Sermons on harmful act of friendship: showing 511-525 of 116,979

The Mystery Of The Church: Act 5 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This sermon tells the story of how God planned for the church at just the right time and how the church today makes the manifold wisdom of God known to the heavenly powers.

The Mystery of the Church—Act 5 Eph. 3:2-11 5/15/11 3KCOC Introduction: George Brumfield tells the story. A few months back, some of us were gathered on these front pews on my right to witness the baptism of Blake Martin. George was doing the baptizing and before Blake up for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life And Simple Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011

Our role in taking on the burdens of others and living a Christian life.

2nd Pentecost 11 Life and simple acts of kindness. Mathew 10: 40-42 This morning’s gospel is one of the shortest in the lectionary only being 2 verses long so I wanted to back up and take in two more verses so that this will make more sense to you the hearer. 38* and he who does not take his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Anglican

Serving: A Reasonable Act Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Jul 2, 2012

When Christian are more interested in what they drive, what they wear and the house they live in they are saying that serving God is more about getting stuff than about sacrifice. But what kind of life does Jesus want us to pursuer? A Life of Service.

Today message is called Serving: A Reasonable Act of Sacrifice Reasonable Service (NKJV) Romans 12 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. God’s Perfect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed By Simple Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014

Notice the simple responses our Lord noted in the actions of the righteous. Giving someone a drink of cold water, something to eat, clothes to wear a visit. These are simple and basic acts of kindness. No pomp, no plaque, no prestige.

Michael Jordan ......is considered by some ......to be the greatest basketball player... of all time. For most of us, ...... the scenes we remember ....... are the slam-dunks ....... while taking off ......from the free-throw line. The fame, ... the popularity, ... the commercials, ... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Act One: The Younger Son Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

A man had two sons... Luke 15 tells us the powerful salvation story of two sons. This is Act One - The younger son!

The Prodigal God Act One: The Younger Son Parts and concept Inspired by Tim Kellers book “The Prodigal God” The choice of the younger son… • Tell the story Luke 15: 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Act Two: The Older Son Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

A man had two sons... Luke 15 tells us the powerful parable of being lost and finding the extravagance grace of God! The problem, the older son is just as lost as the younger one, but doesn’t know it.

The Prodigal God Act Two: The Older Son Inspired by and parts based on Tim Kellers book “The Prodigal God” Luke 15: 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ’Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Act Three: Redefining Sin Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

In Luke 15 Jesus redefines sin... speaking to pharisees and sinners he compels both sides with the story of not one son, but two!

ACT THREE: Redefining Sin Inspired by and parts based on Tim Kellers book “The Prodigal God” luke 15: 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ask Before You Act

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 2, 2019

Never take for granted the need to always inquire from God before you take steps, this could save your life

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13 The scripture above depicts the story of David going to fight on behalf of the people of Keilah, against the oppression of the Philistines. Although David fought against the Philistines and helped to save the inhabitants of Keilah, these same people would have handed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13, Psalm 118:8, Psalm 146:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Transformation Acts 9

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 28, 2018

Seven characteristics of real transformation in a man who comes to the Lord Jesus Christ based on the transformation of Apostle Paul.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Everybody in this world is looking for a need to change. We believe that men ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Act Of Love Of A Forgiven Woman

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2016

Nurturing our relationship with Jesus is an essential part of our Christian formation.

A FORGIVEN WOMAN’S ACT OF LOVE. Luke 7:36-50. This incident ties in with two earlier episodes, illustrating Jesus’ conquest over sickness (Luke 7:1-10), death (Luke 7:11-17) - and now sin. The unnamed woman is identified as “a sinner” (Luke 7:37; Luke 7:39; Luke 7:47). This tells us nothing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Starts With One: Acts 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 6, 2017

The mission found in the Book of Acts

The Promise of the Holy Spirit 1In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3He presented himself alive to them after his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because Of The Extraordinary Act Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 27, 2017

Every child of God enjoyed the extraordinary blessing from His Father. So, he could also accomplish at least three extraordinary things.

“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls” (1 Peter 1:8-9, NIV). It is an ordinary thing for a man to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Sisters And The Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Nov 15, 2017

Two sisters demonstrating two aspect of following the Lord. The life of Mary shows what is most needed to please the Lord and her sister service and works that burdens. Learning from the sister is needed in this crucial; time of our faith.

Learning from the Two Sisters Text: Luke 10:38-42 Sermon Title: Following Christ Jesus as Lord Bible Readings: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14;3- 9, John 11;1-45, 12:1-11 Bible Readings: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14;3- 9, John 11;1-45, 12:1-11 Our study today involves ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Act Of Giving Is Vital To Living!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 30, 2013

God's Unspeakable Gift is vital to the life of mankind, and as stewards of God we are required to be faithful in our service of giving to Him, since it's vital to our living.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John 10:10-11 KJV Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zombies, Zonks & Magic Acts Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

Paul clarifies for the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 15 why the Resurrection is the critical element of the Christian faith. It is not just a belief to be believed. It is a belief to be lived.

ZOMBIES, ZONKS & MAGIC ACTS WHY DOES THE EASTER MESSAGE MATTER? 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-33, 50-58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. They are on their way to anoint ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ