Sermons on Act Like Him:

Almost, But Not Quite

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 16, 2014

We must make a commitment to God and stay committed to Him.

Almost, but not Quite June 15, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must make a commitment to God and stay committed to Him. Focus Passage: Acts 26:24-29 Supplemental Passage: Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2014

A study of the letters to the churches - Sardis

Revelation 3: 1 – 6 The Church Of The Living Dead ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Tale Of The Two "I” Exams (Sermon Theme Adapted From John Beehler)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 27, 2008

The Tale of the Two “I” Exams 1) “See me, God? I’m not like him.” 2) “Save me, God! I’m not like you.”

When is the last time you had an eye exam? Eye care experts recommend that we should have our eyes checked every one to three years depending on age, risk factors, and physical condition (allaboutvision.com). Regular eye exams are important because experts estimate that one in four school-age ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Cyprus And The Proconsul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 21, 2017

Satan is busy with great men and men in power, in order to keep them from being religious, for their example will influence many. Saul is called Paul for the first time, and never again is he called Saul. Saul was his Hebrew name; Paul was his name....

August 20, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Cyprus and the Proconsul (13:4-12) Scripture (Acts 13:4-12; KJV) 4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Task Unfinished Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 9, 2019

We have all we need to finish the task in front of us.

A Task Unfinished Acts 1:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill September 7-8, 2019 Play Gospel Project Video: Acts BTW, a longer version of this video covering the first half of the Book of Acts is available on the “Sermon Extras” tab on the Edgewood app or website. If you don’t have Right Now Media, you’ll need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fight For Your Dream Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 17, 2016

Chase the Lion is a 3 part series from Mark Batterson, pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The sermon is based off of the book, Chase the Lion. You can download a sermon kit at ChaseTheLion.com/churches

Around the turn of the 20th century, psychologist Alfred Adler proposed the counterintuitive theory of compensation. Adler believed that what we think of as disadvantages often prove to be advantages because they force us to cultivate compensatory attitudes and abilities that probably would have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Confirmation Of King Saul Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 31, 2016

Problems can be a source of great opportunity if we know how to use them to our advantage.

It was said that one of President Reagan's favourite stories involves a farmer and a lawyer whose cars just collided in a main street. The farmer then took a long look at the lawyer, then reached in the back of his car and took out a bottle of whiskey. "Here, you look pretty shook up," hes said. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ Unexpected

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Christ was not what was expected more than two thousand years ago. His background, His outlook, His mission and His death were not what was expected. But it was all as God had planned.

Christ Unexpected 12/14/08 PM Text: John 7:41 Introduction It’s not unusual for people to be guided by expectations. Our bosses have expectations, teachers have expectations. We have expectations for our spouses, our children; sometimes our expectations may actually match theirs. The key to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Red Riding Hoods

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jun 14, 2021

Sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the Ephesian church. Goodbyes have a way of making you think and Paul has some final thoughts for the church at Ephesus; most notably to beware the wolves.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Little Red Riding Hoods Text: Acts 20:17-38 Date: June 13, 2021 Big Idea: The passage is sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell. Not surprisingly, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

King Herod's Early Release Program Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 11, 2009

No one, not a single person in this story expects Peter to be released. Not Herod, not the guards, not the people of the church, not even Peter himself. Still, God answers the prayer.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "King Herod’s Early Release Program") The links are not active in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Requirements Of Revival” - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 12, 2011

The Road to revival begins with God's people humbling themselves before Him. But what does that look like?

From 2 Chronicles 7:14 we learn who the recipients of revival are, what the requirements of revival are, and what the results of revival are. Last time, we considered how God’s people are the recipients of revival. When we forget who we are, we tend to live in such a way as to bring dishonor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Compelling Christian Community Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2012

The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community.

Title: The Making of a Compelling Christian Community (The Good Ole Days… Today) Text: Acts: 2:42-47; 4:32-37 Thesis: The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community. Series: The Marks of a Healthy Missional ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasten Your Seat Belt, Pilgrim, You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 6, 2014

Jesus is the star of the book of Acts from beginning to end, and everywhere in between. This sermon examines Jesus's opening salvos in the church era and the promise of His return and what all these things portend for the church and for us.

Fasten Your Seat Belt, Pilgrim, You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 2, 2014 TEXT: Our text will be Acts 1:1-11, so please turn in your Bibles to Acts 1. INTRODUCTION This morning I’m beginning a new preaching series through the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Santa Clause

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 4, 2014

this sermon tells us as a child of God we should be king, giving and loving with out the right heart we will never be expose these gifts. It's all about the heart.

The Real Santa Claus Matthew 1:18-23 INTRODUCTION: Most of the time, this is the picture that comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus ... Actually, the “REAL” Santa Claus looks like this... This is Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was born 300 years after the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Challenge Sermon Iii: Making Changes For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians dedicate themselves to conserving Biblical principles in word and in deed by preserving the sacredness of God's commandments and by serving Christ as light shining in darkness.

A POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE CHANGES LIFE FOR THE BETTER WITH ONE EXCEPTION Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26