Sermons on Acting For God:

Vitamin E

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 10, 2002

Be an Encourager! The Exploits of Barnabas as the "Man of Encouragement."

VITAMIN E Acts 4:36-37; Selected Passages By Oscar P. Lopez Jr. PROPOSITION: Something good will happen if we are going to encourage others. INTRODUCTION: 1. Greetings. 2. Discouragement: Where most Christians fall. Encouragement: What every Christians need. 3. Read Acts 4:36-37 4. Who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Is My Shepherd : I Shall Not Want- Psalm 23

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 14, 2001

This sermon is about the blessings we experience when we have a relationship with the Lord as our Shepherd and follow Him faithfully in our lives.It is based on Psalm 23.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD : I SHALL NOT WANT- PSALM 23 OUTLINE 1.RELATIONSHIP 2.REST 3.RESTORATION 4.REFINING 5.REFUGE 6.RENOWN 7.REWARD THE MESSAGE THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD : I SHALL NOT WANT- PSALM 23 1.RELATIONSHIP: ’ The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. ’ We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are They Saying About You?

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000

Reputation . . . what people are saying about you . . . have you given consideration to it lately?

What Are They Saying About You? I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. II. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of reputation. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Like Barnabas

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001

Barnabas is a wonderful example of a godly Christian servant.

"BE LIKE BARNABAS" Acts 11:22-24 April 11, 1997 1. HE WAS WILLING TO SERVE They sent Barnabas . . . [22] 2. HE WAS OBEDIENT TO DIRECTION . . . he arrived . . . [23] 3. HE HAD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT . . . he . . . saw the evidence . . . [23] 4. HE HAD THE RIGHT ATTITUDE . . . he was glad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

It Starts With One: Part Two, Acts 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 6, 2017

The mission in Acts

Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas 12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love / Christ

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

Our Love for Jesus

Then Paul answered, "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." – Acts 21:13 This text reveals the secret of the beauty and untiring activity and matchless success of the life of Paul. This secret can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2006

The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with people who are filled with the Holy Spirit and what happens to those who try to deceive the Holy Spirit.

“Fly high” – Acts part 3 On the Lighter side of Life: Funny pictures of pets Opening Video Illustration – Flying high for the kingdom of God – two real life stories of what it means to sacrifice for the kingdom and for others: From Blue Fish TV – Illustrate Volume 3 : David and Cynthia and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Need For Speed Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 28, 2009

We can experience God by learning to be silent.

Need for Speed January 28, 2009 What is the most thrlling, exciting thing you have ever experienced? How did it feel? How long did that feeling last? Why do we need speed? Roller Coasters: We wait an hour for a 30 sec thrill. We all have a need for excitement, thrills, but that need can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come Let Us Reason Together

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008

Too many people think religion is something they cannot do. God has not distanced Himself so far from us that we cannot find Him.

COME LET US REASON TOGETHER Text: Isaiah 1:18-19 INTRODUCTION 1. So often we think of church as difficult to understand and confusing a. We read things in the Bible and struggle with them b. We hear Paul call the Gospel a mystery and decide not to decipher it c. What we miss is that God has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The Voice Of The Lord

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 5, 2009

Just as Samuel needed to learn how to apply what he had heard, we need teachers to rise up and teach the young people how to hear and apply His message to them.

Hearing the Voice Of The Lord 1 Samuel 3:19-21 19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground. 20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD. 21 And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping The Word

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 2, 2013

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

John 14: 23 – 39 Keeping The Word Intro: According to legend, a desert wanderer discovered a spring of cool, crystal-clear water. It tasted so good, he filled a leather container with the precious liquid so he could bring it to the king. After a long journey, he presented his gift to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 14, 2012

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, year B.

I Samuel 3: 1 – 10 / Are You Listening? Intro: When the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man answered an ad in the newspaper by going to the address listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled with noise and clatter, including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not To Be Served

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 19, 2012

Sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, 2012

Mark 10: 335 – 45 / Not To Be Served Intro: When my children were in high school I wanted them to be the very best. I wanted them to be on the honor roll. What I really wanted as a bumper sticker the school gave to students on the honor roll that said, “My child is an honor student ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bible Is... Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013

The sermon stresses the significance of the Bible.

Church Planting The Bible Is… Acts 8:26-39 Opening words: The end has come. This is my thirteenth and final message in my sermon series, Church Planting. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. So much has happened to this point. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Stones

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2011

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter.

I Peter 2: 2 – 10 Stones Intro: “Sticks and stones may break my bones; but, names will never hurt me.” Do you remember this little poem or something like it from your childhood. On the news today, we see people throwing stones at each other. What do we human do when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed