The final conversations of a pilot and others in the cockpit of an airplane provide ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Words To Hard Hearts

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2008

Jesus words of rebuke in Luke 11 hit the nerve. Those he spoke to were determined to get revenge. If only they could have seen who He is. If only we could see today.

We are entering the middle of Luke’s gospel now and already Jesus is engaging battle with the Jewish leaders. This is an ongoing battle that will ultimately lead to Jesus’ crucifixion and he knows it well, but does not show any signs of shrinking back. Jesus’ very presence should command respect, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday & "Words Of Life"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 16, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Christ expects his followers to follow His steps and declare from their hearts His last eight Words of Life.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA 16 March 2008 Big Idea: Christ expects those who claim to be His followers to follow in his steps, and declare from their hearts His last eight Words of Life. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Rhapsody On God's Penetrating Word.

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008

The word of God is speaking – if the people of God will just listen.

Hebrews 4:12-13 “A Rhapsody on God’s penetrating word” “The word of God is speaking – if the people of God will just listen.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.02.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVzow_Xto6M (TITLE AND TEXT) The word of God is speaking – if the people of God will just listen. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hallelujah!” – A Word For Every Occasion

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 31, 2007

Because of God’s great love for us, we can say "Hallelujah!" no matter what we’re facing in life.

How do you identify a Canadian? If you’re traveling outside the country, you’ll easily recognize the college student from the U of A, the office worker from Ottawa, and the family from Fernie by the “patch” – that Canadian flag sewn on backpacks hoisted by just about everyone who hails from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Challenge Of Change: God's Word Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

In this world of fast-paced lives and ever-changing circumstances, we need stablity. God’s Word, truth, is always the same and is always relevant for all our needs. Luke 21:33 says that we can always depend on God’s Word.

At the beginning of a New Year here are some rather interesting challenges we face. The past few weeks we’ve been looking at the idea of CHANGE… and the Challenges in our lives that those changes present. Two weeks ago we discussed that even though everything and everyone around us changes – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:152

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abram's Word From God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

Friends, there’s nothing in all of the possessions we have in this world can compare to the Word of God, because it can change your life forever.

Theme: Abram’s Word from God Text: Genesis 15: 1-6 Introduction A. In our text, God appeared and spoke to Abraham in a vision. Abraham had received a “word” from God that had revolutionized and had changed his life forever. The word he received from God was about his fear, future, and faith. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Closing Words, Important Truths Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008

This sermon completes the series on 1 Corinthians. It addresses some issues of discipleship.

Introduction: A. If you were Paul, how would you close this letter you had written to the Corinthian church? 1. As we have seen, it was a troubled and struggling church. 2. There were doctrinal problems and glaring moral failures. 3. And even though it appears that this was Paul’s second attempt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word From God's Sentinel Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 24, 2008

God calls his church to broadcast his warnings loud and clear in today’s world. He wants our hearts to be broken by the careless, godless people who are paying no attention to God’s warning signs and he wants us to take seriously our responsibility to do

A man living on the first-floor of an apartment got upset every night because the guy living above him dropped his shoes on the floor when he got ready for bed. Every night, the same thing happened. First, the noise from one shoe, then the noise from the other. Finally, the man downstairs ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-19

Denomination: Brethren

Children's Sermon: The Power Of Words

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2008

All our words carry weight and influence.

Children’s Sermon The Power of Words Object: a can of cheap shaving cream. Objective: To show the children that their idle words carry weight and influence. Hi guys! It is sure good to see you today! Can I ask one of you to help me with something? I want you to take this shaving cream and put ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Twenty-Five Immortal Words

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 24, 2008

Martin Luther described John 3:16 as the gospel in a nutshell. He was exactly right.

TEXT "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). ’Twenty five words, John three sixteen; no greater text has ever been seen. There’s twelve about God and twelve about me, the Son in the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Word Six: Life Is Precious Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 13, 2008

Thou shall not kill. In this word we learn that life is precious to God. He never talks about quality of life, young or old. All human life is precious to God almighty. He Gave His only son that in Him we might have life. Not life qualified by adject

Intro: We have learned that the ten words call us not to mental acknowledgement but moral agreement. If there was one of the ten that would be a no brainer it would be the sixth. In the King James it merely says don’t kill. Almost every other version translates these two words in Hebrew thou ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008

This week I’ve promised to tell you what “church” is – according to the Bible.

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational