Sermons on Word To The Wise:

The Dreaded E-Word: Evangelism For The Rest Of Us

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 10, 2011

we may not all be evangelists, but as followers of Christ, what we all are is witnesses.

The Dreaded E-Word Evangelism for the rest of us TCF Sermon January 9, 2011 There are things in life we don’t look forward to because we don’t enjoy them. We might not look forward to getting up to early in the morning. We might not look forward to the proctologist, urologist, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tightening Our Grip On God’s Word Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 15, 2011

It is essential that we know, understand and follow God’s word

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I believe one of the biggest frustrations that many Christians endure is feeling like they are not growing spiritually. They do not seem to FEEL God working in their lives. • They always feel that something is missing. This is one of the reasons we have started the Equip ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Word That Comes From The Mouth Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2010

Read the Scriptures the way they were meant to be read, and use them to recommit yourself to following the Father.

First Sunday of Lent 21 Feb 2010 Our family has always thought that buying American products is a sensible thing to do, so when Studebaker folded back in the fifties, my dad began buying GM products. After all, GM had been around a long time, was well-managed and looked to be viable for many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Faith Must Be Proven By Works & Not Just Words! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that biblical faith is not expressed in words only or just in one’s mind, but that it must be expressed in the actual doing and obeying what God and Christ command us to do.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:18-26. 2. In our last lesson we discussed two different kinds of faith, from James 2:14-17. We discussed a faith that is not profitable and a faith that is dead. As a contrast to those two faiths, we also discussed a “living faith”. 3. In the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scariest Words You Never Want To Hear Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 7: 21 – 23

Matthew 7: 21 – 23 The Scariest Words You Never Want To Hear 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Life Giving, Life Changing Word

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

I preached this sermon to promote our read the Bible through campaign. If we can influence our congregation to become students of the Word of God it WILL change their life and their home.

God’s “Life Changing” “Life Giving” Word! Heb 3:6-4:16(NKJ), “but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

8 Words To Change Your Family: Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 8, 2011

Love is more an action than an emotion.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Rev. Brian Bill 5/8/11 How many of you need to make an “I’m sorry” phone call to your mom today? I’ll be picking up the phone this afternoon. Moms teach us so many things. • My mother taught me MEDICINE: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Core Value 1:- Keep The Word Central Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 21, 2010

In a world where there are many different "Gospel’s" preached we need to make sure that we are not distracted from bringing the true Gospel. It is not the task of the church to be popular. It is the task of the church to be faithful.

At school in science we did an experiment called a litmus test. Basically you would put a piece of special paper into water and see if it changes colour. Blue litmus paper turns red when the water is acidic. Red litmus paper turns blue under alkaline conditions. The litmus test gave you an idea ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ - God's Full And Final Word.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010

Do you want to make sense out of your Bible? Then keep your eyes on Jesus!

Intro: 1. “This letter opens in a majestic manner…For centuries God spoke in the sphere in the sphere of the sphere of the prophets, but in the last of these days, He changed His mode of communication, unveiling His truth in His Son. No longer was the message to be continued with His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

8 Words To Change Your Family: Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2011

Fruitful families develop the holy habit of church involvement.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Church Hebrews 10:23-25 Rev. Brian Bill 5/29/11 I confess that I feel really sad most Sunday mornings. You would think it would be just the opposite because I look forward to worshipping with God’s incredible people at PBC. I love having the opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

8 Words To Change Your Family: Commitment Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 5, 2011

When we lose that which has always been so important to us, we end up finding that which we've been searching for all along.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Commitment Matthew 10:37-39; Malachi 4:6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/5/11 Did you know that it’s costly to have kids? According to a report from the USDA called “Expenditures on Children by Families,” it will cost a middle-class family over $200,000 to raise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

"When Actions Speak Louder Than Words"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2013

A sermon for World Communion Sunday.

"When Actions Speak Louder Than Words" 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 We had a really neat experience last Tuesday at East Ridge Cares 4 Kids. On the van ride from the Superior Creek Lodge to the church, one child (Landon) asked me what it means when we eat bread and drink juice during worship. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Give Ear To My Words, O Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 28, 2012

How to plead with God to hear your prayers. 1- Ask early 2- Hate evil 3- Seek mercy 4- Live righteously 5- Find refuge

INTRO.- ILL.- One Sunday in a Midwest city a little boy was "acting up" during the morning worship. His parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally the father picked the little boy up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 5:1-5, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Refuses To Allow Death The Final Word"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 31, 2012

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

“God Refuses to Allow Death the Final Word” John 11:1-3, 17-27, 32-44 Revelation 21:1-6a There is a school of thought in some Christian circles that almost views death as so much of a blessing that you are not even allowed to cry… But in the Bible, death is an enemy, and it ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

8 Words To Change Your Family: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2011

Families that forgive know how to live. If you're going to grow, you must let it go.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Forgiveness Ephesians 4:26-32 Rev. Brian Bill 5/15/11 “It’s not often that forgiveness becomes the topic of a national conversation.” This sentence comes from a book called, “Amish Grace,” which recounts the true story of the murder of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist