Sermons on Words Of Encouragement:

Words Of Life

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 13, 2021

Jesus spoke words that are still spirit and life. How can mere words be spirit and life? What does that mean? Let’s discuss why Jesus’ words are described as spirit and life in John 6:56-69.

Prelude Jesus spoke words that are still spirit and life. Purpose: How can mere words be spirit and life? What does that mean? Plan: Let’s discuss why Jesus’ words are described as spirit and life in John 6:56-69. Eat My Flesh John 6:56 Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Baptist

The Explanation Of The Word Series

Contributed by Stuart Guthrie on Aug 20, 2021

The Explanation of the WordThe Explanation of The introduction to the book of John

John 1:1-5 The Explanation of the Word Introduction. When we try to get an overall perspective of the Gospel of John, the most common way that we find the book divided, is that it divides fairly evenly down in the middle. The first half of the Gospel of John splits (from chapters 1-12) and is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

A Word To The Wise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The truth is just as true when spoken by a sinner as by a saint. Never dismiss a truth because of its source. A tin cup carries water as well as a gold one, and you can be refreshed out of either vessel.

The legend is told of a flock of crows who had an awful battle with a farmer over a corn field. It came to the point when every time they returned he shot at them. They assembled on the edge of the woods and took council. One young an vigorous crow trust out his chest and said, "As far as I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2021

First John 1:1-4 gives us five certainties about the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Scripture I am starting a new sermon series on the Letters of John. Most scholars believe that the Apostle John wrote all three letters. They also believe that John wrote the Gospel and the Revelation. John wrote the three letters most likely around the start of the final decade of the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words And Deeds Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2022

Actions speak louder than words. What do yours say?

Words and Deeds lanny smith 2022 Lent / Psalm 23; Matthew 26:6–13   • Proverbial statements: • Talk is cheap. • Actions speak louder than words. • Our experiences tell us these statements carry a lot of truth. • It is critical that disciples of Jesus have words and deeds that are congruent. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unrestrained Word

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Speaking God's Word is fraught with risk, yet God accomplishes His purpose through His Word. Therefore, we must speak God's Word despite the risks.

Why do you think Jeremiah was so ‘afraid’? It’s not really hard to figure out, is it? God had a message He wanted delivered, and He wanted Jeremiah to deliver it. But here’s the thing about God’s message: Not everyone wants to hear it. Why not? Because it exposes sin and calls for repentance. It ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abiding In The Word Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. The first is abiding in the Word.

A FEW YEARS BACK, when I was still serving as pastor at another church, we had two visitors show up at our church, a father and his son. These guys are from British Columbia in Canada, and they were on a road trip through the southern states. They are both men of God, and there was no question in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Word Or Deed? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2022

I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who reads this parable.

Theme: Word or Deed? Text: Matthew 21:28-33 Introduction: On this Holy Monday, I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Word Is Not Void Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

When we share our faith, we don’t know ahead of time whether or not the soil is fertile; but if we are faithful at broadcasting the seed of God’s Word, then if it happens to land in fertile soil, it will take root and begin growing.

This evening’s sermon is entitled, “The Word Is Not Void,” and it’s taken from what is called “The Parable of the Growing Seed.” So, what message does this parable speak to believers? It appears to address the fear of failure in evangelism. Allow me to share from the church statistical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Word

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022

Skeptics claim that death has the final word. God claims that life has the final word. Should we abandon the skeptics’ claim for God’s. Should we? John says “yes,” and he gives us three reasons that we should.

It was Sunday morning. The pastor was planning to preach on the Resurrection of the Lord. And he wanted his sermon to make an impression on the congregation. So he proceeded to shave in front of them. He lathered up, ran his razor over his face, first one side, then the other, then the chin, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Beginning - Word Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 18, 2022

This sermon explores the first 18 verses of John and how John uses specific words to clarify who Jesus was and is, in order that everyone would seek to exalt Him and His name.

Sermon Date 02-13-2011 In The Beginning Word (Chuck Gohn) The book of John, chapter 1. We are going to be looking at the first 18 verses. As we look at these 18 verses, what we want to be reminded of is the first 18 verses are known as the prologue to the gospel of John. A prologue is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 33:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Implant The Word

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 29, 2021

New Year's 2022 Message. Implant the Word of God in our life because of what the Word will actually do for us when it is implanted. In 2022, we need to exercise the promises of the Word in our lives.

Implant the Word Scripture: James 1:21; Matthew 13:55; John 7:3-5; First Peter 4:11 In my final message of 2021, I talked about faith and time. At the close of that message I asked you this question: “In 2022 will you have words of faith on the inside of you and use them to help you use the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21, Matthew 13:55, John 7:3-5, 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receive The Word

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2022

Who is the Word? Is Jesus God? Let’s find out in John 1:1-18.

Hymns Thy Word, Ancient Words, Wonderful Words of Life Readings Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14 Sermon Who is the Word? Is Jesus God? Let’s find out in John 1:1-18. Jesus is God In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Words Are Cheap

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 19, 2018

Looking at Zaccheas and how he follows up his words with actions!

• View all Sermons Luke 19:1-10 New Living Translation (NLT) Jesus and Zacchaeus 19 Jesus entered Jericho and made his way through the town. 2 There was a man there named Zacchaeus. He was the chief tax collector in the region, and he had become very rich. 3 He tried to get a look at Jesus, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Feasting On The Word

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 5, 2018

First, we looked at the account between Jesus and the woman at the well where he offered her living water. Then, after Jesus fed the 5,000 plus he told them he was the bread of life. Today, we'll see the importance of feasting on God's word.

FEASTING ON THE WORD INTRODUCTION: So far we've looked at the account between Jesus and the woman at the well where he offered her living water. Then we looked at Jesus' encounter with the Jews who were following him because he had multiplied the loaves and the fishes. Jesus revealed that he was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ