Sermons on Acting Upon The Word:

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Vii: Faithfulness Epitomized By Philip Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians are called upon to be faithful by continuing the work that Jesus began both to teach and to do - willing to cross all kinds of barriers to carry the gospel to any and every one.

PHILIP EPITOMIZED FAITHFULNESS . . . (Acts 8) Stephen was dead. He had been stoned to death due to his boldness in telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about the sin of rejection and the absolute necessity for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-38

Word Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 16, 2017

God's Word is a powerful thing. It is where God is found, and the instrument that He works through.

Last week, when my wife and I were doing a 10 hour car trip with our four-year-old nephew, we did everything that we could to keep him entertained. As you do that, you can really scrape the bottom of the barrel in trying to find ways to keep him entertained and happy. At one point, we were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-16, Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

There’s power in the Word that we bring to church and study through the week.

The Word Cornwall/Montreal April 16, 2005 On your laps, in your case, or, at least, in your home, you have one of the most incredible books- the Bible. When we understand how we got it, we have to appreciate that we have a miracle in our hands each time we read or, even, hold it, and when we ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts Of The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024

This sermon explores the power of prayer, God's providence in persecution, and the fulfillment of His promises and prophecies, as illustrated in Acts 4:23-31.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord, let us prepare our hearts to receive the Word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to delve into the profound depths of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Topics: Signs, Wonders

The Samaritan Mission: An Exposition Of Acts 8:5-25

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 8, 2019

It was time for the word to go out to the next mission field.

The Samaritan Mission: an Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells them that the Apostles would be His witnesses, first in Jerusalem, then in Judaea and Samaria, and then to the ends of the earth. This forms a basic outline to the Book of Acts itself. The church started in Jerusalem on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25, Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let There Be

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012

There are some famous firsts, I wonder how important God’s first words are?

God’s First Words Genesis 1:1-15 • Neil Armstrong’s first words when steeping on the moon • "That’s one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." • Alexander Graham Bell’s first words ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Assess, Analyze, Act PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into an important message from the book of Haggai, one that reminds us to continually assess our priorities, analyze our actions, and act on God's Word. As C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Put first things first and we get second things thrown in: put second ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-15

Topics: Assess, Analyze, Act

And The Word Was

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 2, 2009

Jesus and His relationship with the world

In the Beginning God was JN 1:1-4 Mark 1:1 “Here begins the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.” As we want to start messages on the Gospels we have to start with the Gospel of John because of what it says in the beginning of the book. I want to take the time to go through the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not A Word

Contributed by Segun Omole on Mar 23, 2010

Bible says in the beginning was the word and the Word was with God and the Word was God (John 1:1). David said in the book of psalms “Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may not sin against you” Thy Word!

NOT A WORD Text: Matthew 15:21-28 ….But he answered her not a word. For any child of God the word of the Lord is very important in our walk with our Father. Bible says in the beginning was the word and the Word was with God and the Word was God (John 1:1). David said in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acts 7 Commentary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores the narrative of Moses in Acts 7:17-35, drawing parallels to our own lives and our need for deliverance through Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to immerse ourselves in the life-giving truth of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, in His infinite wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-35

Topics: Stephen's Sermon

Acts Well Church

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jul 3, 2020

Acts 2 gives a simplistic yet powerful model for what the Church is called to be.

WELL Church Pentecost, 2020 Acts 2: 42ff Good Morning, today we continue our study on Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV) And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Simple Acts Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

What do we know about the birth of Jesus? It may be easier to list what we do not know about his birth.

What do we know about the birth of Jesus? It may be easier to list what we do not know about his birth. Because no date is given we do not know when he was born. We don’t know who was with him at his birth. My guess is Joseph and Mary were in a house with his relatives (who were also descendants of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-18, Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words

Contributed by Bill Walker on Nov 1, 2016

Gaining inspiration and courage from the words of Jesus on the cross. In our world of darkness, Jesus calls us to be light-bearers. It is through our trials and disappointments that we are enabled to step in among those who are struggling and hurting.

WORDS Luke 23:34 You are leaving the church building and walking to your car in the parking lot. Adults are visiting and children are laughing and playing as you and your family walk by. Then suddenly you hear shots ring out and you see three, four, and five … maybe six people drop to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2012

Understanding what is said in the first three verses of John's gospel.

THE WORD John 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The book of John was written by the Apostle John, the son of Zebedee, the brother of the Apostle James. He was a fisherman by trade, along with his brother and father. He was, as Acts 4:13 indicates, an “unschooled, ordinary man”. Yet he is empowered by ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Decisive Acts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 6, 2009

Habakkuk could face an uncertain future in submissive confidence in God because in the midst of past difficulties & judgments God had brought about deliverance for His people. He trusted God would use whatever the future judgment held to bring about salva

Habakkuk 3:8-15 GOD’S DECISIVE ACTS Habakkuk’s attention is now drawn from the awesome appearance of God to a description of God’s acts on earth. God’s mighty acts and judgments of the past brought about salvation or deliverance for His people. Habakkuk drew from these well springs the faith ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist