Sermons on Words Matter:

What To Do With God's Word

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 11, 2002

A sermon that underlines the centrality of the word of God for the believer.

What to do with God’s word. Jeremiah 23:23-29 23 "Am I only a God nearby," declares the LORD, "and not a God far away? 24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?" declares the LORD. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the LORD. 25 "I have heard what the prophets say who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Has The Final Word?

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013

This is a sermon of God's immeasurable patience with human's incalculable perversion; God's provision of redemption and believer's inheritance; and judgement for unbelievers.

Matthew 21:33-36 "“Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. Now when vintage-time drew near, he sent his servants to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-36

Denomination: Friends

The Last Words Of A Dying Man

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Apr 29, 2016

How important are our dying words? A comparison between the last dying words when Christ was crucified with two criminals and what we might say or do in our last moments.

Last Dying words .Luke 23 v32-43 A deacon is in the hospital and his good friend, the vicar goes to visit him. The vicar notices all the medical equipment attached to the deacon. He kneels by the bed. The deacon motions to a pad and pen on the bedside cabinet. The vicar hands his friend the pad and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: *other

A Word From Our Sponsor

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Christmas is different because here God meets us face to face, and reveals himself in human form.

Have you heard the story about the head of a Hindu Temple in Belfast who had someone come up to him and say "All I want to know is, are you a Protestant or a Catholic." He was a bit puzzled by this and said, "you don’t seem to understand. I’m a Hindu." But undeterred, his questioner said, "Yes I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Love: The Hinge Of God's Word

Contributed by Paul Dehaan on Feb 24, 2007

This message deals with the greatest and second greatest commandments.

“Love: The Hinge of God’s Word” TEXT Matthew 22:35-40 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, [36] Master, which is the great commandment in the law? [37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Into God's Word (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

The Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all time. Almost everybody has one and everybody has questions about it. This three-sermon series will help Christians get into God's Word and get God's word into them.

Getting into God’s Word (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/27/2013 If you haven’t been here all this month, I started off this year talking about the Bible. Like it says in your bulletin, the Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Famous Last Words:forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

How Jesus expressed the awesome love of God from the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: ETERNAL LOVE This morning we come to the fourth of the seven statements Jesus made from the cross. Over the past three weeks, we have listened as Jesus spoke His divine words from the cross. We heard His words of forgiveness when He said, Father forgive them. We heard His words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 7 Last Words Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 18, 2014

A Good Friday message on the 7 Last Sayings of Jesus on the cross.

Good Friday Sermon - April 18, 2014 – Matthew 27:27-61 On Good Friday, there is a distinctly different tone to our worship service. Every other time we gather for worship throughout the year, we do so in the light of Easter Sunday, in the light of the Resurrection. That’s why normally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-61

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Describing God In One Word

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 27, 2005

There are so many different words that can be used to describe God. But if you had to use just one, that word would be Holy.

“Describing God in One Word” (Psalm 99) Have you ever had to look for the right word to describe something? A place (Man, that’s beautiful, it’s breathtaking), A smell (ugh, that’s awful, it’s horrible), How about a taste? (uuumm, good, rich, yummy) Sometimes it’s hard to put into words when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Is Very Near

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 12, 2003

PENTECOST 8(C) - God’s Word is very near because the Word of God is planted into faithful hearts to grow into faithful living.

GOD’S WORD IS VERY NEAR DEUTERONOMY 30:9—14 AUGUST 3, 2003 DEUTERONOMY 30:9-14 9Then the LORD your God will make you most prosperous in all the work of your hands and in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your land. The LORD will again delight in you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Became Flesh | The Dwelling Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 11, 2009

John 1:14b. What were the purposes of God dwelling with his people in the person of Christ? Here are some important answers...

THE WORD BECAME FLESH | BIBLICAL CHRISTOLOGY FOR CHRISTMAS THE DWELLING – HE DWELT AMONG US JOHN 1:14b [INTRODUCTION] - About 730 years before Jesus of Nazareth was born, King Ahaz was the ruler of the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Ahaz was an idolatrous king who led the people of Judah away from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Words For Troubled Times

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Paul writes to encourage these new believers that Jesus was coming back for those who were trusting in Him, and for those who had died trusting in Him. They did not need to have hopeless sorrow over their departed loved ones who died knowing Jesus

Encouraging Words for Troubled Times 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Intro: To the average person you might meet downtown or on the street, the idea that Jesus is coming back for all who believe in Him is a crazy one! In fact, some would put you in the same category as the followers of David Koresh or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is The Bible Really God's Word? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 24, 2013

Research tells us that about 65% of protestant Christians believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. Depending how you look at that it may seem high or low to you. To me it’s cause for concern because a full 35% of professing Christians are not s

However it’s not surprising that the number is so low. It’s very hard to prove and most of us have just believed that it is God’s Word because we were told that it is. That’s very hard for a seeker or unbeliever to blindly accept. If I point a person to the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Word Of Commendation: Changed Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

Changed Lives (the mark of faithful disciples) spur thanksgiving because they confirm God’s election (and our faith).

Christianity is about the power of the gospel to change lives. The death and resurrection of Christ are the keys to the gospel message and the keys to unleashing the power of God in our lives. Jesus died to deliver us from our sins and introduce us to a new life of holiness. We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perceive And Practice The Implanted Word Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance