Sermons on Word And Sacrament:

Baptism And The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 22, 2016

The 12th and 13th Articles of the Church of the Nazarene covers the two sacraments recognized by the COTN.

This morning, we will look at the next two of our Articles of Faith. First, we will look at the twelfth Article of Faith, which is: XII. Baptism Here is the description of this 12th tenet of our faith: We believe that Christian baptism, commanded by our Lord, is a sacrament signifying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Nazarene

The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 2, 2014

Paul begins this section of scripture with since you have received all that Jesus purchased and assuming you learned of Him by experience you should have a different lifestyle than the lost. Your life should be characterized by hard work and helpful words

Intro: This week we continue the second part of Pattern for Powerful Personal Relationships. We continue to see the pattern that reveals the resurrection life in us. This is the explanation of John 13:35 “by this they will know that you are my disciples.” If we love the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God's Word Is The Path To The Full Life Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 16, 2014

1. Find Great Satisfaction in God (v. 1) 2. Do Not Be Satisfied with this Age (v. 1) 3. Saturate Myself With the Word (v. 2-3)

The Word is Your Life, part 2 Loving God's Word is the Path to the Full Life Psalm 1 David Taylor We are in the second week of our fall series, “The Word is Your Life,” four weeks to help us see the the necessity of making the word central in our lives. Today we look at “Loving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God's Word Is The Path To The Full Life Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 16, 2014

The Word is Your Life, part 3 Loving God's Word is the Path to the Full Life Psalm 1 1. Saturate Myself With the Word for a Fruitful Life (v. 3-5) 2. Saturate Myself With the Word by Meditating on the Word (v. 2)

The Word is Your Life, part 3 Loving God's Word is the Path to the Full Life Psalm 1 David Taylor September 21, 2014 We are in the third of our four week fall series, “The Word is Your Life,” to help us see and feel the necessity of making the word central in our lives. We started out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need The Word In Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 15, 2016

The Word of God living, working and doing His will in our lives.

WE NEED THE WORD IN US! - Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! (KJV) - John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:18-22

Prevailing Power Through The Ministry Of The Word

Contributed by William Kumuyi on May 28, 2018

Feeding on strong meat makes you strong in faith, in the spirit, for spiritual warfare, on battlefield, for exploits, in prevailing prayers. God’s word is the source, foundation and basis of prevailing, supernatural power in our lives, families & ministry

“SPECTACULAR DIVINE IMPARTATION” 27th May 2018 PREVAILING POWER THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Hebrews 5:12-14 God’s word is the source, foundation and basis of prevailing supernatural power in our lives, families, and ministries. It is food and nourishment: food for our spirit, soul and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

AplicaÇÃo Errada Da Palavra De Deus(Wrong Application Of God's Word)

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 29, 2021

A Palavra de Deus é a maior coisa em toda a vida, e quando está justamente dividida, dá-nos a verdadeira vontade de Deus. Palavras mal aplicadas são desagradáveis e podem ser perigosas.

APLICAÇÃO ERRADA DA PALAVRA DE DEUS(WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD) "As visões dos seus profetas eram falsas e inúteis; não expuseram o seu pecado para afastar o seu cativeiro. As profecias que lhe deram eram falsas e enganosas." (Lamentações ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mauvaise Application De La Parole De Dieu (Wrong Application Of God's Word)

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 29, 2021

La Parole de Dieu est la plus grande chose de toute la vie, et quand elle est divisée à juste titre, elle nous donne la vraie volonté de Dieu. Les mots mal appliqués sont peu recommandables et peuvent être dangereux.

MAUVAISE APPLICATION DE LA PAROLE DE DIEU (WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD) « Les visions de vos prophètes étaient fausses et sans valeur; ils n’ont pas exposé votre péché pour conjurer votre captivité. Les prophéties qu’ils vous ont données ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miracle Of God's Word: Longing For It

Contributed by Brendon Wasdell on Apr 14, 2019

PB: To understand the longing for God’s word or the lack of it Theme: The word of God is a lifegiving Miracle Thrust: The word of God is as necessary to daily living as breath is to life; to show us the way and give us understanding in life situations

Introduction: Mouth to mouth resuscitation. This is a procedure given to a drowning person whose lungs are filled with water. The Nostrils of the victim is pressed by the one administering and air is blown into the lungs of the victim. Troubled waters were over my head when I came to the Lord but I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136, Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 2 Timothy 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Beggar(S)

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

When Martin Luther died, they found a piece of paper in his pocket that read: "This is true. We are beggars." He is right. Before God, we are beggars, like the Canaanite woman.

There is something about a sibling that can bring out the worst in us. We might not mind losing, but when it is to a brother or sister, then it’s an entirely different story. We might become more competitive than we normally are. Our patience can seem to be even less with them. They also seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The True Solution To Violence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2021

These are times that try our souls. When the secular parts of our world collapse under the weight of theft, fraud, lying and disrespect, violence solves nothing, and brings only more violence.

Baptism of the Lord Jesus 2021 Reading St. Mark’s account of the baptism of Jesus, which is the shortest of the three Gospel accounts, I am struck by the language used just before the Father’s voice is heard from heaven. We heard that Jesus “saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11, Genesis 8:11, 1 John 5:1-9, Isaiah 12:2-6, Isaiah 55:1-11, Acts 1:4-8, Isaiah 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

O Woman, Great Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2020

Cleansing the heart and intentions is way more important than ceremonial washing of hands, even in the time of COVID-19

20th Sunday in Course 2020 My ancestors came mostly from Ireland, although the coat of arms we display in our home, that says “Cunningham,” is actually Scottish. I suppose that confirms the British suspicion that the Irish tend toward appropriating the property of others. Nonetheless, the fact ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7, Romans 11:13-32, Matthew 15:21-28, John 19:26-27

Denomination: Catholic

Just Do It

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 30, 2008

A fresh look at the communion service.

1. COMMUNION IS A COMMAND "this do...this do" The command to partake of the Lord’s Supper is as important as any of the 10 commandments. Communion is not an optional extra. Eating and drinking at the Lord’s Table is more important than eating and drinking your daily food. 2. COMMUNION IS A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

In Persona Christi Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2009

The touch of God changes us, particularly those set aside for ministry.

February 16, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis There are two realities that flow directly from our understanding that there is a God and I’m not God. The first is that we owe God everything. The second is that we have to behave toward God and other human beings in the way He intends. The new atheist, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Communion & Betrayal (Mark 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2024

Did Jesus answer false accusations? Did He answer who He is? Let's look at Mark 14.

Did Jesus’ betrayer eat with Him? Were the bread and wine literally His body and blood, symbolic, sacramental, or a mystery? Did the disciples all desert Him? Did Jesus answer false accusations? Did He confess who He is? Do we? Let’s look at Mark 14. Was there a plot by religious leaders to kill ...read more

Denomination: Baptist