Sermons on Acting Upon The Word:

Act Like Men

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

It is time that the men of God starting acting like MEN of GOD. We have set back and allowed for the world and church to fall down around us. It is time to act.

"ACT LIKE MEN" 1 Corinthians 16:13 INTRODUCTION 1. In 1 Co 16:13, Paul commands the Corinthians to "be brave" (NKJV), also translated as... a. "quit you like men" (ASV, KJV) b. "act like men" (ESV, NASB) c. "be courageous" (NRSV), "be men of courage" (NIV) 2. The Greek word is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Giving: An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 28, 2014

Tithing is not merely a duty; it's an act of worship. This final sermon in the Prove God series challenges the congregation to make a money back guarantee with the church.

Giving as an Act of Worship Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon (#3 of 3) Chuck Sligh January 28, 2014 This sermon is adapted from a sermon by Jeff Strite by the similar title at SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Proverbs 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 21st ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Disappearing Act Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007

Life is but a vapor; and with each breath of air, or wisp of wind; with each tick of the clock, life is quickly passing by, only to disappear into eternity. Are your ready for that day?

Life is a Disappearing Act #16 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Kefa Sempangi was a national pastor in Africa and barely escaped with his family from brutal oppression and terror in his home country of Uganda. They made their way to Philadelphia, where a group of Christians began ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts 27 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 30, 2020

Paul is sent to Rome.

Paul is sent to Rome (v. 1-13) Luke ships out with Paul Paul’s first word for the ship’s officers (v. 9, 10) 9 When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over (The Day of Atonement in September or October, which was a dangerous time of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 20, 2006

This book should be called the acts of the Holy Spirit

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # l ACTS 1:1 - ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Should be called “Acts of the Holy Spirit.” The author is Luke who was a Physician or doctor vs. 1 - Treatise is a manuscript of the book of Luke. Theophilus is the Greek word for Timothy Jesus was the Master Teacher. He began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

Where yoour Treasure is, your Heart is also

The Word Reformation Day John 8:31-36 † In the Name of Jesus † Does Familiarity breed contempt? Grace and peace is yours, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Three Journeys. On any given Friday, people leave the greater Los Angeles area, in search of great treasure. They will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Words

Contributed by David Dailey on May 24, 2003

The words of our mouth can set the course of our life

Proverbs 18:4,6,20,21. Verse 4. The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the well spring of wisdom as a flowing brook. Verse 6. A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. Verse 20. A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth and with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:4-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on May 25, 2013

How the word Destroys and Creates life.

The Word Curse(Prov 18:20-21) "Death and Life are in the power of the tongue. And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." Last week we finished up the Soul Winner series. Through it we learned the character of the fisherman is a friend, gives/speaks life and rebukes those he/she loves. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-21

Denomination: Charismatic

The Word

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 5, 2008

John introduces the Lord Jesus Christ with three awesome statements.

The Word John 1:1 Monte T. Brown July 13, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction As we begin our journey through the book of John we start by taking a long hard look at verse 1. In fact we will be looking at verse 1 for the next two ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Word

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 5, 2012

The beginning, what beginning?

John 1:1-3-In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. The beginning, what beginning? The beginning of creation! Someone has said that Genesis ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Word

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

Jesus Christ: more than a Babe lying in a manger.

The Word December 30, 2007, Sunday Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus Christ: more than a Babe lying in a manger. Focus Passage: John 1:1 Supplemental Passage: Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Why is Scripture foundational for everything we do. Every time we come together, we read the word and hear it proclaimed. Why is the Word of God so critical to us?

Word 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Two young boys were out in a large field playing hide and seek. As the first boy leaned against a tree covering his eyes and counting to 100, the other boy ran across the field and climbed up into another tree to hide. Just then the first boy reached 100 and he yelled out, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Words

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 25, 2019

Words are powerful; we must use them to build each other up.

Words February 24, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Words are powerful; we must use them to build each other up. Focus Passage: Matthew 12:34-37 Supplemental Passage: for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Words PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

Our words hold great power to harm or heal; God calls us to surrender our speech to Him, seeking wisdom and blessing others with our tongues.

Family, can we speak heart to heart for a moment about the most familiar instrument we own? It weighs almost nothing, hides behind our teeth, rides on our breath, and yet it shapes homes, churches, and Monday mornings. The tongue. Like a match in a dry field, our words can carry warmth or set ...read more

Topics: Words, Speech Control

Thinking The Sovereign Act

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 17, 2022

Before we display our reaction of anger, what should we think first?

“But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. He prayed to the LORD, ‘Isn’t this what I said, LORD, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist