Sermons on Act Like Him:

Grace For The Worst Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2024

Acts 9:1-19 shows us how God's grace changes sinners.

Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts. It is an astonishing account of the growth of the Church. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the Church was located in Jerusalem. Thousands of people converted to Jesus in the weeks and months following Jesus’ ascension. However, there was no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009

If you will live for Christ like no one else, later you can live with Christ like no one else.

Today I speak to you as a free man. School is out for summer. I haven’t had this much freedom since I was a teenager. It’s been a good year, though. Not only have I learned to rely on God and witnessed more of His faithfulness, I learned a lot about my subject areas. I was truly challenged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Merciful Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2007

Be merciful and give others a second chance. The merciful demonstrates mercy with acts of kindness and love. The merciful forgives.

Be blessed. Be poor in spirit, always live in need of God’s grace. • Be grieved by the things that grieve the heart of God. • Be humble and submit to God’s sovereign rule in your life. • Hunger and thirst for the things of God. Only such a craving will be filled. Without a returning to God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Power Of Praying With Others Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

Acts reminds us that we also need to be praying with others to see God�s power at work.

Herb Miller (who was a pastor and now ministry consultant) tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members of the church asked God to burn down the club. Within a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On A Leap Of Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 28, 2023

A leap of faith is defined as an act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved or known.

Bill Engvall, an American stand-up comedian once remarked: “I might have tried bungee jumping, until I saw that video of that guy whose cord came untied. He didn't know it 'till he hit the ground. Oh, he flew off that tower, hollering at his buddies. "Whoo, check me out, dudes! Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 2:18, 2 Timothy 1:7

The Righteous Anger Of Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

Sermon compares Jesus’ act of cleansing the Temple with the way He feels about many of our churches.

Introduction: Three weeks ago we looked at the Compassion of Christ. We saw how Jesus showed compassion to a Widow who had lost her son, a man who was suffering from leprosy, and over 4000 people who were hot, tired and hungry. This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture that deals ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God

Contributed by Tunde Edu on Jan 15, 2008

As hard as it might seem, when God banished Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden, it was an act of love.

Today is our Thanksgiving Sunday. A Sunday specially set aside to thank God for what he has done in our lives. I picked that song because we so easily forget the goodness of God and focus on the tragedies, challenges and difficulties of life. And when we do, the devil tries to make us feel that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wise Teacher

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008

This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Kindness" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Acts of kindness should spread from one person to another until kindness takes everything over.

May I remind us all that Jesus was homeless after he left his job and the majority of the people in his culture thought he was crazy and they were scared of him. He was an outcast, sure he had a faithful group of followers, but the majority of people thought they were nuts too. “As you did to one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Celebrate Your Marriage To Christ!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 28, 2006

Celebrate Your Marriage to Christ! 1) He’s like no other groom. 2) You’re like no other bride.

“I can’t be cool. I can’t be laid-back. Something happened and I want to celebrate it” (http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/movies/1402AP_Crusie_Holmes_Wedding.html). About a month ago the starry-eyed Tom Cruise blurted out those words before he proceeded to jump up and down on Oprah Winfrey’s couch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2018

In this passage the apostle reminds the Corinthians how he acted when he first preached the gospel to them.

August 26, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.4: Paul and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.1-5 1 Cor 2.1-5 (KJV) 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of The Cargo Cult

Contributed by Craig Sully on Apr 7, 2010

Rather than being a shoddy imitation, we need to emulate the Book of Acts Church, unintimidated by others.

The Curse of the Cargo Cult 2 TImothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Maintaining Your Encouragement Output Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

Last in a series through the book. This message is a call for every person to put encouragement as a deliberate act into practice.

I Thessalonians 5:12-28 Joke – Have you heard the story about the guy who wasn’t too bright who got a job painting the lines down the middle of the highway? His first day, he finished 5 miles. Then his output dropped way off. The next day, he only finished 2; the next day, only one. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ