Sermons on Acting The Word Of God:

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time--32nd Sunday, Year A-- Byoo Bring Your Own Oil

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 6, 2020

You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.”

Thanks to Troy Borst for the phrase B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil) 1. You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.” It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

No Shame: Joseph Marries Mary

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2018

How do we deal with shaming?

No Shame Matthew 1:18-25 It amuses me when modern commentators on the Bible refer to the culture of Jesus’ day as being an honor-shame culture as though this isn’t the case today. But we have all kinds of shaming today. For example, there is fat shaming. In fact, shaming and the bullying that goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Shame On You

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

Are you tired of carrying guilt you can’t shake? Discover how Jesus turns shame into freedom.

John 4:1-45 Intro – The Search for Love No topic has received as much attention as love. Philosophers, poets, and songwriters have all tried to define it. Shakespeare once said, “Love asks me no questions.” Plato wrote, “At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.” Tennyson said, “’Tis better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Isaiah 54:4, John 4:1-44

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Oh, To Love

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus restores us after our failures, renewing our love and purpose, and calls us to love others the same way He loves us.

Picture a quiet moment you wish you could erase from your history. A word you regret. A choice you can’t take back. A time when you told Jesus with your voice, “I love You”… but told Him with your actions, “Not right now.” Every one of us has a chapter like that. Some of us have a whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, John 21:15-19, Luke 22:31-34, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

5 Peace In A Storm Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 2, 2025

When life feels out of control and the waves are crashing in, where do you turn? “Peace in the Storm” from Mark 4:35–41, reminds us that even when the winds rage, Jesus is still in the boat — and His voice still speaks peace.

Introduction – When the Storms Hit Have you ever noticed how quickly life can change from calm to chaos? One moment the sun is shining, and everything feels under control — and the next, you’re in the middle of a storm. It might be • a phone call with bad news, • a health scare, • a family ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Foward-Looking Faith Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 7, 2024

Faith is always looking forward and in the final events of Abraham’s life we see his forward-looking faith on full display.

November 09, 2024 After the dramatic events on Mount Moriah, Abraham and Isaac returned home. Sarah lived for, approximately, another 20 years and died at Hebron age 127. Abraham was now 137 years old. He had been walking with God for a long time. Faith is always looking forward and in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Life Worth Giving

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Dec 6, 2003

A message about tithing income as well as other areas of life.

A LIFE WORTH GIVING I TIMOTHY 6: 17-19 January 2002 I want us to talk about something that is almost taboo in today’s churches. Giving. Giving is one of the least talked about subjects in churches today, especially Baptist churches. Why is that? Did you know that giving is mentioned 2,285 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 1, 2002

1 of 9 in a series that celebrate the Advent season

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Love 1. God Showed His Love To Us. 2. We Show Our Love To God. 3. We Show Our Love To Others. Fellow Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Offering

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001

What constitutes an Offering?

FOR YEARS I HAVE HEARD PEOPLE SPEAKING ABOUT OFFERING TO GOD AND WHEN THEY WERE ASKED ABOUT IT THEY COULD ONLY SAY A TITHE OF 10% OF YOUR INCOME EACH WEEK OR MONTH THAT GOES INTO THE CHURCH PLATE ON A SUNDAY MORNING. I WAS TROUBLED BY THIS SO I ASKED GOD TO MAKE IT CLEAR WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:42-44, Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To The Bowl Judgments Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 9, 2004

Introduction to the Bowl Judgments

Revelation 16:1, “Then I heard a mighty voice shouting from the Temple to the seven angels, "Now go your ways and empty out the seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth." The glory of the Lord will prevail over all the nations and the nations will acknowledge that He is the Lord over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Suffering? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 29, 2025

In our series about the Big Questions of faith, we look at the subject of Suffering

Introduction We’re in a series called “The Big Questions of Faith,” and today we face one of the hardest: • Why is there suffering? • Why would a loving and merciful God allow it? This isn’t just a question for theologians - it’s a question for all of us. Whether you’ve o lost someone you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Let Freedom Reign In You

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 18, 2002

A sermon about True Freedom found in Christ.

Let Freedom Reign In You! Pastor Glenn Newton 6-30-02 2 Cor 3:17-18 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Romans 5:1-11 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 28, 2006

Romans 5:1-11

Romans 5:1-11 1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but we also rejoice in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Take The Checkered Flag Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 6, 2005

The final sermon in this NASCAR series that uses Parable leading to Textual Exposition to call people to generous living.

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Take the Checkered Flag Topic: Christian Living / Stewardship Theme: Purposeful Growth in Christian Living / Stewardship of What We Have Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to commit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Careful What You Ask For... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 13, 2006

We must be careful what we seek after b/c we may get it...

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 13, 2006 Date Preached: September 13, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Sermon Details: Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: Be Careful what you ask for… you may get it! Sermon Text: Judges 14:1-3 Introduction: In the book by C.S. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist