Sermons on acting the word of god:

Courageous King: Jesus' Authority And Our Response Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus demonstrated his authority and courage by riding into Jerusalem, knowing the challenges he would face. As followers of Jesus, we are called to recognize his authority in our lives and to live courageously for him.

Hey everyone! Today, we're gonna talk about something that happened when Jesus entered Jerusalem. It's called Palm Sunday, and it's the start of Holy Week. This is the week when Jesus faced a lot of tough stuff, but he showed us how brave and loving he is. So, let's dive in and see what we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Topics: Divine Authority, Spiritual Response, Faithful Obedience, Divine Guidance

How To Avoid Hell Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The main idea is that hell is a real place, but we can avoid it by accepting Jesus Christ as our Savior, who offers us hope, rest, and peace for eternity.

Today, we're going to talk about a pretty intense topic: hell. I know it's not something we usually chat about, but it's important to understand because Jesus talked about it a lot. In fact, He mentioned it over 70 times in the New Testament. So, let's dive into a story Jesus told about a rich man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Salvation, Eternal Life, Repentance, Faith In Christ

Ready & Faithful Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

In this passage, we receive the encouragement from Christ to be faithful and to remain ready. We can remain faithful because He is a good shepherd who looks over His flock. We stay ready because we don’t know the day or the hour when Christ will return, but we trust that He is coming soon.

Today, we're going to talk about being ready and faithful. Life can be pretty unpredictable, right? Sometimes we're prepared for what's coming, and other times, we're caught off guard. But when it comes to our faith, Jesus wants us to be ready and faithful all the time. So, let's dive into our main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Topics: Second Coming, Spiritual Preparedness, Faithfulness, End Times

Kingdom Of Expectations Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Embrace Jesus as our Savior, even when He doesn't fit our expectations.

Today, we're going to talk about something we all deal with - expectations. That refers to those things we think should happen or how things should be. Sometimes, our expectations can get in the way of seeing the real deal. So, let's dive into this idea and see how it connects to Jesus and our ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Topics: Divine Recognition, Expectation Vs Reality, Jesus' Identity, Spiritual Perception

Focus On Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

In life's storms, we must keep our focus on Christ, overcoming fear, distractions, and doubt.

Ever been so into your phone that you walked into a wall or a pole? Yeah, me too. That's what happens when we lose focus, or focus on the wrong thing. Same thing happens when we lose focus on Jesus, we start to trip up in life. Let's check out a story in the Bible where Peter lost his focus on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Salvation, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Growth

Honoring Our Veterans

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 14, 2007

Today, we want to honor and salute our armed service veterans and there are many reasons for doing this.

INTRO.- ILL.- All Soldiers Are Heroes by Christel Ables. I am new to the army. I have only been in for a little over a year. I come from a long line of soldiers. My father, Robert Ables is an Iraqi veteran. I found out a month ago that I will be going as well in just a few months. I was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Are Called To Imitate Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 18, 2015

Seeing Jesus in the vulnerable.

"We Are Called to Imitate Jesus" Mark 9:30-37 One cold morning when I was in high school I was dropped off early for basketball practice, and the doors to the school were locked. A janitor who worked at the school opened the door for me and invited me into his office. As I sat there, he got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

A relationship with Jesus is to be honoured by all. No one should enter it lightly or selfishly, but responsibly and joyfully, with mutual respect and the promise to be faithful.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo We are now half way though our teaching series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians. This is exciting because we’re about to get into the very heart of what it’s all about – but first, let’s recap on how far we’ve come … 1.1-14 ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

It's All Happening So Fast

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

The crucifixion must have been devastating to Jesus' followers and the resurrection…well…that must have been scary and exhilarating at the same time. And it all happened so fast! It didn’t give them much time to process in their minds what was happening.

Introduction Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 So many of us are overly comfortable with the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection that we have a hard time understanding what it was like for those who experienced it as it was happening. How would you have liked to have been one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Is Driven Away

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014

To show that we have hope and confidence even in death, while the wicked are being thrown away.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have hope and confidence even in death? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have hope and confidence even in death, while the wicked are being thrown away. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 14:32 (Amplified Bible) 14:32 The wicked is overthrown through his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Will Come In Just A Little While Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014

To show CHRIST's return will guaranteed to come, but it's only in the FATHER'S knowledge when will these things take place.

I. EXORDIUM: Is it true mother knows best? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show CHRIST's return will guaranteed to come, but it's only in the FATHER'S knowledge when will these things take place. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:37 (Amplified Bible) 10:37 For still a little while ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Postcard To Philemon

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

Philemon is a very short epistle (a postcard). But as short as it is, there are many great lessons we can learn from it.

Introduction Philemon was a member of the church in Colossae (cf. Col 4.9). He seems from our text to be somewhat wealthy; he was a slave-owner; it also seems that the church met in his house if those mentioned in verse 2 are members of his household as most assume. Philemon was a faithful servant ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love's Joy Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

True love's joy is expressed in our #1 Excitement for Each Other, #2 Praise for Each Other and #3 Companionship With Each Other.

Intro • Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon) was written by King Solomon & its name is taken from the first verse in the book, "Solomon's Finest Song." • 1 Kings 4:32 - "Solomon composed 3,000 proverbs, and his songs numbered 1,005." - of the 1,005, this is his finest • It is well ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares?

Contributed by Paul L Brantley on Apr 5, 2014

We live in a world where it is hard to find people who care. We live in a world where people are willing give money and even time to help people we don’t know. But at the same time, we often ignore people we do know who are in a spiritual pits.

I spent this week with Joseph on his journey and in the pit. I wanted to feel and think what Joseph felt and thought. Listen to Joseph’s thinking, as he approached his brothers. It has been a long walk from Hebron to Shechem to Dothan. My father wanted me to visit my brothers to check up on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:7-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

High In Salt Content Part 1

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 1 of being salty - Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find the Lord.

Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content Part 1 Two Grand Mananers are looking for jobs in the paper. "Look! Here’s an ad for a waiter!" says #1. "No, I don’t want it,” says Grand Mananer #2. “It says you have to fill the salt shakers and its too hard to get the salt through those tiny ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:50

Denomination: Baptist