Sermons on Acting:

12. Saul's Disobedience: The Cost Of Impatience Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

We’ve all felt the tension—when God’s timing seems too slow, and the pressure to act now feels overwhelming. In those moments, we face a critical choice: Will we wait in faith or rush in fear?

Saul’s Disobedience: The Cost of Impatience May 14, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 13 We’ve all felt the tension—when God’s timing seems too slow, and the pressure to act now feels overwhelming. In those moments, we face a critical choice: Will we wait in faith ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Go! And Remember: The Reformation Changed Everything Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 30, 2025

When Martin Luther nailed ninety-five theses to the church door in Wittenberg, he never imagined that his bold act would shake the foundations of Europe, transform the church, and ignite what we now call the Reformation.

Go! And Remember: The Reformation Changed Everything Introduction On 31st October 1517, a German monk named Martin Luther nailed ninety-five theses to the church door in Wittenberg. He never imagined that his bold act would shake the foundations of Europe, transform the church, and ignite what we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 4:12, Isaiah 42:8, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Generous Towards The Work Of God Series

Contributed by Ps.felix Nana Boakye on Oct 15, 2025

A poor village church made significant personal sacrifices to support a missionary. Years later, that small act of generosity resulted in the transformation of an entire community, demonstrating how a seemingly minor deed can have an extraordinary and eternal impact.

OUTLINE Text: Philippians 4:15-20 (NIV) Subject: Generosity Theme: Being generous towards the work of God Preposition: Christians should be generous towards the work of God. I.CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE GENEROUS TOWARDS THE WORK OF GOD BECAUSE IT PROMOTES PARTNERSHIP IN SHARING THE GOSPEL (V. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 4:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does The Bible Say On Moral Issues Such As Racism And Prejudice?

Contributed by Robert Webb on Nov 7, 2025

Acts 10:34-35-NKJV 34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.

What does the Bible say on Moral Issues such as Racism and Prejudice? Acts 10:34-35-NKJV 34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. There seems to be people in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9, Leviticus 19:33-34, Matthew 2:13-16, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should We Change The Way We Do Church?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 23, 2023

The decline in North American Christianity is prompting various efforts to revise the way we do church. Some of these efforts are clearly counterproductive. Acts 2:42-47 reveals eight practices that must be incorporated in any church model.

Should we change the way we do church? That question is being asked by a lot of people in America. Something is not working as it should. Almost everyone agrees on that. For the first time in U.S. history, church membership fell below the majority according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2020. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:18-20, Zechariah 4:6, 2 Chronicles 12:9-10, 2 Peter 2:17-21, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Triumph In Christ Despite Tragedies

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2024

John felt God’s authority inside his heart to proclaim that the Messiah was in the midst of His people, and why he was able without fear to tell people how to act, how to get ready for Christ’s coming.

Third Sunday of Advent 2024 Just imagine fifty-six years. If you are as old as I am, subtract fifty-six years from your age and reflect on what your life was like in that year. You’ll see a huge difference in your life, in the culture, in the Church, in a little over a half-century. Now think of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18, Philippians 4:4-7, Isaiah 12:2-6, Zephaniah 3:14-18

Denomination: Catholic

What Mother Of Moses Did For Him Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 5, 2023

Our Choice today Is Jocheded, the Mother of Moses. She was a mother in a difficult time. All male babies were under sentence of death. She acted in faith and entered God's hall of fame (Heb. 11)

Text: Hebrews? ?11:23-27? ?CEVUK?? “Because Moses' parents had faith, they kept him hidden until he was three months old. They saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king's orders. Then after Moses grew up, his faith made him refuse to be called ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 28 - God's Redemptive Plan Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 21, 2023

The Israelites deliverance from bondage was an unfolding of God’s redemptive plan which culminated with the coming of Jesus Christ. Read on to understand how this redemptive act of Christ can set us free from all of our bondages.

We have been meditating in the last couple of messages on this passage from Psalms 77:11-12, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past. I will think about all that you have done; I will meditate on all your mighty acts.” (GNB) We have been deliberating ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-12, Exodus 6:5, Exodus 6:6-8, Galatians 4:3-6, Exodus 12:12, Exodus 8:22-23, Proverbs 13:24, Exodus 20:3, Exodus 12:3, Exodus 12:6-8, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Hebrews 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Parting Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 9, 2016

The 10th message. This parting of the red sea shows how God often brings us into hard situation to strengthen us for life's battles and to teach us to look to Him. It also shows how the lost and the saved will by separated when Jesus comes in Judgment.

Moses 10 THE PARTING OF THE SEA (Ex. 14:1-15:21) From Sinai to Canaan C. The Salvation 1 5. The Crisis At The Sea 1) The Preparation 14:1-4 2) The Pursuit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abigail Calms The Wrath Of David Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

The prophet of God has now died. And David moves his men into the desert.

In chapter 25 of 1st Samuel we see several turning points in the life of David. Many years ago David had been a young shepherd boy when he met a prophet of Israel named Samuel. But the story is about to shift radically. It says in 1st Samuel 25:1: “Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Better Ask The Boss Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 16, 2002

The Gibeonites deceive the Israelites into a treaty because the Israelites fail to ask the Lord. We learn to involve God in our decisions, act with integrity when we make a poor decision, and trust God to redeem even those bad decisions.

Better Ask the Boss Joshua 9 Intro: Have you ever been deceived? Have you ever gotten burned by somebody who seemed sincere, whom you trusted, and who turned out to have been lying to you all along and took advantage of you? Sadly most of us can relate all too easily. We have placed our trust ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on May 10, 2002

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”Acts 2:1, 4

Theme: The gifts of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; I Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 The “coming” of the Holy Spirit is a key event at the beginning of the Book of Acts and sets the stage for what is to follow. Just as the ministry of Jesus in the Book of Luke begins with His birth, so ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Send Forth Your Spirit Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 1, 2001

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:1-4.

Theme: Send forth Your Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; Romans 8:8-17; John 14:15-17 Introduction: All this week the news has been about the 60th celebration of D-Day. Today all over Europe and America memorial services are being held to celebrate and remember what happened on that day 60 years ago when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Continuity Between The Life Of Jesus And The Lives Of His Disciples Confor

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 18, 2001

Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist June 24th, 2001 Acts13: 22-26 Title : “Continuity between the life of Jesus and the lives of his disciples conforms to the pattern of the life of Christ like a mirror and an echo.”

Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist June 24th, 2001 Acts13: 22-26 Title : “Continuity between the life of Jesus and the lives of his disciples conforms to the pattern of the life of Christ like a mirror and an echo.” This is an excerpt from Paul’s sermon, spanning 13: 16-41, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Preaching That Was The Result Of The Healing

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 10, 2004

The Preaching that was the result of the healing Acts 3:11, “11They all rushed out to Solomon’s Colonnade, where he was holding tightly to Peter and John. Everyone stood there in awe of the wonderful thing that had happened.”             The man clun

The Preaching that was the result of the healing Acts 3:11, “11They all rushed out to Solomon’s Colonnade, where he was holding tightly to Peter and John. Everyone stood there in awe of the wonderful thing that had happened.”             The man clung tightly which was a witness in and of itself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible