Sermons on Words Can Hurt Or Heal:

The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2017

Jesus gives us: 1. a new desire (vs. 46-47). 2. a new determination (vs. 48). 3. a new dimension (vs. 49-52a). 4. a new direction (vs. 52b).

The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make Mark 10:46-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 22, 2017 *This week, I've been thinking about people who have made a difference in my life. My wife has made an infinite difference in my life. Anybody who knows Mary knows what a blessing she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know For Sure? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007

There are many scriptural reasons why we can KNOW for SURE that we are saved. This message points out four of them.

April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #4 How Can I Know for Sure? Acts 9:1-22 INTRODUCTION: Saul of Tarsus had a dramatic conversion experience changing from a person who was extremely intent on persecuting anyone who followed the Lord to becoming one of them himself and preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Power You Can't Buy

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

Fifth sermon in a fall 2005 series through Acts

The coming of fall announces the arrival of football, the World Series, school, a new allergy season, and a new TV season. Many of us have waited all summer to see the outcome of our favorite TV show’s cliffhanger ending. Returning to TV this year is a show that features the famous (or infamous, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Used The Word To Correct False Teaching Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 6, 2018

When confronted with a question that showed people were following a false premise, Jesus uses the Word in an attempt to correct the false teaching, therefore, correcting the false premise.

INTRODUCTION’ • SLIDE #1 • We live in a society is that is becoming increasingly intolerant of Christianity. Now, with that said, I do not want to come unhinged and make it sound like 2018 in the United States is the worst time in history to be a Christian. • All I am saying is that for a society ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Parents Can Bless Their Children

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

If parents will do three things, God will bless their children and prosper them.

Blessing the Children Happy Sabbath! I would like to start with a short word of prayer this morning. One evening mother was busy fixing supper. Her little boy came up to her and gave her a piece of paper. She dries her hands on her apron and reads. For cutting the grass: $5.00 For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-2

Denomination: Adventist

Why Can't We Just Be Friends Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2015

The Bible repeatedly warns us to be very careful about the kind of friends we choose. But does that mean we should never make friends of non-Christians?

OPEN: Some time back in Germany a couple of women were driving down the autobahn when they realized they were low on gas. So they pulled over to a gas station and the driver filled her car up with gas. But then she discovered that she did not have enough money to pay the bill. So she asked her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can One Have Peace With War Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 22, 2003

We will look at the prospect of peace as our troops are engaged in a battle in Iraq. At these times people wonder what the situation is and whether we are in "end times". We will look throughout the Bible for insight and peace.

Can One have Peace with War Will there be war What not to place trust in What to trust in DBF Sunday Sermon, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, various, 3/23/03 I am always amazed during times like this with the questions by people at times like these, who are squandering there lives and times upon themselves ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Can Man Do? (Wcmd)

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 12, 2015

God's blessings bestowed upon man, not enjoyed to the extent of His will for man's striving on earth is plagued with modern issues---the same issues that plagued man in early years, taxation shows the struggle of man in God's plan on earth.

What Can Man Do? (WCMD) by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 12, 2015) “And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Friends

Death

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Jun 8, 2021

HEALING

Death I want to talk about death this and what the Bible says about it. The Lord laid it on my heart to do a sermon on death. It seems this past year and recently right here at church ,people that we been praying for, or passing away. So what does death mean to you? Are you afraid to die? God did ...read more

Scripture: John 14:17-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, Genesis 1:3-5

A Word Churches Don't Use - S * * Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 17, 2007

S I N -- it is a word we don’t like to use anymore in our churches.

The “S” Word There is a three letter word that we don’t like to say in churches. The rest of the world uses this word all the time, but we don’t. It makes Christians feel uncomfortable. It makes us feel dirty. Maybe ashamed. Or embarrassed. The word is S – I – N. Sin! Yep, some of you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Interruptions Come Knocking

Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Feb 28, 2015

We all hate being interrupted. But many of the most important moments in Jesus' ministry were the result of interruptions, such as when a bleeding woman interrupted him on the way to heal Jarius daughter. We can learn from Jesus example.

"When Interruptions Come Knocking” March 1, 2015 Luke 8:40-56 INTRO: Has this ever happened to you? You've had a hard day. Finally you have a few quiet minutes for yourself, you pour a hot bath, you throw in some bubbles just for a touch of luxury. You put your toe in - kind of hot, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Word Is Alive And Powerful Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 21, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical concept of God's living Word, and examine several examples that illustrate its power and significance.

As believers, we often refer to the Bible as the "Word of God." But what does it mean for God's Word to be alive? In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical concept of God's living Word, and examine several examples that illustrate its power and significance. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, John 1:1-14, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Taming The Tongue: Speak Life

Contributed by Andrew Craig on Jan 20, 2026

Our Words Matter More Than We Realise Our words are powerful—they shape our lives and the lives of those around us. What we say, and how we say it, can build others up or tear them down, bring peace or stir trouble, heal wounds or deepen them.

TAMING THE TONGUE: SPEAK LIFE We speak thousands of words every day—to family, at work, online… (about 13K words per day.) How can we make our words count? God calls us to use our speech as a tool for life, not destruction. Our Words Matter More Than We Realise Our words are powerful—they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Words At Miletus With The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2017

The journey from Troas to “Mitylene” is described with exceptional detail. It seems to have taken about five days’ sailing time, with each port mentioned representing a day’s journey. They evidently put into port each night. The winds usually died....

November 28, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.6: Paul's Words at Miletus with the Ephesian Elders (20:13-38) Acts 20:13-38 (KJV) 13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

I Can See Clearly Now Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 30, 2003

Joseph, Pt. 3 of 4

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (GENESIS 41:1-41) Two years before our 2008 summer arrival in Hong Kong, my wife was restless and aching to return to her native Hong Kong, so a year later we decided to give the church a one year’s advance notice because it was hard to find a bilingual pastor, but the church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible