Sermons on Words Of Encouragement:

The Spoken Nature Of The Word Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 25, 2014

A sermon on the public reading of Scripture (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 13 Word Driven, pages 333-338)

HoHum: One of Crystal’s students, an African American, is into Spoken Word. Here is a sample called The Last Laugh by Sabrina Nicole: I’m not an ego maniac you know the type that gives others a heart attack I get my vital nutrition From a dietitian Who only asks for my Submission And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unruly Freedom Of The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2014

God's plan is truly a surprise, but it is always directed toward our salvation and the spread of the Gospel.

Thursday of the 28th Week in Course 2014 Joy of the Gospel The Holy Father’s letter on the Joy of the Gospel tells us: “God’s word is unpredictable in its power. The Gospel speaks of a seed which, once sown, grows by itself, even as the farmer sleeps (Mk 4:26-29). The Church has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:47-54

Denomination: Catholic

The Seed Is The Word Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 18, 2014

Look to the word for all answers.

THE SEED IS THE WORD OF GOD Luke 8: 1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, 2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favorite Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 5 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: More than 2,300 times this word appears in scripture… it’s a common word, one that we don’t often pay much attention to, but one that can only be described as God’s favorite word. So what is God’s favorite word? As with our previous messages, the given ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Most Mysterious Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 6 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: When I was a kid one of my favorite shows was “Unsolved Mysteries,” cue the creepy, mysterious music! It was always my hope that one day I would be able to “solve,” a mystery. Then came my big chance, one of the episodes featured a case that was set in my home ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Most Dangerous Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 7 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: What’s the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done? I know for me the most dangerous thing I’ve ever done was to go swimming in some of the most shark infested waters on earth! It was a total rush! Some people thrive on danger… the adrenaline junkies. Las Vegas ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1, Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Most Unpopular Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 8 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard a sermon that you didn’t like? When I ask this question let me clarify that I’m talking not about the quality of presentation, but the content of the message. A sermon you didn’t like because it convicted you of something that you knew to be out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Power Of His Word Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014

Hebrews 11.1-3 is a glimpse into faith defined before we see a list of faith displayed.

Hebrews Sermon Series #16 June 25, 2014 Power of His Word A Hebrews 11.1-3 is a glimpse into faith defined before we see a list of faith displayed. Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Simple Words.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 13, 2022

Crunched between 1 Corinthians 12, and 1 Corinthians 14, come the words of a man who is extremely educated and gifted mentally and spiritually. Though Paul says, “I am nothing without love.”

Three Simple Words. 1 Corinthians 13:13AMP Crunched between 1 Corinthians 12, and 1 Corinthians 14, come the words of a man who is extremely educated and gifted mentally and spiritually. Though Paul says, “I am nothing without love.” Three simple, single syllable words, yet they can't be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Numbers 12:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just One Word.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2022

This Roman officials faith would be labeled off the charts. He demonstrated complete trust in a word. Just speak the word…My servant will be healed.

Just One Word. Matthew 8:5-10NLT The late Rev. Peter Marshall, great missionary to China, said these words, “If we all agreed to read one of the Gospels, until we came to the place that told us to do something, then went out to do it, and only after we had done it, begin reading again? I'll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10, Mark 7:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Words Of Wisdom For Graduates

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 10, 2021

In this passage, Solomon is acting as a teacher instructing his students about life. He concludes with his observations about the purpose of life; and in his closing remarks we find four words of wisdom that can be applied to graduates.

Today is our Graduate Recognition, and I feel led to share from a passage in Ecclesiastes. This book is believed to have been written by Solomon, since Ecclesiastes 1:1 says that these are “the words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.” To get started, I think these words can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Teaching The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 17, 2020

Why, to whom, and how should we teach the Bible?

We continue our Message Series on the Word of God. Our key passage for this Message Series is 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Open your Bibles there and read along with me again, 2 Timothy 3:16-17….. And so, what is the Word of God good for? The Word of God is good for making people do good! What is the Word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Hinders The Word? Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 2, 2020

Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. But very few benefit from it. why?

What hinders the Word? Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. They might possess number of copies of the scripture in various languages, apart from the digital versions they have in their electronic devices. Today reading and understanding the Bible became so easy ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:3

Denomination: Brethren

Hear His Word Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 16, 2017

If you are of God you will bear His Word and naturally exhibit the fruits of the Spirit

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: HEAR HIS WORD John 8:47King James Version (KJV) 47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. Beloved, to hear God's Word and obey is not automatic, it is an attitude or lifestyle that is inborn ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Keep The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 18, 2017

KEEP THE WORD in your body soul and spirit

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KEEP THE WORD OF GOD John 8:51King James Version (KJV) 51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. Beloved, the Word of God, the Bible says is sharper than a double edged sword, even to the asunder of soul ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic