Sermons on Words Can Hurt Or Heal:

The Truth Hurts, But Here's Help Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

John describes the universal lost condition of humankind and its cure in six short verses, what Paul in Romans takes chapters to develop

The Truth Hurts, But There's Help I John 1:5-10 Introduction Last week, we saw the importance of grounding our faith in Jesus who is both God and human. John wanted us to know that he witnessed with his eyes, ears, and hand the earthly Jesus. This experience had forever changed John, and now he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is Power In The Word

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

The Word of God is alive and is the only book that literally can breathe life into something that is dead!

This book is not like any other book: We can say words that carry weight Out of the same mouth come blessings an cursings ...but no word has the power of the Word Of God I. P-enetrating Power - It penetrates through every level Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

"And These Words" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 28, 2002

We can memorize the words to a silly song, but we cannot memorize the Word of God.

“AND THESE WORDS…” Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Introduction A. Read Dt. 6:4-9 B. Illustration: Recite the words to “The Ballad of Jed Clampet.” C. Why is it that we can memorize the words to something as insignificant as “The Ballad of Jed Clampet,” but we cannot memorize the Word of God? D. “Many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

The Power of Words Proverbs 18:20–21 NKJV 20 A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:20–21 NLT 20 Wise words satisfy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Thanksgiving Healing Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Nov 25, 2006

This Thanksgiving Season let us pause to give thanks unto God for healing of our mind, spirit, and body like a "certain" woman.

MARK 5:25-34 A THANKSGIVING HEALING . . . PROHECY, WHAT IT MEANS TO SERVE, TEACHING, EXHORTATION, GIVING, LEADERSHIP, WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE . . . (27) . . . MIRACLES . . . THE GIFT OF HEALING. . . PEOPLE AS VEHICLE . . . GLORY MIGHT BE GIVEN UNTO HIS FATHER . . . (DISCIPLES – BLIND) . . . TEXT . ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing To Wholeness

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 29, 2002

God allows difficulties in our lives to cause us to turn to Him. He is always there to meet our needs for healing, deliverance and success. However, He desires beyond these felt needs that our greater need for wholeness be met.

Introduction: God allows difficulties in our lives to cause us to turn to Him. He is always there to meet our needs for healing, deliverance and success. However, He desires beyond these felt needs that our greater need for wholeness be met. This story traces the path from healing to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Charismatic

The Healing Of Naaman

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 25, 2002

This outline identifies the seven stages in the healing of Naaman’s body, and more importantly, his soul.

THE HEALING OF NAAMAN “So he went down and dipped seven times into the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean” II Kings 5:14 I. THE CONDITION: “Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Healed Demoniac

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is tremendous power in telling what the Lord has done for you.

Thesis: There is tremendous power in telling what the Lord has done for you. Intro.: 1. This AM we turn to one of the strangest stories in the Bible. a. Story of naked, crazy man who lives in the tombs. b. If he was alive today he would probably be in an institution. c. But he met Jesus and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Prescription For Healing

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

God is a healing God

END TIMES OBEDIENCE Romans 13:11-14 Context: Romans 12:1-15:13 is the practical application of the statement “The just shall live by faith” established so thoroughly in Romans 1-8. Those who have been made righteous through faith are not to live any longer in the ways of the world, but to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Healing Series

Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Apr 28, 2020

Why spiritual healing? Because of the sinful nature. But man sinned again send God Genesis 3:6, Adam and Eve sinned against God. --we are all in sin, We need spiritual healing. --You may ask brother Adam and Eve sinned, I have not sinned.

Read...Psa 51:5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Explain: Rom 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men because all sinned-- Therefore Rom 3:23 for all have sinned fall ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Ecclesiastes 7:29

Denomination: Other

An Encouraging Word

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 2, 2006

As Christians we need all the encouragement we can get! We need encouragement because it’s easy to become discouraged.

An Encouraging word A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secret Help For Secret Hurts Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2017

Postsecret is a blog where people share secrets that they have, many are very painful. This is a message about God's secret help for secret hurts.

Secret Help For Secret Hurts PPT 1 Series Title (Secrets of the Heart) Intro: Today I am wrapping up my series on Rest and transitioning to a new series "Secrets of the Heart." During this series I am going to be revealing some secrets people have had for a long time, don't get nervous because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Hurting Today's Church?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007

A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

It Is Written PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

True satisfaction comes not from physical needs but from seeking God through prayer and His Word, which alone nourishes and sustains our deepest hunger.

There’s a kind of hunger that a full pantry can’t fix. You know the feeling. You stand in front of an open refrigerator—food everywhere—yet your soul still feels thin. Our bodies crave calories; our hearts crave a word from God. In a world of buzzing phones and bulging schedules, the deepest ache ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Topics: All You Can Eat, Spiritual Hunger

Power In The Word Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2013

God said His Word would not return to Him empty. What does that mean to us? And how can we know that that is true?

George Faull once wrote fact that “atheists, agnostics, or skeptics will often try to stump us with a question about our God. These skeptics think they are being clever and they take pride in their great intelligence. They will say (for example) “If God is all powerful, can He create ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ