Sermons on Act On The Word:

Act Justly Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 16, 2009

God had given his people explicit instructions as to how to conduct themselves. First God’s people were to love him and second they were to love others. The prophet Micah points out that sacrifice is pointless unless it is supported with obedience. What

“What God Desires” Micah 6:8 Intro: Reviewing the headlines of the past few months we cannot ignore what we read. Child dies after months of abuse Taxi Driver Murdered in City Finance Company Execs get fat, while Investors Lose Fortunes World Wide Shortage of Credit War Breaks out In ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Balancing Act

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 29, 2013

We think of how important serving others and "convertng" others is, but we must be balanced. The process does not end in baptism it continues after. This is why Jesus told us to make "disciples" not merely "converts."

1. Communication (strange sport sayings—selected) • “You guys line up alphabetically by height.” said by Bill Peterson, a Florida State football coach. • When Shaquille O’Neal was asked whether he had visited the Parthenon during his visit to Greece, he replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acting On Faith Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 21, 2012

Ruth acts on the faith she has in Naomi... Naomi instructs Ruth based on her faith in what God is doing!

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 5, 2012 Date Taught: August 8, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Sermon Title: Acting On Faith Text: Ruth 3:1-18 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: Now we have seen Naomi and Ruth come ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 28, 2015

True worship puts focus where it belongs, fulfils God's will, inspires jealousy, enriches everyone around, and anoints the worshipper

John 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-25

Denomination: *other

Acts 19

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 16, 2020

Hanky, anyone?

Paul in Ephesus (v.1-10) Baptized with the Spirit and with fire - John the Baptist said this about Christ in Luke 3. Miracles at Ephesus (v.11-41) The Acts apron (or handkerchief) - God sometimes does unusual miracles. Head vs. heart knowledge - Evil knows if we really believe in ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 20

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 17, 2020

Paul's Farewell

Paul and his companions in Macedonia and Greece (v.1-12) Unleavened bread is a type of communion. The upper room miracle This is one of 7 similar ones in the Bible. Elijah and Elisha raised 2 boys in Kings. Jesus raised a widow's son, Jairus' daughter. Lazarus and Jesus in the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 21

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 18, 2020

Agabus the prophet

Paul sails from Miletus (v.1-14) Telling through the Spirit - prayer works! Agabus and Paul's belt - this was a prophetic act. Paul in Jerusalem (v.15-26) Sharing good news - it's important to focus on positives. Continuing customs - which biblical ones should we continue? Paul seized ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 22

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 19, 2020

Paul's testimony

Paul's defense before the Jews Saul persecuted Christians before he was saved. (v.4) Saul's conversion, then he was named Paul. (v.10) Ananias' miracle - this was perhaps due to him being devout. (v.12) Paul's trance / vision - The Holy Spirit may speak to us this way, too. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 23

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 20, 2020

Paul before the high priest

Paul's anger and apology before the council (v. 1-11) See https://prepinc.com/products/the-floor-card for the Speaker - Listener Technique Sadducees vs. Pharisees - Are we like them today? The Lord appeared - Christ encourages us as well. A Conspiracy to kill Paul (v. 12-22) Jewish hunger ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 24

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 25, 2020

Paul before Felix

Paul’s first real trial Accusation #1 (v.5) For we have found this man a public menace and one who stirs up dissensions among all the Jews throughout the world Response #1 (v. 11-13) since you can take note of the fact that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 And ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 26

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 27, 2020

Paul’s Defense before Agrippa

“Paul relates what is the third account of his conversion on the Damascus (Syrian capital) road in the book of Acts, and in it he emphasized his call to evangelize the Gentiles and ‘18 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Act In Love

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Feb 15, 2021

The reasons to stop passing judgment on one another There reasons to “ACT IN LOVE” To act in love means we see the person as someone for whom Christ died.

Act in Love (Romans 14:13-15) 13 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. 14 I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself. But if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-15, Romans 14:1-12, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Act Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship

29 But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ 30Jesus replied, ‘A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. 31Now by chance a priest was going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

An Act Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

12What shall I return to the LORD for all his bounty to me? 13I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD, 14I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. 16O LORD, I am your servant; I am your servant, the child of your serving-maid. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Act Of Forgiveness.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 23, 2020

“Every one,” C.S. Lewis writes, “says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until there is something to forgive”

Matthew 18:21-Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22-Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. 23-“Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist