Sermons on Activated:

I Hear A Sound

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Faith is born out of a personal experience with God and it is measured by your ability to withstand opposition, persecution, pressure and affliction.

The instant and moment a person accepts/acknowledges/believes in Christ as their Savior and Redeemer, they step into a reality that they never truly and really, actually knew existed before. In that instant and moment an individual comes into, for perhaps the first times in their life, a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Wait

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

We must learn to wait on the Lord and His timing

Learning to Wait Psalm 27:14, Lamentations 3:25-26 September 7, 2014 Evening Service If there is anything I hate, it has to be waiting. Waiting seems to be an exercise in futility and frustration. One thing I have learned through my surgery experience is that no one seems to be in a hurry to do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Church Of God

And All God's People Said Amen

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 15, 2015

There are times when our lives move so fast, that we need to slow down and let our souls catch up with our bodies. In the midst of our busyness we need to slow down and go to that solitary place for prayer. And then let your Amen prepare you for Action.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39 (Parallel Verse is Luke 4:38-44) A Pastor had a conversation .... concerning Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Anglican

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 15, 2015

Three ways we are more than Conquerors: 1. Trouble 2. Anxiety (distress/worry) 3. Persecution

More than Conquerors Introduction: In ancient Rome, crowds by the tens of thousands would gather in the Colosseum to watch as Christians were torn apart by wild animals. Paul Rader, commenting on his visit to this famous landmark, said, "I stood uncovered to the heavens above, where He sits for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Missional People Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2022

A Missional People Series: Roots: Rediscovering Our Foundations November 13, 2022 - Brad Bailey

A Missional People Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 13, 2022 Intro Take a moment …amidst the weekend of Veterans Day…Honor to Veterans. The decision to serve is a tangible declaration that you love your home—the place and its people— enough to bear profound burdens to sustain its existence and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 14, 2025

The Christian life is a call to holiness. In a world that promotes self-indulgence, compromise, and sin, God calls us to live differently. The sacrifice of Christ demands a response: a life set apart for Him. But what does holiness mean, and how do we live it out daily?

Go! And Live a Holy Life Introduction: The Christian life is a call to holiness. In a world that promotes self-indulgence, compromise, and sin, God calls us to live differently. 2 Corinthians 5:15 (NLT) declares: "He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Peter 1:2, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 5:25-27, Titus 2:14, 2 Timothy 1:9, Hebrews 12:10, Philippians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:3, Ephesians 5:15, 1 Peter 1:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Sardis Congregation Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015

Congregational leaders need to keep themselves and their members alive and zealously active by invoking and cooperating with the life-reviving Holy Spirit.

Verse 1 - In each of the seven letters, Jesus introduces Himself differently to each church congregation. He does this because, in each case, the way He introduces Himself is relevant to the situations of each church congregation and the message they need to heed. Jesus introduces Himself to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your In The Church But Is The Church In You

Contributed by Tony Marshall on Oct 15, 2004

This sermon stresses the importance of having true conversion and not just being active in the church.

I know your in the church, but is the church in you · Many people today are wasting their time in church. What I mean by this, is that they are in the church but the church is not in them. · Amazingly people come to church and see other people get blessed, healed, and delivered but it is never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27, Philippians 4:19

What Is There To Complain About? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 16, 2005

Complaining may be a favorite church activity but it is really an offense against God Himself.

Do you mind if I sit down for a minute? I didn’t think so. Boy am I tired. I never knew a Gospel meeting was such hard work. Man do you remember when they lasted 4 weeks instead of 4 days? Man how did you do it sitting on these hard pews every night for 4 weeks. That makes my back hurt, not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on May 14, 2007

God’s army is looking for a few good men to serve on active duty.

Subject: Wise Men still seek Him Sub topic: Still looking for a few Good men Scripture lesson: St. Matthew 7:24 - 29 In the book of St. Matthew 7:24-29, Jesus, in his sermon on the mount explains that there are only two types of foundations on which a man’s character or integrity can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Prime Time

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

This message is about three of the prime times when the devil is active in our lives.

PRIME TIME Ephesians 4:26-27 INTRO: We are familiar with the term Prime Time. It is used primarily in reference to prime-time television. Prime Time is the time when most people will be watching their televisions. It is a time advertising and media people use to full advantage in influencing the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Minded Church Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jul 16, 2007

To show the importance of the church getting active in missions. Particularly within the body of Chirst.

THE MISSION MINDED CHURCH Acts 11:27-30 My brothers and my sisters, this text is showing us the importance of being mission minded. If there is anything, we can take away from this text, it would be that we the church should not only be willing, but determined to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 5, 2011

We make Christ known by being present and active in the world... by makine a difference.

Title: Making a Difference Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Thesis: We make Christ known by being present and active in the world… by making a difference. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The First Sunday of Epiphany we encountered Christ at his baptism. • The First Sunday after Epiphany ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family, Freedom, God And Country

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Sep 8, 2011

"While he was still speaking..." Jesus is actively speaking instead of defending values.

Grace be with you and peace from him who is, who was and who is to come. Amen. Today's Scripture is Matthew 12:46-50: 46While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, wanting to speak to him. 47Someone told him, “Look, your mother and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Congregational

The Heart Of A Minister Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

If our hearts are right with God, we have an active part in the ministry of God.

The Heart of a Minister Acts 8:14-25 Intro: A number of questions arise from this passage. Why hadn’t the Samaritans received the HS under Philip’s ministry? When the apostles laid hands on them and prayed that they would receive the HS, what happened? When the Samaritans received the HS, was it ...read more

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

Denomination: Assembly Of God