Sermons on Word Of God Grew:

Growth Through God’s Word - The Parable Of The Growing Seed

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 14, 2012

Growth through God’s Word - The Parable of the Growing Seed. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

• This parable is actually unique! • Its claim to fame is that only Mark in his gospel records this parable. • Matthew, Luke & John take no notice of over it. • And because it is short in content; • Just 4 verses; in the N.I.V. just 80 words. • Many a Christian has taken no notice of it; • We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Brethren

How Can I Know If The Bible Is God’s Word Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 22, 2012

How can we know if the Bible is the Word of God?

How Can I know if the Bible is God’s Word? Does the Bible claim Inspiration? Scrutinize the Sources of the Bible Are the Manuscripts Reliable? Are the Apostles Trustworthy? Test the Truthfulness of the Bible Is the History Accurate? Are the Prophecies confirmed? Examine the Effects of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Letting God’s Word Have It’s Way”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 16, 2024

How should we approach the Word of God?

Ephesians 5:18-33; 6:1-9 and Colossians 3:16-25; 4:1 are two interesting passages to compare. In Ephesians 5:18, we read, “be filled with the Spirit” and in Colossians 3:16, we read, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” Each passage then describes how being filled with the Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God’s Word In Genesis 1:1-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2024

The Creation narrative in Genesis is not just a historical account, it is a declaration of God’s power, His creativity, and His intentionality.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of God’s Word in Genesis 1:1-8 It’s a blessing to be here today as we open the Word of God together. I pray that today’s message will both challenge and encourage you as we explore the beginning of all things: the Creation story in Genesis. The Creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-8, Colossians 1:16, John 1:1-5, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Showing Emotion During The Presenting Of God’s Word Acceptable?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 16, 2023

Just because we may have heard the word can we appropriately begin to speak? What has Christ brought you out of?

In the verse before this one, Paul wrote that he would rather die than lose his reason to preach. Now that he has made the decision to preach the Gospel, he makes it clear that he is not boasting. He believes that he has no control over whether or not he will continue to preach about how faith in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Word Study: Team

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is inviting us to be part of His Team: Team JESUS. His team will offer wholesome teamwork and His burdern is light and easy to bear.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a team? Yes, JESUS and I are a team. JESUS is my Team Leader. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is inviting us to be part of His Team: Team JESUS. His team will offer wholesome teamwork and His burdern is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2019

The third sermon in our series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we discuss how Jesus was fully God and also fully man. It's a good apologetical sermon.

The Word Made Flesh (John Pt. 3) Text: John 1:14 When you think of the Glory of God, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it a majestic throne room filled with light? Is it fire, thunder, and earthquakes, and angels filling the sky singing and shouting? Or maybe some kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supernatural #8: Preaching The Word Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2009

The church in Acts continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine - in the Word (Acts 2:42). God’s desire for His church is that we would continue to preach the Word!

SUPERNATURAL #8: PREACHING THE WORD THE THEME OF ACTS: (Acts 1:8). “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” PREACHING THE WORD = OVER 30 TIMES IN ACTS: Here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: *other

The Last Words Of St. Peter: Transfiguration

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 10, 2015

St. Peters' last words about the Transfiguration before his death. Luke 9:29 reveals that Jesus' appearance was not merely some luminous glow but more deeply means that as he predicted his death he appeared to be more resolved and determined.

“The Last Words of St. Peter” Transfiguration “They didn’t tell anyone what they had seen until long after this happened.” Luke 9:36 “We have seen his majestic splendor with our own eyes.” 2 Peter 1:16 Intro: When Thomas Edison invented the first light ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, 2 Peter 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Claims Of Jesus Christ In His Own words. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

Jesus Christ of Nazareth made several profound claims about himself during his ministry.

Jesus Christ of Nazareth made several profound claims about himself during his ministry. Through his teachings, parables, and interactions with others, Jesus revealed his identity, mission, and purpose. In this, we will explore what Jesus claimed about himself in his own words, based on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:27, Mark 2:1-12, John 14:9

God’s Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2011

We must embrace God’s Gentle Servant, we must depend on God’s great power, and we must believe in God’s sure and certain promises if we’re going to find hope in the midst of trouble.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seven Last Words

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 24, 2014

Jesus went to the Cross so that we, through his death and resurrection might have a personal relationship with God and that we might know its power in every area of our lives.

Seven Last Words The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. We see it empty, it is an empty cross because of the apparent tragedy which God turned for good and the apparent victory for evil which God overturned by the power ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Avoiding Anger: Doers Of The Word, Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 26, 2021

Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021, FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B, While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word.

Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B text James 1:17-27 While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word. Throughout this series, we are reflecting on how well ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Word Goes Forth. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2023

A metaphor from God's dealings in Creation to describe God's dealings with His Word.

THE WORD GOES FORTH. Isaiah 55:10-13. Isaiah 55:10-11 is about God’s words not returning to Him void. At first, we might imagine that God is talking about the weather, with all this talk of rain and snow. And what if there is no rain, nor any melting snows from the mountains of Lebanon? Famine! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God's Calling

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 23, 2017

This message deals with how we enter into the presence of God where we can hear Him and align ourselves to His will and way so that we can find out what God is calling us to do.

Knowing God’s Calling “What We Need To Do” Tonight I’d like to give some practical advice on how we can align ourselves to the will and way of God. And the reason we need to do so is because by knowing more about God’s will and way will help us know more about God’s calling upon our ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare