Sermons on Act Like Him:

Headed In The Other Direction?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Feb 26, 2013

What eternal punishment will be like for those not going to heaven.

“Headed in the Other Direction?” Text: Luke 16:19-31 I. Welcome II. Introduction As Jesus wrote to the church at Laodicea, we notice there is no in-between for Christians – we are either cold or hot. We’re either Christians or we’re not. We’re either saved or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Travel Dangers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2025

Acts 27:1-44 shows how God uses Christians to serve others during life’s storms.

Introduction In July 2022, eastern Kentucky faced catastrophic flash floods, with Letcher County hit hardest as 8-10 inches of rain submerged homes, claimed 45 lives, and destroyed over 4,000 properties, including County Line Community Church. Pastor Anthony Mullins, a third-generation Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Prayer For All Seasons

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser.

His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser. He didn't do very well in school a when he was 16 years old, a teacher advised him to drop out of high school and get a job. He didn't do much better in the working world so that, by the time he was 32, he had failed at 76 different jobs. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

The Next Step: Serving In Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 9, 2026

True freedom in Christ compels us to serve others in love, fulfilling the law through genuine acts of kindness and compassion.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever noticed how we’re really good at celebrating big moments—but not always sure what comes after? • Graduation day comes… now what? • The wedding ceremony ends… now what? • Retirement finally arrives… Now what? • Every milestone creates a next step. • And the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Real Revival; Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Layton on Apr 25, 2010

What does it really take to have a real revival in our church. The blueprint is found in the first two chapters of Acts.

The Secret of REAL Revival Acts 1 & 2 To find the secret of a great revival we need to turn in our Bibles to the place where it all started, Acts 1 & 2, the Day of Pentecost. Have you ever wondered why preachers always use this scripture when dealing with revival? That is because we have here a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 10, 2004

I preach through Acts 12:1-17 and highlight what I feel are its major application points.

Introduction/Background: This is a very powerful and funny passage in the Scriptures. Let’s work through the story and then I want to highlight what I feel are its major application points. Vs. 1-4 Herod (whose grandfather tried to kill Jesus when he was a baby) arrested some Christians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

What should faith look like in a church body?

Faith Church Philippians 1:27-30 Many times over the years I am asked what kind of church do I want to pastor or what kind of church is Gap Creek. Sometimes that question is asked because to be a great church requires a lot of change. Most churches are unaware of what needs to change in order for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning And Doing The Lord's Will Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 23, 2019

Acts 21:1-16 gives us keys on how we can discern and do the Lord's Will

Acts 21 (NIV) 1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Kos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to Patara. 2 We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went on board and set sail. 3 After sighting Cyprus and passing to the south of it, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

The "Perfect" Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Our purpose is to grow and become more like Christ

Title: The Perfect Sermon Text: Matt 19:16-21, Jas 1:2-5,19, John 17:4 & 23. FCF: God is perfect, and would have us be too. SO: I want the congregation to link communion, with the completeness goodness of God and the realities of this present age. The basis of this sermon is a word study of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Jesus And Do What He Says

Contributed by Johnny Moore on Mar 22, 2011

The sayings Jesus delivered to his disciples at the sermon on the mount will be the materials for a solid Christian life, but only if we act on them.

Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: (25) and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. (26) “But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 13th Sermon--4 Characteristics of a Great Ministry: Converted Membership, Constant Ministry, and Continual Multiplication.

The Day of Pentecost, pt. 6 Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-47 v. 41 last time: • A Converted Membership Today: • Constant Ministry Notice what happened right after they got saved: v. 42 That rings my bell…because the test of a great church is not just how many decisions are there, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

One In Chrirst

Contributed by Tony Grant on Dec 7, 2005

This passage of Scripture from Galatians is about what family Christians belong to, and what Christians look like. We look like our father

One in Christ Galatians 3:23-29 03/13/05 2100 words 23 Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go! And Be A Community That Loves Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2025

The Bible reveals that true, enduring love is rooted in one person: Jesus Christ. Without Him, love is shallow and temporary. With Him, love is powerful, life-transforming, and world-changing.

Go! And Be a Community that Loves Jesus Introduction: What Defines a Loving Community? What makes a community truly loving? Is it shared interests? Mutual respect? A common goal? Or is it something deeper—something eternal? The Bible reveals that true, enduring love is rooted in one person: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 3:14-21, Colossians 3:12-17, Philippians 2:1-11, Revelation 2:1-7, Romans 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, John 21:1-19, Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 2:13-35, Acts 4:32-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanks For Nothing

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 10, 2008

Sometimes it’s hard to be thankful when it seems like God didn’t come through for you. Sometimes we pray for something that we would like and it doesn’t always happen the way we would like or in the time frame we would like. Sometimes we want God’s will t

Sometimes it’s hard to be thankful when it seems like God didn’t come through for you. Sometimes we pray for something that we would like and it doesn’t always happen the way we would like or in the time frame we would like. Sometimes we want God’s will to be like our will. Illustration ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source, Means And Goal Of Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 18, 2003

Only when we are able to come to the full realization and trust in that God’s Sovereign will are people able to come to grips with the incomprehensible. For this reason Paul writes, “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To be Him be t

Rom. 11:33-36 Every day the news is filled with incomprehensible stories of tragedies which causes some people to ask the question, “Why does God allow so much suffering in the world?” The terrorists attack on the World Trade Center has caused billions to ask the question, “Why did God allow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational