Sermons on Act Justly:

God Moments: Part Two Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

A series on special times in our lives where God acts in special ways, with no other explanation possible.

GOD MOMENTS PART TWO (JOSHUA 3:1-13) INTRODUCTION: A MIDDLE-AGED MAN WAKES UP NEXT TO A ROTTING MOUND OF TRASH IN A REMOTE PART OF A BIG CITY. HE HAS DRIED BLOOD ON HIS FACE AND HIS CLOTHES HAVE BLOOD ON THEM AS WELL AND ARE TORN. HE LOOKS AT HIMSELF IN THE MIRROR OF AN OLD RUSTY CAR, BUT THE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Never Forget What's Important Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 9, 2009

Peter’s sermon from Acts 3 gives us the essentials of what evangelism needs to be about.

At the dramatic conclusion of the musical, Camelot, the tragic figure of King Arthur calls a boy named Tom out of the bushes. Arthur dubs the boy a “Knight of the Round Table,” but orders him not to fight in the battle. He is to “grow up and grow strong” in order to tell of the ideals and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:13-20

Denomination: *other

Dying To Please God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the thirteenth in my series on the Book of Acts. This sermon only is in outline form.

“Dying to Please God” Acts 6:8-8:1 August 5, 2007 I. Stephen’s ministry - :8 II. Stephen’s opposition - :9-14 III. Stephen’s outlook - :15 IV. Stephen’s sermon outline – 7:1-50 A. God with Abraham B. God with Joseph 1. Rejected by his brothers 2. The rejected becomes the deliverer C. God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Easter 2009: Our Beliefs Dictate Our Actions Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 21, 2009

This sermons focuses on how what we believe, whether it is true or now, will dictate how we act.

Easter 2009: Our Belief Dictate Our Action Scripture: Luke 24:1-11; 1 Peter 3:18-20; Introduction I want to say to each of you this morning, Happy Easter! This is the time of year when we celebrate life. The trees and flowers shake off their slumber and the grass wake up. The birds begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Without Three Witnesses Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 26, 2008

Exposition of Acts 14:8-20 about the three witnesses left by God in Lystra as Paul ministered there

Text: Acts 14:8-20, Title: Not Without Three Witnesses, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/25/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about 1 John 5:7 B. Background to passage: The story is getting a little repetitious. Paul comes to a city, preaches Christ in that city’s synagogue, the Jews get angry, the gentiles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Parade Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 14, 2009

To some Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was triumphant. According to Philippians, it was an act of obedience by Jesus on his way to the cross.

Philippians 2:5-11 “Parade of Obedience” INTRODUCTION [Picture of hag and beautiful lady] We can see by this image that though people look at the same image, they do not always see the same thing. Looking at this picture some of you will see an old hag, while others will see a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Does God Still Heal? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 5, 2009

Topical exposition related to Acts 28:7-10 about the healing ministry of the apostle Paul on Malta

Text: Acts 28:7-10, Title: Does God Still Heal? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/4/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Ronnie Owens’ testimony, The 276 shipwrecked mariners are still experiencing unusual kindness at the hand now of Publius, who was probably the Roman governor of the island. And after the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Expression Of Sentness Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 2, 2009

Exposition of Acts 28:17-29 regarding Paul’s example of evangelistic method and subject matter

Text: Acts 28:17-29, Title: Expression of Sentness, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/1/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Carl Boyle is a sales representative, and he was driving home through his suburban neighborhood one day when he saw a group of young children selling Kool-Aid on a corner. They had taped the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Examination

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 6, 2009

Jesus acts on the cross are examined. He did for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves.

Cross Examination Mark 15:21-39 Introduction It was time for Jesus to be crucified. He had been beaten with fists, had his hair pulled out, He had been flogged to the point of death. He was a mass of bleeding, raw and opened flesh. It is a miracle that He is still able to carry His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Thankfui Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 24, 2008

A Thanksgiving message to help us focus on thankful living by doing acts of kindness and giving encouraging words.

The Power of Thankful Living John 6:1-14 I Thessalonians 5:18 You can experience the Power of Thankful Living when you live your life according to what Paul said in I Thessalonians 5:18, “…in everything give thanks.” Thankful living brings out the best in people. Thankful living leads to a life ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Drop Dead Fred Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 1, 2007

Exposition of Acts 5:1-6, about the results of Ananias and Sapphira’s lies upon the church

Text: Acts 5:1-16, Title: Drop Dead Fred, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/2/07 A. Opening illustration: Tell about that Church of God evangelist praying at the invitation…At the end of the island I noticed a small green frog. He was exactly half in and half out of the water. He was a very small frog with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of An Awesome Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2007

From the Acts 2, Pentecost experience we can discern at least 6 marks of an Awesome Church

MARKS OF AN AWESOME CHURCH Acts 2:42-27 1) A Studious Church - V42 - The different translations us the words steadfast and/or devoted to describe this church in Jerusalem. They gathered, they studied, and they were "committed" to the apostles doctrine. They didn’t just participate when it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Moves Graciously

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 25, 2006

When Christ acts graciously on your behalf, He expects you to express a proper attitude of thanksgiving.

Turn Your Bibles to Luke 17:11-19 Title: When Christ Moves Graciously Theme: Expressing Proper Thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Introduction: Jesus Christ never sinned and His life was not characterized by an ill temper. The passages of Scripture I am about to read hold the account of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Without Borders

Contributed by John Hardwick on Aug 25, 2016

Faith without Borders is the physical act of pulling out all stops that limits our trust in Jesus.

IlL. Faith without Borders is the physical act of pulling out all stops that limits our trust in Jesus. “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” C.S. Lewis Hebrews 11 Now faith is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeemed Redeemed

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

Eternal life requires redemption, so what does it mean to be redeemed. It is the act or process of buying back.

Redeemed Redeemed Introduction Today there seems to be those that teach that there is many ways to God. I would like to state the Word of God, the Holy Bible is the infallible Word of God and it states that there is only one way to God and that plan was given as a promise in Genesis 3:15 and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist