preaching the word online
with Pastor Tom Dooley
preaching the word online
"...All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass.  The
grass withers, and its flower falls away, But the word of the LORD endures
forever..."                                                                                         1 Peter 1:24-25
"...All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass.  The
grass withers, and its flower falls away, But the word of the LORD endures
forever..."                                                                                         1 Peter 1:24-25
Welcome to Preaching The Word Online
Preaching the Word Online is a site that is designed with pastors in mind.  On this site you will find sermon series ideas, sermon
transcripts, sermon audio, and related power point presentations.  This site is a work in progress but I hope you will find the contents of
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here.  Below you will find sermon series I have preached (audio, transcripts, power point files).  Again this is a work in progress
and will be adding material continually, so please check back.  Many blessings as you... Preach the Word!
Wise Up: A Message Series From Proverbs
(click on the underlined sermon title to listen to or download mp3 file, the transcript files
and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
Wise Up: Wise Up About Wisdom  Selected Proverbs   Powerpoint
Wise Up: Wise Up About Communication Proverbs 18:13   Powerpoint
Wise Up: Wise Up About Your Heart  Proverbs 4:23    Powerpoint
Wise Up: Wise Up About Pride Proverbs 6:16-17   Powerpoint
Wise Up About Guidance  Proverbs 3:5-6
Wise Up About Relationships  Proverbs 17:17
Wise Up About Temptation Proverbs 7

Mastering The Message of the Gospel
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
Mastering The Message of the Gospel: Part 1 Selected Passages
Mastering The Message of the Gospel:
Part 2 Selected Passages
Mastering The Message of the Gospel:
Part 3 Selected Passages

Don't Miss Who Jesus Is
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
Don't Miss Who Jesus Is  Mark 6:45-52

Rain Man: Lessons From The Life of Elijah
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
Rain Man (Elijah) Standing Against The Tide  1 Kings 17:
Rain Man (Elijah): F.R.O.G. Man  1 Kings 17:1-24
Rain Man (Elijah): How To Be Used By God  1 Kings 18:1-46
Rain Man (Elijah): Beating The Blues  1 Kings 19:1-21
Rain Man (Elijah) Failure and Faithfulness  1 Kings 22:51
Rain Man (Elijah): Departing Lessons 2 Kings 2:1-15

Christmas Celebration: The Greatest Gift of All
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
Christmas Celebration: The Greatest Gift of All  John 3:16

You've Got Mail: Jesus' Letters to the Seven
Churches in Revelation
(click on the underlined sermon title to listen to or download mp3 file, the transcript files
and powerpoint files are in pdf form ) ... These message are in the reverse order as
presented.
You've Got Mail: Laodicea  Revelation 3:14-21
You've Got Mail: Philadelphia  Revelation 3:7-13
You've Got Mail: Sardis Revelation 3-1-6
You've Got Mail: Thyatira  Revelation 2:18-29
You've Got Mail: Pergamos  Revelation 2:12-17
You've Got Mail: Smyrna  Revelation 2:8-11
You've Got Mail: Ephesus  Revelation 2:1-7

The Place of Salvation
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
The Place of Salvation  Acts 16:25-34

Facing Life's Storms
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
Unsinkable In The Storms Of Life  Genesis 39
When I Am Afraid Psalm 56
Weathering The Storms of Life  Matthew 7:24-27

Jesus Wants To Be Your Friend
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
Jesus Wants To Be Your Friend  John 15:13-15

What Christianity Is All About
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
What Is Christianity About  Galatians 2:20

Lost People Matter To Jesus: A Study of Luke 15
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form ) ... These message are in the reverse order as
presented.
Lost People Matter To Jesus  Part 5  Luke 15
Lost People Matter To Jesus  
Part 4 Luke 15  Transcript
Lost People Matter To Jesus  Part 3 Luke 15
Lost People Matter To Jesus
 Part 2 Luke 15
Lost People Matter To Jesus  
Part 1 Luke 15  Transcript

The Immediate Goal For Growth
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
The Immediate Goal For Growth 1 Peter 1:23-2;3

How To Survive An Impossible Situation
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
How To Survive An Impossible Situation Daniel 2

The Epistle of First John
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form ) ... These message are in the reverse order as
presented.
How To Stay Spiritually Fit  1 John 5:14-21
Certainties For Uncertain Times  1 John 5:1-13
Facing The Music  1 John 4:16-19
How To Be A Great Lover 1 John 3:10-18
Something Only Jesus Can Do 1 John 3: 4-9
Three Great Reminders   1 John 3:1-3
Be Ready For His Coming 1 John 2:18-29
The Love God Hates 1 John 2:15-17
Children Love One Another  1 John 2:7
June 07, 2009 PM Series: First Corinthians  
Sermon: The Seriousness of Sexual Sin  1
Corinthians 6:13-20
The Pulse of Real Christianity  1 John 2:3-6
A Formula For Fellowship 1 John 1:5-2:2
The Real Thing 1 John 1:1-4

The Throne of Grace
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
The Throne of Grace  Hebrews 4:14-16

The First Words of Jesus
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form
The First Words of Jesus Luke 2:40-52

The Epistle of First Corinthians
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form
How To Handle Disputes 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
How To Handle A Scandal 1 Corinthians 5

Show and Tell Evangelism
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form ) ... These message are in the reverse order as
presented.
How To Be A More Effective Witness Acts 3
Evangelism 101 Acts 8:26-40
Four Things Every Christian Needs 2 Kings 5

What Is Easter All About?
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form )
What Is Easter All About? 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Because of the Cross
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form ) ... These message are in the reverse order as
presented.
We Know We Are Reconciled Romans 5:1-10
We Know We Are Justified  Romans 5:8-9
We Know We Are Redeemed 1 Peter 1:18-19
We Know We Are Forgiven  Ephesians 1:3-7
We Know We Are Loved Of God  Romans 5:8


Standing on the Promises
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form ) ... These message are in the reverse order as
presented.
A Promise For Uncertain Days Matthew 6:19-34
The Promise of Salvation  Romans 10:13

Saved By Grace: A Study of Ephesians 2:8-9
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form ) ... These message are in the reverse order as
presented.
Salvation, Received By Faith  Ephesians 2:8-9
Salvation, A Gift of God  Ephesians 2:8,9   Transcript    Powerpoint    

How To... How To Live The Christian Life: A Study
of the Epistle of James
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and powerpoint files are in pdf form ) ... These message are in the reverse order as
presented.
          
How To Prevent Backsliding In The Church   James 5:19,20
How To Pray Up A Storm Pt. 2   James 5:12-18
How To Pray Up A Storm Pt. 1   James 5:12-18
How To Live Because Jesus Is Coming Pt. 2   James 5:1-11
How To Live Because Jesus Is Coming Pt. 1   James 5:1-11
How To Avoid Playing God   James 4:11-17
How To Be Close To God   James 4:1-10
How To Be A Wise Guy   James 3:13-18
How To Manage Your Mouth  James 3:1-12
How To Know Your Faith Is Authentic    James 2:14-26
How To Treat Anybody Like Somebody  James 2:1-13
How To Be Blessed From The Bible   James 1:17-27
How To Beat Temptation    James 1:13-16
How To Profit From Adversity   James 1:1-8    

In The Beginning: A Study of Genesis 1 - 3
The Most Important Words In The Bible (Gen. 1:1)  03/30/08             
What's Wrong With Evolution (Gen. 1:1-2:4) 04/06/08                        
God's Plan For Marriage (Gen. 2:18-25) 04//13/08  
The Biggest Problem In The World (Gen. 3) 04/27/08  

January Sermons 2008
Be Great In 2008 (Acts 2:41-47) 01/06/08  
How To Be A Hypocrite   (Acts 5:1-11) 01/13/08  
Are You Sure  (1 John 5:11-13) 01/20/08

Lord, Teach Us To Pray : Matthew 6:9-13
Advancing The Kingdom Through Prayer  Oct 28, 2007 AM
Can You Hear Me Now God ?  Oct 21, 2007 AM

Mythbusters: Examining Beliefs That Are Not True
Good People Go To Heaven
Everyone Goes To Heaven
The Myth of Fill In The Blank
The Myth of Smooth Sailing
I Deserve To Be Happy
Sin, The Devil Made Me Do It
Church Is For Old Ladies
Obedience Is Optional

The Stories of Jesus: Learning Life Lessons From The Parables
How Much Do you Love
The Parable of the Perfect Father
The Farmer Who Wasn't Sharp Enough
How's Your Heart ?

Elevate: A Study of The Book of Colossians
How To Change The World...Col. 4:2-18
Instructions For The Family...Col. 3:17-4:1
The Christian Dress Code...Col. 3:12-12
Dramatic Changes...Col. 3:1-11
Watch Your Step...Col. 2:8-23
Improving Our Christian Walk...Col. 2:1-7
Avoiding The Greatest Danger of Christianity...Col. 1:18
Praying For Others...Col. 1:9-12a
Getting A Grip On The Gospel...Col. 1:1-8

Back To Basics: What Every Christian Ought To Know
The Truth About The Devil     
The Truth About Temptation          
The Value of the Bible
The Importance of Baptism
The Assurance of Salvation

Rejoice Is A Choice: A Study of The Book of Philippians                                                      
The Generosity Guarantee
The Call To Contentment
Got Peace?
Getting Traction
Rejoice: You Don't Need Religion
The Dynamic Duo
There Is No One Like Jesus
How To Make Your Pastor Rejoice
How To Keep Rejoicing
Be A Joy Giver
Rejoice Is A Choice

The Most Outrageous Statements of Jesus               
What Jesus Says About Marriage
What Jesus Says About Being Blessed
What Jesus Says About Service
What Jesus Says About Great Mothers
What Jesus Says About The DaVinci Code
What Jesus Says About The Way To Heaven
What Jesus Says About Heaven

Staying Power: Staying Committed In An Non Committal Culture
Staying Concerned For The Unsaved
Staying Happy In Your Marriage
Staying Sweet When Wronged
Staying Holy In An Unholy World

God's Grace
The Sharing Grace of God
The Serving Grace of God
The Sanctifying Grace of God
The Sustaining Grace of God
The Saving Grace of God

Joshua Series: Progressing To Victory
How To Make A Comeback
Spiritual Miscalculations
Lessons From Jericho
Crossing Jordan
Amazing Grace
Going From Here To There

Revelation 21
The Eternal Heaven

1 Corinthians 10:12-13
False Advertising

Study of Second Peter: Be All You Can Be
Finishing Strong
Don't Be Detoured
How To Get A Better Grip On The Bible
Add To Your Faith
Do You Want More?

Knowing God's Will
God's Will In Making Decisions
The Importance of God's Will In Prayer
The Importance of God's Will For Eternity
It's God's Will For You To Be Spirit Filled
It's God's Will For You To Go To Heaven

Jesus Is Worthy
Worthy To Be Shared With Others
Worthy To Be Trusted In Times of Trouble
Worthy To Be First In Our Lives

The Law of the Harvest
Giving and Receiving
The Whirlwind Still Blows
It's The Law

How to be Happy
Peace and Persecution
The Pursuit of Happiness
The Doorway to Happiness

The Passion: True or False
Jesus Is Alive
Jesus Died For Our Sins
Jesus Is The Only Way
Jesus Is The Son of God
Jesus Did Exist

Divine Appointments: His Passion, Our Purpose
Who Is Going To Heaven   John 3:1-18   
Sermon Notes
Jesus, The Lord of Mercy   Mark 10:46-52  Sermon Notes
Friend or Foe   Acts 26:9-19   Sermon Notes
Be A Life Line  John 4   Sermon Notes
Preaching the Word Journal ... This will not be a
daily journal, but an occasional journal where I will post sermon links,
article links, news items, sermon illustration ideas, ministry ideas, book
recommendations, and pretty much anything  that might be of interest and
benefit to my friends in the ministry.
If you would like to contact me about anything in the journal please email
me at: tomdooley@preachingthewordonline.com
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
A year ago today my life changed in
a most wonderful way.  I became a
grandfather.  Yep, me.  I wasn't too sure
how well I was going to cope with the
idea because frankly I was way too young
to be a grandfather, but from the moment
I laid eyes on Logan Thomas Dooley all
that stuff about being an old grandpa
didn't matter any more.  All that mattered
was that little life and all the hope it
represented.  Today, Logan is one.  If the
Lord wills I hope to see many more turns
on the calendar as Logan becomes a
young man.  It has been a great year,
watching him grow and begin to walk
and hearing him laugh and laugh at
some of the silly things I do.  It has been
all joy with that boy and looking forward to
all the fun that is ahead.  So happy
birthday to my little buddy.  As I have told
you countless times this year, Poppie
loves you!!!
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
A GRAPHIC REMINDER
My wife is a public school teacher at Chaney High School in Youngstown,
Ohio near where we live.  Yesterday afternoon she texted me and told me
that the police officer that works in her building had just collapsed and
died of what appeared to be a massive heart attack.  She asked that I
would pray for their students and staff which I did.  Thinking about what
took place reminds me of some important things.
 1-
Death is going to come.  The only ones getting out of this world alive
are those who go in the Rapture (the way I hope to go) and excluding that
exception death is inevitable.
 2-
Death comes unexpectedly at times.  I have been at the bedside of
many friends and loved ones who were dying.  I suppose that one of the
blessings of knowing you are dying is that it often provides the opportunity
for expressing ones love, appreciation, and faith.   A sudden, unexpected
death of course closes the door on what could  have been said or done.
 3-
Death needs to be thought about and planned for.  This is true on
many levels and for many reasons.  First and foremost, everyone needs to
prepare for death spiritually.  Spiritual preparation involves understanding
that the only way of salvation, forgiveness of sin, is through Jesus Christ.  
The Bible promises that all who will by faith in response to God's grace
embrace Jesus as their Savior will be saved (saved from hell) and given
eternal life in heaven.  There are some practical matters that need our
attention also.  Such as, taking care of the funeral arrangements
(financially as well as what casket, where the service will be held, ect...).  
Doing so will take a huge burden off of the loved ones left behind.  There
also may be some personal issues that should be addressed as well
(relationships that need mending, words of love that need expressed, a
trip that you always intended to take...).
 As I thought about the events of yesterday, I couldn't help but wonder, if
that had been me (and it could be me today or tomorrow, and most likely
one day it will be me...)  would I have been ready?  Am I ready for heaven?  
Yes.  But some of the other things I mentioned I need to work on... and
maybe you do too.
 
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
THE SAVING GOSPEL
  This coming Sunday I will be continuing a sermon series through the
book of Galatians.  I will be beginning chapter 3.  I found the story below in
a message by a pastor friend of mine, Robert Morgan ( He is the pastor of
"The Donelson Fellowship" in Nashville, Tennessee.  See many of his
sermons at
www.donelson.org)  Anyway I plan to use the story to introduce
my message.  It is a great reminder of just how powerful the saving
gospel is.  Check out the story.
  In a recent edition of the Gideon Magazine, a single mother in Billings,
Montana, told her story.  She said her life was in a nosedive, and all she
could think about was failure and despair. One day she went into the
closet with a pistol.  She was ready to end her own life. Just at that
moment—literally seconds away, she said—her son burst through the
front door of the house, shouting, “Mamma, mamma, come look what I
have.” She quickly put the pistol away, composed herself, and walked out
to meet her son who was waving a New Testament he had received from
the Gideons. That little book, which arrived in the nick of time, changed her
life and her family and her future. It introduced her to the hope of the
Gospel and gave her a reason to live.
 ( “Literally Seconds Away” in The
Gideon, January 2012)
JANUARY 31, 2012
I have posted a message  preached by Dr. John
MacArthur at Southern Seminary on the headship of
Christ.  This is a must listen for every preacher !
I trust this message will be a blessing to you.
Listen here